Fire breaks out in apartment building basement on Milwaukee's northwest side

MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters on Monday morning, June 25 responded to the scene of an apartment fire on Milwaukee's northwest side.It happened around 12:30 a.m. on 97th Street near Michele Street.Authorities say the fire broke out in the basement of an apartment building.

Police: Woman killed in crash near Green Bay and Glendale; driver arrested

MILWAUKEE -- A woman was killed Sunday, June 24 in a crash that happened near Green Bay and Glendale in Milwaukee -- and an arrest was made.It happened around 3 p.m., and police said this was a case of reckless driving.

Milwaukee police chief, city leaders to 'spread the word' about pursuit policy, which changed last fall

MILWAUKEE -- City leaders on Monday, June 25 will hold a news conference aimed at "providing a unified message to residents about the Milwaukee Police Department's vehicle pursuit policy."The news conference, which will include Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales, Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm and members of the Milwaukee Common Council will be held at noon at City Hall.In a news release, Alderman Bob Donovan, chairman of the Common Council's Public Safety and Health Committee said the news conference "will be clear in its messaging about the pursuit policy.

Man injured after tavern shooting near Humboldt and North

MILWAUKEE -- An investigation is underway after shooting at a tavern left one person injured.It happened near Humboldt and North at around 10 p.m. Saturday, June 23.Officials say a 30-year-old man walked into the hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.

Police: Man suffers graze wound to the head after being shot near 21st and National

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened near 21st and National on Saturday, June 23.Investigators say at around 6:45 p.m., a 20-year-old man was in a vehicle driving in the area when he heard shots fired.He suffered a graze wound to the head and was taken to the hospital.

Man seriously injured after shooting during domestic incident in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened near Cambridge and North Saturday evening, June 23 -- just outside the UWM Cambridge Commons.It happened around 6:30 p.m.According to police, a 32-year-old man suffered a serious gunshot wound and was taken to the hospital.The shooting was found to be domestic violence related.Both the victim and suspect were taken into custody.

'Racine Works' job training program launched with Foxconn in mind

RACINE — A city in southeastern Wisconsin has launched a new job training program aimed at helping residents land employment in a region where opportunities are expected to increase as Foxconn Technology Group begins construction of it $10 billion manufacturing complex.The Racine Works program was announced Monday, The Journal Times reported .

Police: Man who showed up at hospital with gunshot wound accidentally shot himself

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Saturday, June 23.Police said around 7 p.m., a 23-year-old man showed up at the hospital with a gunshot wound.An investigation revealed the man originally lied to police, and it was determined that he accidentally shot himself.

Milwaukee man taken to hospital after shooting near 45th and Meinecke

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened near 45th and Meinecke on Friday, June 22.Police say it happened around 4:40 p.m.A Milwaukee man sustained a non-life threatening gunshot wound and was taken to the hospital.The investigation is ongoing.Milwaukee police are seeking a suspect and a motive.

Girl, 7, in serious condition after being struck by vehicle in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a serious accident that happened near 35th and Florist Friday night, June 22.It happened around 8:45 p.m.According to police, a seven-year-old girl ran into the street and was struck by a vehicle.

Netflix's top spokesman fired over use of racial term

SAN FRANCISCO — Netflix CEO Reed Hastings says he fired the company's top spokesman over use of the N-word.The spokesman, Jonathan Friedland, confirmed in tweets that he was leaving the company, saying he was insensitive in speaking with his team about words that offend in comedy.

Racine group home employee accused of punching resident over cheeseburger

RACINE -- A worker at a Racine group home is accused of punching a resident multiple times, all because of a cheeseburger.Investigators say Canei Brown, 19, was working third shift at a group home that houses disabled residents last month.A man staying there says Brown punched him several times after he ate a hamburger that must have belonged to her.The criminal complaint states the victim stated, "Canei she whooped my (expletive); she's very strong; over a cheeseburger."Brown is charged with disorderly conduct and a felony count of "intentionally abusing patients - causing bodily harm."

Police: Man shot, injured during argument near 14th and Cleveland in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened near 14th and Cleveland Thursday evening, June 21.The call to officials came in shortly before 8:30 p.m.