Preschoolers with hearing impairments learn about fire safety: 'Showing them everything that's important'
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters from Milwaukee and West Allis took time Tuesday, July 17 to help preschoolers with hearing impairments learn how to stay safe.They taught the kids at "HEAR Wisconsin" about their gear, and talked about smoke detectors and other safety measures in their homes.Organizers said because the kids have hearing impairments, it was important for them to get a more hands-on experience."Many times for children who are deaf and hard of hearing, they don't necessarily overhear people talking.
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters from Milwaukee and West Allis took time Tuesday, July 17 to help preschoolers with hearing impairments learn how to stay safe.They taught the kids at "HEAR Wisconsin" about their gear, and talked about smoke detectors and other safety measures in their homes.Organizers said because the kids have hearing impairments, it was important for them to get a more hands-on experience."Many times for children who are deaf and hard of hearing, they don't necessarily overhear people talking.
Man approaches dog walker in downtown Milwaukee, fight ensues and leads to death
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a fatal fight on the streets of downtown Milwaukee that happened early Tuesday morning, July 17.
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a fatal fight on the streets of downtown Milwaukee that happened early Tuesday morning, July 17.
Semi rolls over, closes I-41 NB for 6+ hours near Mayfair Road in Wauwatosa
WAUWATOSA -- A crash involving a semi closed all lanes of I-41 northbound and southbound near Mayfair Road near Wauwatosa on Tuesday, July 17.
WAUWATOSA -- A crash involving a semi closed all lanes of I-41 northbound and southbound near Mayfair Road near Wauwatosa on Tuesday, July 17.
Man arrested for OWI, 6th offense after crashing motorized bike in ditch in Racine County
RACINE COUNTY -- Racine County sheriff's officials say a Franksville man, 58, was arrested for OWI, sixth offense after crashing his motorized bicycle into a ditch in the Town of Yorkville.It happened near 67th Drive and Durand Avenue around 7 p.m.Sheriff's officials say the man was combative at the scene, and was also arrested for resisting/obstructing.It was determined that he had been riding his motorized bicycle on the roadway prior to crashing into the ditch.
RACINE COUNTY -- Racine County sheriff's officials say a Franksville man, 58, was arrested for OWI, sixth offense after crashing his motorized bicycle into a ditch in the Town of Yorkville.It happened near 67th Drive and Durand Avenue around 7 p.m.Sheriff's officials say the man was combative at the scene, and was also arrested for resisting/obstructing.It was determined that he had been riding his motorized bicycle on the roadway prior to crashing into the ditch.
3 minors hurt in crash involving 3 vehicles at Highway 20 and Raynor in Racine County
RACINE COUNTY -- Three minors were hurt in a crash involving three vehicles in Racine on Tuesday afternoon, July 17.It happened around 3:30 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 20 and Raynor Avenue.According to sheriff's officials, a preliminary investigation has revealed a southbound sedan failed to yield the right-of-way from the stop sign, and was struck by a pickup truck headed westbound, and then struck another vehicle that was stopped to turn northbound onto Raynor.Flight for Life took the minor passenger in the sedan to Children's Hospital with serious injuries.
RACINE COUNTY -- Three minors were hurt in a crash involving three vehicles in Racine on Tuesday afternoon, July 17.It happened around 3:30 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 20 and Raynor Avenue.According to sheriff's officials, a preliminary investigation has revealed a southbound sedan failed to yield the right-of-way from the stop sign, and was struck by a pickup truck headed westbound, and then struck another vehicle that was stopped to turn northbound onto Raynor.Flight for Life took the minor passenger in the sedan to Children's Hospital with serious injuries.
Police: Man, 33, uncooperative regarding when, where he was shot, wounded
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting believed to have happened shortly before noon on Tuesday, July 17.Police said the victim is being uncooperative regarding when and where it happened.The man, 33, was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening.An investigation is ongoing.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting believed to have happened shortly before noon on Tuesday, July 17.Police said the victim is being uncooperative regarding when and where it happened.The man, 33, was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening.An investigation is ongoing.
Police: Man shot, injured while walking near 30th and Hampton in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Monday night, July 16.According to police, around 8:45 p.m. a 26-year-old man walked into a local hospital suffering from a non-fatal gunshot injury.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Monday night, July 16.According to police, around 8:45 p.m. a 26-year-old man walked into a local hospital suffering from a non-fatal gunshot injury.
Indiana man prosecutors say traveled 100+ miles to have sex with girls, 11, 15, pleads guilty
RACINE COUNTY -- An Indiana man arrested in February in Racine County after officials say he traveled approximately 109 miles to have sex with girls, 11 and 15, has reached a plea deal in the case against him.Richard Barney, 57, of Cedar Lake, Ind.
RACINE COUNTY -- An Indiana man arrested in February in Racine County after officials say he traveled approximately 109 miles to have sex with girls, 11 and 15, has reached a plea deal in the case against him.Richard Barney, 57, of Cedar Lake, Ind.
Man prosecutors say admitted to setting fire that killed grandparents pleads not guilty due to mental illness
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man prosecutors say admitted to setting a fire that killed his grandparents following a dispute over stolen cash has pleaded not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect.Darren Carter, 23, was in court Monday, July 16 for his arraignment, where the plea was entered.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man prosecutors say admitted to setting a fire that killed his grandparents following a dispute over stolen cash has pleaded not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect.Darren Carter, 23, was in court Monday, July 16 for his arraignment, where the plea was entered.
