MPD squad involved in crash near 13th and Capitol; 2 officers taken to hospital
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee police squad was involved in a crash near 13th and Capitol Friday evening, October 6th.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee police squad was involved in a crash near 13th and Capitol Friday evening, October 6th.
2 people taken to hospital following 2-vehicle crash near MLK Drive and Keefe Avenue
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that happened near Martin Luther King Drive and Keefe Avenue Saturday evening, October 7th.Authorities were called to the scene shortly after 6:00 p.m.Officials say two people were transported to a local hospital from the scene.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that happened near Martin Luther King Drive and Keefe Avenue Saturday evening, October 7th.Authorities were called to the scene shortly after 6:00 p.m.Officials say two people were transported to a local hospital from the scene.
Milwaukee Co. Medical Examiner called to shooting near 59th and Chambers
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened near 59th and Chambers Saturday, October 7th.The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office has been called to the scene, which indicates there has been a fatality.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened near 59th and Chambers Saturday, October 7th.The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office has been called to the scene, which indicates there has been a fatality.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Facebook begins 'human review' of potentially sensitive ads
Facebook says it will begin manually reviewing advertisements that target certain groups and address politics, religion, ethnicity and social issues.The company has informed some advertisers about the new "human review" requirement, warning them that it might cause delays before their ads can appear on the social media platform.Facebook has had to apologize amid recent revelations of rampant abuse of its automated advertising process to broadcast false news or promote divisive and hateful messages, such as ads aimed at people who've expressed anti-Semitic views.
Facebook says it will begin manually reviewing advertisements that target certain groups and address politics, religion, ethnicity and social issues.The company has informed some advertisers about the new "human review" requirement, warning them that it might cause delays before their ads can appear on the social media platform.Facebook has had to apologize amid recent revelations of rampant abuse of its automated advertising process to broadcast false news or promote divisive and hateful messages, such as ads aimed at people who've expressed anti-Semitic views.
Netflix shares stream to all-time highs, despite pending price hike
NEW YORK — Shares of Netflix are streaming to new highs a day after the company announced its first true price hike in years.That's a far different result compared with 2011 when Netflix separated its streaming and DVD-by-mail service and raised prices.About 600,000 customers fled and its stock price plummeted by 80 percent.But Netflix, based in Los Gatos, California, is a different animal today.
NEW YORK — Shares of Netflix are streaming to new highs a day after the company announced its first true price hike in years.That's a far different result compared with 2011 when Netflix separated its streaming and DVD-by-mail service and raised prices.About 600,000 customers fled and its stock price plummeted by 80 percent.But Netflix, based in Los Gatos, California, is a different animal today.
"These roads are out of control:" Leaders want answers from police about reckless driving in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- It happened again Thursday morning, October 5th.
MILWAUKEE -- It happened again Thursday morning, October 5th.
Foxconn recruits workers for new plant in Mount Pleasant; "We want to make this our home"
MILWAUKEE -- One day after they revealed the future location of their massive plant, Foxconn officials on Thursday, October 5th were recruiting potential employees to work at the Mount Pleasant facility.At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Thursday, students got to talk with company representatives for the first time.
MILWAUKEE -- One day after they revealed the future location of their massive plant, Foxconn officials on Thursday, October 5th were recruiting potential employees to work at the Mount Pleasant facility.At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Thursday, students got to talk with company representatives for the first time.
Sonthana Rajaphoumi sentenced to 4 years in prison for targeting underage girls for sex
MILWAUKEE -- 46-year-old Sonthana Rajaphoumi was sentenced on Thursday, October 5th to four years in prison and an additional four years of extended supervision.
MILWAUKEE -- 46-year-old Sonthana Rajaphoumi was sentenced on Thursday, October 5th to four years in prison and an additional four years of extended supervision.
Caught on camera: Milwaukee police seek suspects in armed robbery of Speedway
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public’s help identifying two suspects wanted in connection with an armed robbery at the Speedway, located near 13th Street and College Avenue.It happened around 2:50 a.m. on Wednesday, October 4th.According to police, the suspects entered the store and one of the suspects, armed with a gun, demanded and obtained money.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public’s help identifying two suspects wanted in connection with an armed robbery at the Speedway, located near 13th Street and College Avenue.It happened around 2:50 a.m. on Wednesday, October 4th.According to police, the suspects entered the store and one of the suspects, armed with a gun, demanded and obtained money.
