Defendant questions detective in homicide trial; 'I wasn't on the scene when you arrived, is that correct?'
MILWAUKEE -- An unusual murder trial in Milwaukee entered a second day of testimony on Tuesday, Jan. 30.
MILWAUKEE -- An unusual murder trial in Milwaukee entered a second day of testimony on Tuesday, Jan. 30.
FPC town hall Wednesday, where you can share your thoughts on Milwaukee's next police chief
MILWAUKEE -- You can share the qualifications you'd like to see in the next Milwaukee police chief during a meeting of the Milwaukee Police and Fire Commission Wednesday, Jan. 31.Steven DeVougas, chairman of the Fire and Police Commission said the meeting will take place at the Wisconsin African-American Historical Society.
MILWAUKEE -- You can share the qualifications you'd like to see in the next Milwaukee police chief during a meeting of the Milwaukee Police and Fire Commission Wednesday, Jan. 31.Steven DeVougas, chairman of the Fire and Police Commission said the meeting will take place at the Wisconsin African-American Historical Society.
'The victim is being uncooperative:' Man shot, injured near 39th and Center
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened early Tuesday morning, Jan. 30.It happened around 12:45 a.m. near 39th and Center.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened early Tuesday morning, Jan. 30.It happened around 12:45 a.m. near 39th and Center.
Amazon, Buffett, JPMorgan tackle US health care 'tapeworm'
Amazon, Warren Buffett and JPMorgan are forming a new company to address the health care costs of their employees, sending shares of health care companies down sharply across the entire sector despite the vague nature of the announcement.On Tuesday Amazon's Jeff Bezos said that he, along with Buffet and JPMorgan, would attempt to make health care better for hundreds of thousands of their employees, and perhaps, eventually, the country.
Amazon, Warren Buffett and JPMorgan are forming a new company to address the health care costs of their employees, sending shares of health care companies down sharply across the entire sector despite the vague nature of the announcement.On Tuesday Amazon's Jeff Bezos said that he, along with Buffet and JPMorgan, would attempt to make health care better for hundreds of thousands of their employees, and perhaps, eventually, the country.
Child experts: Just say 'no' to Facebook's kids app
BOSTON — Child development experts and advocates are urging Facebook to pull the plug on its new messaging app aimed at kids.A group letter sent Tuesday to CEO Mark Zuckerberg argues that younger children — the app is intended for those under 13 — aren't ready to have social media accounts, navigate the complexities of online relationships or protect their own privacy.Facebook launched the free Messenger Kids app in December, pitching it as a way for children to chat with family members and friends approved by parents.
BOSTON — Child development experts and advocates are urging Facebook to pull the plug on its new messaging app aimed at kids.A group letter sent Tuesday to CEO Mark Zuckerberg argues that younger children — the app is intended for those under 13 — aren't ready to have social media accounts, navigate the complexities of online relationships or protect their own privacy.Facebook launched the free Messenger Kids app in December, pitching it as a way for children to chat with family members and friends approved by parents.
Police: 2 taken into custody following police pursuit, crash in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were taken into custody Tuesday morning, Jan. 30 following a police pursuit and crash in Milwaukee.According to police, around 5:40 a.m. officers were made aware of a rash of entry to autos in the area of S.
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were taken into custody Tuesday morning, Jan. 30 following a police pursuit and crash in Milwaukee.According to police, around 5:40 a.m. officers were made aware of a rash of entry to autos in the area of S.
Police: Man shot, killed near 10th and Ring
MILWAUKEE -- A man, 32, was shot and killed in Milwaukee Monday evening, Jan. 29.It happened around 7 p.m. near 10th and Ring.Police said the victim, later identified as Kevin Williams, died at the scene.MPD is currently seeking a known male suspect and our investigation is ongoing.
MILWAUKEE -- A man, 32, was shot and killed in Milwaukee Monday evening, Jan. 29.It happened around 7 p.m. near 10th and Ring.Police said the victim, later identified as Kevin Williams, died at the scene.MPD is currently seeking a known male suspect and our investigation is ongoing.
Police respond to shots fired at Boston Lofts in downtown Milwaukee; no one hurt, arrested
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Monday night, Jan. 29 responded to a shots fired call at Boston Lofts near 4th and Michigan in downtown Milwaukee.It happened around 7:30 p.m.Police said no one was shot, and no one was arrested.An investigation is ongoing.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Monday night, Jan. 29 responded to a shots fired call at Boston Lofts near 4th and Michigan in downtown Milwaukee.It happened around 7:30 p.m.Police said no one was shot, and no one was arrested.An investigation is ongoing.
Man shot by MPD officers in incident caught on camera in August files federal civil rights complaint
MILWAUKEE -- A man shot by Milwaukee police near 29th and Wisconsin on Aug. 31 has filed a federal civil rights complaint against the City of Milwaukee, Chief Ed Flynn, and Milwaukee police officers.Jerry Smith Jr., 19, was shot on a rooftop after a short chase by police in an incident captured by cellphone camera.Smith was never charged in connection to this incident.
