Man struck by vehicle, killed near 28th and State; driver arrested
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police arrested a driver after a man, 64, was struck by a vehicle and killed Monday night, June 18 near 28th and State.Police said the victim died despite life-saving measures after the crash just before 9 p.m.The striking vehicle remained on scene and police arrested the driver.The investigation is ongoing.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police arrested a driver after a man, 64, was struck by a vehicle and killed Monday night, June 18 near 28th and State.Police said the victim died despite life-saving measures after the crash just before 9 p.m.The striking vehicle remained on scene and police arrested the driver.The investigation is ongoing.
'Cancel this order:' ACLU leads effort against powerful Amazon facial recognition tool
SEATTLE — Some Amazon company investors said Monday they are siding with privacy and civil rights advocates who are urging the tech giant to not sell a powerful face recognition tool to police.The American Civil Liberties Union is leading the effort against Amazon's Rekognition product, delivering a petition with 152,000 signatures to the company's Seattle headquarters Monday, telling the company to "cancel this order." They're asking Amazon to stop marketing Rekognition to government agencies over privacy issues that they say can be used to discriminate against minorities.Amazon said it's an object detection tool.
SEATTLE — Some Amazon company investors said Monday they are siding with privacy and civil rights advocates who are urging the tech giant to not sell a powerful face recognition tool to police.The American Civil Liberties Union is leading the effort against Amazon's Rekognition product, delivering a petition with 152,000 signatures to the company's Seattle headquarters Monday, telling the company to "cancel this order." They're asking Amazon to stop marketing Rekognition to government agencies over privacy issues that they say can be used to discriminate against minorities.Amazon said it's an object detection tool.
No injuries after fire at home near 82nd and Mill
MILWAUKEE -- There were no injuries after a fire at a home near 82nd and Mill.It happened shortly before 5 p.m.Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control.
MILWAUKEE -- There were no injuries after a fire at a home near 82nd and Mill.It happened shortly before 5 p.m.Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control.
Milwaukee police: Man shot, wounded near 55th and Hampton
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened on Monday afternoon, June 18 near 55th and Hampton.Officials say the shooting happened around 12:30 p.m. A man was shot at that location during circumstances that are still under investigation.The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries.MPD is seeking suspect(s) and a motive in this case.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened on Monday afternoon, June 18 near 55th and Hampton.Officials say the shooting happened around 12:30 p.m. A man was shot at that location during circumstances that are still under investigation.The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries.MPD is seeking suspect(s) and a motive in this case.
Video: Milwaukee man faces OWI charges after rollover crash that injured 3 children in his vehicle
RACINE COUNTY -- A Milwaukee man is facing charges in connection with a crash that happened on I-94 on Sunday evening, June 17.
RACINE COUNTY -- A Milwaukee man is facing charges in connection with a crash that happened on I-94 on Sunday evening, June 17.
MFD: 1 taken to hospital following 3-vehicle crash near 76th and Good Hope
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department responded to a crash Sunday morning, June 17 near 76th and Good Hope.It happened just before 10 a.m. and involved three vehicles.According to Milwaukee police, one person was taken to the hospital with serious injures and several others were taken for non-life threatening injuries.The cause of the crash is under investigation.PHOTO GALLERY
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department responded to a crash Sunday morning, June 17 near 76th and Good Hope.It happened just before 10 a.m. and involved three vehicles.According to Milwaukee police, one person was taken to the hospital with serious injures and several others were taken for non-life threatening injuries.The cause of the crash is under investigation.PHOTO GALLERY
'Never be forgotten:' Officers honor fallen brother, Charles Irvine Jr.
MILWAUKEE -- Hundreds filled Elmbrook Church in Brookfield to honor the life of fallen Milwaukee Police Office Charles Irvine Jr.
MILWAUKEE -- Hundreds filled Elmbrook Church in Brookfield to honor the life of fallen Milwaukee Police Office Charles Irvine Jr.
MFD: Possible lightning strike sparks house fire near 16th & Locust
MILWAUKEE -- A potential lightning strike sparks a house fire in Milwaukee early Saturday morning.
MILWAUKEE -- A potential lightning strike sparks a house fire in Milwaukee early Saturday morning.
Milwaukee police investigate shooting near 20th and Forest Home
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened near South 20th and Forest Home Avenue Friday evening, June 15.The call to officials came in shortly after 8 p.m.PHOTO GALLERYAccording to police, a 27-year-old man was shot and suffered non-life threatening injuries.The investigation is ongoing.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened near South 20th and Forest Home Avenue Friday evening, June 15.The call to officials came in shortly after 8 p.m.PHOTO GALLERYAccording to police, a 27-year-old man was shot and suffered non-life threatening injuries.The investigation is ongoing.
Elmbrook Church prepares for memorial of Officer Charles Irvine Jr.; 'A gift we can give to Milwaukee'
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Officer Charles Irvine Jr.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Officer Charles Irvine Jr.
Apple announces multi-year content deal with Oprah Winfrey
LOS ANGELES — Apple says it has reached a multi-year deal with Oprah Winfrey to create original programs for its streaming service.Apple said Friday the programs will be released worldwide as part of a lineup of original content.Apple has yet to launch its service, whose major competitors will include Amazon and Netflix.Winfrey founded and heads the OWN channel as chair and CEO.
LOS ANGELES — Apple says it has reached a multi-year deal with Oprah Winfrey to create original programs for its streaming service.Apple said Friday the programs will be released worldwide as part of a lineup of original content.Apple has yet to launch its service, whose major competitors will include Amazon and Netflix.Winfrey founded and heads the OWN channel as chair and CEO.
Foxconn to announce new corporate HQ, 'hundreds of new jobs in downtown Milwaukee'
MILWAUKEE -- Foxconn officials on Friday, June 15 will announce plans for a new corporate headquarters in downtown Milwaukee.According to a news release, a Friday morning news conference will include Dr.
MILWAUKEE -- Foxconn officials on Friday, June 15 will announce plans for a new corporate headquarters in downtown Milwaukee.According to a news release, a Friday morning news conference will include Dr.
Photo of Officer Charles Irvine Jr. greets 58 MPD recruits at graduation ceremony
MILWAUKEE -- Fifty-eight Milwaukee Police Department recruits graduated from the Milwaukee Police Academy on Thursday afternoon, June 14.Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett spoke at the ceremony -- and there was mention of what happened one week prior -- when MPD Officer Charles Irvine Jr., who was just 23 years old, lost his life after a crash during a pursuit near 76th and Silver Spring Drive.
MILWAUKEE -- Fifty-eight Milwaukee Police Department recruits graduated from the Milwaukee Police Academy on Thursday afternoon, June 14.Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett spoke at the ceremony -- and there was mention of what happened one week prior -- when MPD Officer Charles Irvine Jr., who was just 23 years old, lost his life after a crash during a pursuit near 76th and Silver Spring Drive.
Sheriff's officials identify 2 killed in motorcycle crash that shut down 794 at Carferry
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department said two people were killed in a crash on 794 near Carferry Drive involving a motorcycle Wednesday night, June 13.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department said two people were killed in a crash on 794 near Carferry Drive involving a motorcycle Wednesday night, June 13.