Foxconn sets groundbreaking ceremony for Mount Pleasant facility
MOUNT PLEASANT — Foxconn Technology Group plans to officially break ground for its southeastern Wisconsin manufacturing complex next month.The Taiwanese electronics giant plans to build a $10 billion flat-screen manufacturing campus in Mount Pleasant in Racine County.The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported Friday that the company has scheduled a Thursday, June 28 ceremony at the site.
MOUNT PLEASANT — Foxconn Technology Group plans to officially break ground for its southeastern Wisconsin manufacturing complex next month.The Taiwanese electronics giant plans to build a $10 billion flat-screen manufacturing campus in Mount Pleasant in Racine County.The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported Friday that the company has scheduled a Thursday, June 28 ceremony at the site.
Google announces new features to come at developers conference
Google held it's annual developers conference this week and made lots of big announcements.
Google held it's annual developers conference this week and made lots of big announcements.
Racine officer accused of using excessive force on student
RACINE — A Racine police officer is accused of using excessive force against a Park High School student in 2015.The Journal Times reports 37-year-old Brinelle Nabors made his initial appearance Thursday on a felony count of misconduct in public office and misdemeanor counts of battery and disorderly conduct.
RACINE — A Racine police officer is accused of using excessive force against a Park High School student in 2015.The Journal Times reports 37-year-old Brinelle Nabors made his initial appearance Thursday on a felony count of misconduct in public office and misdemeanor counts of battery and disorderly conduct.
Starbucks changes bathroom policy following racial firestorm
WASHINGTON — Starbucks is opening its bathrooms to everyone regardless of whether they've bought anything following the arrest last month of two African American men at one of its coffee shops in Philadelphia.Chairman Howard Schultz says he doesn't want the company to become a public bathroom, but feels employees can make the "right decision a hundred percent of the time," if that choice is removed at the store level.One of the men arrested on April 12 was denied use of a bathroom before sitting down to await a business meeting.
WASHINGTON — Starbucks is opening its bathrooms to everyone regardless of whether they've bought anything following the arrest last month of two African American men at one of its coffee shops in Philadelphia.Chairman Howard Schultz says he doesn't want the company to become a public bathroom, but feels employees can make the "right decision a hundred percent of the time," if that choice is removed at the store level.One of the men arrested on April 12 was denied use of a bathroom before sitting down to await a business meeting.
1 dead in rollover crash in Racine County; speed believed to be a factor
TOWN OF RAYMOND -- One person is dead after being involved in a rollover crash in the Town of Raymond Thursday night, May 10.According to the Racine County Sheriff's Office, at around 10 p.m., deputies were called to an area on CTH K for a rollover accident.
TOWN OF RAYMOND -- One person is dead after being involved in a rollover crash in the Town of Raymond Thursday night, May 10.According to the Racine County Sheriff's Office, at around 10 p.m., deputies were called to an area on CTH K for a rollover accident.
Kenosha man arrested for 3rd OWI following single-vehicle rollover crash on I-94; no injuries
RACINE -- A Kenosha man has been arrested for his third OWI after being involved in a single-vehicle rollover accident Wednesday night, May 9.According to the Racine County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to the accident around 7:45 p.m..
RACINE -- A Kenosha man has been arrested for his third OWI after being involved in a single-vehicle rollover accident Wednesday night, May 9.According to the Racine County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to the accident around 7:45 p.m..
Police investigating suspicious death of woman in Racine
RACINE -- Racine police are investigating the death of a woman and they are calling her death suspicious.The woman's body was found on North Memorial Drive near West Street in Racine, shortly after 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 10.Racine police are asking anyone who may know anything to give them a call.
RACINE -- Racine police are investigating the death of a woman and they are calling her death suspicious.The woman's body was found on North Memorial Drive near West Street in Racine, shortly after 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 10.Racine police are asking anyone who may know anything to give them a call.
Gordon Moll, oldest retired Milwaukee police officer, passes away at 102
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is paying their respects to the oldest retired officer in the department, who passed away on Sunday, May 6 at the age of 102.MPD says Gordon Moll graduated from Juneau High School in Milwaukee in 1934.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is paying their respects to the oldest retired officer in the department, who passed away on Sunday, May 6 at the age of 102.MPD says Gordon Moll graduated from Juneau High School in Milwaukee in 1934.
Foxconn, Wisconsin colleges announce 'smart cities' contest: 'We want to seek out the best ideas'
KENOSHA — Foxconn Technology group is putting up $1 million over the next three years to encourage Wisconsin universities to develop new ideas for "smart cities.""Certainly I'm sure you recognize this is a very exciting day," said Brian Albrecht, Gateway Technical College president.
