"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.
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.
'This is sweet; we got this;' 1 of 3 accused of beating man during robbery, setting his home on fire pleads guilty
MILWAUKEE -- One of three people charged in connection with the death of Robert Piotrowski, 70, near 28th and Becher on July 3 has reached a plea deal in the case against her.
MILWAUKEE -- One of three people charged in connection with the death of Robert Piotrowski, 70, near 28th and Becher on July 3 has reached a plea deal in the case against her.
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.
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.
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.
"Time to say goodbye:" Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn announces retirement after 10 years
MILWAUKEE -- Ed Flynn is retiring as chief of the Milwaukee Police Department.
MILWAUKEE -- Ed Flynn is retiring as chief of the Milwaukee Police Department.
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.
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.
Anticipating Foxconn: Pace of road construction on Racine County roads now accelerating
STURTEVANT -- Construction work on the I-94 frontage roads in Racine County is now officially underway.
STURTEVANT -- Construction work on the I-94 frontage roads in Racine County is now officially underway.
"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.
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.
"We thank God he was found safe:" Milwaukee boy located after missing for 5 days
MILWAUKEE -- A massive search for a Milwaukee boy reported missing ended Monday, January 8th.
MILWAUKEE -- A massive search for a Milwaukee boy reported missing ended Monday, January 8th.
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.
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.
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.
2 Milwaukee police officers injured after high-speed pursuit ended in crash near 12th and North
MILWAUKEE -- Two Milwaukee police officers were injured after a high-speed chase took a scary turn Friday night, January 5th.
MILWAUKEE -- Two Milwaukee police officers were injured after a high-speed chase took a scary turn Friday night, January 5th.
42-year-old man arrested for 5th OWI offense after crashing SUV in Racine County
RACINE COUNTY -- Sheriff's deputies arrested a 42-year-old man for his fifth OWI offense, after he allegedly crashed an SUV into a tree off State Highway 11/Durand Avenue, east of State Highway 83 in Racine County.
RACINE COUNTY -- Sheriff's deputies arrested a 42-year-old man for his fifth OWI offense, after he allegedly crashed an SUV into a tree off State Highway 11/Durand Avenue, east of State Highway 83 in Racine County.
MFD: 2 families displaced following fire near 86th and Melvina
MILWAUKEE -- Two people suffered from smoke inhalation after a duplex fire near 86th and Melvina overnight Friday, January 5th.According to the Milwaukee Fire Department, the fire started on the first floor and crept up to the second.One of the victims was taken to the hospital -- the other refused to go.PHOTO GALLERYOfficials say the fire caused $125,000 worth of damage, and displaced two families.No word yet on what caused the fire.
MILWAUKEE -- Two people suffered from smoke inhalation after a duplex fire near 86th and Melvina overnight Friday, January 5th.According to the Milwaukee Fire Department, the fire started on the first floor and crept up to the second.One of the victims was taken to the hospital -- the other refused to go.PHOTO GALLERYOfficials say the fire caused $125,000 worth of damage, and displaced two families.No word yet on what caused the fire.
Traffic report: 2017 was deadliest year on Milwaukee streets in over a decade
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department's annual crash report is out, and it highlights a troubling trend most of us have experienced firsthand on the roads.The data shows 2017, has tied for the deadliest year on Milwaukee streets since 2003 -- with 64 deaths.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department's annual crash report is out, and it highlights a troubling trend most of us have experienced firsthand on the roads.The data shows 2017, has tied for the deadliest year on Milwaukee streets since 2003 -- with 64 deaths.