Law enforcement agencies launch unified plan to decrease reckless driving in SE Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office, the Wisconsin State Patrol and several surrounding law enforcement agencies revealed on Wednesday, May 1 a unified plan to decrease reckless driving in the City of Milwaukee and adjacent areas.Officials say so far in 2019, there have been 16 fatalities as a result of reckless driving in the City of Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office, the Wisconsin State Patrol and several surrounding law enforcement agencies revealed on Wednesday, May 1 a unified plan to decrease reckless driving in the City of Milwaukee and adjacent areas.Officials say so far in 2019, there have been 16 fatalities as a result of reckless driving in the City of Milwaukee.
'Didn't deserve this:' Family of father of 3 killed in crash raise money for his funeral
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee father of three was killed in a crash near 51st and Silver Spring on April 20 -- and his loved ones are dealing with more than just the devastation of his loss.Smiles have been hard to come by, but for Shyanne Pitts, her baby daughter's laughter has helped ease some of her pain.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee father of three was killed in a crash near 51st and Silver Spring on April 20 -- and his loved ones are dealing with more than just the devastation of his loss.Smiles have been hard to come by, but for Shyanne Pitts, her baby daughter's laughter has helped ease some of her pain.
Ground broken for MKE Urban Stables, combining mounted patrol, equine therapy
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department broke ground Tuesday, April 30 on a new facility -- and the building will be shared with the public.Located on the city’s south side, MKE Urban Stables is the first facility in the nation to combine mounted patrol, equine-assisted therapy and community engagement programs.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department broke ground Tuesday, April 30 on a new facility -- and the building will be shared with the public.Located on the city’s south side, MKE Urban Stables is the first facility in the nation to combine mounted patrol, equine-assisted therapy and community engagement programs.
MPD: 1 in custody after collision with another vehicle, crash into pole on Atkinson Avenue
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police took one person into custody after officers observed a vehicle driving at a high rate of speed and then crashing.Officers saw the vehicle traveling eastbound at roughly 80 miles per hour in the westbound lane of W.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police took one person into custody after officers observed a vehicle driving at a high rate of speed and then crashing.Officers saw the vehicle traveling eastbound at roughly 80 miles per hour in the westbound lane of W.
Vote now! We Energies naming falcon chicks after Milwaukee sports legends
MILWAUKEE -- Honoring Milwaukee's sports legends, We Energies wants to name their peregrine falcon chicks after all-star players, MVPs, and hall-of-famers -- and you get to pick the winners.More than a dozen eggs have been laid at the Oak Creek and Valley power plants this year, We Energies says, and if all goes well the first chicks should start hatching in early May.
MILWAUKEE -- Honoring Milwaukee's sports legends, We Energies wants to name their peregrine falcon chicks after all-star players, MVPs, and hall-of-famers -- and you get to pick the winners.More than a dozen eggs have been laid at the Oak Creek and Valley power plants this year, We Energies says, and if all goes well the first chicks should start hatching in early May.
Netflix announces deal for film about Thailand's cave boys
BANGKOK — Netflix announced Tuesday it is joining with the production company for the movie "Crazy Rich Asians" to make a film about last July's dramatic rescue of 12 village boys in northern Thailand who were trapped with their soccer coach in a flooded cave for more than two weeks.Netflix and SK Global Entertainment said in Bangkok they have acquired the rights to the story from 13 Thumluang Co.
BANGKOK — Netflix announced Tuesday it is joining with the production company for the movie "Crazy Rich Asians" to make a film about last July's dramatic rescue of 12 village boys in northern Thailand who were trapped with their soccer coach in a flooded cave for more than two weeks.Netflix and SK Global Entertainment said in Bangkok they have acquired the rights to the story from 13 Thumluang Co.
Gas main break closes lanes in both directions on Chase Avenue
MILWAUKEE -- A gas main struck on Chase Avenue in Milwaukee, blocked all lanes in both directions between Lincoln Avenue and 5th Street Tuesday, April 30.According to We Energies, a third party contractor struck and damaged a gas main a little before 10 a.m.
MILWAUKEE -- A gas main struck on Chase Avenue in Milwaukee, blocked all lanes in both directions between Lincoln Avenue and 5th Street Tuesday, April 30.According to We Energies, a third party contractor struck and damaged a gas main a little before 10 a.m.
