Milwaukee launches new phase of "Strong Baby" campaign, pushes idea of smoke-free homes
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee launched on Friday, October 27th a new phase of its citywide Strong Baby Campaign.
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee launched on Friday, October 27th a new phase of its citywide Strong Baby Campaign.
Sheriff's Office: 35-year-old inmate dies at Milwaukee County Jail
MILWAUKEE -- An inmate of the Milwaukee County Jail died on Friday afternoon, October 27th.Officials say around 1:45 p.m., a correctional officer called medical staff for an inmate in distress.
MILWAUKEE -- An inmate of the Milwaukee County Jail died on Friday afternoon, October 27th.Officials say around 1:45 p.m., a correctional officer called medical staff for an inmate in distress.
Facebook ads: Social media giant announces new transparency
WASHINGTON — Under pressure in advance of hearings on Russian election interference, Facebook is moving to increase transparency for everyone who sees and buys political advertising on its site.Executives for the social media company said Friday they will verify political ad buyers in federal elections, requiring them to reveal correct names and locations.
WASHINGTON — Under pressure in advance of hearings on Russian election interference, Facebook is moving to increase transparency for everyone who sees and buys political advertising on its site.Executives for the social media company said Friday they will verify political ad buyers in federal elections, requiring them to reveal correct names and locations.
"It makes you scared:" Body found at scene of garage fire on Milwaukee’s northwest side
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters were called to the city's northwest side on Wednesday evening, October 25th for a garage fire.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters were called to the city's northwest side on Wednesday evening, October 25th for a garage fire.
325 traffic citations in a week: Sheriff's officials say 240 of them issued for speeding
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office's traffic saturation patrols have netted 325 citations in a week, officials announced Thursday, October 26th. 240 of those were issued for speeding.Here's the breakdown:
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office's traffic saturation patrols have netted 325 citations in a week, officials announced Thursday, October 26th. 240 of those were issued for speeding.Here's the breakdown:
MPD: 20-year-old man shot near 43rd and Center
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened near North 43rd and Center Street Thursday morning, October 26th.According to police, around 8:45 a.m., a 20-year-old man was shot and suffered a non-life threatening injury.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened near North 43rd and Center Street Thursday morning, October 26th.According to police, around 8:45 a.m., a 20-year-old man was shot and suffered a non-life threatening injury.
2 men charged after violent armed carjacking, attempted carjacking in downtown Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Two men have been charged in connection with a violent attempted carjacking and successful carjacking in downtown Milwaukee that happened on October 12th -- within a 20-minute period.
MILWAUKEE -- Two men have been charged in connection with a violent attempted carjacking and successful carjacking in downtown Milwaukee that happened on October 12th -- within a 20-minute period.
Man dies 4 years after hit-and-run; suspect in case sentenced to 1 year in prison
MILWAUKEE -- Four years after he was paralyzed in a hit-and-run crash, 63-year-old David Konczal has passed away.
MILWAUKEE -- Four years after he was paralyzed in a hit-and-run crash, 63-year-old David Konczal has passed away.
5 robberies in 3 days: Case against couple, dating 1 week at time of alleged crimes, moving to federal court
MILWAUKEE -- Cases against two people charged in a string of armed robberies are moving to federal court.28-year-old Deon Batton and 25-year-old Laura Walton are accused of robbing five restaurants over the course of three days in October.Batton and Walton were each charged with two counts of armed robbery, as party to a crime at the state level.
MILWAUKEE -- Cases against two people charged in a string of armed robberies are moving to federal court.28-year-old Deon Batton and 25-year-old Laura Walton are accused of robbing five restaurants over the course of three days in October.Batton and Walton were each charged with two counts of armed robbery, as party to a crime at the state level.
DNR board member: Revisit ginseng rules for Foxconn
MADISON — A member of the state Department of Natural Resources' board wants the agency to revisit its ginseng regulations in light of a deal Foxconn Technology Group struck with the Wisconsin Ginseng Council.The Taiwanese electronics company wants to build a massive plant in Mount Pleasant.
MADISON — A member of the state Department of Natural Resources' board wants the agency to revisit its ginseng regulations in light of a deal Foxconn Technology Group struck with the Wisconsin Ginseng Council.The Taiwanese electronics company wants to build a massive plant in Mount Pleasant.
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Burlington residents take part in Foxconn info. session: "You have to be prepared for what's coming"
BURLINGTON -- Residents in Burlington on Tuesday, October 24th had the opportunity to learn more about how the Foxconn project coudl impact them.It was the third and final public information session.At the Veterans Terrace in Burlington, residents got the chance to pick the brains of elected officials.They were also able to talk one-on-one with experts in a variety of fields tied to the multi-billion dollar project -- from job opportunities to the environmental impact to the land acquisition process."You have to be prepared for what's coming and at least open your eyes and know that something's going to change.
BURLINGTON -- Residents in Burlington on Tuesday, October 24th had the opportunity to learn more about how the Foxconn project coudl impact them.It was the third and final public information session.At the Veterans Terrace in Burlington, residents got the chance to pick the brains of elected officials.They were also able to talk one-on-one with experts in a variety of fields tied to the multi-billion dollar project -- from job opportunities to the environmental impact to the land acquisition process."You have to be prepared for what's coming and at least open your eyes and know that something's going to change.
MU Law School poll shows Milwaukee region split on Foxconn deal
MILWAUKEE -- People in the Milwaukee region are split on the $3 billion incentives package for Foxconn.
MILWAUKEE -- People in the Milwaukee region are split on the $3 billion incentives package for Foxconn.
6 young men charged in connection with rash of dealership burglaries
MILWAUKEE -- Charges have been filed in connection with a rash of car dealership burglaries in the Milwaukee area.The crime spree happened in a span of just a few days in September and October.
MILWAUKEE -- Charges have been filed in connection with a rash of car dealership burglaries in the Milwaukee area.The crime spree happened in a span of just a few days in September and October.
"It was just the alcohol:" Racine County man accused in 'bar fight' that injured 2 people
RACINE -- A 27-year-old man from Racine County faces felony charges in connection with the assault of two people outside a bar in Racine on Sunday, September 17th.Update (3-6-2018): A second man was initially charged in this case.
RACINE -- A 27-year-old man from Racine County faces felony charges in connection with the assault of two people outside a bar in Racine on Sunday, September 17th.Update (3-6-2018): A second man was initially charged in this case.