MPD squad struck as pursuit ended near 36th and Center; 4 in custody
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police took four people into custody as a pursuit came to an end near 36th and Center Thursday, August 17th, after a shots fired incident.Police said a squad was struck during the incident, but no officers were hurt.The pursuit began around 9:30 a.m. -- after a shots fired incident.It began near Erie and Water in the Third Ward, and ended at 36th and Center.An investigation is ongoing.PHOTO GALLERY
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police took four people into custody as a pursuit came to an end near 36th and Center Thursday, August 17th, after a shots fired incident.Police said a squad was struck during the incident, but no officers were hurt.The pursuit began around 9:30 a.m. -- after a shots fired incident.It began near Erie and Water in the Third Ward, and ended at 36th and Center.An investigation is ongoing.PHOTO GALLERY
Man seriously hurt when his vehicle struck another, before hitting a tree in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A 27-year-old Milwaukee man was seriously hurt in separate crashes that happened in the area of Appleton and Congress Thursday, August 17th.Police said around 1:00 a.m., the man was headed eastbound on Appleton when his vehicle collided with another.
MILWAUKEE -- A 27-year-old Milwaukee man was seriously hurt in separate crashes that happened in the area of Appleton and Congress Thursday, August 17th.Police said around 1:00 a.m., the man was headed eastbound on Appleton when his vehicle collided with another.
Police: During standoff, man poured gasoline onto home, threatened to light it on fire
MILWAUKEE -- A 28-year-old Milwaukee man was taken into custody after police say he poured gasoline onto a home during a standoff near 12th and Fiebrantz, and threatened to set it on fire.Police said around 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 16th, they were attempting to locate and arrest the man -- a robbery suspect.
MILWAUKEE -- A 28-year-old Milwaukee man was taken into custody after police say he poured gasoline onto a home during a standoff near 12th and Fiebrantz, and threatened to set it on fire.Police said around 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 16th, they were attempting to locate and arrest the man -- a robbery suspect.
"I set my sister on fire:" Man accused of taking life of sister with cerebral palsy set for trial
MILWAUKEE -- A man accused of setting his wheelchair-bound sister on fire, taking her life is set for trial.31-year-old Nasif Hibbler faces one count of first degree intentional homicide for the death of his own sister, Shakira Hicks at a home near Palmer and Concordia on June 3rd.He was in court Thursday, August 17th for his preliminary hearing -- where he was bound over for trial.
MILWAUKEE -- A man accused of setting his wheelchair-bound sister on fire, taking her life is set for trial.31-year-old Nasif Hibbler faces one count of first degree intentional homicide for the death of his own sister, Shakira Hicks at a home near Palmer and Concordia on June 3rd.He was in court Thursday, August 17th for his preliminary hearing -- where he was bound over for trial.
Wisconsin Republicans defend Foxconn ahead of Assembly vote
MADISON -- Wisconsin Republicans say they are not moving too quickly on a bill that would extend up to $3 billion in tax breaks to Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn Technology Group to locate a massive $10 billion factory in the state.The state Assembly scheduled a vote on the measure Thursday, just three weeks after it was introduced.
MADISON -- Wisconsin Republicans say they are not moving too quickly on a bill that would extend up to $3 billion in tax breaks to Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn Technology Group to locate a massive $10 billion factory in the state.The state Assembly scheduled a vote on the measure Thursday, just three weeks after it was introduced.
Prosecutors: 2 of 3 charged in fatal shooting in Racine are gang members who were targeting rivals
RACINE -- Two more people have been charged in connection with the shooting death of Deshaun Jordan, gunned down near 16th and Phillips in Racine on August 6th as he walked back from a fish fry.
RACINE -- Two more people have been charged in connection with the shooting death of Deshaun Jordan, gunned down near 16th and Phillips in Racine on August 6th as he walked back from a fish fry.
"Ruining Wisconsin:" Madison mayor comes out against $3B Foxconn incentive bill
MADISON — Democratic Madison Mayor Paul Soglin says a $3 billion tax break bill for Foxconn Technology Group is the type of deal that is "ruining Wisconsin."Soglin issued a statement Wednesday coming out against the proposal the state Assembly is set to vote on Thursday.Soglin earlier this month called on Foxconn to consider the abandoned Oscar Meyer factory in Madison for a possible secondary location.
MADISON — Democratic Madison Mayor Paul Soglin says a $3 billion tax break bill for Foxconn Technology Group is the type of deal that is "ruining Wisconsin."Soglin issued a statement Wednesday coming out against the proposal the state Assembly is set to vote on Thursday.Soglin earlier this month called on Foxconn to consider the abandoned Oscar Meyer factory in Madison for a possible secondary location.
Assembly nears vote on Foxconn incentives; "Hopefully, it's not a party-line vote this time"
MADISON -- Lawmakers will vote Thursday, August 17th on a massive incentive package that would bring Foxconn to Wisconsin.
MADISON -- Lawmakers will vote Thursday, August 17th on a massive incentive package that would bring Foxconn to Wisconsin.
Man convicted in shooting death stemming from dispute over $300 Jordan sneakers
MILWAUKEE -- A man accused in connection with the shooting death of a 20-year-old man, which apparently happened during a dispute over Jordan sneakers, was convicted by a jury on two counts Wednesday, August 16th.
