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
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
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
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.
'We can fix it together:' MPD, mentors aim to repair Moody Park's reputation for violence
MILWAUKEE -- Every child deserves a safe summer.
MILWAUKEE -- Every child deserves a safe summer.
'He died a hero:' MPD reveals plaque that honors life, legacy of fallen Officer Charles Irvine Jr.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department revealed on Friday, June 7 a plaque to honor the life and legacy of fallen Officer Charles Irvine Jr.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department revealed on Friday, June 7 a plaque to honor the life and legacy of fallen Officer Charles Irvine Jr.
'Pretty savage out here:' High schooler killed, 3 hurt in violent crash near 33rd and Lincoln
MILWAUKEE -- An 18-year-old was killed and three other people were hurt in a crash early Friday morning, June 7 near 33rd and Lincoln.
MILWAUKEE -- An 18-year-old was killed and three other people were hurt in a crash early Friday morning, June 7 near 33rd and Lincoln.
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
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
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
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.
'Horrible thing:' 2-month-old boy died at hospital after being struck by man in homicide case
MILWAUKEE -- A 2-month-old child died Wednesday night, June 5 at Children's Hospital from injuries sustained after being struck by a man near 28th and Chambers in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- A 2-month-old child died Wednesday night, June 5 at Children's Hospital from injuries sustained after being struck by a man near 28th and Chambers in Milwaukee.
Man already charged in child's death pleads not guilty in separate cold case homicide
MILWAUKEE -- A Franklin man facing charges in connection with the death of a child and the abuse of another pleaded not guilty Thursday, June 6 in a separate case -- a cold case homicide that took place in Milwaukee in July 2012.
MILWAUKEE -- A Franklin man facing charges in connection with the death of a child and the abuse of another pleaded not guilty Thursday, June 6 in a separate case -- a cold case homicide that took place in Milwaukee in July 2012.
'You don't see me walking?' Driver accused of running woman over near Domes pleads not guilty
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee woman accused of running over another woman, causing her death pleaded not guilty to multiple charges on Thursday, June 6.Sandra Rybka, 50, faces the following charges in connection with the death of Carla Gould, 55:
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee woman accused of running over another woman, causing her death pleaded not guilty to multiple charges on Thursday, June 6.Sandra Rybka, 50, faces the following charges in connection with the death of Carla Gould, 55: