Police: Man shot, injured on Milwaukee's south side
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Tuesday, May 8 on the city's south side.It happened around 8:15 p.m. near 11th and Rogers.According to police, a 20-year-old man suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound and was being treated at a local hospital.The circumstances behind this incident is still being investigated.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Tuesday, May 8 on the city's south side.It happened around 8:15 p.m. near 11th and Rogers.According to police, a 20-year-old man suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound and was being treated at a local hospital.The circumstances behind this incident is still being investigated.
The 10 most popular occupations for Uber and Lyft drivers
MILWAUKEE -- Uber and Lyft have revolutionized the taxi industry by allowing individuals to work as freelance drivers-for-hire, using their personal vehicles.
MILWAUKEE -- Uber and Lyft have revolutionized the taxi industry by allowing individuals to work as freelance drivers-for-hire, using their personal vehicles.
'It's just crazy:' Milwaukee residents grow concerned after brawls break out 2 days in a row
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee mother is defending her actions after unleashing pepper spray at a group of teenagers.Some scattered while others were detained as Milwaukee police and deputies from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office responded to Moody Park on Monday evening, May 7.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee mother is defending her actions after unleashing pepper spray at a group of teenagers.Some scattered while others were detained as Milwaukee police and deputies from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office responded to Moody Park on Monday evening, May 7.
Governor Walker visits Harley-Davidson Museum for Travel and Tourism Week
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker on Tuesday, May 8 highlighted Wisconsin’s booming tourism industry at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee as part of Travel & Tourism Week.The Harley-Davidson Museum is one of Wisconsin’s top tourist destinations.
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Scott Walker on Tuesday, May 8 highlighted Wisconsin’s booming tourism industry at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee as part of Travel & Tourism Week.The Harley-Davidson Museum is one of Wisconsin’s top tourist destinations.
40 years in prison for man charged in connection with double shooting following drug transaction
MILWAUKEE -- A man who was 18 when he was accused in a double shooting that killed one person has been sentenced to prison.Shomeek Johnson, 20, of Milwaukee in March was found guilty by a jury -- convicted on two charges: first degree reckless homicide, as party to a crime, and first degree reckless injury, as party to a crime.In court on Tuesday, May 8, Johnson was sentenced to serve 40 years in prison and 20 years extended supervision, with credit for 735 days time served.This case was filed on May 3, 2016.Johnson is also charged in a separate case, filed two months later -- in July of 2016.In that case, Johnson in April pleaded guilty to five charges:
MILWAUKEE -- A man who was 18 when he was accused in a double shooting that killed one person has been sentenced to prison.Shomeek Johnson, 20, of Milwaukee in March was found guilty by a jury -- convicted on two charges: first degree reckless homicide, as party to a crime, and first degree reckless injury, as party to a crime.In court on Tuesday, May 8, Johnson was sentenced to serve 40 years in prison and 20 years extended supervision, with credit for 735 days time served.This case was filed on May 3, 2016.Johnson is also charged in a separate case, filed two months later -- in July of 2016.In that case, Johnson in April pleaded guilty to five charges:
'You cannot tell me what I can do in my car:' Uber driver fired for carrying concealed weapon
MILWAUKEE — Should Uber drivers in Milwaukee be allowed to carry concealed weapons?
MILWAUKEE — Should Uber drivers in Milwaukee be allowed to carry concealed weapons?
Police respond to fight at Moody Park near 22nd and Burleigh; at least 2 arrests
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police officers and sheriff's deputies responded to a fight Monday evening, May 7 at Moody Park near 22nd and Burleigh.A source said it all started with a Facebook thread about a meeting at the park, and appeared to be between a group of boys vs.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police officers and sheriff's deputies responded to a fight Monday evening, May 7 at Moody Park near 22nd and Burleigh.A source said it all started with a Facebook thread about a meeting at the park, and appeared to be between a group of boys vs.
28 subcontractors selected to do site development work for Foxconn campus in Racine
RACINE -- Foxconn Technology Group and its general contractor, M+W | Gilbane announced on Monday, May 7 a list of 28 subcontractors selected to conduct site development work for Foxconn's massive Mount Pleasant technology campus.All but one of the companies have facilities in Wisconsin.
RACINE -- Foxconn Technology Group and its general contractor, M+W | Gilbane announced on Monday, May 7 a list of 28 subcontractors selected to conduct site development work for Foxconn's massive Mount Pleasant technology campus.All but one of the companies have facilities in Wisconsin.
Pedestrian struck after 2 cars collide at intersection on UW-Milwaukee campus
MILWAUKEE -- Two University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students were hospitalized after an incident that happened near the intersection of Maryland and Kenwood on Monday afternoon, May 7.Officials say around 3 p.m., a westbound car on Kenwood went through a red light, colliding with a vehicle headed southbound on Maryland Ave.