MILWAUKEE -- A man accused in connection with the shooting death of a 20-year-old man, which apparently happened during a dispute over Jordan sneakers, was convicted by a jury on two counts Wednesday, August 16th.
Police capture Damonta Jennings, last of 3 charged in Za’layia Jenkins' death
MILWAUKEE -- The Oshkosh Police Department arrested 21-year-old Damonta Jennings of Milwaukee late on Tuesday, August 15th.
MILWAUKEE -- The Oshkosh Police Department arrested 21-year-old Damonta Jennings of Milwaukee late on Tuesday, August 15th.
Racine officials looking for leads after 4-door Chrysler sedan found fully engulfed in flames
RACINE -- A 1990 four-door Chrysler sedan was found fully engulfed in flames early Wednesday morning, August 16th in Racine.
RACINE -- A 1990 four-door Chrysler sedan was found fully engulfed in flames early Wednesday morning, August 16th in Racine.
New service offers 1 movie a day in theaters for $10 a month
Every day, more and more people are watching their movies at home, taking a pass on travel, trouble, noisy moviegoers, and most of all, the expense.Now, a new service called "MoviePass" will try to address all of that.MoviePass is a $9.95 per month movie theater subscription service, kind of like Netflix for big screen theater-going.
Every day, more and more people are watching their movies at home, taking a pass on travel, trouble, noisy moviegoers, and most of all, the expense.Now, a new service called "MoviePass" will try to address all of that.MoviePass is a $9.95 per month movie theater subscription service, kind of like Netflix for big screen theater-going.
Recognize this guy? Police seek suspect accused in robbery at Speedway gas station
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are seeking a suspect wanted in connection with a robbery at the Speedway convenience store, located on Layton Avenue near Pine Avenue around 2:30 a.m. on August 16th.According to police, the suspect entered the business, demanded cigarettes from a clerk, and threatened to harm the clerk.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are seeking a suspect wanted in connection with a robbery at the Speedway convenience store, located on Layton Avenue near Pine Avenue around 2:30 a.m. on August 16th.According to police, the suspect entered the business, demanded cigarettes from a clerk, and threatened to harm the clerk.
Pres. Donald Trump goes after Amazon, again
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is renewing his attacks on e-commerce giant Amazon, and he says the company is "doing great damage to tax paying retailers." And then he tweeted the following:
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is renewing his attacks on e-commerce giant Amazon, and he says the company is "doing great damage to tax paying retailers." And then he tweeted the following:
Caught on camera: Police need help identifying bank robbery suspect
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are seeking a suspect wanted in connection with an armed robbery at the TCF Bank located just north of 76th and Capitol on Friday, August 4th.The suspect entered the bank around 1:20 p.m., displayed a demand note, stole money, and then fled the scene.PHOTO GALLERYThe suspect is described as a male, black, between 25-29 years-old, and 5’6”-5’8” tall.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are seeking a suspect wanted in connection with an armed robbery at the TCF Bank located just north of 76th and Capitol on Friday, August 4th.The suspect entered the bank around 1:20 p.m., displayed a demand note, stole money, and then fled the scene.PHOTO GALLERYThe suspect is described as a male, black, between 25-29 years-old, and 5’6”-5’8” tall.
Homicide investigation: 53-year-old man fatally stabbed by woman during argument
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a homicide that happened Tuesday, August 15th near 39th and Villard.Police say a 53-year-old man suffered a fatal stab wound during an argument with a 50-year-old woman.The suspect is in custody and no other suspects are being sought.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a homicide that happened Tuesday, August 15th near 39th and Villard.Police say a 53-year-old man suffered a fatal stab wound during an argument with a 50-year-old woman.The suspect is in custody and no other suspects are being sought.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Senator Ron Johnson questions whether Wisconsin should bear full $3B Foxconn cost
MILWAUKEE — U.S. Senator Ron Johnson is questioning whether Wisconsin should bear the full $3 billion in financial incentives being considered to lure electronics giant Foxconn Technology Group to the state.Johnson raised the question since Illinois workers would also benefit from the plant, which is expected to be built in southeast Wisconsin near the border.Johnson made the remarks Tuesday, August 15th to the Rotary Club of Milwaukee, saying the incentives package state lawmakers are weighing is "a risk worth taking." But he says the question is "should Wisconsin be the one to bear the full three" billion since others will benefit, too.Critics of the deal have questioned whether the state should offer so much in subsidies to the Taiwan-based company.
MILWAUKEE — U.S. Senator Ron Johnson is questioning whether Wisconsin should bear the full $3 billion in financial incentives being considered to lure electronics giant Foxconn Technology Group to the state.Johnson raised the question since Illinois workers would also benefit from the plant, which is expected to be built in southeast Wisconsin near the border.Johnson made the remarks Tuesday, August 15th to the Rotary Club of Milwaukee, saying the incentives package state lawmakers are weighing is "a risk worth taking." But he says the question is "should Wisconsin be the one to bear the full three" billion since others will benefit, too.Critics of the deal have questioned whether the state should offer so much in subsidies to the Taiwan-based company.