Dozens march Milwaukee streets to honor fallen Officer Michalski

MILWAUKEE -- Nearly 100 people marched through Milwaukee streets to honor fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Michael Michalski.Officer Michalski was fatally shot Wednesday, July 25 by a suspected wanted on drug and gun violations near 28th and Wright.Thursday evening, the group -- organized by Unity Gospel House of Prayer -- met near the Walgreens near 27th and North, and marched to the scene of the shooting.Among the marchers was Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales."We continue to say the Milwaukee Police Department is part of the community, the community is part of the department, which is exactly what we've been trying to say," said Morales.The marchers held a prayer service in the street at the site of the shooting, asking for everyone in the community to get involved.PHOTO GALLERY

'A threat to Milwaukee:' Suspect who killed MPD officer received 1st armed robbery conviction at 15

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales on Thursday, July 26 identified the suspect accused of fatally shooting a veteran police officer near 28th and Wright on Wednesday evening.

Officials, other law enforcement express their condolences in wake of fatal officer shooting

MILWAUKEE -- There is an outpouring of support demonstrated in the hours after a Milwaukee police officer was fatally shot near 28th and Wright in Milwaukee.Below are statements from officials, organizations and other law enforcement who have shared their condolences:Milwaukee Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton

Court: Starbucks, others must pay workers for off clock work

SAN FRANCISCO — Starbucks and other employers in California must pay workers for minutes they routinely spend off the clock on tasks such as locking up or setting the store alarm, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday.The unanimous ruling was a big victory for hourly workers in California and could prompt additional lawsuits against employers in the state.The ruling came in a lawsuit by a Starbucks employee, Douglas Troester, who argued that he was entitled to be paid for the time he spent closing the store after he had clocked out.Troester said he activated the store alarm, locked the front door and walked co-workers to their cars — tasks that required him to work for four to 10 additional minutes a day.An attorney for Starbucks referred comment to the company.

Taser used on man arrested for OWI, 3rd offense, seen 'dancing barefoot,' performing 'karate moves' in traffic

MILWAUKEE -- A Sheboygan man, 30, was arrested Wednesday evening, July 25 for OWI, third offense, and sheriff's officials say a Taser had to be used to take him into custody, and medication had to be administered to calm him down.Sheriff's officials said deputies responded to a crash just after 6:30 p.m. on I-43 southbound near Daphne Road.

Racine police seek armed suspect after 19-year-old man is shot, wounded

RACINE -- Racine police are seeking a suspect after a shooting that unfolded late Wednesday, July 25.Officials say the shooting happened near 11th and Hilker Pl.

Prosecutors: 2 men accused of fatally shooting 2, injuring 1 after the group planned a robbery together

MILWAUKEE -- Two Milwaukee men are accused in connection with a triple shooting that left two people dead, and prosecutors say it happened after the suspects and victims planned to rob a marijuana dealer together.Kevon Barnes, 18, of Milwaukee faces one count of first degree reckless homicide, as party to a crime, use of a dangerous weapon, penalties for felonies -- Class "B" felony.Terrance Mason Jr., 20, of Milwaukee, faces three charges:

'A lot of panicking:' Fellow officers converged on Froedtert Hospital after veteran policeman shot

MILWAUKEE -- A veteran Milwaukee police officer who died after a result of injuries suffered in a shooting during a check on a wanted suspect near 28th and Wright Wednesday afternoon, July 25 was taken to Froedtert Hospital after it happened.People who were in the ER at the hospital described a panicked scene.

Report: Man who died after struggle with dog walker 'ran out of parking structure like a crazed man'

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County medical examiner on Wednesday, July 25 officially identified a man who died following a physical altercation with a man who was walking his dog on Old World 3rd Street early on July 17 -- and offered new details about what happened.Santonio Rogers, 28, was struck multiple times in the head during that physical altercation with the dog walker, the medical examiner's report says.He was pronounced dead in the parking lot for the Grand Avenue Apartments shortly before 4:30 a.m. that day.His preliminary manner of death is listed as homicide in the medical examiner's report.

Alderman: Arrest made after George Webb worker punched, another pulled gun on angry customer

MILWAUKEE -- A suspect is in custody in connection with an incident in which a George Webb employee was assaulted, and another pulled out a gun.It happened on June 28 at the restaurant near 21st and Mitchell.Alderman Bob Donovan said in a statement Wednesday, July 25 an arrest has been made: