Amazon says it received 238 proposals for 2nd headquarters
NEW YORK — Amazon said Monday that it received 238 proposals from cities and regions in the United States, Canada and Mexico hoping to be the home of the company's second headquarters.The online retailer kicked off its hunt for a second home base in September, promising to bring 50,000 new jobs and spend more than $5 billion on construction.
NEW YORK — Amazon said Monday that it received 238 proposals from cities and regions in the United States, Canada and Mexico hoping to be the home of the company's second headquarters.The online retailer kicked off its hunt for a second home base in September, promising to bring 50,000 new jobs and spend more than $5 billion on construction.
17 displaced after blaze spread to 2nd home on south side; 2 firefighters hurt
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters battled a blaze near Cesar Chavez and Lapham on the city's south side Sunday afternoon, October 22nd involving two homes.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters battled a blaze near Cesar Chavez and Lapham on the city's south side Sunday afternoon, October 22nd involving two homes.
Racine Co. Sheriff's Office: 61-year-old man found dead in Pritchard Park
RACINE -- Racine officials tell FOX6 News a 61-year-old man was found deceased in Pritchard Park on Saturday, October 21st.The Racine County Sheriff's Office was called to the scene around 2:23 p.m., and located the deceased man near a picnic table.Although it is an active investigation, officials say his death does not appear to be suspicious.The Racine County Sheriff's Office extends their condolences to the man's family.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
RACINE -- Racine officials tell FOX6 News a 61-year-old man was found deceased in Pritchard Park on Saturday, October 21st.The Racine County Sheriff's Office was called to the scene around 2:23 p.m., and located the deceased man near a picnic table.Although it is an active investigation, officials say his death does not appear to be suspicious.The Racine County Sheriff's Office extends their condolences to the man's family.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
Red Cross assisting 4 people displaced after 2-alarm house fire near 26th and Auer
MILWAUKEE -- The Red Cross is assisting four people following a two-alarm house fire early Saturday morning, October 21st.Firefighters were called to the area of 26th and Auer around 4:15 a.m.
MILWAUKEE -- The Red Cross is assisting four people following a two-alarm house fire early Saturday morning, October 21st.Firefighters were called to the area of 26th and Auer around 4:15 a.m.
MFD stresses importance of smoke alarms, escape plans following deadly fire
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department's Engine 22 took steps to prevent a deadly fire on Friday, October 20th, as they offered life-saving tools to residents impacted by a fatal fire in the area.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department's Engine 22 took steps to prevent a deadly fire on Friday, October 20th, as they offered life-saving tools to residents impacted by a fatal fire in the area.
Equipment weighing 3 tons stolen from Town of Burlington construction site
RACINE -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office is investigating the theft of two pieces of construction equipment -- pieces that weigh roughly 6,000 pounds each.Officials say the theft at a church construction site in the Town of Burlington between the dates of September 16th and October 3rd.
RACINE -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office is investigating the theft of two pieces of construction equipment -- pieces that weigh roughly 6,000 pounds each.Officials say the theft at a church construction site in the Town of Burlington between the dates of September 16th and October 3rd.
"Bigger than just the Bucks:" Team official says arena just the first part of three-phase development
MILWAUKEE -- One Milwaukee Bucks official said Thursday, October 19th the team is making just as much progress off the court as they are on it.
MILWAUKEE -- One Milwaukee Bucks official said Thursday, October 19th the team is making just as much progress off the court as they are on it.
Caught on camera: Employee robbed at gunpoint inside U-Haul Moving & Storage
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are seeking a suspect wanted in connection with an armed robbery that happened around 12:30 p.m. on October 18th at the U-Haul Moving & Storage -- located near 21st Street and State Street.Police say a man entered the business armed with a gun, pointed it at an employee, demanded and obtained money, and then fled the scene.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are seeking a suspect wanted in connection with an armed robbery that happened around 12:30 p.m. on October 18th at the U-Haul Moving & Storage -- located near 21st Street and State Street.Police say a man entered the business armed with a gun, pointed it at an employee, demanded and obtained money, and then fled the scene.
Police: 3 taken into custody following police pursuit involving stolen vehicle
MILWAUKEE -- Three people were taken into custody early Thursday morning, October 19th following a police pursuit in Milwaukee.Police say a car was taken in a robbery around 12:30 a.m. in neighborhood near Humboldt and Keefe.While responding to the scene, officers spotted the car -- and a pursuit ensued.The pursuit ended near 2nd and Hadley -- where a man, a woman and a juvenile were all taken into custody.PHOTO GALLERYMonitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE -- Three people were taken into custody early Thursday morning, October 19th following a police pursuit in Milwaukee.Police say a car was taken in a robbery around 12:30 a.m. in neighborhood near Humboldt and Keefe.While responding to the scene, officers spotted the car -- and a pursuit ensued.The pursuit ended near 2nd and Hadley -- where a man, a woman and a juvenile were all taken into custody.PHOTO GALLERYMonitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
"No driver's license ever:" Competency exam ordered for suspect in fatal hit-and-run
MILWAUKEE -- A competency examination has been ordered for 19-year-old Sylvester Kimble, accused in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a 48-year-old woman at the intersection of 76th and Appleton on October 5th.A doctor's report will be returned on November 6th.
MILWAUKEE -- A competency examination has been ordered for 19-year-old Sylvester Kimble, accused in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a 48-year-old woman at the intersection of 76th and Appleton on October 5th.A doctor's report will be returned on November 6th.
UPS DOGS: Drivers from across the country share photos of pups they meet on their route 🐶
MILWAUKEE -- A Facebook page, where UPS drivers are sharing photos of the dogs they meet on their routes is getting a lot of attention online!The page, called "UPS Dogs" was created in 2013.
MILWAUKEE -- A Facebook page, where UPS drivers are sharing photos of the dogs they meet on their routes is getting a lot of attention online!The page, called "UPS Dogs" was created in 2013.
HeartSaver Heroes: 1st responders honored after using AED to save airport worker's life 👍
MILWAUKEE -- Three Milwaukee County sheriff's deputies and the captain of the Airport Division were recognized as "HeartSaver Heroes" by the American Heart Association Thursday, October 19th during a special ceremony at General Mitchell International Airport.Deputies Steven Gunn, Cary Startz and Daniel Zielinski, Captain Mark Witek and Joshua Jackson were recognized as HeartSaver Heroes.According to a press release, Jackson in November of 2016 began performing CPR on his co-worker, Moira Glavan, who experienced sudden cardiac arrest inside Concourse E at the airport.Gunn, Startz and Zielinski, along with Witek, responded to the call with an AED (automated external defibrillator) and shocked her heart back into rhythm.Gunn took turns alternating chest compressions and rescue breaths along with the team from Airport Fire Rescue 9, where Glavan's husband is a firefighter, until she was revived.PHOTO GALLERYDuring the ceremony, Gunn said this was emotional for him because his father died when he was 13 from a heart attack.According to the release, the HeartSaver Hero award is presented to people who take action to save a life outside of a hospital setting by performing CPR and/or employing the use of an AED.
MILWAUKEE -- Three Milwaukee County sheriff's deputies and the captain of the Airport Division were recognized as "HeartSaver Heroes" by the American Heart Association Thursday, October 19th during a special ceremony at General Mitchell International Airport.Deputies Steven Gunn, Cary Startz and Daniel Zielinski, Captain Mark Witek and Joshua Jackson were recognized as HeartSaver Heroes.According to a press release, Jackson in November of 2016 began performing CPR on his co-worker, Moira Glavan, who experienced sudden cardiac arrest inside Concourse E at the airport.Gunn, Startz and Zielinski, along with Witek, responded to the call with an AED (automated external defibrillator) and shocked her heart back into rhythm.Gunn took turns alternating chest compressions and rescue breaths along with the team from Airport Fire Rescue 9, where Glavan's husband is a firefighter, until she was revived.PHOTO GALLERYDuring the ceremony, Gunn said this was emotional for him because his father died when he was 13 from a heart attack.According to the release, the HeartSaver Hero award is presented to people who take action to save a life outside of a hospital setting by performing CPR and/or employing the use of an AED.
50+ years in prison for man after sexual assault of poll worker; series of attacks
MILWAUKEE -- A man accused of sexually assaulting a poll worker in a series of attacks in November of 2016 has been sentenced to prison.22-year-old Jonathan Brown in July pleaded guilty to three counts of second degree sexual assault/use of force.
MILWAUKEE -- A man accused of sexually assaulting a poll worker in a series of attacks in November of 2016 has been sentenced to prison.22-year-old Jonathan Brown in July pleaded guilty to three counts of second degree sexual assault/use of force.
18 years in prison for man who left friends for dead after crashing stolen vehicle
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man who left his friends for dead after a crash near 31st and Capitol in January has been sentenced to prison.20-year-old Lontrell Lee in August pleaded guilty to three charges: two counts of second degree reckless homicide, and one count of operator flee/elude officer, bodily harm or property damage.In court on October 13th, Lee was sentenced to serve 18 years in prison, and 15 years extended supervision.He was also ordered to pay $1,802 in restitution in this case.According to the criminal complaint, police on January 20th located a Volkswagen Passat taken in an armed robbery that occurred around 7:15 p.m. near 29th and Villard.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man who left his friends for dead after a crash near 31st and Capitol in January has been sentenced to prison.20-year-old Lontrell Lee in August pleaded guilty to three charges: two counts of second degree reckless homicide, and one count of operator flee/elude officer, bodily harm or property damage.In court on October 13th, Lee was sentenced to serve 18 years in prison, and 15 years extended supervision.He was also ordered to pay $1,802 in restitution in this case.According to the criminal complaint, police on January 20th located a Volkswagen Passat taken in an armed robbery that occurred around 7:15 p.m. near 29th and Villard.
Traffic slows on I-41 NB near Capitol Drive due to vehicle fire
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) reports a vehicle fire is caused backups on I-41 northbound near Capitol Drive, Wednesday afternoon, October 18th.Officials say the incident started around 4:00 p.m.A FOX6 viewer sent in video of the scene, which shows a charred van on the freeway.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) reports a vehicle fire is caused backups on I-41 northbound near Capitol Drive, Wednesday afternoon, October 18th.Officials say the incident started around 4:00 p.m.A FOX6 viewer sent in video of the scene, which shows a charred van on the freeway.
Strange Uber cars seen in Milwaukee area -- now we know what they do
MILWAUKEE -- If you've been driving around the Milwaukee area the last couple of days and seen strange looking Uber vehicles, you're not alone.
MILWAUKEE -- If you've been driving around the Milwaukee area the last couple of days and seen strange looking Uber vehicles, you're not alone.