MILWAUKEE -- Two University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students were hospitalized after an incident that happened near the intersection of Maryland and Kenwood on Monday afternoon, May 7.Officials say around 3 p.m., a westbound car on Kenwood went through a red light, colliding with a vehicle headed southbound on Maryland Ave.
Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales to deliver commencement address at Bryant & Stratton College
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales will deliver the 2017-2018 commencement address at Bryant & Stratton College.The ceremony is set for Friday, May 11 at 7 p.m. at The Milwaukee High Life Theatre.According to a news release from Bryant & Stratton officials, more than 200 students from the college’s three Milwaukee-area campuses will be awarded diploma, associates and bachelor’s degrees during the ceremony.Bryant & Stratton officials said the below about Morales' background in their release:
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales will deliver the 2017-2018 commencement address at Bryant & Stratton College.The ceremony is set for Friday, May 11 at 7 p.m. at The Milwaukee High Life Theatre.According to a news release from Bryant & Stratton officials, more than 200 students from the college’s three Milwaukee-area campuses will be awarded diploma, associates and bachelor’s degrees during the ceremony.Bryant & Stratton officials said the below about Morales' background in their release:
Illinois attorney general threatens to sue EPA over Foxconn
CHICAGO — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is threatening to sue the federal government over the massive Foxconn Technology Group manufacturing facility that's being built just north of the state's border in southeast Wisconsin.Madigan says she will file a lawsuit challenging a recent rule issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reducing the number of areas in Wisconsin that need to meet more stringent ozone regulations.Madigan on Friday said she was concerned with the EPA decision last week to make Racine County, where the plant is to be located, subject to stricter air pollution guidelines.Madigan says the EPA is "putting a company's profit ahead of our natural resources and the public's health."The Taiwan-based company plans to build flat-screen display panels at the factory and campus that could employ up to 13,000 people.
CHICAGO — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is threatening to sue the federal government over the massive Foxconn Technology Group manufacturing facility that's being built just north of the state's border in southeast Wisconsin.Madigan says she will file a lawsuit challenging a recent rule issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reducing the number of areas in Wisconsin that need to meet more stringent ozone regulations.Madigan on Friday said she was concerned with the EPA decision last week to make Racine County, where the plant is to be located, subject to stricter air pollution guidelines.Madigan says the EPA is "putting a company's profit ahead of our natural resources and the public's health."The Taiwan-based company plans to build flat-screen display panels at the factory and campus that could employ up to 13,000 people.
Police: 37-year-old man shot, wounded and then dropped off at hospital
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened on Monday morning, May 7 near 37th and Florist on the city's north side.Police said a 37-year-old man was shot around 10 a.m. The circumstances surrounding that shooting are unknown.The victim was then dropped off at a hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening.MPD is seeking a motive and searching for suspect(s).
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened on Monday morning, May 7 near 37th and Florist on the city's north side.Police said a 37-year-old man was shot around 10 a.m. The circumstances surrounding that shooting are unknown.The victim was then dropped off at a hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening.MPD is seeking a motive and searching for suspect(s).
Nestle takes over sales of Starbucks in the grocery aisle
SEATTLE — Nestle is paying more than $7 billion to buy the rights to sell Starbucks coffee and tea in supermarkets and other stores outside its coffee shops.The deal comes with a huge price tag for Nestle, but it could pay off big for the Swiss company.
SEATTLE — Nestle is paying more than $7 billion to buy the rights to sell Starbucks coffee and tea in supermarkets and other stores outside its coffee shops.The deal comes with a huge price tag for Nestle, but it could pay off big for the Swiss company.
Firefighters quickly knock down blaze at vacant home near 28th and Fond du Lac
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department are investigating a fire that happened at a vacant home early Sunday, May 6.It happened around 3:45 a.m. near 28th and Fond du Lac.Officials said firefighters were able to knock down the fire quickly.No one was hurt.The cause of the fire is under investigation.PHOTO GALLERY
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department are investigating a fire that happened at a vacant home early Sunday, May 6.It happened around 3:45 a.m. near 28th and Fond du Lac.Officials said firefighters were able to knock down the fire quickly.No one was hurt.The cause of the fire is under investigation.PHOTO GALLERY
30-year-old motorcyclist killed in crash with SUV on Milwaukee's south side
MILWAUKEE -- A 30-year-old motorcyclist was killed and his passenger was injured after a crash involving an SUV Saturday afternoon, May 5.
MILWAUKEE -- A 30-year-old motorcyclist was killed and his passenger was injured after a crash involving an SUV Saturday afternoon, May 5.