KENOSHA — Foxconn Technology group is putting up $1 million over the next three years to encourage Wisconsin universities to develop new ideas for "smart cities.""Certainly I'm sure you recognize this is a very exciting day," said Brian Albrecht, Gateway Technical College president.
Police: Man shot, injured near 39th and Brown in Milwaukee, suspect sought
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened early Thursday morning, May 10.It happened in the area of 39th and Brown around 2:55 a.m.According to police, a 34-year-old man was approached by the male suspect and was shot during unknown circumstances.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened early Thursday morning, May 10.It happened in the area of 39th and Brown around 2:55 a.m.According to police, a 34-year-old man was approached by the male suspect and was shot during unknown circumstances.
Suspect in custody after man, 25, shot and seriously hurt near 26th and Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE -- An arrest was made Thursday, May 10 after a shooting that left a man seriously wounded.It happened near 26th and Wisconsin around 11:30 a.m.Police said the victim, a man, 25, was shot during circumstances that remain unclear.The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries.A male suspect was arrested.
MILWAUKEE -- An arrest was made Thursday, May 10 after a shooting that left a man seriously wounded.It happened near 26th and Wisconsin around 11:30 a.m.Police said the victim, a man, 25, was shot during circumstances that remain unclear.The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries.A male suspect was arrested.
South Milwaukee woman arrested after pursuit reaches speeds in excess of 100 mph
MILWAUKEE -- A South Milwaukee woman was arrested early Thursday, May 10 after leading law enforcement on a pursuit that reached speeds in excess of 100 mph and stretched more than 18 miles.A news release says a deputy with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's office first attempted to stop the woman, 31, around 3 a.m. for speeding and unsafe lane deviations on southbound I-794 near Oklahoma Avenue.
MILWAUKEE -- A South Milwaukee woman was arrested early Thursday, May 10 after leading law enforcement on a pursuit that reached speeds in excess of 100 mph and stretched more than 18 miles.A news release says a deputy with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's office first attempted to stop the woman, 31, around 3 a.m. for speeding and unsafe lane deviations on southbound I-794 near Oklahoma Avenue.
Police: Shots fired from moving vehicle, closing portion of Brown Deer Road
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police said Thursday, May 10 shots were fired from a vehicle on Tuesday morning, May 8, closing a portion of Brown Deer Road while an investigation took place.It happened around 10:30 a.m. in the area near 113th and Brown Deer Road.Police said a male suspect fired from the window of a moving vehicle.There were no reports of any injuries.Police are seeking a suspect in this case.PHOTO GALLERY
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police said Thursday, May 10 shots were fired from a vehicle on Tuesday morning, May 8, closing a portion of Brown Deer Road while an investigation took place.It happened around 10:30 a.m. in the area near 113th and Brown Deer Road.Police said a male suspect fired from the window of a moving vehicle.There were no reports of any injuries.Police are seeking a suspect in this case.PHOTO GALLERY
Deputy breaks car window, helps firefighters save unconscious 18-year-old overdose victim
MILWAUKEE -- Deputies with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office are being credited with helping save an unconscious overdose victim.Officials say around 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9, deputies responded to a call about a sick driver on northbound Mitchell Boulevard near the I-94 overpass.
MILWAUKEE -- Deputies with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office are being credited with helping save an unconscious overdose victim.Officials say around 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9, deputies responded to a call about a sick driver on northbound Mitchell Boulevard near the I-94 overpass.
8 hurt in separate crashes in area near Capitol and Appleton; 1 involved an ambulance
MILWAUKEE -- Two paramedics were among five hurt in a crash at Capitol and Appleton Wednesday, May 9.
MILWAUKEE -- Two paramedics were among five hurt in a crash at Capitol and Appleton Wednesday, May 9.
How Netflix is changing the game -- and what we can expect to see coming soon
MILWAUKEE -- It's hard to remember a time before binge watching.
MILWAUKEE -- It's hard to remember a time before binge watching.
'It's taken a toll:' Move by village to declare Foxconn site blighted met with angry homeowners
MOUNT PLEASANT -- The Village of Mount Pleasant is one step closer to declaring the entire Foxconn site a blighted area.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- The Village of Mount Pleasant is one step closer to declaring the entire Foxconn site a blighted area.
Buy tires on Amazon, install them at Sears
NEW YORK — Shoppers will be able to buy any brand of tires on Amazon.com, have them shipped to a Sears Auto Center and then bring in their car to get them installed.It's the latest deal between Sears and Amazon as the struggling department store operator seeks to boost sales.
NEW YORK — Shoppers will be able to buy any brand of tires on Amazon.com, have them shipped to a Sears Auto Center and then bring in their car to get them installed.It's the latest deal between Sears and Amazon as the struggling department store operator seeks to boost sales.