"A heavy loss:" Fire damages home near 39th and Roberts in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters on Wednesday morning, Jan. 10 responded to the scene of a house near 39th and Roberts in Milwaukee.

"Milwaukee needs a fresh start:" Mayor, alderman share what they'd like to see in Chief Flynn's successor

MILWAUKEE -- After Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn on Monday, Jan. 8 announced he'll retire from the Milwaukee Police Department effective Feb. 16 after 10 years on the job, and 47 in law enforcement, an alderman said "Milwaukee needs a fresh start, and a new direction." Alderman Bob Donovan and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Tuesday reflected on the qualifications they're looking for in a new police chief.Barrett and Donovan agreed that addressing community and police relations will be a priority for the next chief, but they disagreed as to how to protect the resources at the chief's disposal.Alderman Donovan on Tuesday hosted a news conference addressing public safety.

Police: 19-year-old man shot, injured during armed robbery on Milwaukee's south side

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened early Tuesday morning, January 9th on the city's south side.It happened around 3:50 a.m. near 5th Street and Arthur Avenue.Police say the victim, a 19-year-old man, was shot during an armed robbery.

Ald. Bob Donovan on public safety: "Milwaukee needs a fresh start and a new direction"

MILWAUKEE -- Alderman Bob Donovan delivered on Tuesday morning, January 9th an address he called the State of Public Safety in the City of Milwaukee."I offer these comments out of a sense of urgency -- and the realization that safety is the one overriding factor inhibiting Milwaukee from reaching its full potential," Donovan said.

Driver arrested for OWI, 5th offense, passenger for marijuana possession after crash in Zoo Interchange

MILWAUKEE -- A Saukville man was arrested for OWI, fifth offense, and a Cascade man was arrested for possession of marijuana with intent to deliver as party to a crime after a crash Saturday night, January 6th in the Zoo Interchange.

"Do you know someone selling a pistol?" Mother of man's child accused of gunning him down on New Year's Eve

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee woman is accused in the shooting death of her "on and off" boyfriend, the father of her child, which happened on New Year's Eve at his home near 40th and Sheridan.43-year-old Ann Bellamy of Milwaukee faces one count of first degree reckless homicide.Police around 10:00 p.m. on New Year's Eve were called out to the area near 40th and Sheridan, where Elandis Johnson was found lying behind the front door of a home -- suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to his right eye.

Apple investors urge action to curb child gadget addiction

NEW YORK — Two major Apple investors have urged the iPhone maker to help curb smartphone addiction among children, highlighting growing concern about the effects of gadgets and social media on youngsters.New York-based Jana Partners LLC and the California State Teachers' Retirement System said in open letter to Apple that the company must offer more choices and tools to help children fight addiction to its devices.

Police: 23-year-old man shot, injured on Milwaukee's north side, no arrests made

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Sunday, January 7th on the city's north side.It happened around 2:30 p.m. near 35th Street and Oriole Drive.According to police, a 23-year-old Milwaukee man was shot during circumstances that are under investigation.