'Hang up:' State warns about scammers posing as utility workers, demanding money for late payments
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection are again warning of scammers posing as utility company representatives -- demanding money for supposed late payments and required upgrades.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection are again warning of scammers posing as utility company representatives -- demanding money for supposed late payments and required upgrades.
Guilty plea: 2nd of 3 convicted in shooting death of city housing inspector, gunned down on the job
MILWAUKEE-- The second of three suspects charged in connection with the March 2017 murder of Greg “Ziggy” Zyszkiewicz, a city of Milwaukee housing inspector gunned down on the job near 22nd and Cherry has reached a plea deal in the case against him.Qhualun Shaw, 18, of Milwaukee on Thursday, Aug. 23 pleaded guilty to one count of felony murder and one count of armed robbery, as party to a crime.
MILWAUKEE-- The second of three suspects charged in connection with the March 2017 murder of Greg “Ziggy” Zyszkiewicz, a city of Milwaukee housing inspector gunned down on the job near 22nd and Cherry has reached a plea deal in the case against him.Qhualun Shaw, 18, of Milwaukee on Thursday, Aug. 23 pleaded guilty to one count of felony murder and one count of armed robbery, as party to a crime.
Illinois leaders call on Wisconsin officials to reconsider waiving environmental regulations for Foxconn
VERNON HILLS, Ill. — More local officials in northeastern Illinois are raising concerns about the enforcement of environmental regulations for the planned Foxconn manufacturing plant in neighboring Wisconsin.Several communities in Lake County along the Illinois-Wisconsin state line have joined county leaders in resolutions calling on Wisconsin officials to reconsider waiving environmental regulations for the Taiwanese company.The Lake County News-Sun reports Vernon Hills, Gurnee, Lincolnshire, Libertyville, Mundelein and the Lake County Municipal League already approved resolutions.
VERNON HILLS, Ill. — More local officials in northeastern Illinois are raising concerns about the enforcement of environmental regulations for the planned Foxconn manufacturing plant in neighboring Wisconsin.Several communities in Lake County along the Illinois-Wisconsin state line have joined county leaders in resolutions calling on Wisconsin officials to reconsider waiving environmental regulations for the Taiwanese company.The Lake County News-Sun reports Vernon Hills, Gurnee, Lincolnshire, Libertyville, Mundelein and the Lake County Municipal League already approved resolutions.
Man shows up at hospital with gunshot wound, possibly related to road rage incident
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened late Wednesday night, Aug. 22.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened late Wednesday night, Aug. 22.
Gas leak forces closure of at least 2 businesses in Mayfair Collection
WAUWATOSA -- A gas leak forced the closure of at least two businesses Wednesday evening, Aug. 22.A We Energies' spokeswoman said a construction crew working in the area near 112th and Burleigh struck a natural gas line, and We Energies' crews responded to make repairs.The situation was resolved around 7:15 p.m.
WAUWATOSA -- A gas leak forced the closure of at least two businesses Wednesday evening, Aug. 22.A We Energies' spokeswoman said a construction crew working in the area near 112th and Burleigh struck a natural gas line, and We Energies' crews responded to make repairs.The situation was resolved around 7:15 p.m.
Facebook to notify 4 million people about latest data leak
The data of about 4 million Facebook users may have been misused by a third party app, the company announced in a post Tuesday.The social site has banned the app, myPersonality, and says it will be informing those people who chose to share their profile.
The data of about 4 million Facebook users may have been misused by a third party app, the company announced in a post Tuesday.The social site has banned the app, myPersonality, and says it will be informing those people who chose to share their profile.
Man accused of shooting, killing pastor and father of 10 during argument in June 2016 pleads guilty
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man facing charges in connection with the shooting death of Andrew Phillips, which happened near 55th and Casper in June of 2016 has reached a plea deal in the case against him.James Dewberry, 36, of Milwaukee on Wednesday, Aug. 22 pleaded guilty to two charges -- second degree recklessly endangering safety, use of a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm by a felon.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man facing charges in connection with the shooting death of Andrew Phillips, which happened near 55th and Casper in June of 2016 has reached a plea deal in the case against him.James Dewberry, 36, of Milwaukee on Wednesday, Aug. 22 pleaded guilty to two charges -- second degree recklessly endangering safety, use of a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm by a felon.
Prosecutors: Man 'blackmailed' boy; directing him to perform sex act inside MPD restroom
MILWAUKEE -- Prosecutors say a Milwaukee man admitted to having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old boy, and the victim indicated he was "blackmailed" and threatened by the suspect, who at one point is accused of directing the boy to go to into the bathroom at a police station, where he allegedly demanded a sex act.Terrell Harris, 19, of Milwaukee, faces one count of sexual exploitation of a child -- employ, use, induce -- by person under 18 years of age and one count of child enticement.According to a criminal complaint, in April, police met with the victim in this case, a boy who is currently 17, and turns 18 this September.
MILWAUKEE -- Prosecutors say a Milwaukee man admitted to having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old boy, and the victim indicated he was "blackmailed" and threatened by the suspect, who at one point is accused of directing the boy to go to into the bathroom at a police station, where he allegedly demanded a sex act.Terrell Harris, 19, of Milwaukee, faces one count of sexual exploitation of a child -- employ, use, induce -- by person under 18 years of age and one count of child enticement.According to a criminal complaint, in April, police met with the victim in this case, a boy who is currently 17, and turns 18 this September.
