MFD firefighters battle blaze amid bitterly cold temps; family of 6 loses nearly everything

MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters battled a house fire in bitter cold temperatures on Milwaukee's south side on Tuesday morning, December 26th and six people lost their home the day after Christmas.

Amid sales drop, Harley-Davidson wants to teach more to ride

MILWAUKEE — Harley-Davidson is placing a renewed emphasis on teaching people to ride as part of its efforts to attract more customers.The Milwaukee-based company's decision to expand the number of dealerships with a Harley "Riding Academy" comes as the industry grapples with years of declining sales and an aging customer base.The program launched in 2000 with about 50 locations and now 245 dealerships in the U.S. offer the three- or four-day course.

Amazon unveils the top holiday gifts this season

Amazon got everything on its holiday wish list.The Echo Dot, Amazon's cheapest smart speaker, was the most popular item on the company's online marketplace during its "biggest holiday season.

Suspicious fire: Tenant alerted in home near 29th and Atkinson by cat who began clawing him

MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department are investigating a fire they're calling suspicious in nature that happened at a home near 29th and Glendale on Christmas Day Monday, December 25th.It happened around 11:00 a.m. and was contained to one room in the home.It caused $50,000 in damage to the structure, and $10,000 in damage to contents.No one was hurt.

Racine Fire Department responds to 2 house fires; 1 person hospitalized

RACINE -- The Racine Fire Department responded to two fires inside homes late Sunday night, December 24th.The first fire happened at a home near the area of Wright Avenue and Blaine Avenue around 9:00 p.m..

Christmas Day reminder from Milwaukee Police Dept.; "...you will not win a bowling alley" 🎳

MILWAUKEE -- The men and women of the Milwaukee Police  Department posted a Christmas Day reminder on the department's Facebook page -- complete with a picture and all.We're not speaking from experience here...

Police seek masked suspect who robbed Chicken Palace restaurant near 35th and National

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police said they're seeking the person who robbed the Chicken Palace restaurant near 35th and National Saturday night, December 23rd.According to police, the masked suspect stole the register, and an employee chased after them on foot, exchanging gunfire with the suspect.

Recognize him? Police ask for information on south side robbery suspect

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating an armed robbery and an attempted armed robbery that happened on Milwaukee's south side Tuesday, December 19th.Both of the robberies occurred between 5:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Officials said the suspect showed a handgun and demanded money in both incidents.

2 people taken to hospital following vehicle accident near 1st and North

MILWAUKEE -- Two people were sent to the hospital following a car accident near 1st and North early Sunday morning, December 24th.Fire officials said the two people were victims of a t-bone accident at a high rate of speed around 3:30 a.m..One victim had to be extricated from a vehicle and two victims ended up being taken to the hospital.

7-year-old girl struck by vehicle near 27th and Burleigh

MILWAUKEE -- A seven-year-old girl was struck by a vehicle near 27th and Burleigh Saturday evening, December 23rd.It happened around 9:00 p.m.According to the Milwaukee Fire Department, the girl was transported to Children's Hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.

Kitchen fire being investigated near Astor and Brady Streets

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee officials responded to a kitchen fire that happened near North Astor and Brady Streets.The call to officials came in around 6:30 p.m.According to the Milwaukee Fire Department, the fire was contained to the one-unit kitchen.

Caught on camera: 2 women suspected in armed robbery of Walgreens

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say two women robbed the Walgreens near 35th and Wisconsin on Wednesday, December 20th.

Suit: iPhones Apple slowed forced owners to buy new phones

CHICAGO — Apple iPhone owners from several states are suing the tech giant for not disclosing sooner that it had issued software updates deliberately slowing older-model phones so aging batteries lasted longer.Lawyers filed a class-action lawsuit Thursday in Chicago federal court on behalf of five iPhone owners from Illinois, Ohio, Indiana and North Carolina.

Foxconn gives Wisconsin village $60 million for land options

MOUNT PLEASANT -- Foxconn Technology Group has deposited $60 million for Village of Mount Pleasant officials to use for acquiring land for the company's massive flat-screen plant.Racine County and Mount Pleasant officials said in a news release Friday that the Taiwanese electronics giant had deposited the money with the village.The village secured purchase options on 1,400 acres that will be used as a construction staging area, the plant itself and future expansion.