Firefighters battle blaze at home near 22nd & Center; no one hurt
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters on Saturday, Aug. 11 were on the scene of a house fire at 22nd and Center.It happened just before 10 a.m. at a two-and-a-half story building.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters on Saturday, Aug. 11 were on the scene of a house fire at 22nd and Center.It happened just before 10 a.m. at a two-and-a-half story building.
Loved ones gather to honor Courtney Jones, woman fatally shot near 35th and Clarke
MILWAUKEE -- Friends and family gathered Friday, Aug. 10 in honor of a woman killed by gun violence.Police say 23-year-old Courtney Jones was shot near 35th and Clarke on Wednesday, Aug. 8 right outside her house.Authorities spent hours sifting through the dark-colored vehicle at the scene, but police haven't confirmed whether the victim or any others were inside.PHOTO GALLERYFriday, loved ones returned to the scene demanding answers and calling for peace.
MILWAUKEE -- Friends and family gathered Friday, Aug. 10 in honor of a woman killed by gun violence.Police say 23-year-old Courtney Jones was shot near 35th and Clarke on Wednesday, Aug. 8 right outside her house.Authorities spent hours sifting through the dark-colored vehicle at the scene, but police haven't confirmed whether the victim or any others were inside.PHOTO GALLERYFriday, loved ones returned to the scene demanding answers and calling for peace.
Family saved by smoke detector after Racine FD installed it 4 years ago
RACINE -- A family is recovering after a fire breaks out in their Racine home that caused thousands of dollars in damages to the duplex.
RACINE -- A family is recovering after a fire breaks out in their Racine home that caused thousands of dollars in damages to the duplex.
Police: 1 seriously injured in shooting near 61st and Villard
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police are investigating a shooting that happened Friday afternoon, Aug. 10.It happened around 12:30 p.m. near 61st and Villard.According to police, the victim suffered a serious gunshot wound and was taken to the hospital.MPD continues to investigate.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police are investigating a shooting that happened Friday afternoon, Aug. 10.It happened around 12:30 p.m. near 61st and Villard.According to police, the victim suffered a serious gunshot wound and was taken to the hospital.MPD continues to investigate.
Weapons recovered following shots fired at Dineen Park & traffic stop
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office on Friday, Aug. 10 released pictures from two separate incidents that occurred last Thursday night, Aug. 9 and early Friday morning, Aug. 10 involving shots fired and a traffic stop.The first incident happened Thursday night, Aug. 10 just before 10:30 p.m. at Dineen Park.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office on Friday, Aug. 10 released pictures from two separate incidents that occurred last Thursday night, Aug. 9 and early Friday morning, Aug. 10 involving shots fired and a traffic stop.The first incident happened Thursday night, Aug. 10 just before 10:30 p.m. at Dineen Park.
Family of Terry Williams, shot along lakefront, files 'federal complaint' against deputy
MILWAUKEE -- More than a year after a Milwaukee man was killed by a deputy along the lakefront, the family of Terry Williams is suing.
MILWAUKEE -- More than a year after a Milwaukee man was killed by a deputy along the lakefront, the family of Terry Williams is suing.
'Forgot about those guns:' Man accused of putting weapon in man's pocket before triple shooting in Racine
RACINE -- A second man has been charged in connection with a triple shooting that happened outside a bar in Racine on July 22.Jameel Cunningham, 40, of Racine faces three counts of possession of a firearm by a felon, repeater.A criminal complaint notes a history of convictions dating back to 1998.Prosecutors say Cunningham put a gun in the pocket of Rickey Haynes, who is accused of firing at a man he said had been threatening him -- forcing another individual to fire back in defense of that man.Haynes was one of three hurt in this incident.The complaint filed against Cunningham says a search warrant was executed at a home near 9th and Birch in Racine -- where Cunningham was seen leaving.
RACINE -- A second man has been charged in connection with a triple shooting that happened outside a bar in Racine on July 22.Jameel Cunningham, 40, of Racine faces three counts of possession of a firearm by a felon, repeater.A criminal complaint notes a history of convictions dating back to 1998.Prosecutors say Cunningham put a gun in the pocket of Rickey Haynes, who is accused of firing at a man he said had been threatening him -- forcing another individual to fire back in defense of that man.Haynes was one of three hurt in this incident.The complaint filed against Cunningham says a search warrant was executed at a home near 9th and Birch in Racine -- where Cunningham was seen leaving.
Construction crew strikes gas line, closing WIS 83 in both directions near Chenequa in Waukesha County
CHENEQUA -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation on Thursday, Aug. 9 reported all lanes closed in both directions on WIS 83 northbound/southbound near County Highway K, near Chenequa in Waukesha County due to a "utility emergency."We're told a construction crew struck a natural gas line around 11 a.m.We Energies crews responded and cut off the flow of natural gas, and the situation was downgraded.
