4 MPD officers taken to the hospital after responding to domestic violence call
MILWAUKEE -- Four Milwaukee police officers were transported to the hospital from the area near 51st and Capitol Wednesday evening, May 2.
MILWAUKEE -- Four Milwaukee police officers were transported to the hospital from the area near 51st and Capitol Wednesday evening, May 2.
Milwaukee taxpayers will pay far more than $1.9 million to settle ACLU stop and frisk lawsuit
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee taxpayers will likely pay several million dollars to end the ACLU of Wisconsin's stop-and-frisk lawsuit against the city, even though the agreed-upon settlement is just $1.9 million.The deal hit hit a snag in the Common Council's Finance committee on Wednesday, May 2, when aldermen said the cost of the unknown was too great.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee taxpayers will likely pay several million dollars to end the ACLU of Wisconsin's stop-and-frisk lawsuit against the city, even though the agreed-upon settlement is just $1.9 million.The deal hit hit a snag in the Common Council's Finance committee on Wednesday, May 2, when aldermen said the cost of the unknown was too great.
Police across the country respond to paintball shootings: 'Strongly believe this led to a death'
MILWAUKEE — Police across the country have responded to hundreds of paintball fights in recent weeks, a trend that authorities say began around the time an Atlanta rapper began posting YouTube videos encouraging people to trade real guns for paintball weapons.But what started as an attempt to reduce gun violence has become anything but harmless.
MILWAUKEE — Police across the country have responded to hundreds of paintball fights in recent weeks, a trend that authorities say began around the time an Atlanta rapper began posting YouTube videos encouraging people to trade real guns for paintball weapons.But what started as an attempt to reduce gun violence has become anything but harmless.
'Flames were so high:' Fire damages 2 buildings on Milwaukee's east side, 10 displaced
MILWAUKEE -- At least 10 people were displaced by a fire that ripped through two buildings on Milwaukee's east side early Wednesday morning, May 2.
MILWAUKEE -- At least 10 people were displaced by a fire that ripped through two buildings on Milwaukee's east side early Wednesday morning, May 2.
Report: Cambridge Analytica, data firm at center of Facebook privacy debacle, closing its doors
NEW YORK — The data firm at the center of Facebook's privacy debacle is closing its doors, according to a published report.Cambridge Analytica has been linked to Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign.
NEW YORK — The data firm at the center of Facebook's privacy debacle is closing its doors, according to a published report.Cambridge Analytica has been linked to Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign.
Starbucks, city of Philadelphia reach settlement with African-American men arrested in April
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- Starbucks says it has reached a financial settlement with two black men arrested for sitting at a Philadelphia Starbucks without ordering anything.The company says it is not yet disclosing the details.The announcement came the same day the two men reached a settlement with the city of Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- Starbucks says it has reached a financial settlement with two black men arrested for sitting at a Philadelphia Starbucks without ordering anything.The company says it is not yet disclosing the details.The announcement came the same day the two men reached a settlement with the city of Philadelphia.
Sudden death of woman, 54, found in home near 6th and Arthur ruled a homicide
MILWAUKEE -- Police on Wednesday, May 2 said the sudden death of a woman, 54, found in a home near 6th and Arthur on Tuesday afternoon is a homicide.The woman was found dead inside a home in the area around 3:30 p.m. She has been identified as Arlene Whiting.Police are working to determine a motive and search for suspect(s).Anyone with information is asked to call police.
MILWAUKEE -- Police on Wednesday, May 2 said the sudden death of a woman, 54, found in a home near 6th and Arthur on Tuesday afternoon is a homicide.The woman was found dead inside a home in the area around 3:30 p.m. She has been identified as Arlene Whiting.Police are working to determine a motive and search for suspect(s).Anyone with information is asked to call police.
Homicide investigation: Woman found dead inside residence near 6th and Arthur
MILWAUKEE -- A homicide investigation is underway after a woman, 54, was found dead inside a residence on Milwaukee' south side on Tuesday, May 1.Police were called to a home near 6th and Arthur around 3:20 p.m. for reports of a "sudden death."An autopsy will be performed in the upcoming days to determine the method of death.MPD continues to seek a motive and search for suspect(s).
MILWAUKEE -- A homicide investigation is underway after a woman, 54, was found dead inside a residence on Milwaukee' south side on Tuesday, May 1.Police were called to a home near 6th and Arthur around 3:20 p.m. for reports of a "sudden death."An autopsy will be performed in the upcoming days to determine the method of death.MPD continues to seek a motive and search for suspect(s).
'Believed it was a training exercise:' Greyhound driver involved in pursuit across state line faces felony charge
RACINE COUNTY -- The driver of a Greyhound bus involved in a pursuit across the state line in January, during which a man prosecutors say was in the country illegally threatened to kill passengers is now facing a felony charge of his own.Daniel Mengestu, 46, of St.