Man prosecutors say was seen in Facebook Live video selling drugs, carrying guns sentenced to prison
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man criminally charged after prosecutors say he posted a 40-minute Facebook Live video of himself selling drugs out of a vehicle has been sentenced to prison.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man criminally charged after prosecutors say he posted a 40-minute Facebook Live video of himself selling drugs out of a vehicle has been sentenced to prison.
Foxconn plans to open facilities in Eau Claire, creating at least 150 jobs
EAU CLAIRE — Foxconn Technology Group plans to open facilities in west-central Wisconsin.The Taiwanese electronics giant announced Monday it has entered into an agreement to buy The Grand, a downtown Eau Claire building, and has purchased office space at Haymarket Landing, another downtown Eau Claire building.The company says it will use The Grand as a laboratory and the Haymarket Landing space as an innovation center, creating at least 150 jobs.
EAU CLAIRE — Foxconn Technology Group plans to open facilities in west-central Wisconsin.The Taiwanese electronics giant announced Monday it has entered into an agreement to buy The Grand, a downtown Eau Claire building, and has purchased office space at Haymarket Landing, another downtown Eau Claire building.The company says it will use The Grand as a laboratory and the Haymarket Landing space as an innovation center, creating at least 150 jobs.
'Uh-oh, something went wrong:' Amazon's Prime Day runs into early snags
NEW YORK — Amazon's website ran into some early snags Monday on its much-hyped Prime Day, an embarrassment for the tech company on the shopping holiday it created.Shoppers clicking on many Prime Day links after the 3 p.m. ET launch in the U.S. got only images of dogs — some quite abashed-looking — with the words, "Uh-oh.
NEW YORK — Amazon's website ran into some early snags Monday on its much-hyped Prime Day, an embarrassment for the tech company on the shopping holiday it created.Shoppers clicking on many Prime Day links after the 3 p.m. ET launch in the U.S. got only images of dogs — some quite abashed-looking — with the words, "Uh-oh.
'The fire just blew up:' Quick-thinking neighbors helped firefighters pull elderly man from burning apartment
MILWAUKEE -- An elderly man and a Milwaukee firefighter were injured in fire at an apartment building near 8th and Galena Monday morning, July 16.
MILWAUKEE -- An elderly man and a Milwaukee firefighter were injured in fire at an apartment building near 8th and Galena Monday morning, July 16.
Driver found with gunshot wound to head following crash on I-41 near Good Hope Road
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A man was pronounced dead at the hospital following a rollover crash that happened early Monday morning, July 16 on I-41 southbound near Good Hope Road.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A man was pronounced dead at the hospital following a rollover crash that happened early Monday morning, July 16 on I-41 southbound near Good Hope Road.
Milwaukee police officers arrest man wanted after shooting that killed 3, injured boy in Illinois
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Thursday evening, July 12 arrested a suspect wanted in connection with a quadruple shooting that left three people dead and a 4-year-old paralyzed in Bloomington, Illinois.The Bloomington shooting happened on June 18 on Riley Drive near Mecherie Drive in Bloomington.According to Bloomington police, 22-year-old Nate Pena, 22-year-old Corey Jackson and 33-year-old Juan Carlos Perez were killed in the shooting, and the 4-year-old boy was badly hurt.Bloomington police said 25-year-old Sydney Mays Jr.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Thursday evening, July 12 arrested a suspect wanted in connection with a quadruple shooting that left three people dead and a 4-year-old paralyzed in Bloomington, Illinois.The Bloomington shooting happened on June 18 on Riley Drive near Mecherie Drive in Bloomington.According to Bloomington police, 22-year-old Nate Pena, 22-year-old Corey Jackson and 33-year-old Juan Carlos Perez were killed in the shooting, and the 4-year-old boy was badly hurt.Bloomington police said 25-year-old Sydney Mays Jr.
Recognize them? Police seek 2 suspects after armed robbery at McDonald's near 25th and National
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help identifying two suspects wanted in connection with an armed robbery at the McDonald's restaurant near 25th and National.It happened around 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 11.Police said the two suspects entered the McDonald's restaurant, displayed a handgun, obtained money and fled the scene.The first suspect has been described as a male, black, between the ages of 19 and 21 years old, standing 5'8" tall to 5;9" tall.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help identifying two suspects wanted in connection with an armed robbery at the McDonald's restaurant near 25th and National.It happened around 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 11.Police said the two suspects entered the McDonald's restaurant, displayed a handgun, obtained money and fled the scene.The first suspect has been described as a male, black, between the ages of 19 and 21 years old, standing 5'8" tall to 5;9" tall.
Police: 13-year-old girl hurt in double shooting after large fight near 48th and Capitol
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a double shooting in which a 13-year-old girl was hurt.It happened shortly before 2 p.m. near 48th and Capitol.Police said a large fight took place outside in the area, and a 26-year-old woman and the girl were struck by gunfire.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a double shooting in which a 13-year-old girl was hurt.It happened shortly before 2 p.m. near 48th and Capitol.Police said a large fight took place outside in the area, and a 26-year-old woman and the girl were struck by gunfire.