Police: Man shot, killed at Vogel Park; 18th homicide in August
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are looking into what led up to a shooting that left one man dead on the city's north side late Saturday night, Aug. 25.At around 11:30 p.m., police were called to the scene in Vogel Park near 87th and Lancaster.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are looking into what led up to a shooting that left one man dead on the city's north side late Saturday night, Aug. 25.At around 11:30 p.m., police were called to the scene in Vogel Park near 87th and Lancaster.
Police: 25-year-old man dies at scene of shooting near 32nd and Brown
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County medical examiner on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 26 was called out to the area near 32nd and Brown for a shooting death.Police said it happened around 2:30 p.m.The Milwaukee Fire Department performed life-saving measures, but unfortunately, the victim, a 25-year-old man, died at the scene.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County medical examiner on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 26 was called out to the area near 32nd and Brown for a shooting death.Police said it happened around 2:30 p.m.The Milwaukee Fire Department performed life-saving measures, but unfortunately, the victim, a 25-year-old man, died at the scene.
Family says 73-year-old veteran, grandfather died after hit-and-run near Fond du Lac and Vance
MILWAUKEE -- A 73-year-old man died after a hit-and-run crash early Saturday morning, Aug. 25.Family members identified the victim as Glen McCain.
MILWAUKEE -- A 73-year-old man died after a hit-and-run crash early Saturday morning, Aug. 25.Family members identified the victim as Glen McCain.
Foxconn casting wide net in search for employees
MILWAUKEE — Foxconn Technology Group will cast a wide net to find the 13,000 workers it eventually expects to hire at its new North American manufacturing plant.To make the next generation of liquid crystal display technology, the Taiwanese company will draw talent from beyond the borders of Wisconsin, partner with universities and technical schools and even tap into transitioning members of the military.Construction of the $10 billion Foxconn complex is underway along the interstate between Milwaukee and Chicago, where thousands of employees will make LCD panels to be used in a wide range of devices and systems.Jim Paetsch, vice president of the regional economic group Milwaukee 7, says Foxconn will provide an opportunity to change Wisconsin's demographic and grow the state's population by recruiting new workers.
MILWAUKEE — Foxconn Technology Group will cast a wide net to find the 13,000 workers it eventually expects to hire at its new North American manufacturing plant.To make the next generation of liquid crystal display technology, the Taiwanese company will draw talent from beyond the borders of Wisconsin, partner with universities and technical schools and even tap into transitioning members of the military.Construction of the $10 billion Foxconn complex is underway along the interstate between Milwaukee and Chicago, where thousands of employees will make LCD panels to be used in a wide range of devices and systems.Jim Paetsch, vice president of the regional economic group Milwaukee 7, says Foxconn will provide an opportunity to change Wisconsin's demographic and grow the state's population by recruiting new workers.
Man suffers 2nd degree burns trying to put out kitchen grease fire in Racine
RACINE -- One person was severely burned while attempting to put out a grease fire inside a home in Racine.The Racine Fire Department received a call around 11:15 a.m., for a stove that was on fire inside a home near 18th and Racine Streets.Upon arrival the fire was out.Officials say a man was injured while trying to move the burning grease outside.
RACINE -- One person was severely burned while attempting to put out a grease fire inside a home in Racine.The Racine Fire Department received a call around 11:15 a.m., for a stove that was on fire inside a home near 18th and Racine Streets.Upon arrival the fire was out.Officials say a man was injured while trying to move the burning grease outside.
Police: Woman arrested, taken to hospital after short pursuit ends in crash
MILWAUKEE -- A woman was arrested and taken to the hospital after a short police chase turned into a crash Saturday, Aug. 25.According to police, a woman in her 20s was wanted on a warrant for several armed robberies.
MILWAUKEE -- A woman was arrested and taken to the hospital after a short police chase turned into a crash Saturday, Aug. 25.According to police, a woman in her 20s was wanted on a warrant for several armed robberies.
