111 in 2018: Statistics show homicides down in Milwaukee County for 2 consecutive years
MILWAUKEE -- For two consecutive years, the number of homicides in Milwaukee County has decreased, according to records obtained from the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office.The mother of Sandra Parks, 13, struck by a stray bullet and killed in her home said all lives impacted by violence matter.
MILWAUKEE -- For two consecutive years, the number of homicides in Milwaukee County has decreased, according to records obtained from the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office.The mother of Sandra Parks, 13, struck by a stray bullet and killed in her home said all lives impacted by violence matter.
Argument leads to collision, rollover crash on I-41/45 over the weekend
MILWAUKEE -- An argument between two persons in an SUV led to a two-vehicle crash on I-41/45 at Swan Boulevard on Saturday, Dec. 15.
MILWAUKEE -- An argument between two persons in an SUV led to a two-vehicle crash on I-41/45 at Swan Boulevard on Saturday, Dec. 15.
Silicon Valley East: Google plans $1B expansion in New York
NEW YORK -- Google announced Monday it will spend more than $1 billion to build a new office complex in New York City that will allow the internet search giant to double the number of people it employs there.It is the tech industry's latest major expansion beyond the Seattle-San Francisco Bay corridor.
NEW YORK -- Google announced Monday it will spend more than $1 billion to build a new office complex in New York City that will allow the internet search giant to double the number of people it employs there.It is the tech industry's latest major expansion beyond the Seattle-San Francisco Bay corridor.
Police: Man shows up at hospital with gunshot wound; no one in custody
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police are investigating after a man, 26, walked into a local hospital early Monday morning, Dec. 17 with a gunshot wound.The victim states that he was in his home when a known person discharged a gun inside the house.
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police are investigating after a man, 26, walked into a local hospital early Monday morning, Dec. 17 with a gunshot wound.The victim states that he was in his home when a known person discharged a gun inside the house.
Police investigate 3 non-fatal shootings Sunday in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating three shootings that happened Sunday, Dec. 16.The first happened near 50th and Fairmount around midnight, where a 26-year-old man was shot and wounded when an argument between two groups escalated.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating three shootings that happened Sunday, Dec. 16.The first happened near 50th and Fairmount around midnight, where a 26-year-old man was shot and wounded when an argument between two groups escalated.
Driver arrested for 6th OWI offense in Racine County as part of Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign
RACINE COUNTY -- Racine County sheriff's officials said four people were arrested on Saturday night, Dec. 15 into Sunday morning, Dec. 16, on the second day of the nationwide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign aimed at curbing impaired driving.
RACINE COUNTY -- Racine County sheriff's officials said four people were arrested on Saturday night, Dec. 15 into Sunday morning, Dec. 16, on the second day of the nationwide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign aimed at curbing impaired driving.
'We want to transform this region:' Foxconn executive inspires graduates at UW-Parkside
KENOSHA -- Saturday, Dec. 15 was a special day for hundreds of students at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, who graduated as part of the "50 Years of Commencement Celebration." The graduates were given some invaluable advice from Alan Yeung, Ph.D., a top executive from Foxconn.The studying paid off, the late nights of homework were over and the tassels were ready to be moved across their caps Saturday morning.
KENOSHA -- Saturday, Dec. 15 was a special day for hundreds of students at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, who graduated as part of the "50 Years of Commencement Celebration." The graduates were given some invaluable advice from Alan Yeung, Ph.D., a top executive from Foxconn.The studying paid off, the late nights of homework were over and the tassels were ready to be moved across their caps Saturday morning.
Police: Suspect in custody after 5-mile pursuit ended in crash near 6th and Mineral
MILWAUKEE -- A man was taken into custody after police said he refused to pull over after he was spotted driving recklessly -- invoking a police pursuit near 28th and Locust early morning Saturday, Dec. 15.According to officials, the pursuit began around 2:30 a.m., making its way towards 6th and Mineral.
MILWAUKEE -- A man was taken into custody after police said he refused to pull over after he was spotted driving recklessly -- invoking a police pursuit near 28th and Locust early morning Saturday, Dec. 15.According to officials, the pursuit began around 2:30 a.m., making its way towards 6th and Mineral.
'Could've been killed:' 3 arrested after crash during pursuit of stolen vehicle with 4 kids inside
MILWAUKEE -- Three people were taken into custody following a pursuit and crash involving a stolen vehicle that happened late Thursday night, Dec. 13 on Milwaukee's north side.
