Gov. Tony Evers, Foxconn say Wisconsin project moving forward
MOUNT PLEASANT — Wisconsin Gov.
MOUNT PLEASANT — Wisconsin Gov.
Unoccupied MCSO squad struck by vehicle during crash investigation on 794
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office deputy sheriff escaped injury Thursday morning, Jan. 31 while conducting a crash investigation on I-794 northbound near Carferry Drive.The deputy sheriff's unoccupied squad was struck by a vehicle after the deputy sheriff exited to conduct a field interview.Again, the deputy sheriff wasn't hurt.The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating this incident.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office deputy sheriff escaped injury Thursday morning, Jan. 31 while conducting a crash investigation on I-794 northbound near Carferry Drive.The deputy sheriff's unoccupied squad was struck by a vehicle after the deputy sheriff exited to conduct a field interview.Again, the deputy sheriff wasn't hurt.The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating this incident.
We Energies: Power restored to thousands in SE Wisconsin amid bitter cold Thursday
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN -- The We Energies Outage Map Thursday morning, Jan. 31 showed more than 4,000 without power in southeast Wisconsin.
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN -- The We Energies Outage Map Thursday morning, Jan. 31 showed more than 4,000 without power in southeast Wisconsin.
Foxconn reconsiders Wisconsin plan to manufacture LCD screens
MOUNT PLEASANT — Electronics giant Foxconn reversed course and announced Wednesday that the huge Wisconsin plant that was supposed to bring a bounty of blue-collar factory jobs back to the Midwest — and was lured with billions in tax incentives — will instead be primarily a research and development center staffed by scientists and engineers.The move was decried in some quarters as a case of bait-and-switch by the Taiwan-based company, which originally planned to build high-tech liquid crystal display screens in a project President Donald Trump had proudly pointed to as a sign of a resurgence in American manufacturing.In a statement, Foxconn said it remains committed to Wisconsin and the creation of 13,000 jobs as promised.
MOUNT PLEASANT — Electronics giant Foxconn reversed course and announced Wednesday that the huge Wisconsin plant that was supposed to bring a bounty of blue-collar factory jobs back to the Midwest — and was lured with billions in tax incentives — will instead be primarily a research and development center staffed by scientists and engineers.The move was decried in some quarters as a case of bait-and-switch by the Taiwan-based company, which originally planned to build high-tech liquid crystal display screens in a project President Donald Trump had proudly pointed to as a sign of a resurgence in American manufacturing.In a statement, Foxconn said it remains committed to Wisconsin and the creation of 13,000 jobs as promised.
Milwaukee police seek help to locate Larry Semons, wanted for bank robbery
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is looking for the public’s help in their search for Larry Semons.Semons, 22, is a wanted for a bank robbery that occurred on S. 1st St.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is looking for the public’s help in their search for Larry Semons.Semons, 22, is a wanted for a bank robbery that occurred on S. 1st St.
Man taken to hospital following house fire in Racine, cause under investigation
RACINE -- One person was taken to the hospital early Wednesday morning, Jan. 30 following a house fire in Racine.
RACINE -- One person was taken to the hospital early Wednesday morning, Jan. 30 following a house fire in Racine.
Police: 21-year-old man shot, killed while in vehicle near 49th and Villard
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police said a 21-year-old man was shot and killed while in his vehicle near 49th and Villard Tuesday night, Jan. 29.It happened shortly before 7 p.m.Police said the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.No one is in custody in connection with this shooting.An investigation is ongoing to determine a motive.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police said a 21-year-old man was shot and killed while in his vehicle near 49th and Villard Tuesday night, Jan. 29.It happened shortly before 7 p.m.Police said the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.No one is in custody in connection with this shooting.An investigation is ongoing to determine a motive.
We Energies offers reminders amid the bitter cold: 'Never use the stove or oven for heat'
MILWAUKEE -- With a wind chill warning set to take effect as of 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29 through noon on Thursday, Jan. 31, We Energies officials offered some reminders for homeowners, in an effort to keep you safe inside when it's cold outside.• Call We Energies immediately if your power goes out.
