Concrete falls onto gas main after water main break near 7th and Dakota

Concrete falls onto gas main after water main break near 7th and Dakota

MILWAUKEE -- We Energies crews were on scene near 7th and Dakota Tuesday, June 26 for a water main break and gas leak.We're told a piece of concrete fell onto a gas main as a contractor was addressing the water main break, which caused a natural gas leak.City officials came in and shut off the water so that We Energies crews could turn off the flow of gas.

MILWAUKEE -- We Energies crews were on scene near 7th and Dakota Tuesday, June 26 for a water main break and gas leak.We're told a piece of concrete fell onto a gas main as a contractor was addressing the water main break, which caused a natural gas leak.City officials came in and shut off the water so that We Energies crews could turn off the flow of gas.

'So proud of these guys:' Roman Electric employees honored for pulling man, baby from burning home

'So proud of these guys:' Roman Electric employees honored for pulling man, baby from burning home

MILWAUKEE -- Three Roman Electric employees were honored Tuesday, June 26 for their quick actions which allowed them to save the lives of a man and baby trapped in a burning home in Milwaukee in March.The fire happened on March 12 near 70th and Dickinson.

MILWAUKEE -- Three Roman Electric employees were honored Tuesday, June 26 for their quick actions which allowed them to save the lives of a man and baby trapped in a burning home in Milwaukee in March.The fire happened on March 12 near 70th and Dickinson.

Anonymous donor helps replace basketball hoop stolen from spot where officers, kids play together

Anonymous donor helps replace basketball hoop stolen from spot where officers, kids play together

MILWAUKEE -- An anonymous donor teamed up with Safe and Sound to replace a basketball hoop stolen this spring.In a post on social media, Milwaukee police said Tuesday, June 26 last summer, while on patrol, Milwaukee Police Officer Joseph Spingola and his partner came upon a large group of kids and young men playing basketball near 35th and Custer.To start a conversation, Officer Spingola asked if he could play, and new relationships developed.PHOTO GALLERYPolice noted that this area is one of the city’s "Promise Zones," where a strategic effort is being made to help residents find jobs, get access to resources, clean up trash and ensure public safety, according to police.Over the summer, Officer Spingola would check back to see how everyone was doing, if anyone needed anything or had any concerns in the neighborhood -- and of course, to  play some ball.Fast forward to spring of 2018 -- police said during a neighborhood clean-up event, one of these kids mentioned that the basketball hoop which had served as a gathering spot for kids of all ages around the block was stolen.Officials with Safe and Sound came forward and indicated an anonymous donor had given some money to be used specifically to help a family in MPD's District 4.

MILWAUKEE -- An anonymous donor teamed up with Safe and Sound to replace a basketball hoop stolen this spring.In a post on social media, Milwaukee police said Tuesday, June 26 last summer, while on patrol, Milwaukee Police Officer Joseph Spingola and his partner came upon a large group of kids and young men playing basketball near 35th and Custer.To start a conversation, Officer Spingola asked if he could play, and new relationships developed.PHOTO GALLERYPolice noted that this area is one of the city’s "Promise Zones," where a strategic effort is being made to help residents find jobs, get access to resources, clean up trash and ensure public safety, according to police.Over the summer, Officer Spingola would check back to see how everyone was doing, if anyone needed anything or had any concerns in the neighborhood -- and of course, to  play some ball.Fast forward to spring of 2018 -- police said during a neighborhood clean-up event, one of these kids mentioned that the basketball hoop which had served as a gathering spot for kids of all ages around the block was stolen.Officials with Safe and Sound came forward and indicated an anonymous donor had given some money to be used specifically to help a family in MPD's District 4.

"Waive the White Flag:" President Trump blasts Harley-Davidson for overseas production shift

"Waive the White Flag:" President Trump blasts Harley-Davidson for overseas production shift

MILWAUKEE — President Donald Trump blasted Harley-Davidson, the iconic American motorcycle manufacturer, after the company said Monday it will begin to shift the production of motorcycles headed for Europe from the U.S. to overseas factories to avoid new tariffs.The European Union on Friday began rolling out tariffs on American imports like motorcycles and bourbon.

MILWAUKEE — President Donald Trump blasted Harley-Davidson, the iconic American motorcycle manufacturer, after the company said Monday it will begin to shift the production of motorcycles headed for Europe from the U.S. to overseas factories to avoid new tariffs.The European Union on Friday began rolling out tariffs on American imports like motorcycles and bourbon.

DA investigator, others save life of man hanging from bridge: 'I do it to help people'

DA investigator, others save life of man hanging from bridge: 'I do it to help people'

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County investigator had just left his last call when a construction worker stepped into traffic and waved his arms near I-43 and State Street bridge.

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County investigator had just left his last call when a construction worker stepped into traffic and waved his arms near I-43 and State Street bridge.

'These are not my husband's:' Shooting victim's wife says MPD handed her a key piece of evidence

'These are not my husband's:' Shooting victim's wife says MPD handed her a key piece of evidence

MILWAUKEE -- The wife of a shooting victim says she went to Milwaukee police to pick up her husband's belongings, and instead, she was handed key pieces of evidence.The shooter's shoes ended up being handed over to the victim's wife, and this family says it points to a huge error at MPD and proof the case isn't being taken seriously.Two devastating gunshots ripped through Jose Hernandez.

