Police: Fleeing driver crashes into vehicle, home near 20th and Galena in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- One person was taken into custody early Wednesday morning, Oct. 10 following a police pursuit that ended in a crash near 20th and Galena in Milwaukee.It began around 2:33 a.m. when officers observed a vehicle traveling recklessly in the area of 24th and Burleigh.
MILWAUKEE -- One person was taken into custody early Wednesday morning, Oct. 10 following a police pursuit that ended in a crash near 20th and Galena in Milwaukee.It began around 2:33 a.m. when officers observed a vehicle traveling recklessly in the area of 24th and Burleigh.
Police seek suspect involved in separate robbery incidents Tuesday morning
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are seeking a robbery suspect after two incidents on Tuesday morning, Oct. 9.The first happened around 6:15 a.m., when a woman was warming up her vehicle near 87th and Villard.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are seeking a robbery suspect after two incidents on Tuesday morning, Oct. 9.The first happened around 6:15 a.m., when a woman was warming up her vehicle near 87th and Villard.
Google expands Pixel phone screens, undercuts Apple on price
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- Google's new Pixel phones mirror the industry trend moving the devices toward lusher, bigger screens and add new twists on the camera for taking better selfies and other pictures.The Pixels have barely made a dent in the market since their debut two years ago, but Google is hoping to change that with the latest models unveiled Tuesday at an event in New York.Google uses the phones to highlight what it considers to be best features of its Android operating system, while challenging Apple and Samsung with a device tailored for affluent consumers.
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- Google's new Pixel phones mirror the industry trend moving the devices toward lusher, bigger screens and add new twists on the camera for taking better selfies and other pictures.The Pixels have barely made a dent in the market since their debut two years ago, but Google is hoping to change that with the latest models unveiled Tuesday at an event in New York.Google uses the phones to highlight what it considers to be best features of its Android operating system, while challenging Apple and Samsung with a device tailored for affluent consumers.
MPD officers begin foot, bike patrols on south side: 'Allows us to see how we can help'
MILWAUKEE -- A new initiative kicked off on Sunday, Oct. 7 involving 21 Milwaukee police officers patrolling 17 south side neighborhoods on foot and on bicycle.The job of a Milwaukee police officer involves a lot of unpredictability."Anything can happen at any moment," said Officer Richard Klarkowski.
MILWAUKEE -- A new initiative kicked off on Sunday, Oct. 7 involving 21 Milwaukee police officers patrolling 17 south side neighborhoods on foot and on bicycle.The job of a Milwaukee police officer involves a lot of unpredictability."Anything can happen at any moment," said Officer Richard Klarkowski.
'Don't want to believe it:' Vincent HS senior loses life in crash that left 5 others injured
MILWAUKEE -- An 18-year-old woman was killed when the vehicle she was riding in struck a tree and then an apartment building near Teutonia and Silver Spring Drive on Saturday night, Oct. 6 -- when the driver lost control.It happened just before 8 p.m. Police said there were six people in the vehicle -- an 18-year-old woman who was driving, the 18-year-old passenger who died at the scene, and four other passengers -- a 19-year-old woman, 20-year-old woman, and two 19-year-old men.Surveillance cameras along Teutonia Avenue captured a reckless vehicle, traveling in the bike lane.
MILWAUKEE -- An 18-year-old woman was killed when the vehicle she was riding in struck a tree and then an apartment building near Teutonia and Silver Spring Drive on Saturday night, Oct. 6 -- when the driver lost control.It happened just before 8 p.m. Police said there were six people in the vehicle -- an 18-year-old woman who was driving, the 18-year-old passenger who died at the scene, and four other passengers -- a 19-year-old woman, 20-year-old woman, and two 19-year-old men.Surveillance cameras along Teutonia Avenue captured a reckless vehicle, traveling in the bike lane.
1 of Wisconsin's Most Wanted, accused in fatal shooting, acquitted at trial
MILWAUKEE -- One of Wisconsin's Most Wanted, accused in connection with a shooting that happened near 27th and Roosevelt in Milwaukee two years ago, has been acquitted.Jaylind Newell, 21, originally faced two counts of first degree reckless homicide -- amended to one count of first degree intentional homicide, use of a dangerous weapon, as party to a crime.He pleaded not guilty in February, and a jury on Monday, Oct. 8 found him not guilty during his trial.The shooting happened on Oct. 9, 2016.
