Starbucks to close 8,000 stores on afternoon of May 29 for racial bias training
NEW YORK — Starbucks, moving swiftly to confront a racially charged uproar over the arrest of two black men at one of its stores in Philadelphia, plans to close more than 8,000 U.S. stores for several hours next month to conduct racial-bias training for nearly 175,000 workers.The announcement Tuesday comes after the arrests sparked protests and calls for a boycott on social media.
NEW YORK — Starbucks, moving swiftly to confront a racially charged uproar over the arrest of two black men at one of its stores in Philadelphia, plans to close more than 8,000 U.S. stores for several hours next month to conduct racial-bias training for nearly 175,000 workers.The announcement Tuesday comes after the arrests sparked protests and calls for a boycott on social media.
Police: Shooting victim dies en route to the hospital; 2 others hurt when vehicle crashed
MILWAUKEE -- A man, 30, died near Sherman and Burleigh after he was shot at another location, and the vehicle he was being transported to the hospital in was involved in a crash.Police said this all began around 2:15 p.m. Monday, April 16 when the man was seated in a vehicle near Western and Monroe when he was shot.
MILWAUKEE -- A man, 30, died near Sherman and Burleigh after he was shot at another location, and the vehicle he was being transported to the hospital in was involved in a crash.Police said this all began around 2:15 p.m. Monday, April 16 when the man was seated in a vehicle near Western and Monroe when he was shot.
Police seek info after man beaten, stuffed in trunk in crime caught on camera: 'Like something you see in a movie'
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police shared a disturbing video -- and are now investigating the story behind it.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police shared a disturbing video -- and are now investigating the story behind it.
Prosecutors: Drug addict admits to fighting elderly man at gas station over $6 in gas
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man has been criminally charged, accused of pushing an elderly man down and demanding his wallet at a gas station near 76th and Mill.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man has been criminally charged, accused of pushing an elderly man down and demanding his wallet at a gas station near 76th and Mill.
'It's crazy!' Investigation underway after body rolled in carpet found near 12th and Burnham
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating after discovering what appeared to be a woman's body rolled up in carpeting.
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating after discovering what appeared to be a woman's body rolled up in carpeting.
'Gathering souls:' Prosecutors say Milwaukee man killed 1, tried to kill 3 others in 3-hour period
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man is facing multiple charges after prosecutors say he shot and killed one person and tried to kill three others within a three-hour period on April 11.Joevashaun Ward, 37, of Milwaukee faces five charges:
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man is facing multiple charges after prosecutors say he shot and killed one person and tried to kill three others within a three-hour period on April 11.Joevashaun Ward, 37, of Milwaukee faces five charges:
Hazmat crews respond to 9th and State for report of smell of natural gas
MILWAUKEE -- Hazmat teams on Monday, April 16 responded to the area near the Milwaukee County Courthouse for a report of the smell of natural gas.The response occurred near 9th and State, also near the Milwaukee County Safety Building.Firefighters were unable to find anything concerning, and said there is no risk to the public.PHOTO GALLERY
MILWAUKEE -- Hazmat teams on Monday, April 16 responded to the area near the Milwaukee County Courthouse for a report of the smell of natural gas.The response occurred near 9th and State, also near the Milwaukee County Safety Building.Firefighters were unable to find anything concerning, and said there is no risk to the public.PHOTO GALLERY
Harbor Patrol rescues man who jumped into Milwaukee River and could not get out
MILWAUKEE -- Police responded to an odd scene along the Milwaukee River on Monday afternoon, April 16.According to police, a man took off his clothes down to swim trunks and jumped into the river near the Wisconsin Ave.
MILWAUKEE -- Police responded to an odd scene along the Milwaukee River on Monday afternoon, April 16.According to police, a man took off his clothes down to swim trunks and jumped into the river near the Wisconsin Ave.
26-year-old Milwaukee man admits to armed robbery of KFC/Taco Bell
MILWAUKEE -- 26-year-old Kurtez Green of Milwaukee faces a felony charge of armed robbery as well as two counts of resisting an officer.
MILWAUKEE -- 26-year-old Kurtez Green of Milwaukee faces a felony charge of armed robbery as well as two counts of resisting an officer.
Police seek 2 suspects after man shot, wounded during attempted armed robbery near 53rd and Locust
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are seeking two suspects in connection with a shooting that happened near 53rd and Locust on Sunday, April 15.It happened around 12:30 p.m.Police said the victim, a man, 22, was dropped off at the hospital, suffering from a gunshot wound.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are seeking two suspects in connection with a shooting that happened near 53rd and Locust on Sunday, April 15.It happened around 12:30 p.m.Police said the victim, a man, 22, was dropped off at the hospital, suffering from a gunshot wound.
