Google to add pre-written text prompts to suicide-related search results

When someone searches for suicide-related terms, they’ll see a prompt with conversation starters they can send via text in an effort to “reduce the stigma” of reaching out for help.

Milwaukee Police Department joins HOPE kit initiative
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Milwaukee police want drugs off the street, but more than that, they want people to not die of overdose. Now, the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) is a partner with the HOPE kit initiative.

Amazon to increase delivery speed while cutting costs

Amazon.com has overhauled its logistics network in an attempt to reduce how far packages have to travel in an attempt to speed deliveries.

Fire near downtown Milwaukee was training exercise, MFD says

The Milwaukee Fire Department said a large Saturday morning structure fire just northwest of downtown was a training exercise.

Milwaukee police bodycam release, judge puts new policy on hold

A Judge put a recently approved Milwaukee Police Department policy about the release of critical incident video on hold Friday, May 12.

Racine County K-9 Nox dies of kidney failure

Racine County K-9 Nox passed away April 30 due to kidney failure. He's the fourth K-9 the Racine County Sheriff's Office has lost from the ranks in five months.

Peregrine falcon naming contest; Norby, Clash, Ollie soar

The vote was incredibly close but Norby topped Clash by a beak as the top vote-getter in this year’s peregrine falcon naming contest. Norby received 24.7% compared to Clash, which received 23.7% of the vote.

MPD Spring Merit Awards: Shots fired in District 5, combat awards issued

They take an oath to serve and protect, and on Wednesday night, May 10, dozens of Milwaukee police officers were recognized for going above and beyond in the line of duty last MPD hosted its Spring Merit Awards.

Starbucks adds new cold drinks to its 2023 summer menu

The new menu items are now available at Starbucks stores nationwide "for a limited time," the company said.

Milwaukee business targeted by scammers
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Owners of a Milwaukee business say they were targeted by a scammer. They're sharing their story hoping it does not happen to someone else.

MPD officer pointed service weapon at woman while off duty: complaint

A Milwaukee police officer is now charged with two misdemeanors, accused of pointing his service weapon at an ex-girlfriend while off duty in January.

Jeffrey Epstein-related suit: Virgin Islands says it can’t find Google co-founder Larry Page

The U.S. Virgin Islands government says it's unable to locate Google co-founder Larry Page to serve him a subpoena in an ongoing lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase for allegedly enabling Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking ring, a new federal filing revealed.

Disney updates lawsuit against DeSantis to add new events, including monorail oversight

Disney on Monday amended its free speech lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis to add recent developments in the tit-for-tat fight between the entertainment giant and the Florida governor, such as a new law granting the state unprecedented authority to inspect a monorail system at Disney World.