MILWAUKEE -- One of Wisconsin's Most Wanted, accused in connection with a shooting that happened near 27th and Roosevelt in Milwaukee two years ago, has been acquitted.Jaylind Newell, 21, originally faced two counts of first degree reckless homicide -- amended to one count of first degree intentional homicide, use of a dangerous weapon, as party to a crime.He pleaded not guilty in February, and a jury on Monday, Oct. 8 found him not guilty during his trial.The shooting happened on Oct. 9, 2016.
2 families displaced by fire at duplex near 12th and Center; firefighter burned
MILWAUKEE -- Two families were displaced by fire at a home near 12th and Center in Milwaukee Monday, Oct. 8, according to the American Red Cross.Red Cross officials said the duplex was heavily damaged.Seven people were displaced, and Milwaukee Fire Department officials said one firefighter was burned.
MILWAUKEE -- Two families were displaced by fire at a home near 12th and Center in Milwaukee Monday, Oct. 8, according to the American Red Cross.Red Cross officials said the duplex was heavily damaged.Seven people were displaced, and Milwaukee Fire Department officials said one firefighter was burned.
'Look, listen and learn:' Kids trained on how to be superheroes in event of fire
MILWAUKEE -- Students from Milwaukee's Spanish Immersion School learned on Monday, Oct. 8 that anyone can become a superhero.
MILWAUKEE -- Students from Milwaukee's Spanish Immersion School learned on Monday, Oct. 8 that anyone can become a superhero.
Google Plus to close after bug leaks personal information
SAN FRANCISCO — Google is shutting down its long-shunned Plus social network for consumers, following its disclosure of a flaw discovered in March that could have exposed some personal information of up to 500,000 people.The announcement came in a Monday blog post , which marked Google's first public description of the privacy bug.Google deliberately avoided disclosing the problem at the time, in part to avoid drawing regulatory scrutiny and damaging its reputation, according to a Wall Street Journal storythat cited anonymous individuals and documents.The Mountain View, California, company declined to comment on the Journal's report, and didn't fully explain in its blog post why it held off on revealing the bug until Monday.The Google Plus flaw could have allowed up to 438 external apps to scoop up user names, email addresses, occupations, genders and ages without authorization.
SAN FRANCISCO — Google is shutting down its long-shunned Plus social network for consumers, following its disclosure of a flaw discovered in March that could have exposed some personal information of up to 500,000 people.The announcement came in a Monday blog post , which marked Google's first public description of the privacy bug.Google deliberately avoided disclosing the problem at the time, in part to avoid drawing regulatory scrutiny and damaging its reputation, according to a Wall Street Journal storythat cited anonymous individuals and documents.The Mountain View, California, company declined to comment on the Journal's report, and didn't fully explain in its blog post why it held off on revealing the bug until Monday.The Google Plus flaw could have allowed up to 438 external apps to scoop up user names, email addresses, occupations, genders and ages without authorization.
Man pleads guilty in deadly shootout caught on camera; case dismissed against alleged accomplice
MILWAUKEE -- A man accused in connection with a shootout caught on camera near 23rd and State in Milwaukee, which led to a man's death, has reached a plea deal in the case against him.
MILWAUKEE -- A man accused in connection with a shootout caught on camera near 23rd and State in Milwaukee, which led to a man's death, has reached a plea deal in the case against him.
Facebook wants people to invite its cameras into their homes
SAN FRANCISCO — Facebook is launching the first electronic device to bear its brand, a screen and camera-equipped gadget intended to make video calls easier and more intuitive.But it's unclear if people will open their homes to an internet-connected camera sold by a company with a questionable track record on protecting user privacy.Facebook is marketing the device, called Portal, as a way for its more than 2 billion users to chat with one another without having to fuss with positioning and other controls.
SAN FRANCISCO — Facebook is launching the first electronic device to bear its brand, a screen and camera-equipped gadget intended to make video calls easier and more intuitive.But it's unclear if people will open their homes to an internet-connected camera sold by a company with a questionable track record on protecting user privacy.Facebook is marketing the device, called Portal, as a way for its more than 2 billion users to chat with one another without having to fuss with positioning and other controls.
Police: 16-year-old boy shot, injured during confrontation near 96th and Silver Spring
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Sunday, Oct. 7 near 96th Street and Silver Spring Drive.According to police, a 16-year-old boy was walking in the area around 12:45 p.m. when he became involved in a confrontation with several unknown subjects.During the confrontation, one of the subjects shot the victim.The Milwaukee Fire Department provided medical care for the victim and transported him to a nearby hospital.MPD continues to investigate the shooting.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Sunday, Oct. 7 near 96th Street and Silver Spring Drive.According to police, a 16-year-old boy was walking in the area around 12:45 p.m. when he became involved in a confrontation with several unknown subjects.During the confrontation, one of the subjects shot the victim.The Milwaukee Fire Department provided medical care for the victim and transported him to a nearby hospital.MPD continues to investigate the shooting.