MILWAUKEE -- A man shot by Milwaukee police near 29th and Wisconsin on Aug. 31 has filed a federal civil rights complaint against the City of Milwaukee, Chief Ed Flynn, and Milwaukee police officers.Jerry Smith Jr., 19, was shot on a rooftop after a short chase by police in an incident captured by cellphone camera.Smith was never charged in connection to this incident.
City of Racine submits Foxconn-related plan to divert 7M gallons of water out of Lake Michigan each day
RACINE -- To help fuel the Foxconn project, the City of Racine is looking to divert around seven million gallons of water out of Lake Michigan each day.The city submitted an application with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to divert the water to the far southwest part of Mount Pleasant.Its primary purpose will be to serve the planned Foxconn plant.The DNR has 90 days to review the application and determine whether the plan will need approval from all eight states that border the Great Lakes.
RACINE -- To help fuel the Foxconn project, the City of Racine is looking to divert around seven million gallons of water out of Lake Michigan each day.The city submitted an application with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to divert the water to the far southwest part of Mount Pleasant.Its primary purpose will be to serve the planned Foxconn plant.The DNR has 90 days to review the application and determine whether the plan will need approval from all eight states that border the Great Lakes.
Striking Amazon 'Spheres' landmark opens in downtown Seattle
SEATTLE — From the fourth floor of a striking rainforest-like conservatory built of glass and white steel in downtown Seattle, Amazon.com boss Jeff Bezos turned toward the top of his newest headquarters building to summon his favorite assistant.In a proud little show on Monday for the media and dignitaries — which also doubled as product placement for Amazon's voice assistant — the world's richest man ordered out loud, symbolically: "Alexa, open The Spheres."
SEATTLE — From the fourth floor of a striking rainforest-like conservatory built of glass and white steel in downtown Seattle, Amazon.com boss Jeff Bezos turned toward the top of his newest headquarters building to summon his favorite assistant.In a proud little show on Monday for the media and dignitaries — which also doubled as product placement for Amazon's voice assistant — the world's richest man ordered out loud, symbolically: "Alexa, open The Spheres."
Police: No charges against Bucks' rookie Sterling Brown; review underway by MPD Internal Affairs
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police said Monday, Jan. 29 they will not be presenting the case involving the arrest of Milwaukee Bucks' rookie Sterling Brown to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.Police say an internal review was completed and MPD "determined the case will not be presented to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office for charges."The Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office has been notified, police said.According to police, "a command-level review of relevant reports and body camera footage indicate that Mr.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police said Monday, Jan. 29 they will not be presenting the case involving the arrest of Milwaukee Bucks' rookie Sterling Brown to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.Police say an internal review was completed and MPD "determined the case will not be presented to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office for charges."The Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office has been notified, police said.According to police, "a command-level review of relevant reports and body camera footage indicate that Mr.
46-year-old Milwaukee woman dies from injuries suffered in Jan. 9 rollover crash
MILWAUKEE -- A 46-year-old Milwaukee woman injured in a rollover crash earlier this month has now died.
MILWAUKEE -- A 46-year-old Milwaukee woman injured in a rollover crash earlier this month has now died.
Woman shot, injured during apparent attempted armed robbery
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened on Milwaukee's south side Sunday morning, Jan. 28.Police were called to the area of 7th St.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened on Milwaukee's south side Sunday morning, Jan. 28.Police were called to the area of 7th St.
Police: 64-year-old man struck by vehicle, killed near 91st and Appleton
MILWAUKEE -- A man, 64, was struck by a vehicle and killed near 91st and Appleton Sunday, Jan. 28.
MILWAUKEE -- A man, 64, was struck by a vehicle and killed near 91st and Appleton Sunday, Jan. 28.
Caught on camera: Suspect sought in robbery of Little Caesar's Pizza in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted in an armed robbery at Little Caesar's Pizza near Oakland and Locust.The suspect entered the store around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 28, displayed a gun, stole cash from the register, and fled the scene.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted in an armed robbery at Little Caesar's Pizza near Oakland and Locust.The suspect entered the store around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 28, displayed a gun, stole cash from the register, and fled the scene.
Suspect shot, injured while attempting to rob 48-year-old man in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Sunday night, Jan. 28 in the area of 97th and Reichert Place.Police say the victim, a 48-year-old man, was approached by an armed male suspect who attempted to rob him.During a struggle between the victim and the suspect, the weapon discharged and the suspect, a 31-year-old man, suffered a non-life threatening injury.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Sunday night, Jan. 28 in the area of 97th and Reichert Place.Police say the victim, a 48-year-old man, was approached by an armed male suspect who attempted to rob him.During a struggle between the victim and the suspect, the weapon discharged and the suspect, a 31-year-old man, suffered a non-life threatening injury.