'Hard-working guy:' Man who runs gas station shot, seriously injured during robbery

'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.

Motorcyclist thrown from bike over barrier wall on ramp to I-94 WB in Marquette Interchange

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 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.

'Hang up:' State warns about scammers posing as utility workers, demanding money for late payments

'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

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

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.

Gas leak forces closure of at least 2 businesses in Mayfair Collection

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

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

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

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

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.

Crash on Wisconsin Avenue damages gate needed to operate bridge

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 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

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 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.