Kite surfer rescued along Milwaukee's lakefront
MILWAUKEE -- It was a dangerous rescue along Milwaukee's lakefront Thursday afternoon, April 19.A FOX6 viewer shared video showing Milwaukee police and the U.S. Coast Guard rescuing a kite surfer from the frigid water near the McKinley Marina.The water appeared to be pretty rough Thursday afternoon, with waves close to five feet.PHOTO GALLERYThe kite surfer was taken to the hospital.
MILWAUKEE -- It was a dangerous rescue along Milwaukee's lakefront Thursday afternoon, April 19.A FOX6 viewer shared video showing Milwaukee police and the U.S. Coast Guard rescuing a kite surfer from the frigid water near the McKinley Marina.The water appeared to be pretty rough Thursday afternoon, with waves close to five feet.PHOTO GALLERYThe kite surfer was taken to the hospital.
Off-duty sheriff's deputy saves man from jumping off Hoan Bridge
MILWAUKEE -- An off-duty Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office deputy made an unexpected stop after work and because of it he's now being called a life-saver."I finished my shift...
MILWAUKEE -- An off-duty Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office deputy made an unexpected stop after work and because of it he's now being called a life-saver."I finished my shift...
Marissa Lucero sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison after leading police on pursuit
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Marissa Lucero on Friday, April 19 to two-and-a-half years in prison and another two-and-a-half years of extended supervision.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Marissa Lucero on Friday, April 19 to two-and-a-half years in prison and another two-and-a-half years of extended supervision.
Homicide investigation: Man shot near 5th and Center after fight inside tavern
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a homicide that happened near 5th and Center Thursday evening, April 18.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a homicide that happened near 5th and Center Thursday evening, April 18.
Peregrine falcons lay more than a dozen eggs at We Energies power plants, chicks expected in May
MILWAUKEE -- Peregrine falcon nesting season is an egg-citing time.
MILWAUKEE -- Peregrine falcon nesting season is an egg-citing time.
Fundraising dinner at Shaker's Cigar Bar benefits families of fallen MPD heroes
MILWAUKEE -- In honor of National Police Week in May, a Milwaukee bar hosted a fundraiser for the families of two fallen officers on Thursday, April 18.Officers Charles Irvine and Officer Michael Michalski were killed in the line of duty in 2018.
MILWAUKEE -- In honor of National Police Week in May, a Milwaukee bar hosted a fundraiser for the families of two fallen officers on Thursday, April 18.Officers Charles Irvine and Officer Michael Michalski were killed in the line of duty in 2018.
Food stamps recipients can now order groceries online for delivery; Amazon, Walmart and ShopRite will offer the service
NEW YORK — Walmart, Amazon and grocery chains like ShopRite hope to tap into a lucrative new market: Food stamp recipients who want to shop for groceries online.For the first time, the US Department of Agriculture has given the green light for recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, to use their benefits to buy groceries online and get them delivered to their homes, the agency said Thursday.The retailers are kicking off a two-year pilot in New York that will enable some of the state's 2.7 million SNAP recipients to use their benefits for online grocery orders.ShopRite and Amazon will service the New York City area, while Walmart will cover upstate locations.
NEW YORK — Walmart, Amazon and grocery chains like ShopRite hope to tap into a lucrative new market: Food stamp recipients who want to shop for groceries online.For the first time, the US Department of Agriculture has given the green light for recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, to use their benefits to buy groceries online and get them delivered to their homes, the agency said Thursday.The retailers are kicking off a two-year pilot in New York that will enable some of the state's 2.7 million SNAP recipients to use their benefits for online grocery orders.ShopRite and Amazon will service the New York City area, while Walmart will cover upstate locations.
Milwaukee police: Kohl's shoplifter gets into fight when confronted
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public's help to identify two suspects who allegedly stole merchandise from Kohl's, and got into a physical fight when confronted.According to the Milwaukee Police Department, the incident happened at the Kohl's store located on South 27th Street on Wednesday, April 17.Police say shortly after 6:30 p.m., one suspect attempted to conceal items but when she was confronted, there was a physical confrontation.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public's help to identify two suspects who allegedly stole merchandise from Kohl's, and got into a physical fight when confronted.According to the Milwaukee Police Department, the incident happened at the Kohl's store located on South 27th Street on Wednesday, April 17.Police say shortly after 6:30 p.m., one suspect attempted to conceal items but when she was confronted, there was a physical confrontation.