$350K cash bond for mother accused in death of son with autism; bound with belts, set on fire
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee mother accused in the death of her four-year-old son -- her only child, who had autism, appeared in court Thursday, October 5th for the first time since charges were filed.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee mother accused in the death of her four-year-old son -- her only child, who had autism, appeared in court Thursday, October 5th for the first time since charges were filed.
Update: Milwaukee police locate owner of lost photos
MILWAUKEE -- The owner of a bunch of lost photos given to the Milwaukee Police Department has been found.The pictures included the owner with professional athletes -- including former Green Bay Packers nose tackle Gilbert Brown.The photos will be returned to their rightful owner."Thanks to all who called and helped," police said in the Facebook post.
MILWAUKEE -- The owner of a bunch of lost photos given to the Milwaukee Police Department has been found.The pictures included the owner with professional athletes -- including former Green Bay Packers nose tackle Gilbert Brown.The photos will be returned to their rightful owner."Thanks to all who called and helped," police said in the Facebook post.
Milwaukee police: 57-year-old man shot, wounded in apparent robbery
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a 57-year-old man was shot and wounded during an apparent robbery on Thursday morning, October 5th.The crime happened near 76th and Fond du Lac on Milwaukee's northwest side shortly before 10:00 a.m.The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.MPD continues to seek the suspect.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a 57-year-old man was shot and wounded during an apparent robbery on Thursday morning, October 5th.The crime happened near 76th and Fond du Lac on Milwaukee's northwest side shortly before 10:00 a.m.The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.MPD continues to seek the suspect.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Saturation patrols result in 228 speed-related citations in Milwaukee Co. in last 7 days
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office issued 228 speed-related citations in the last seven days as part of recent random saturation patrols on the Milwaukee County freeway system.Here's the breakdown of the citations issued:
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office issued 228 speed-related citations in the last seven days as part of recent random saturation patrols on the Milwaukee County freeway system.Here's the breakdown of the citations issued:
Police: 3 shot, injured in separate shooting incidents in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating three separate shooting incidents that occurred Wednesday night, October 4th.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating three separate shooting incidents that occurred Wednesday night, October 4th.
Job postings appear online as Foxconn announces plant location: "Growing work environment"
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Foxconn officials announced Wednesday, October 4th they'll build their massive display screen plant in Mount Pleasant -- and there are already job postings online.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Foxconn officials announced Wednesday, October 4th they'll build their massive display screen plant in Mount Pleasant -- and there are already job postings online.
Some landowners offered $50K an acre for their land ahead of Foxconn project
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Officials have confirmed a large plot of land here is the site for the proposed Foxconn manufacturing facility.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Officials have confirmed a large plot of land here is the site for the proposed Foxconn manufacturing facility.
Google vies to make even smarter phones, speakers, cameras
SAN FRANCISCO — Google's upgrades to its Pixel smartphones and other gadgets are its latest steps toward turning its digital services into your backup brain.The products the company unveiled on Wednesday are packed with artificial intelligence that Google has accumulated from those very same services.
SAN FRANCISCO — Google's upgrades to its Pixel smartphones and other gadgets are its latest steps toward turning its digital services into your backup brain.The products the company unveiled on Wednesday are packed with artificial intelligence that Google has accumulated from those very same services.
Foxconn plant to be built in Mount Pleasant, local officials offer $764 million incentives package
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Foxconn representatives said on Wednesday morning, October 4th that the company will build its $10 billion flat-panel TV plant in the Village of Mount Pleasant, ending weeks of speculation about the exact location.Mount Pleasant and Racine County have signed purchase options with property owners for 90 percent of the land needed for the massive industrial campus, and local officials are not ruling out the use of eminent domain to force out those who don't want to leave.County and village officials also said Wednesday they've offered Foxconn a $764 million incentives package to move here, on top of up to $3 billion from state taxpayers."This is a turning point in the history of Racine County, no doubt," County Executive Jonathan Delagrave said at the announcement at Gateway Technical College's Sturtevant campus.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Foxconn representatives said on Wednesday morning, October 4th that the company will build its $10 billion flat-panel TV plant in the Village of Mount Pleasant, ending weeks of speculation about the exact location.Mount Pleasant and Racine County have signed purchase options with property owners for 90 percent of the land needed for the massive industrial campus, and local officials are not ruling out the use of eminent domain to force out those who don't want to leave.County and village officials also said Wednesday they've offered Foxconn a $764 million incentives package to move here, on top of up to $3 billion from state taxpayers."This is a turning point in the history of Racine County, no doubt," County Executive Jonathan Delagrave said at the announcement at Gateway Technical College's Sturtevant campus.