MILWAUKEE -- Three people were taken into custody following a pursuit and crash involving a stolen vehicle that happened late Thursday night, Dec. 13 on Milwaukee's north side.
Firefighters rescue person trapped in burning home near 69th and Florist
MILWAUKEE -- One person was rescued from a burning home on Friday morning, Dec. 14 in Milwaukee.It happened near 69th and Florist around 10 a.m.Fire officials said the fire started on the first floor, and one person was trapped upstairs when crews arrived.Firefighters used a ladder to get that person out safely, along with a couple dogs that were in the home.PHOTO GALLERYIt took about 30 minutes to get the fire under control.The cause is under investigation.
MILWAUKEE -- One person was rescued from a burning home on Friday morning, Dec. 14 in Milwaukee.It happened near 69th and Florist around 10 a.m.Fire officials said the fire started on the first floor, and one person was trapped upstairs when crews arrived.Firefighters used a ladder to get that person out safely, along with a couple dogs that were in the home.PHOTO GALLERYIt took about 30 minutes to get the fire under control.The cause is under investigation.
Racine County Sheriff's Office welcomes new K-9 Officer 'Karma'
RACINE COUNTY -- A new K-9 officer with special abilities is reporting for duty at the Racine County Sheriff's Office.K-9 Officer "Karma" is a year-and-a-half-old English lab retriever who started her career training to be a service dog but after several months, it was determined she's a better fit as an electronic detection K-9.
RACINE COUNTY -- A new K-9 officer with special abilities is reporting for duty at the Racine County Sheriff's Office.K-9 Officer "Karma" is a year-and-a-half-old English lab retriever who started her career training to be a service dog but after several months, it was determined she's a better fit as an electronic detection K-9.
'He's stealing quarters:' Thief accused of targeting laundromats in Milwaukee, West Allis
MILWAUKEE -- A string of burglaries in Milwaukee are connected with a common thread.
MILWAUKEE -- A string of burglaries in Milwaukee are connected with a common thread.
Multiple people displaced following house fire near 11th and Grant
MILWAUKEE -- Multiple people are displaced after a house fire on near 11th and Grant in Milwaukee.It happened around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 12.Fire officials say there was a lot of damage to the structure.
MILWAUKEE -- Multiple people are displaced after a house fire on near 11th and Grant in Milwaukee.It happened around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 12.Fire officials say there was a lot of damage to the structure.
Milwaukee police seek 2 suspects wanted in 7-Eleven gas station robbery
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public's help to identify two suspects believed to be involved in a 7-Eleven gas station robbery.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public's help to identify two suspects believed to be involved in a 7-Eleven gas station robbery.
Police: Suspect wanted in 4 business burglaries, 1 theft throughout Milwaukee area
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted in four business burglaries and one theft at several “Suds your Duds” throughout the Milwaukee area.These incidents occurred on:• 12/8/2018 at 1:27 a.m. at 8512 W.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted in four business burglaries and one theft at several “Suds your Duds” throughout the Milwaukee area.These incidents occurred on:• 12/8/2018 at 1:27 a.m. at 8512 W.
Police: 30-year-old woman shot, wounded while driving near 13th and Becher
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Wednesday morning, Dec. 12 near 13th and Becher.Police say the victim, a 30-year-old Milwaukee woman, sustained two non-life threatening gunshot wounds while driving her vehicle.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Wednesday morning, Dec. 12 near 13th and Becher.Police say the victim, a 30-year-old Milwaukee woman, sustained two non-life threatening gunshot wounds while driving her vehicle.
Advocates sue DNR over water records for Foxconn diversion
MADISON — An environmental law center is suing the state Department of Natural Resources over the agency's refusal to hand over records related to diverting Lake Michigan water for a new Foxconn Technology Group plant.Midwest Environmental Advocates in May challenged DNR approval of a city of Racine request to pull millions of gallons from the lake daily for the plant.MEA filed a lawsuit Dec. 3 alleging the DNR hasn't fully complied with an August request for records relating to the diversion.
MADISON — An environmental law center is suing the state Department of Natural Resources over the agency's refusal to hand over records related to diverting Lake Michigan water for a new Foxconn Technology Group plant.Midwest Environmental Advocates in May challenged DNR approval of a city of Racine request to pull millions of gallons from the lake daily for the plant.MEA filed a lawsuit Dec. 3 alleging the DNR hasn't fully complied with an August request for records relating to the diversion.