CHENEQUA -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation on Thursday, Aug. 9 reported all lanes closed in both directions on WIS 83 northbound/southbound near County Highway K, near Chenequa in Waukesha County due to a "utility emergency."We're told a construction crew struck a natural gas line around 11 a.m.We Energies crews responded and cut off the flow of natural gas, and the situation was downgraded.
Police: Parents turn in young suspect believed responsible for at least 10 carjackings
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police said a young suspect believed responsible for at least 10 carjackings was turned in by his parents.Police on Tuesday, Aug. 7 asked for help identifying the suspect, who was said to be between the ages of 14 and 16 -- part of a group of nine suspects wanted in connection with multiple carjackings and other offenses.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police said a young suspect believed responsible for at least 10 carjackings was turned in by his parents.Police on Tuesday, Aug. 7 asked for help identifying the suspect, who was said to be between the ages of 14 and 16 -- part of a group of nine suspects wanted in connection with multiple carjackings and other offenses.
$42 million medical center planned near Foxconn complex
STURTEVANT — A Wisconsin health care organization says it'll build a $42 million medical center in Sturtevant as the region prepares for population growth generated by the planned Foxconn Technology Group manufacturing complex.Ascension Wisconsin plans to include primary and specialty care at the center, along with an imaging center, urgent care services, rehabilitation, occupational health and an ambulatory-surgery center.The organization also plans to hire 100 new employees.The site of the future center is about 2 miles (3 kilometers) from where Advocate Aurora Health plans to build a hospital, two clinics and a medical office building.Ascension says its medical center is the first of several planned projects in Racine County.Construction of the center is expected to begin at the end of the year with a planned opening in early 2020.
STURTEVANT — A Wisconsin health care organization says it'll build a $42 million medical center in Sturtevant as the region prepares for population growth generated by the planned Foxconn Technology Group manufacturing complex.Ascension Wisconsin plans to include primary and specialty care at the center, along with an imaging center, urgent care services, rehabilitation, occupational health and an ambulatory-surgery center.The organization also plans to hire 100 new employees.The site of the future center is about 2 miles (3 kilometers) from where Advocate Aurora Health plans to build a hospital, two clinics and a medical office building.Ascension says its medical center is the first of several planned projects in Racine County.Construction of the center is expected to begin at the end of the year with a planned opening in early 2020.
23-year-old woman fatally shot near 35th and Clarke, neighbor says 'it happens a lot in this area'
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened near 35th and Clarke on Wednesday, Aug. 8 -- in broad daylight.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened near 35th and Clarke on Wednesday, Aug. 8 -- in broad daylight.
Power outages impact thousands of customers in Washington County
HARTFORD -- The We Energies Outage Map Wednesday night, Aug. 8 showed thousands of people without power in Washington County.As of 8 p.m., there were more than 300 outages reported in the area, impacting more than 8,000 customers.ATC officials said one of the transmission lines near West Bend and Hartford tripped out of service.
HARTFORD -- The We Energies Outage Map Wednesday night, Aug. 8 showed thousands of people without power in Washington County.As of 8 p.m., there were more than 300 outages reported in the area, impacting more than 8,000 customers.ATC officials said one of the transmission lines near West Bend and Hartford tripped out of service.
'They started shooting at us:' Man and teen shot, killed after confrontation at Swing Park
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a double fatal shooting that happened late Monday night, Aug. 6 at Swing Park -- located near Brady and Water Streets.Known for its re-purposed tire swings, the park under the Holton Street Bridge is often a popular hangout for families during the day.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a double fatal shooting that happened late Monday night, Aug. 6 at Swing Park -- located near Brady and Water Streets.Known for its re-purposed tire swings, the park under the Holton Street Bridge is often a popular hangout for families during the day.
Work from home: Amazon looking to fill more than 200 full-time positions with benefits
Amazon is hiring -- and you can work from your couch!The online retail giant is looking to fill more than 200 virtual jobs, where the employees would work from home.Nearly all of the positions listed are for full-time employment in customer service, sales and human resources.Amazon says the full-time workers are eligible for medical and dental benefits, as well as paid time off, holiday overtime pay, parental leave, adoption assistance and employee discounts.CLICK HERE to view the job openings.
Amazon is hiring -- and you can work from your couch!The online retail giant is looking to fill more than 200 virtual jobs, where the employees would work from home.Nearly all of the positions listed are for full-time employment in customer service, sales and human resources.Amazon says the full-time workers are eligible for medical and dental benefits, as well as paid time off, holiday overtime pay, parental leave, adoption assistance and employee discounts.CLICK HERE to view the job openings.