2-alarm fire inside vacant home leaves 6 displaced from neighboring residence

2-alarm fire inside vacant home leaves 6 displaced from neighboring residence

MILWAUKEE -- Six people were displaced by a two-alarm fire near Richards Street and Concordia Avenue Saturday, June 8.According to the Milwaukee Fire Department, the fire began shortly before 1 a.m. inside a vacant home, and was "fully involved." Six people were displaced from a neighboring residence that experienced minor damage from the fire.There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians.The cause of the fire was under investigation.

MILWAUKEE -- Six people were displaced by a two-alarm fire near Richards Street and Concordia Avenue Saturday, June 8.According to the Milwaukee Fire Department, the fire began shortly before 1 a.m. inside a vacant home, and was "fully involved." Six people were displaced from a neighboring residence that experienced minor damage from the fire.There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians.The cause of the fire was under investigation.

C.O.P.S. motorcycle ride raises money for families impacted by deaths in the line of duty

C.O.P.S. motorcycle ride raises money for families impacted by deaths in the line of duty

GREENFIELD -- Hundreds of riders revved their engines on Saturday, June 8 for the 8th Annual Law Enforcement Ride, with proceeds helping those who have lost someone in the line of duty.

GREENFIELD -- Hundreds of riders revved their engines on Saturday, June 8 for the 8th Annual Law Enforcement Ride, with proceeds helping those who have lost someone in the line of duty.

MPD: 19-year-old injured in shooting during attempted armed robbery

MPD: 19-year-old injured in shooting during attempted armed robbery

MILWAUKEE -- A 19-year-old man was injured in a shooting incident near 25th and Concordia Friday night, June 7.According to police, officers responded to the shooting around 8:30 p.m. Officers located a 19-year-old man who said he was seated in a car when a subject tried to rob him.

MILWAUKEE -- A 19-year-old man was injured in a shooting incident near 25th and Concordia Friday night, June 7.According to police, officers responded to the shooting around 8:30 p.m. Officers located a 19-year-old man who said he was seated in a car when a subject tried to rob him.

Woman nearly killed in hit-and-run works with MPD to end reckless driving

Woman nearly killed in hit-and-run works with MPD to end reckless driving

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee woman teamed up with police, hopeful her near-death experience would drastically decrease reckless driving in the city.Amorita Ivy was struck by a hit-and-run driver in 2017 on Lovers Lane between Silver Spring and Hampton."I'm happy, first of all, because I survived," said Ivy.Her story of survival began in May 2017.

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee woman teamed up with police, hopeful her near-death experience would drastically decrease reckless driving in the city.Amorita Ivy was struck by a hit-and-run driver in 2017 on Lovers Lane between Silver Spring and Hampton."I'm happy, first of all, because I survived," said Ivy.Her story of survival began in May 2017.

70 years in prison for man convicted in shooting deaths of 2 he planned a robbery with

70 years in prison for man convicted in shooting deaths of 2 he planned a robbery with

MILWAUKEE -- One of two Milwaukee men accused in connection with a triple shooting that left two people dead after prosecutors said the suspects and victims planned to rob a marijuana dealer together was sentenced to prison Friday, June 7.Terrance Mason, 21, in March pleaded guilty to two counts of first degree reckless homicide, as party to a crime.

MILWAUKEE -- One of two Milwaukee men accused in connection with a triple shooting that left two people dead after prosecutors said the suspects and victims planned to rob a marijuana dealer together was sentenced to prison Friday, June 7.Terrance Mason, 21, in March pleaded guilty to two counts of first degree reckless homicide, as party to a crime.

FedEx will stop air shipments of packages for Amazon

FedEx will stop air shipments of packages for Amazon

NEW YORK -- FedEx is dropping a contract for air shipment of packages for Amazon within the United States, reducing its ties with the online retail giant that is already expanding its own delivery business.FedEx said Friday that it will not renew the contract for domestic FedEx Express handling of Amazon shipments when the deal expires June 30.It's "a strategic decision" that will let FedEx focus on thousands of other retailers including Target, Walgreens and Walmart, company spokeswoman Katie Wassmer.In a statement, Amazon said only that it respected FedEx's decision and thanked the delivery company for serving Amazon customers over the years.Amazon.com Inc.

