Life in prison for John Gillum, convicted in beating, stabbing death of Morgan Huennekens

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man on April 29 was sentenced to life in prison, convicted in the brutal murder of Morgan Huennekens, 19, in March 2018 near 22nd and Townsend.John Gillum on March 21 pleaded guilty to one count of first degree intentional homicide.He will become eligible for parole on Sept. 1, 2056.

Medical examiner IDs woman found ‘burned beyond recognition’ in garage

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office on Monday morning, May 6 identified the woman found “burned beyond recognition” as a 25-year-old Natalya Nicholson from Milwaukee.The woman’s body was found in a garage near 15th and Burleigh on Wednesday, May 1.

'Doesn't feel real:' 40+ displaced, 1 injured following 2-alarm apartment fire

MILWAUKEE -- A spokesman for the American Red Cross said more than 40 people were displaced by a two-alarm fire that engulfed an apartment building near 46th and Hampton Sunday, May 5.Desiree Flores only had to go a few feet, but it felt like miles as she screamed for help, trying to escape the smoke at her apartment building."I couldn't see nothing," said Flores. "It was black, and I was coughing.

Police seek help locating suspect in fatal shooting near 27th and Hayes

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Sunday, May 5 asked for help locating Victor Cintron Jr., 23, wanted in connection with a fatal shooting that happened Friday afternoon, May 3 near 27th and Hayes.Police described Cintron Jr.

I-94 fatal motorcycle crash victim identified as 22-year-old Brookfield man

MILWAUKEE -- The sole victim of a fatal motorcycle crash on I-94 at WIS 100 on Friday, May 3 has been identified.According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, the man killed in the crash is 22-year-old Julien Selby of Brookfield.The accident happened just before 3 p.m. on Friday.

Woman being treated for injuries following shooting incident near 22nd and Sunbury

MILWAUKEE -- A 39-year-old woman is being treated for an injury following a shooting incident near 22nd and Sunbury early Sunday, May 5.According to police, a known suspect with a gun confronted another man around 1:15 a.m. The two began to struggle for the gun when it discharged, but the bullet did not strike anyone.

Pres. Trump attacks social media companies after Facebook bans

STERLING, Va. — President Donald Trump criticized social media companies after Facebook banned a number of extremist figures, declaring that he was "monitoring and watching, closely!!"President Trump, who tweeted and re-tweeted complaints Friday and Saturday, said he would "monitor the censorship of AMERICAN CITIZENS on social media platforms. " He has previously asserted that social media companies exhibit bias against conservatives, something the companies have rejected as untrue.

Workers allege racism at Harley-Davidson plant in Missouri

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Minority employees at Harley-Davidson's plant in Kansas City have been subjected to years of harassment and discrimination — including having swastikas and nooses posted in the plant, frequent racial epithets and at least one assault, several employees said at a news conference organized by the NAACP-Kansas City on Friday."All the time I worked there it's been there, it's just ridiculous," said Emmanuel Matthews Sr., who worked at the plant for more than two years. "This is 2019.

Milwaukee police: 22-year-old man shot dead near 27th and Hayes

MILWAUKEE -- A 22-year-old man is dead following a fatal shooting that happened on Milwaukee's south side Friday, May 3.Officials were called to the scene near South 27th and Hayes a little before 3 p.m.PHOTO GALLERYTwo other people were injured in connection to the incident.

17 years later, no signs of Alexis Patterson who disappeared on her way to school in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- The FBI reminded the public that 17 years ago on Friday, May 3, 7-year-old Alexis Patterson disappeared on her way to school near 49th and Garfield.Alexis would be 24 years old now.

MPD seeks help to ID 3 suspects wanted for shooting near 30th and Brown

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying three suspects wanted for a shooting that happened near 30th and Brown on Thursday, May 2.

Alasan Dawan sentenced 2 1/2 years in prison following attempted robbery at Milwaukee gas station

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man has been sentenced to five years and six months in prison following an attempted armed robbery at a gas station in July of 2018.Alasan Dawan appeared in court Friday, May 3 for his sentencing hearing.

Medical examiner tentatively IDs woman found 'burned beyond recognition'

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office indicated on Friday afternoon, May 3 that it has tentatively identified the woman found "burned beyond recognition" as a 25-year-old woman from Milwaukee.

We Energies welcomes 2 newborn peregrine falcons to Oak Creek plant; 3rd expected soon

OAK CREEK -- A pair of falcon eggs hatched overnight Thursday, May 2 at the We Energies Oak Creek Power Plant -- and the third egg should start hatching at any time.According to a We Energies news release, the newborns ate their first meal this morning.

Police: 2 men shot, injured in separate shooting incidents in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that happened Thursday night, May 2 and Friday morning, May 3.