Life in prison without parole for man convicted of killing boss at Jazz Cafe in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- A man convicted of killing his boss at the Jazz Cafe in Milwaukee was sentenced to life in prison Monday, July 9.Jason Small was sentenced to life without parole.He was found guilty in the 2016 murder of Donald Lewis.A jury in May convicted him on three counts:

'This is a shock:' Couple found shot to death in vehicle near 5th and Randolph in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- Two people were killed in a double shooting on Milwaukee's north side early Monday morning, July 9.It happened near 5th and Randolph at around 1:15 a.m.Police have identified the victims as Brandon Joiner, 31, and Chavaye Clarke, 27.

Deputies arrest man accused of 6th OWI, wrong-way driver, woman accused of battery to deputies

MILWAUKEE -- Operation Drive Sober patrols following the Fourth of July holiday resulted in the arrests of eight suspected drunken drivers, including one arrested for his sixth offense, and the arrest of a wrong-way driver.

MPD: 18-year-old trying to break up family fight is stabbed, seriously wounded

MILWAUKEE -- An 18-year-old was seriously injured after being stabbed Sunday night, July 8.It happened around 6:40 p.m. near Spencer Place and Ridge Court.According to police, the man suffered the serious stab wound after trying to break up a family fight.Police continue to investigate and search for the known suspect.

Milwaukee police: Man shot, injured in possible drug transaction near 58th & Hampton

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that left one person injured Sunday, July 8.It happened around 3:45 p.m. near 58th and Hampton.Police say a 25-year-old man was shot during a possible drug transaction.

Starbucks, citing environment, is ditching plastic straws

SEATTLE — Starbucks, citing the environment threat to oceans, will ban plastic straws from all of its stores globally in less than two years.The company becomes the largest food and beverage company operating globally to do so.Starbucks said Monday that it is making available a strawless lid at 8,000 stores in the U.S. and Canada for certain drinks.Starbucks Coffee Co.

Milwaukee police: Male victim shot in leg near 47th and Fairmount

MILWAUKEE -- A male victim was hurt when he was struck by gunfire Sunday afternoon, July 8.It happened just after 12 p.m. near 47th and Fairmount.According to police, the victim was shot in the leg and suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening.The investigation is ongoing and police are looking for vehicles that may have been involved.

Homicide investigation: Police seek suspect after man shot, killed near Holton and Auer

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a homicide that took place near Holton and Auer on Saturday, July 7.It happened just before 3:30 a.m.According to police, an argument occurred outside the location and shots were fired.

2 injured, 1 in custody following separate shooting incidents in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two non-fatal shootings that took place late Saturday night, July 7 and early Sunday morning, July 8.The first shooting happened near 84th and Marion at around 11 p.m. Saturday.Police say a 19-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound not believed to be life-threatening after fighting with another person.

Milwaukee police: 15-year-old in custody after attempting to set squad car on fire

MILWAUKEE -- A teenage girl is in custody after attempting to set a squad car on fire Saturday night, July 7.It happened around 10:15 p.m. near 20th and Long Island.According to police, the 15-year-old girl tried to start the squad on fire while officers were responding to a nearby home.

Police: 2 taken into custody following pursuit, crash in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- Two people were taken into custody early Saturday, July 7 following a police pursuit and crash in Milwaukee.According to police, officers saw a vehicle driving recklessly near 26th and Vienna and attempted a traffic stop.

Milwaukee police investigate shooting near Dineen Park

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened near Dineen Park on Friday, July 6.According to police, at around 6 p.m., a 24-year-old man was shot in the leg during what appears to be a fight.

Caught on camera: Armed suspect attempts to rob gas station, gets away with nothing

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating an attempted armed robbery at a BP gas station on the city's south side.Officials say the crime happened around 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 4 near Howell and Euclid.

Milwaukee police investigate allegation of abuse, 9-month-old child suffers injuries

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a child abuse allegation which occurred near Appleton and Hadley.A 9-month-old sustained non-life threatening injuries and was treated for those injuries at a hospital.