DPW seeks donations for parking enforcement officer 'violently attacked' on the job
MILWAUKEE -- The commissioner of the City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works on Thursday, April 18 offered information about a fund established for a parking enforcement officer who was "violently attacked" on the job -- resulting in surgery and hospitalization.DPW Commissioner Jeff Polenske said as of Thursday, the 60-year-old long-time veteran of city service continued to recover from the injuries he received in the April 2 attack, and he had not yet returned to the job.The parking enforcement officer chose to remain anonymous, but Polenske noted he is "a person with a life, friends, family and livelihood that have been affected by this appalling incident." Polenske said, "He is like the thousands of city employees who work hard every day in making our city a better place."Polenske said several people came forward with offers of financial assistance, and with help from Alderman Jose Perez, U.S. Bank established a fund, "Friends of the DPW Parking Enforcement Office." Anyone interested in donating can visit any U.S. Bank branch -- with cash or checks accepted.Two men have been charged in connection with the beating and stabbing of the officer near 67th and Villard around 2:30 a.m. on April 2 -- and they're no strangers to law enforcement.
MILWAUKEE -- The commissioner of the City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works on Thursday, April 18 offered information about a fund established for a parking enforcement officer who was "violently attacked" on the job -- resulting in surgery and hospitalization.DPW Commissioner Jeff Polenske said as of Thursday, the 60-year-old long-time veteran of city service continued to recover from the injuries he received in the April 2 attack, and he had not yet returned to the job.The parking enforcement officer chose to remain anonymous, but Polenske noted he is "a person with a life, friends, family and livelihood that have been affected by this appalling incident." Polenske said, "He is like the thousands of city employees who work hard every day in making our city a better place."Polenske said several people came forward with offers of financial assistance, and with help from Alderman Jose Perez, U.S. Bank established a fund, "Friends of the DPW Parking Enforcement Office." Anyone interested in donating can visit any U.S. Bank branch -- with cash or checks accepted.Two men have been charged in connection with the beating and stabbing of the officer near 67th and Villard around 2:30 a.m. on April 2 -- and they're no strangers to law enforcement.
Man accused of sexually assaulting 7-year-old girl who was shot during confrontation pleads not guilty
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man accused of sexually assaulting a 7-year-old girl who was later struck by gunfire during a confrontation regarding that sexual assault pleaded not guilty Thursday, April 18.Sanchez Wilson, 36, was in court Thursday for his preliminary hearing.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man accused of sexually assaulting a 7-year-old girl who was later struck by gunfire during a confrontation regarding that sexual assault pleaded not guilty Thursday, April 18.Sanchez Wilson, 36, was in court Thursday for his preliminary hearing.
'This ain't no game:' 18 years in prison for man convicted in 3 armed robberies in 5-month period
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man convicted in connection with three armed robberies taking place within a 5-month period in 2017 was sentenced to prison on Thursday, April 18.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man convicted in connection with three armed robberies taking place within a 5-month period in 2017 was sentenced to prison on Thursday, April 18.
Killer 'friend' called 'Trouble:' Jury convicts man charged in shooting death, who apparently spoke at vigil
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man prosecutors said was found with a smoking gun that was used in a string of crimes including two homicides and a canicide was convicted by a jury on multiple counts on Thursday, April 18.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man prosecutors said was found with a smoking gun that was used in a string of crimes including two homicides and a canicide was convicted by a jury on multiple counts on Thursday, April 18.
Foxconn says it's committed to Wisconsin job creation
MADISON — Foxconn Technology Group says it remains committed to "long term" job creation in Wisconsin, the day after Gov.
MADISON — Foxconn Technology Group says it remains committed to "long term" job creation in Wisconsin, the day after Gov.
Dariaz Higgins pleads not guilty to amended charges in shooting death of Sierra Robinson
MILWAUKEE -- Dariaz Higgins, accused in the shooting death of the mother of his child, which injured two others, pleaded not guilty to amended charges on Thursday, April 18.
MILWAUKEE -- Dariaz Higgins, accused in the shooting death of the mother of his child, which injured two others, pleaded not guilty to amended charges on Thursday, April 18.