Starbucks to train workers on 'unconscious bias,' CEO says
PHILADELPHIA — Starbucks wants to add training for store managers on "unconscious bias," CEO Kevin Johnson said Monday, as activists held more protests at a Philadelphia store where two black men were arrested when employees said they were trespassing.Johnson, who has called the arrests "reprehensible," arrived in Philadelphia this weekend after video of the arrests gained traction online.
PHILADELPHIA — Starbucks wants to add training for store managers on "unconscious bias," CEO Kevin Johnson said Monday, as activists held more protests at a Philadelphia store where two black men were arrested when employees said they were trespassing.Johnson, who has called the arrests "reprehensible," arrived in Philadelphia this weekend after video of the arrests gained traction online.
Despite hazardous weather, Milwaukee officers bring suspected drunk driver to safety
MILWAUKEE -- Several Milwaukee police officers are hailed for their efforts to bring a person suspected of driving drunk to safety in hazardous weather conditions.According to a Milwaukee Police Department Facebook post, District 1 squads responded to a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Lincoln Memorial Dr.
MILWAUKEE -- Several Milwaukee police officers are hailed for their efforts to bring a person suspected of driving drunk to safety in hazardous weather conditions.According to a Milwaukee Police Department Facebook post, District 1 squads responded to a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Lincoln Memorial Dr.
Milwaukee police: 34-year-old man shot, wounded on city's south side
MILWAUKEE -- A 34-year-old man was shot and wounded on Milwaukee's south side early on Sunday, April 15.Officials say the shooting happened near 16th and Mitchell Streets around 3:20 a.m. Sunday.The victim, a Milwaukee man, suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound and was treated at a hospital.Police are seeking a suspect in connection for this offense.
MILWAUKEE -- A 34-year-old man was shot and wounded on Milwaukee's south side early on Sunday, April 15.Officials say the shooting happened near 16th and Mitchell Streets around 3:20 a.m. Sunday.The victim, a Milwaukee man, suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound and was treated at a hospital.Police are seeking a suspect in connection for this offense.
Arrested: Man accused of robbing elderly man near 76th and Mill taken into custody
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Saturday, April 14 arrested the suspect wanted in the strong armed robbery of an elderly man near North 76th and Mill.The robbery happened on Tuesday, April 10 around 3 a.m., the suspect pushed an elderly man down to the ground and demanded his wallet.PHOTO GALLERYThe suspect is now in custody and has been charged.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Saturday, April 14 arrested the suspect wanted in the strong armed robbery of an elderly man near North 76th and Mill.The robbery happened on Tuesday, April 10 around 3 a.m., the suspect pushed an elderly man down to the ground and demanded his wallet.PHOTO GALLERYThe suspect is now in custody and has been charged.
We Energies 'winter moratorium' ends; customers behind on bills at risk of losing service
MILWAUKEE -- The We Energies "winter moratorium" ended Sunday, April 15.That means starting on Monday, April 16, utility companies can cut service to anyone who has fallen behind on their bills.Those who need help paying off high winter heating bills need to set up a payment plan with We Energies to avoid being disconnected."Let customers know if they have fallen behind on their bills over the winter, they need to call us.
MILWAUKEE -- The We Energies "winter moratorium" ended Sunday, April 15.That means starting on Monday, April 16, utility companies can cut service to anyone who has fallen behind on their bills.Those who need help paying off high winter heating bills need to set up a payment plan with We Energies to avoid being disconnected."Let customers know if they have fallen behind on their bills over the winter, they need to call us.
Firefighters called out to separate garage fires in Racine
RACINE -- Firefighters on Sunday, April 15, responded to separate garage fires in Racine that happened within about seven hours of one another.The first happened on Monterey Dr.
RACINE -- Firefighters on Sunday, April 15, responded to separate garage fires in Racine that happened within about seven hours of one another.The first happened on Monterey Dr.
'Got to take it slow:' Snow covering ice leads to slick roads, crashes, disabled vehicles
SAUKVILLE -- On Sunday, April 15, it certainly did not look or feel like spring in SE Wisconsin!
SAUKVILLE -- On Sunday, April 15, it certainly did not look or feel like spring in SE Wisconsin!
Possible abduction: Police seek suspect(s) after man reportedly beaten, placed in trunk
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are seeking suspect(s) after a possible abduction near Sherman and Marion.It happened around 2:20 a.m. Sunday, April 15.According to police, occupants of a black vehicle pulled the driver out of a white vehicle and began to beat him in the roadway.A citizen reports that the suspects then put the victim in the trunk of the white vehicle.Suspects then entered both vehicles and drove away with the victim in the trunk of the white car.Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are seeking suspect(s) after a possible abduction near Sherman and Marion.It happened around 2:20 a.m. Sunday, April 15.According to police, occupants of a black vehicle pulled the driver out of a white vehicle and began to beat him in the roadway.A citizen reports that the suspects then put the victim in the trunk of the white vehicle.Suspects then entered both vehicles and drove away with the victim in the trunk of the white car.Anyone with information is asked to contact police.