MILWAUKEE -- With a wind chill warning set to take effect as of 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29 through noon on Thursday, Jan. 31, We Energies officials offered some reminders for homeowners, in an effort to keep you safe inside when it's cold outside.• Call We Energies immediately if your power goes out.
'Adjust your speed:' Milwaukee Co. sheriff, WisDOT warn of black ice on roads
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office in a news release Tuesday, Jan. 29 offered a reminder to motorists to exercise caution when traveling on interstates and expressways due to patches of black ice covering areas throughout the freeway system.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office in a news release Tuesday, Jan. 29 offered a reminder to motorists to exercise caution when traveling on interstates and expressways due to patches of black ice covering areas throughout the freeway system.
Harley-Davidson 4Q revenue weak, motorcycle shipments down
MILWAUKEE — Harley-Davidson's fourth-quarter profit dropped from a year earlier, stung by a large restructuring expense.
MILWAUKEE — Harley-Davidson's fourth-quarter profit dropped from a year earlier, stung by a large restructuring expense.
'Domestic violence related:' Woman in custody following shooting near 24th and Chambers
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a domestic violence related shooting that happened Monday, Jan. 28.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a domestic violence related shooting that happened Monday, Jan. 28.
iPhone FaceTime bug lets you listen in on someone before they answer
CUPERTINO, Calif. -- A newly discovered bug in FaceTime allows people to listen to the audio of a person they are calling before the person accepts or rejects the call.FaceTime is a video chat app developed by Apple and supported on iOS devices and Mac computers.It is believed the bug impacts any device running iOS 12.1 or later.The bug can be reproduced by starting a FaceTime call, swiping up from the bottom and clicking "Add person" and adding your own phone number to the conversation.
CUPERTINO, Calif. -- A newly discovered bug in FaceTime allows people to listen to the audio of a person they are calling before the person accepts or rejects the call.FaceTime is a video chat app developed by Apple and supported on iOS devices and Mac computers.It is believed the bug impacts any device running iOS 12.1 or later.The bug can be reproduced by starting a FaceTime call, swiping up from the bottom and clicking "Add person" and adding your own phone number to the conversation.
"Be cautious:' Racine Co. Sheriff's Office responds to over a dozen vehicles in ditches
RACINE COUNTY -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office is reminding motorists to allow extra time for travel and to be cautious.
RACINE COUNTY -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office is reminding motorists to allow extra time for travel and to be cautious.
23-year-old woman dead after shooting near 62nd and Fond Du Lac
MILWAUKEE -- A 23-year-old woman was killed in a shooting that happened early Sunday morning, Jan. 27 near 62nd and Fond Du Lac.Police said it happened around 2 a.m., during a physical altercation involving people in the area.
MILWAUKEE -- A 23-year-old woman was killed in a shooting that happened early Sunday morning, Jan. 27 near 62nd and Fond Du Lac.Police said it happened around 2 a.m., during a physical altercation involving people in the area.
Memos: Facebook allowed kids to rack up huge bills on games, failed to address 'friendly fraud'
SAN FRANCISCO — Facebook allowed children to rack up huge bills on digital games while the company rejected recommendations for addressing what it dubbed "friendly fraud," according to newly released court documents.The internal Facebook memos and other records were unsealed late Thursday to comply with a judge's order in a federal court case settled in 2016.The lawsuit, filed in San Jose, California, centered on allegations that Facebook knowingly milked teenagers by permitting them to spend hundreds of dollars buying additional features on games such as "Angry Birds" and "Barn Buddy" without their parents' consent.The documents show Facebook considered measures to reduce the chances of kids running up charges on parents' credit cards without their knowledge.
SAN FRANCISCO — Facebook allowed children to rack up huge bills on digital games while the company rejected recommendations for addressing what it dubbed "friendly fraud," according to newly released court documents.The internal Facebook memos and other records were unsealed late Thursday to comply with a judge's order in a federal court case settled in 2016.The lawsuit, filed in San Jose, California, centered on allegations that Facebook knowingly milked teenagers by permitting them to spend hundreds of dollars buying additional features on games such as "Angry Birds" and "Barn Buddy" without their parents' consent.The documents show Facebook considered measures to reduce the chances of kids running up charges on parents' credit cards without their knowledge.