Democrats question Foxconn project scope
MADISON — Democratic legislators are renewing criticisms of Foxconn Technology Group's plans for a flat-screen plant in Mount Pleasant.Foxconn has said it wants to build a $10 billion facility to produce large flat-screens.
MADISON — Democratic legislators are renewing criticisms of Foxconn Technology Group's plans for a flat-screen plant in Mount Pleasant.Foxconn has said it wants to build a $10 billion facility to produce large flat-screens.
Cudahy business owner honored for effort to support fallen officer's family: 'Jen's Sweet Treats Day'
CUDAHY -- Support continues to pour in for the family of fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Michael Michalski.
CUDAHY -- Support continues to pour in for the family of fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Michael Michalski.
Crash on Wisconsin Avenue damages gate needed to operate bridge
MILWAUKEE -- A crash on the Wisconsin Avenue bridge damaged one of the gates needed to raise and lower it.The crash happened on Tuesday, Aug. 21 around 4:15 p.m.Officials said bigger boats would not be able to make their way past this bridge until it is fixed.
MILWAUKEE -- A crash on the Wisconsin Avenue bridge damaged one of the gates needed to raise and lower it.The crash happened on Tuesday, Aug. 21 around 4:15 p.m.Officials said bigger boats would not be able to make their way past this bridge until it is fixed.
Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office will no longer honor detainer requests from ICE after ACLU request
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office has a new policy to stop enforcing ICE detainers.It is in response to an ACLU request earlier in August.Under the policy, deputies will no longer honor detainer requests from Immigration and Customs Enforcement to hold immigrants who would otherwise be released.The ACLU urged Milwaukee County and other local sheriffs to stop honoring detainers because they violate the constitutional rights of persons detained.ACLU Wisconsin issued this statement:
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office has a new policy to stop enforcing ICE detainers.It is in response to an ACLU request earlier in August.Under the policy, deputies will no longer honor detainer requests from Immigration and Customs Enforcement to hold immigrants who would otherwise be released.The ACLU urged Milwaukee County and other local sheriffs to stop honoring detainers because they violate the constitutional rights of persons detained.ACLU Wisconsin issued this statement:
New power cruiser, CVO motorcycles among 2019 Harley-Davidson motorcycle lineup
MILWAUKEE -- Harley-Davidson pulled the wraps off some of its 2019 models on Tuesday, Aug. 21 -- and they include a new power cruiser and three new CVO (Custom Vehicle Operations) bikes.The all-new FXDR 114 features the Milwaukee-Eight 114 V-Twin engine, the most powerful engine available for H-D's Softail motorcycle.
MILWAUKEE -- Harley-Davidson pulled the wraps off some of its 2019 models on Tuesday, Aug. 21 -- and they include a new power cruiser and three new CVO (Custom Vehicle Operations) bikes.The all-new FXDR 114 features the Milwaukee-Eight 114 V-Twin engine, the most powerful engine available for H-D's Softail motorcycle.
Milwaukee police: Argument leads to shooting, 33-year-old victim with serious injuries
MILWAUKEE -- A 33-year-old victim is hospitalized with serious injuries after being shot on Milwaukee's south side on Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 21.Milwaukee police say the shooting happened near 16th and Lincoln shortly after 2 p.m. Officials say a known suspect was involved in an argument with the victim earlier in the day.
MILWAUKEE -- A 33-year-old victim is hospitalized with serious injuries after being shot on Milwaukee's south side on Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 21.Milwaukee police say the shooting happened near 16th and Lincoln shortly after 2 p.m. Officials say a known suspect was involved in an argument with the victim earlier in the day.
'What are we going to do now?' Fire at Family Dollar impacts neighbors who relied on the store
MILWAUKEE -- A juvenile is in custody after fire destroyed the Family Dollar store near Hampton and Teutonia on Saturday, Aug. 18, police said.
MILWAUKEE -- A juvenile is in custody after fire destroyed the Family Dollar store near Hampton and Teutonia on Saturday, Aug. 18, police said.
Dashcam video released after traffic stop; man who said racial comment hasn't been identified
MILWAUKEE -- Dashcam video of a high-risk traffic stop near 6th and Walnut in Milwaukee Sunday, Aug. 19 that ended in community outrage and confusion was released on Monday.This all started around 3:15 p.m. Sunday, when deputies were assisting Milwaukee police with a call.Several community members were watching as the traffic stop unfolded.
MILWAUKEE -- Dashcam video of a high-risk traffic stop near 6th and Walnut in Milwaukee Sunday, Aug. 19 that ended in community outrage and confusion was released on Monday.This all started around 3:15 p.m. Sunday, when deputies were assisting Milwaukee police with a call.Several community members were watching as the traffic stop unfolded.
Racine police seek suspects accused of firing at 17-year-old bicyclist during robbery
RACINE -- Racine police are seeking suspects after a robbery and shots fired incident on Sunday night, Aug. 19.It happened near 16th and Phillips.Police said a 17-year-old boy was riding his bike in an alley in the area when he was approached by two suspects.
RACINE -- Racine police are seeking suspects after a robbery and shots fired incident on Sunday night, Aug. 19.It happened near 16th and Phillips.Police said a 17-year-old boy was riding his bike in an alley in the area when he was approached by two suspects.
Police: Woman shot, killed near 30th and Vine; 16th homicide in August
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened early Monday morning, Aug. 20 near 30th and Vine.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened early Monday morning, Aug. 20 near 30th and Vine.
Caught on camera: Milwaukee police need your help to identify burglary suspects
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a business burglary that occurred early Saturday morning, Aug. 18.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a business burglary that occurred early Saturday morning, Aug. 18.