Racine police: Be aware of scam phone call indicating you owe IRS money

RACINE -- Racine police are warning the public to be aware of a scam involving the IRS calling citizens and telling them they owe money.Officials say this is an old scam that seems to come up every year during tax season.

Police: Man shot, injured near 22nd and Maple during argument, suspect fled the scene

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened early Friday morning, Feb. 2 on the city's south side.It happened around 3:40 a.m. near 22nd and Maple.

Fire and Police Commission announces 3 finalists for MPD interim police chief

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Board of Fire and Police Commissioners (FPC) announced on Thursday, Feb. 1 the names of the three finalists for the position of interim police chief for the Milwaukee Police Department.The finalists are Assistant Chief James Harpole, Inspector Michael Brunson and Captain Alfonso Morales.

Deputy injured, struck by passing motorist who later failed sobriety tests

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County Sheriff's Deputy is recovering from minor injuries after being struck by a passing motorist.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office says just before 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 1, the deputy was next to his squad at the scene of a traffic stop on College Avenue eastbound near Howell Avenue.

Police: Pedestrian seriously injured in hit-and-run near 23rd and Capitol

MILWAUKEE --Milwaukee police are investigating a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian that happened Wednesday evening, Jan. 31.It happened around 8:50 p.m. near 23rd and Capitol.Police say the victim, a Milwaukee man, 49, was crossing traffic when he was struck by a vehicle traveling eastbound on W.

'I've done it before:' Racine father accused of dropping 'vaping liquid' into 9-week-old baby's mouth

RACINE -- A Racine father is accused of child abuse after prosecutors say he dropped "vaping liquid" into the mouth of his 9-week-old baby boy.Dustin Appenzeller, 30, faces one count of physical abuse of a child, intentionally causing bodily harm.According to a criminal complaint, early on Thursday, Feb. 1, police were dispatched to a home on Thunderbird Dr.

Man shot, wounded near 5th and Burleigh; no arrests made

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened near 5th and Burleigh Thursday, Feb. 1.Police said a man was injured at this location.

'You think it can't happen to you?' Acting Sheriff Schmidt offers straight talk on reckless driving in new PSA

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Acting Sheriff Richard Schmidt released on Wednesday, Jan. 31 a public service announcement on reckless driving behaviors  including speed and drunk driving.Acting Sheriff Schmidt has made it known over the past few months that the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office takes reckless driving seriously.

DNR sets public hearing on request to pull 7M gallons of water/day from Lake Michigan for Foxconn

STURTEVANT — The public will get a chance to sound off in March about Racine officials' request to pull 7 million gallons of water per day from Lake Michigan to serve a massive Foxconn Technology plant.The state Department of Natural Resources announced Wednesday, Jan. 31 that they've scheduled a public hearing on the request for March 7 in Sturtevant.

Police: Man, 32, shot and wounded near 38th and Fairmount

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police said a man, 32, was shot and wounded early Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 31 near 38th and Fairmount.It happened around 11 a.m.Police said the circumstances surrounding this shooting are still being determined.The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening.MPD is seeking a motive and suspect(s).

Homicide suspect arrested near 44th and Marion; ending tactical situation

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police were on the scene of a tactical situation near 44th and Marion Tuesday evening, Jan. 30.Police said officers were dispatched to the area around 4 p.m. to check for a wanted subject, who then refused to exit a home.MPD's "Tactical Enforcement Unit" and "Crisis Negotiation Unit" were on scene, working to resolve the situation.Police said a man, 41, was arrested without incident around 9:15 p.m. He was wanted for homicide.