Netflix will cut 'Bird Box' footage months after outcry

NEW YORK — Netflix will remove footage of a real fiery train disaster from its hit post-apocalyptic survival film "Bird Box" months after the streaming giant was criticized for exploiting a tragedy.The stock footage was taken from a 2013 crash in the Quebec town of Lac-Megantic when a train carrying crude oil came off the tracks and exploded into a massive ball of fire, killing 47 people.Netflix licensed the footage from the stock image vendor Pond 5 and used it in "Bird Box" in an early TV news montage.

'They make a difference:' MFD stresses importance of smoke alarms in wake of fatal fire

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee fire officials stressed on Friday, March 15 the importance of working smoke alarms in the wake of a house fire that left two people dead near 39th and Silver Spring earlier this week.

Recognize this suspect? Racine police seek help to ID bank robber

RACINE -- Racine police are asking for help to identify a bank robbery suspect.Officials say the suspect entered the Wells Fargo Bank on Martin Luther King Dr.

Racine police investigating armed robbery at Wells Fargo Bank

RACINE -- Racine police are investigating an armed robbery that happened at the Wells Fargo Bank located near Martin Luther King Drive and Douglas Avenue on Thursday afternoon, March 14.The Racine Police Department was called to the scene around 4:15 p.m.Officials believe the suspect was armed and got away with an undisclosed amount of cash.Racine investigators are looking for any addition information the public may have.

'Sorry, man:' Racine man accused in shooting, attacking child's mother in separate March incidents

RACINE -- A Racine man is facing charges in separate cases -- accused of shooting a 15-year-old boy during a drug deal, and attacking the mother of his child in separate incidents.March 10 shooting incidentThe below charges were filed Thursday, March 14 against Donterrios Bell, 19:

Iowa State Trooper credited with preventing potential Google headquarters attack

ADAIR COUNTY, Iowa — An Iowa State Trooper is being credited for potentially stopping an attack on Google's headquarters in California.Upset that his YouTube channel had been shut down, Kyle Long was traveling from his home in Maine to San Francisco to confront Google officials.Last Friday, he crashed into a ditch on I-80 and, while speaking with Trooper Ryan Zenor, dropped details of his plans.“Had we not encountered this individual or had he not gone in the ditch Friday morning on the interstate, who knows what would have happened.

Arraignment set for 1 of 2 from Sturtevant, charged after teenage girl sexually assaulted

RACINE COUNTY --A woman from Sturtevant facing charges after prosecutors said a teenage girl was sexually assaulted while in her care was in court Thursday, March 14 for her preliminary hearing.Nicole Teloh, 34, was charged with failure to protect a child and attempted second degree sexual assault of a child, as party to a crime.

'You owe more than $3,000:' We Energies officials warn of scammers targeting customers

MILWAUKEE -- Officials with We Energies on Thursday, March 14 issued a warning about scammers targeting customers -- claiming that they owe thousands of dollars.According to a news release from We Energies, Terri Driekosen was targeted by a scammer who said she owed "more than $3,000," but thankfully, she didn't fall for it.

Firefighters battle 2-alarm blaze near 76th and Green Tree Road; at least 1 cat saved

MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire near 76th and Green Tree Road on Wednesday, March 13.The fire happened shortly before 5:30 p.m. at a multi-unit apartment building.PHOTO GALLERYThe fire was extinguished and no one was hurt.At least one cat was rescued by firefighters.The cause was under investigation.

Jury convicts man shot by CCW permit holder he tried to rob at Milwaukee gas station

MILWAUKEE -- A man facing a charge of robbery with use of force after prosecutors said he was shot and wounded by a concealed carry permit holder he allegedly tried to rob was convicted on Tuesday, March 12.A jury convicted Alasan Dawan on one count of robbery with use of force on the second day of his jury trial, which began on March 11.