'Traumatizing:' 3 teens arrested after police pursuit of stolen car leads to violent crash in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Two vehicles, three departments and several injuries.
MILWAUKEE -- Two vehicles, three departments and several injuries.
Police: 6 shot, injured in separate incidents across Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating multiple separate shooting incidents that happened Friday night, Aug. 24 and early Saturday morning, Aug. 25.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating multiple separate shooting incidents that happened Friday night, Aug. 24 and early Saturday morning, Aug. 25.
He threw his handgun while being chased by police, now Lamont Walker is federally charged
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is thanking the public for helping located a suspect wanted for the attempted armed robbery of the Walgreens store at Hadley and MLK Drive on Wednesday, Aug. 22.Lamont Walker, who is now federally charged in this case, entered the store around 7:45 a.m. with his face covered while holding a black handgun.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is thanking the public for helping located a suspect wanted for the attempted armed robbery of the Walgreens store at Hadley and MLK Drive on Wednesday, Aug. 22.Lamont Walker, who is now federally charged in this case, entered the store around 7:45 a.m. with his face covered while holding a black handgun.
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Police: 2 shot, injured in separate incidents in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that happened Thursday night, Aug. 23.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that happened Thursday night, Aug. 23.
Former teacher accused of sexually assaulting student at St. Matthias Parish School
MILWAUKEE -- A former teacher at St.
MILWAUKEE -- A former teacher at St.
'Hard-working guy:' Man who runs gas station shot, seriously injured during robbery
MILWAUKEE -- A 26-year-old man who runs the Petro Mart near 5th Place and Chase Avenue was taken to the hospital early Thursday morning, Aug. 23 with a serious gunshot wound after a shooting during a robbery.According to police, the shooting happened around 2:30 a.m. at a gas station near 5th Place and Chase Avenue -- just south of Lincoln.
MILWAUKEE -- A 26-year-old man who runs the Petro Mart near 5th Place and Chase Avenue was taken to the hospital early Thursday morning, Aug. 23 with a serious gunshot wound after a shooting during a robbery.According to police, the shooting happened around 2:30 a.m. at a gas station near 5th Place and Chase Avenue -- just south of Lincoln.
Police seek burglary suspects who have repeatedly targeted east side location
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help identifying three burglary suspects accused of "repeatedly targeting" a location on E.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help identifying three burglary suspects accused of "repeatedly targeting" a location on E.
Motorcyclist thrown from bike over barrier wall on ramp to I-94 WB in Marquette Interchange
MILWAUKEE -- A motorcyclist was involved in a crash in the Marquette Interchange Wednesday evening, Aug. 22.Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said the operator was thrown from the motorcycle and over the barrier wall, landing in the grassy area below -- near 11th and Tory Hill.It happened shortly before 7 p.m. The motorcycle was traveling on the ramp from I-43 to I-94 westbound when the operator crashed into the barrier wall.The motorcyclist was seriously hurt, and taken to the hospital.
MILWAUKEE -- A motorcyclist was involved in a crash in the Marquette Interchange Wednesday evening, Aug. 22.Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said the operator was thrown from the motorcycle and over the barrier wall, landing in the grassy area below -- near 11th and Tory Hill.It happened shortly before 7 p.m. The motorcycle was traveling on the ramp from I-43 to I-94 westbound when the operator crashed into the barrier wall.The motorcyclist was seriously hurt, and taken to the hospital.
Starbucks will start paying employees to volunteer 20 hours a week
Starbucks is paying employees to give back.The company announced on Thursday that it is testing a program that will allow some employees to spend half of their workweek at a local nonprofit.With the help of Points of Light, a nonprofit volunteering group, Starbucks picked 36 Starbucks Service Fellows in 13 cities for the pilot program.
Starbucks is paying employees to give back.The company announced on Thursday that it is testing a program that will allow some employees to spend half of their workweek at a local nonprofit.With the help of Points of Light, a nonprofit volunteering group, Starbucks picked 36 Starbucks Service Fellows in 13 cities for the pilot program.