1 in custody: Armed robber targeted business at 16th and Becher, fired shots outside
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department says one person has been taken into custody in connection with a case involving an armed robber who targeted a business near 16th and Becher on Wednesday, April 24.Police said the man entered the business shortly before 8 p.m. He took merchandise and placed it in his pockets before punching the store owner in the face when he was confronted.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department says one person has been taken into custody in connection with a case involving an armed robber who targeted a business near 16th and Becher on Wednesday, April 24.Police said the man entered the business shortly before 8 p.m. He took merchandise and placed it in his pockets before punching the store owner in the face when he was confronted.
'It was crazy!' Truck driver from Illinois cited after fire shut down NB I-94/41 at Ryan Road
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- All lanes of northbound I-94/41 were temporarily shut down at Ryan Road due to a vehicle fire Monday afternoon, April 20, which led to big backups during the early evening commute.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- All lanes of northbound I-94/41 were temporarily shut down at Ryan Road due to a vehicle fire Monday afternoon, April 20, which led to big backups during the early evening commute.
'Hope he learns his lesson:' Video shows crash into home; driver arrested on suspicion of OWI
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee family was startled from sleep early Sunday, April 28 when a vehicle came barreling into their home.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee family was startled from sleep early Sunday, April 28 when a vehicle came barreling into their home.
Police: 2 men shot, wounded on near 76th and Green Tree in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were shot and wounded after a shooting on Milwaukee's northwest side on Monday, April 29.Milwaukee police say officers were dispatched to the area just east of 76th and Green Tree around noon on Monday.
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were shot and wounded after a shooting on Milwaukee's northwest side on Monday, April 29.Milwaukee police say officers were dispatched to the area just east of 76th and Green Tree around noon on Monday.
Recognize him? Police seek bank robber who implied weapon at 37th and Villard
MILWAUKEE -- Police need your help identifying a bank robber wanted in connection with a crime that happened near 37th and Villard on Monday, April 29.According to police, around 11:30 a.m., a man entered the bank and presented a demand note, implying that he had a weapon.
MILWAUKEE -- Police need your help identifying a bank robber wanted in connection with a crime that happened near 37th and Villard on Monday, April 29.According to police, around 11:30 a.m., a man entered the bank and presented a demand note, implying that he had a weapon.
Recognize him? Police seek help to ID man who displayed gun during robbery at 35th and Galena
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is seeking the public’s help identifying a man wanted for the robbery of a business near 35th and Galena on Sunday, April 21.Police said the man entered the business around 8:30 p.m., displayed a black handgun and demanded money.PHOTO GALLERYPolice identified the man as black, with a dark skin complexion, standing 5'8" to 6' tall with a medium build, short dreadlocks and light facial hair.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is seeking the public’s help identifying a man wanted for the robbery of a business near 35th and Galena on Sunday, April 21.Police said the man entered the business around 8:30 p.m., displayed a black handgun and demanded money.PHOTO GALLERYPolice identified the man as black, with a dark skin complexion, standing 5'8" to 6' tall with a medium build, short dreadlocks and light facial hair.
Milwaukee firefighters battle house fire near 29th and Rogers on city's south side
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters battled a house fire near 29th and Rogers on the city's south side on Monday morning, April 29.Firefighters were dispatched to the scene of the two-story house fire shortly after 11 a.m. Everyone inside the building was out safety by the time the emergency crews arrived on the scene.The American Red Cross was called to the scene to assist three adults displaced as a result of the fire.The cause of the fire was under investigation.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters battled a house fire near 29th and Rogers on the city's south side on Monday morning, April 29.Firefighters were dispatched to the scene of the two-story house fire shortly after 11 a.m. Everyone inside the building was out safety by the time the emergency crews arrived on the scene.The American Red Cross was called to the scene to assist three adults displaced as a result of the fire.The cause of the fire was under investigation.
Total loss: Out-of-control bonfire sparks garage fire in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters on Sunday evening, April 28 battled a fully-involved garage fire near Main Street and Oak Park Court in Milwaukee.MFD officials said there was no extension of flames to any other buildings.A vehicle in the garage and the garage itself were deemed a total loss.No one was hurt.Officials said the fire was caused by an out-of-control bonfire too close to the garage.A damage estimate wasn't immediately released.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters on Sunday evening, April 28 battled a fully-involved garage fire near Main Street and Oak Park Court in Milwaukee.MFD officials said there was no extension of flames to any other buildings.A vehicle in the garage and the garage itself were deemed a total loss.No one was hurt.Officials said the fire was caused by an out-of-control bonfire too close to the garage.A damage estimate wasn't immediately released.