Police: 16-year-old boy shot, wounded near 96th and Thurston
MILWAUKEE -- A teenager was taken to the hospital from the scene of a shooting near 96th and Thurston Sunday, Oct. 7.Police said a 16-year-old boy was shot once and suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening.He was taken to the hospital from the scene.It's unclear at this point whether any arrests were made.The investigation is ongoing.
MILWAUKEE -- A teenager was taken to the hospital from the scene of a shooting near 96th and Thurston Sunday, Oct. 7.Police said a 16-year-old boy was shot once and suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening.He was taken to the hospital from the scene.It's unclear at this point whether any arrests were made.The investigation is ongoing.
Police: Man shot, seriously injured near 8th and Hadley in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a 20-year-old Milwaukee man was shot Sunday morning, Oct. 7.It happened at around 9:30 a.m. near 8th and Hadley.According to police, the victim suffered serious gunshot wounds and was taken to the hospital.The investigation is ongoing.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a 20-year-old Milwaukee man was shot Sunday morning, Oct. 7.It happened at around 9:30 a.m. near 8th and Hadley.According to police, the victim suffered serious gunshot wounds and was taken to the hospital.The investigation is ongoing.
Kenosha woman arrested for 1st OWI offense after rollover crash in Racine County
RACINE COUNTY -- A 33-year-old Kenosha woman was arrested early Sunday morning, Oct. 7 for operating a vehicle while intoxicated -- her first offense.It happened just before 2 a.m. near Spring Street and South Colony Avenue in the Town of Yorkville.According to the Racine County Sheriff's Office, the vehicle had entered the roundabout at the intersection going in the wrong direction at a high rate of speed.
RACINE COUNTY -- A 33-year-old Kenosha woman was arrested early Sunday morning, Oct. 7 for operating a vehicle while intoxicated -- her first offense.It happened just before 2 a.m. near Spring Street and South Colony Avenue in the Town of Yorkville.According to the Racine County Sheriff's Office, the vehicle had entered the roundabout at the intersection going in the wrong direction at a high rate of speed.
Body of Janesville man found in water near Racine Yacht Club
RACINE -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office was called out to the water near the Racine Yacht Club Saturday morning, Oct. 6, where a body was found.Officials got the call about a non-responsive person in the water at 8:30 a.m. The Racine Fire/Rescue, Racine Police, and Racine County Sheriff’s Office all responded to the scene.Authorities confirmed an 80-year-old man's body was extracted from the water.
RACINE -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office was called out to the water near the Racine Yacht Club Saturday morning, Oct. 6, where a body was found.Officials got the call about a non-responsive person in the water at 8:30 a.m. The Racine Fire/Rescue, Racine Police, and Racine County Sheriff’s Office all responded to the scene.Authorities confirmed an 80-year-old man's body was extracted from the water.
Police: Man shot, injured near 62nd and Silver Spring during armed robbery
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that took place Friday, Oct. 5.It happened at around 4:30 p.m. near 62nd and Silver Spring.According to police, the victim was approached by an unknown suspect who displayed a gun and announced a robbery.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that took place Friday, Oct. 5.It happened at around 4:30 p.m. near 62nd and Silver Spring.According to police, the victim was approached by an unknown suspect who displayed a gun and announced a robbery.
Police: 1 dead, 5 injured following single-vehicle crash near Teutonia and Silver Spring Drive
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal car crash that happened near North Teutonia and Silver Spring Drive.The crash happened Saturday, Oct. 6 just before 8 p.m.PHOTO GALLERYAccording to police, the driver of a vehicle heading south on Teutonia when, for an unknown reason, lost control of the car.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal car crash that happened near North Teutonia and Silver Spring Drive.The crash happened Saturday, Oct. 6 just before 8 p.m.PHOTO GALLERYAccording to police, the driver of a vehicle heading south on Teutonia when, for an unknown reason, lost control of the car.
Milwaukee police search for known suspect after man shot, injured in fight
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are actively investigating a shooting that happened early Saturday morning, Oct. 6.It took place at around 2 a.m. near Weil and Center.According to police, a 31-year-old Milwaukee man was shot after getting into a physical fight with a known suspect.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are actively investigating a shooting that happened early Saturday morning, Oct. 6.It took place at around 2 a.m. near Weil and Center.According to police, a 31-year-old Milwaukee man was shot after getting into a physical fight with a known suspect.