NEW YORK -- FedEx is dropping a contract for air shipment of packages for Amazon within the United States, reducing its ties with the online retail giant that is already expanding its own delivery business.FedEx said Friday that it will not renew the contract for domestic FedEx Express handling of Amazon shipments when the deal expires June 30.It's "a strategic decision" that will let FedEx focus on thousands of other retailers including Target, Walgreens and Walmart, company spokeswoman Katie Wassmer.In a statement, Amazon said only that it respected FedEx's decision and thanked the delivery company for serving Amazon customers over the years.Amazon.com Inc.

Rashed Farrakhan, correctional officer who 'lost control' and punched an inmate, pleads guilty

Rashed Farrakhan, correctional officer who 'lost control' and punched an inmate, pleads guilty

MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A Milwaukee County correctional officer accused of beating up an inmate pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge on Friday, June 7.Rashed Farrakhan, 44, of Milwaukee, entered the plea to one count of failure to obey command of warden/superintendent.

MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A Milwaukee County correctional officer accused of beating up an inmate pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge on Friday, June 7.Rashed Farrakhan, 44, of Milwaukee, entered the plea to one count of failure to obey command of warden/superintendent.

Mother accused of exposing girl to unwarranted medical treatments pleads not guilty to amended charges

Mother accused of exposing girl to unwarranted medical treatments pleads not guilty to amended charges

MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- An Oklahoma woman appeared in a Milwaukee County courtroom Friday, June 7 on child abuse and neglect charges, accused of subjecting her daughter to needless medical treatments for years that only made her daughter more ill.Alisha Newman, 35, was in court Friday for her preliminary hearing, during which a Milwaukee Police Department detective testified, and a motion to dismiss the case from the defense was denied.

MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- An Oklahoma woman appeared in a Milwaukee County courtroom Friday, June 7 on child abuse and neglect charges, accused of subjecting her daughter to needless medical treatments for years that only made her daughter more ill.Alisha Newman, 35, was in court Friday for her preliminary hearing, during which a Milwaukee Police Department detective testified, and a motion to dismiss the case from the defense was denied.

18 months' probation for Racine Starbucks manager accused of stealing more than $37K from chain

18 months' probation for Racine Starbucks manager accused of stealing more than $37K from chain

RACINE COUNTY -- A Starbucks manager accused of stealing more than $37,000 from the coffeehouse chain pleaded guilty to three charges Friday, June 7, and was sentenced to probation.Carlin Cook, 31, of Kenosha, entered the plea to the following misdemeanor charges:

RACINE COUNTY -- A Starbucks manager accused of stealing more than $37,000 from the coffeehouse chain pleaded guilty to three charges Friday, June 7, and was sentenced to probation.Carlin Cook, 31, of Kenosha, entered the plea to the following misdemeanor charges:

'14 shots were fired:' Man sentenced to prison after homes struck by bullets near 47th and Lisbon

'14 shots were fired:' Man sentenced to prison after homes struck by bullets near 47th and Lisbon

MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A Milwaukee man charged in connection with a shots fired incident near 47th and Lloyd in February was sentenced to prison Friday, June 7.Jose Marmolejo, 22, in May pleaded guilty to one count of harboring/aiding a felon.

MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A Milwaukee man charged in connection with a shots fired incident near 47th and Lloyd in February was sentenced to prison Friday, June 7.Jose Marmolejo, 22, in May pleaded guilty to one count of harboring/aiding a felon.

56 MPD recruits became officers during graduation ceremony at Milwaukee Safety Academy

56 MPD recruits became officers during graduation ceremony at Milwaukee Safety Academy

MILWAUKEE -- Fifty-six Milwaukee Police Department recruits walked across the stage Thursday afternoon, June 6 -- officially becoming police officers during a graduation ceremony at the Milwaukee Safety Academy on Teutonia Avenue.Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales congratulated the men and women, along with MPD Assistant Chief Steven Caballero, who took a moment to remind officers about the meaning behind the badge."The badge, when you put it on, and you transfer it from a dirty uniform to a clean uniform, remember what that stands for.

MILWAUKEE -- Fifty-six Milwaukee Police Department recruits walked across the stage Thursday afternoon, June 6 -- officially becoming police officers during a graduation ceremony at the Milwaukee Safety Academy on Teutonia Avenue.Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales congratulated the men and women, along with MPD Assistant Chief Steven Caballero, who took a moment to remind officers about the meaning behind the badge."The badge, when you put it on, and you transfer it from a dirty uniform to a clean uniform, remember what that stands for.