Foxconn schedules 5 hiring fairs in a month across Wisconsin

MILWAUKEE — Foxconn Technology Group says it will be holding five hiring fairs to recruit job candidates over the next month.The Taiwan-based electronics company is building a $10 billion manufacturing and research complex in Mount Pleasant and could employ as many as 13,000 people across Wisconsin.The first fair will be held in Mount Pleasant on Oct. 13, followed by events in Racine on Oct. 21, Green Bay on Oct. 24, Eau Claire on Oct. 27 and Milwaukee on Nov. 2.The company is seeking people to fill jobs in areas including human resources, software engineering, finance, accounting, graphics and interior design, construction management, and sales and marketing.

MPD officer transported to hospital after crash involving squad near 27th and Barnard

MILWAUKEE -- A community service officer with the Milwaukee Police Department was transported to the hospital following a crash involving a squad near 27th and Barnard.The crash happened Friday, Oct. 5 shortly before 8 p.m.According to the Milwaukee Fire Department, the community service officer was taken to St.

Police: Man shot, injured near 67th and Keefe in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Thursday, Oct. 4 near 67th and Keefe.According to police,  a 38-year-old man suffered non-life threatening gunshot wounds.

Amazon eliminates bonuses and stock awards for hourly workers

NEW YORK -- Amazon giveth and Amazon taketh away.The company announced Tuesday that it will raise its minimum wage to $15 an hour for all US employees.

Medical examiner investigates death of infant

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County medical examiner was called out to investigate the death of an infant that happened Thursday, Oct. 4 near Douglas Avenue and Crossfield Avenue.The medical examiner said an autopsy is set for Friday.Milwaukee police are investigating.No further details have been released at this time.

Buffet and raffle fundraiser held at Elks Lodge for fallen MPD Officer Michalski

MILWAUKEE -- A fundraiser was held Wednesday evening, Oct. 3 for fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Michael Michalski at Elks Lodge Milwaukee #46 near 55th and Good Hope.From 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., 20 percent of proceeds from an all-you-can-eat pizza and broasted chicken buffet were donated to Officer Michalski's family.

Police seek armed robbery suspect who stole liquor from Brady Street business

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect wanted in connection to an armed robbery that happened on Brady Street near Arlington Place.The robbery occurred Saturday, Sept. 29 around 1 p.m.Police say the suspect entered a business through an open door and put four bottles of liquor into a backpack.

Family marks daughter's grave with iPhone-shaped stone

UFA, Russia -- A tombstone was created in the shape of a 5-foot-tall iPhone.A grieving father in Russia commissioned the sculpture for his daughter's grave.The tombstone is made from black basalt, and the carvings make it look like a real iPhone.On the front is a screensaver-like image of the late Rita Shameeva in a park, and the back is complete with the Apple logo.Shameeva is said to have worked in the mobile phone industry.

On anniversary of crash that killed mom, baby, family says 'the driving fast, there's no need'

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee mother and her baby were killed in a reckless driving crash one year ago, and family members and others gathered Tuesday, Oct. 2 in an effort to prevent this from happening to another family.Shakela Rhodes, 27, and her 11-month-old daughter were killed in a crash near 35th and Center on Oct. 2, 2017.

Man accused in Port Washington shooting charged with homicide 2 days later

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man already facing charges in connection with a shooting that happened during an attempted carjacking in Port Washington is facing more charges -- accused in connection with a homicide that happened two days later, allegedly during a robbery.

Foxconn Place Racine to be regional center for smart city research, development

RACINE -- Foxconn Technology Group announced on Tuesday, Oct. 2 the purchase of One Main Centre in downtown Racine for the development of Foxconn Place Racine and Wisconn Valley Innovation Center.