Milwaukee police investigates 6-month-old boy's death near 6th and Center

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating the death of a 6-month-old child near North 6th and Center Streets.Officers were called to the scene around 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 27.Police say upon arrival, the 6-month-old boy was found dead at the scene.PHOTO GALLERYLifesaving measures were performed by Milwaukee fire department personnel, but the infant was unable to be revived.The infant's death does not appear to be suspicious.Milwaukee police continue to investigate.

75-year-old detained after his mother said he fired at would-be robbers, killing 1

MILWAUKEE -- A 75-year-old man returning home near 12th and Finn on Wednesday evening, Dec. 26 was attacked by two would-be robbers, and shot one, after his mother handed him a gun.

1 in custody after police pursuit ends in crash near 44th and Locust in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- One person was taken into custody following a police pursuit and crash that happened early Thursday morning, Dec. 27 in Milwaukee.The chase began near 37th and Locust after police attempted to stop a reckless driver.

Member of Racine Police Department on leave after crash possibly involving alcohol

RACINE -- Racine police said a member of the Racine Police Department was placed on administrative leave after a crash that might have involved alcohol.The crash happened on Dec. 17, just before 8 p.m., near State Street and Harriet Street.Police said alcohol might have been a factor in the crash.The Racine County Sheriff's Office is investigating, and the individual involved was placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.

Police: Woman shot, killed near 12th and Finn; person of interest in custody

MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office were called out to the area near 12th and Finn in Milwaukee on Wednesday evening, Dec. 26 for a homicide.According to police, around 5:30 p.m., officers were called out to the scene for reports of a shooting.

Lighter load: Laundry detergents shrink for Amazon

NEW YORK — Amazon's rise is forcing laundry detergents to shrink.Soap makers Tide and Seventh Generation have introduced redesigned laundry detergents that are several pounds lighter by cutting down on plastic in their packaging and using less water in their formulas.

Police: 19-year-old man shot, killed near 70th and Bobolink

MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a homicide that happened near 70th and Bobolink on Wednesday, Dec. 26.According to police, the victim was a 19-year-old man.Police are seeking a suspect and motive.The medical examiner scheduled an autopsy for Thursday.

Police seek 2 accused of stealing Rolex watches from downtown Milwaukee jewelry store

MILWAUKEE -- Police are asking for the public's help to track down two suspects accused of stealing Rolex watches from Powers Jewelry Designers in downtown Milwaukee.

Police: 19-year-old man shot, wounded near Buffum and Chambers

MILWAUKEE -- A 19-year-old man was shot and wounded near Buffum and Chambers on Wednesday morning, Dec. 26.It happened around 9:30 a.m.Police said the man suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening, and he was taken to the hospital for treatment.According to police, the victim was being uncooperative with the investigation.Police are seeking a suspect.