RACINE COUNTY -- The driver of a Greyhound bus involved in a pursuit across the state line in January, during which a man prosecutors say was in the country illegally threatened to kill passengers is now facing a felony charge of his own.Daniel Mengestu, 46, of St.
'Stop the Stollies:' They've helped recover 78 vehicles in 14 months, but now, there's a road block
MILWAUKEE -- A group running down Milwaukee's stolen car epidemic has hit a road block, and they're now tackling a different sort of problem.This is such a problem in Milwaukee, there's a word for it: "Stollies." It's a term for stolen vehicles.
MILWAUKEE -- A group running down Milwaukee's stolen car epidemic has hit a road block, and they're now tackling a different sort of problem.This is such a problem in Milwaukee, there's a word for it: "Stollies." It's a term for stolen vehicles.
Police seek vehicle that struck, killed man, 32, found lying in road near 37th and Villard
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help locating a vehicle connected to a fatal hit-and-run crash.It happened around 4 a.m. Monday, April 30 near 37th and Villard.Police said the striking vehicle is a Buick LeSabre, tan or silver, 1992-1999 model, which may have damage to the front passenger side and windshield.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help locating a vehicle connected to a fatal hit-and-run crash.It happened around 4 a.m. Monday, April 30 near 37th and Villard.Police said the striking vehicle is a Buick LeSabre, tan or silver, 1992-1999 model, which may have damage to the front passenger side and windshield.
Apple's tax break yields $102 billion boon for shareholders
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Apple's tax break on its overseas profits is turning into a $102 billion boon for shareholders.The iPhone maker is raising its quarterly dividend by 16 percent to 73 cents per share, matching the largest increase since Apple restored the payment under shareholder pressure six years ago.
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Apple's tax break on its overseas profits is turning into a $102 billion boon for shareholders.The iPhone maker is raising its quarterly dividend by 16 percent to 73 cents per share, matching the largest increase since Apple restored the payment under shareholder pressure six years ago.
Body cam video captures police pursuit from Milwaukee to Racine; 'Speeds are at 100'
MILWAUKEE -- A high-speed, multi-city chase leads police from Milwaukee to Racine in pursuit of a vehicle wanted in connection with multiple other crimes.It was a Sunday night in March when officers spotted a vehicle wanted in a homicide and armed robbery.
MILWAUKEE -- A high-speed, multi-city chase leads police from Milwaukee to Racine in pursuit of a vehicle wanted in connection with multiple other crimes.It was a Sunday night in March when officers spotted a vehicle wanted in a homicide and armed robbery.
Woman accused of driving drunk, crashing minivan with 8 children inside sentenced to prison
MILWAUKEE -- A woman accused of driving drunk with eight children in the van she was driving has been sentenced to prison.Amanda Martinez, 30, on April 5 pleaded guilty to three charges:
MILWAUKEE -- A woman accused of driving drunk with eight children in the van she was driving has been sentenced to prison.Amanda Martinez, 30, on April 5 pleaded guilty to three charges:
Nearly $2M settlement reached in federal lawsuit over MPD's 'stop and frisk' policy
MILWAUKEE -- Taxpayers could be on the hook for nearly $2 million after an agreement between the City of Milwaukee and American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) over the police department's "stop and frisk" policy.
MILWAUKEE -- Taxpayers could be on the hook for nearly $2 million after an agreement between the City of Milwaukee and American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) over the police department's "stop and frisk" policy.
'Help you heal:' Multiple agencies now follow same protocol when investigating sexual assault
MILWAUKEE -- Multiple agencies in Milwaukee County are now following the same protocol when investigating sexual assault.
MILWAUKEE -- Multiple agencies in Milwaukee County are now following the same protocol when investigating sexual assault.
'Ridiculous:' Bicyclist shot in eye by paintball hours after police issued warning to residents
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a bicyclist was hit in the eye by a paintball Monday night, April 30.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a bicyclist was hit in the eye by a paintball Monday night, April 30.
Woman struck by car on Lincoln Memorial Drive; striking driver stayed on scene
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department said a woman was struck by a car near Bradford Beach on Tuesday afternoon, May 1.The collision happened around 2:30 p.m. Officials said the woman was taken to Froedtert Hospital for treatment of her injuries.Milwaukee police said the driver of the striking vehicle stayed on the scene.An investigation is ongoing.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department said a woman was struck by a car near Bradford Beach on Tuesday afternoon, May 1.The collision happened around 2:30 p.m. Officials said the woman was taken to Froedtert Hospital for treatment of her injuries.Milwaukee police said the driver of the striking vehicle stayed on the scene.An investigation is ongoing.
Prosecutors: Husband and wife admitted to voting in Rochester, and then driving to and voting in Burlington
RACINE COUNTY -- A husband and wife from Wind Lake are facing charges, accused of registering to vote in more than one place, and voting more than one time.
RACINE COUNTY -- A husband and wife from Wind Lake are facing charges, accused of registering to vote in more than one place, and voting more than one time.