MILWAUKEE -- The wife of a shooting victim says she went to Milwaukee police to pick up her husband's belongings, and instead, she was handed key pieces of evidence.The shooter's shoes ended up being handed over to the victim's wife, and this family says it points to a huge error at MPD and proof the case isn't being taken seriously.Two devastating gunshots ripped through Jose Hernandez.

'Terrifying:' Suspect killed when car struck semi after Greenfield police terminated pursuit

'Terrifying:' Suspect killed when car struck semi after Greenfield police terminated pursuit

MILWAUKEE -- A suspect was killed after police say that person fled a traffic stop in a vehicle early Monday morning, June 25, and crashed into a semi on Milwaukee's south side.

MILWAUKEE -- A suspect was killed after police say that person fled a traffic stop in a vehicle early Monday morning, June 25, and crashed into a semi on Milwaukee's south side.

Police release video of burglary suspects who offered to fix elderly victim's roof

Police release video of burglary suspects who offered to fix elderly victim's roof

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are seeking two suspects in connection with a burglary involving an elderly victim.It happened Monday, June 18 around 3 p.m. at a home near 6th and Layton Avenue -- where police say the suspects offered to fix the victim's roof.One of the suspects distracted the victim as the other entered the home and stole a substantial amount of money, police say.The first suspect is described as a man between the ages of 20 and 30, Hispanic, standing 5'8" to 5'9" tall, with a slim build.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are seeking two suspects in connection with a burglary involving an elderly victim.It happened Monday, June 18 around 3 p.m. at a home near 6th and Layton Avenue -- where police say the suspects offered to fix the victim's roof.One of the suspects distracted the victim as the other entered the home and stole a substantial amount of money, police say.The first suspect is described as a man between the ages of 20 and 30, Hispanic, standing 5'8" to 5'9" tall, with a slim build.

White House: EU trying to 'punish' US workers by increasing tariffs

White House: EU trying to 'punish' US workers by increasing tariffs

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders says the European Union "is trying to punish U.S. workers" by increasing tariffs on American-made products.Sanders made the comment Monday during a press briefing.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders says the European Union "is trying to punish U.S. workers" by increasing tariffs on American-made products.Sanders made the comment Monday during a press briefing.

Police seek vehicle wanted in connection to Memorial Day homicide near Kern Park

Police seek vehicle wanted in connection to Memorial Day homicide near Kern Park

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police have released photos of a vehicle connected to a fatal shooting on Memorial Day in an effort to identify the suspect.According to police, the vehicle is a 2007 red Kia Optima sedan.The homicide happened on May 28 around 1:30 p.m. near Kern Park -- near Keefe and Humboldt in Milwaukee.The vehicle has Wisconsin license plate number 586-VSW.Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police have released photos of a vehicle connected to a fatal shooting on Memorial Day in an effort to identify the suspect.According to police, the vehicle is a 2007 red Kia Optima sedan.The homicide happened on May 28 around 1:30 p.m. near Kern Park -- near Keefe and Humboldt in Milwaukee.The vehicle has Wisconsin license plate number 586-VSW.Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

4 arrests made: Deputies recover 2 stolen vehicles -- 1 with father and son inside

4 arrests made: Deputies recover 2 stolen vehicles -- 1 with father and son inside

MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office on Monday, June 25 shared details on two incidents in which stolen vehicles were recovered, and two arrests were made.The first happened around 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 23 when deputies spotted a vehicle reported stolen out of Butler that was traveling westbound near 7th and Locust.

MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office on Monday, June 25 shared details on two incidents in which stolen vehicles were recovered, and two arrests were made.The first happened around 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 23 when deputies spotted a vehicle reported stolen out of Butler that was traveling westbound near 7th and Locust.

Paul Ryan on Harley's decision to shift some production overseas: 'Further proof of harm from tariffs'

Paul Ryan on Harley's decision to shift some production overseas: 'Further proof of harm from tariffs'

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Wisconsin's top Republican leaders are not criticizing President Donald Trump's trade policy or Harley-Davidson's decision to shift the production of motorcycles headed for Europe from the U.S. to factories overseas.The Milwaukee-based company said Monday it's making the move because of a spike in European Union tariffs on its motorcycles exported from the U.S.A spokeswoman for House Speaker Paul Ryan, of Wisconsin, says Harley's decision is "further proof of the harm from unilateral tariffs." AshLee Strong says the best way to help American workers, consumers and manufacturers is to open new markets and not raise barriers.Fellow Republican Gov.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Wisconsin's top Republican leaders are not criticizing President Donald Trump's trade policy or Harley-Davidson's decision to shift the production of motorcycles headed for Europe from the U.S. to factories overseas.The Milwaukee-based company said Monday it's making the move because of a spike in European Union tariffs on its motorcycles exported from the U.S.A spokeswoman for House Speaker Paul Ryan, of Wisconsin, says Harley's decision is "further proof of the harm from unilateral tariffs." AshLee Strong says the best way to help American workers, consumers and manufacturers is to open new markets and not raise barriers.Fellow Republican Gov.