Lions pick Twitter fight with Packers and it completely backfires
The Detroit Lions tried to pick a fight with the Green Bay Packers on Twitter and let's just say, their plan completely backfired.On Friday, May 20th the Lions tweeted out that play we remember all too well.
The Detroit Lions tried to pick a fight with the Green Bay Packers on Twitter and let's just say, their plan completely backfired.On Friday, May 20th the Lions tweeted out that play we remember all too well.
Twitter photos and links to see a major change, Bloomberg reports
The frustration of crafting the perfect tweet and finding an amazing image – only to realize the character limit has been surpassed – may soon be a thing of the past.In a nod to users who like to maximize their characters, Twitter will stop counting photos and links toward the allowed maximum of 140, according to Bloomberg.
The frustration of crafting the perfect tweet and finding an amazing image – only to realize the character limit has been surpassed – may soon be a thing of the past.In a nod to users who like to maximize their characters, Twitter will stop counting photos and links toward the allowed maximum of 140, according to Bloomberg.
"Show them what we're doing:" Mequon police 'live-tweets' during St. Patrick's Day patrols
MEQUON -- Ever wonder what it's like for a police officer on a night like St.
MEQUON -- Ever wonder what it's like for a police officer on a night like St.
Goodbye 140.
Democratic Senator Dave Hansen apologizes for retweet of profane, derogatory message
MADISON — Democratic Senator Dave Hansen has apologized to "anyone offended" by his retweet of a message that included a profane, derogatory reference to Republican Governor Scott Walker.Hansen said Tuesday, December 15th he was trying to share a tweet about new limits on political corruption investigations when he inadvertently posted the foul Twitter message that's derogatory to the governor and people with disabilities.Hansen says it's not the message he wanted to retweet.Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald on Tuesday called for Hansen to apologize, issuing this statement:
MADISON — Democratic Senator Dave Hansen has apologized to "anyone offended" by his retweet of a message that included a profane, derogatory reference to Republican Governor Scott Walker.Hansen said Tuesday, December 15th he was trying to share a tweet about new limits on political corruption investigations when he inadvertently posted the foul Twitter message that's derogatory to the governor and people with disabilities.Hansen says it's not the message he wanted to retweet.Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald on Tuesday called for Hansen to apologize, issuing this statement:
"Vulgar comments were made:" Menomonee Falls H.S. officials warn parents about two Twitter accounts
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls High School officials have taken quick action in an effort to crack down on possible cyber-bullying.
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Menomonee Falls High School officials have taken quick action in an effort to crack down on possible cyber-bullying.
#BrusselsLockdown: Belgians tweet cat pictures during police raids Sunday
BELGIUM -- When Belgian authorities asked people to stop commenting on ongoing police operations in social media to avoid tipping off suspects during raids on Sunday, November 22nd, people unexpectedly responded by tweeting cat pictures.The hashtag #BrusselsLockdown suddenly shifted from a serious to humorous tweets with a flood of pictures of cats in all kinds of situations —holding their paws up as captured suspects, posing as police snipers with automatic weapons, and ignoring police warnings to stay away from windows.
BELGIUM -- When Belgian authorities asked people to stop commenting on ongoing police operations in social media to avoid tipping off suspects during raids on Sunday, November 22nd, people unexpectedly responded by tweeting cat pictures.The hashtag #BrusselsLockdown suddenly shifted from a serious to humorous tweets with a flood of pictures of cats in all kinds of situations —holding their paws up as captured suspects, posing as police snipers with automatic weapons, and ignoring police warnings to stay away from windows.
Stars no more: Twitter ditches stars, adds hearts for likes
NEW YORK — You'll no longer see stars on Twitter: The messaging service has removed the star icon found under every tweet and replaced it with a heart.Twitter Inc.
NEW YORK — You'll no longer see stars on Twitter: The messaging service has removed the star icon found under every tweet and replaced it with a heart.Twitter Inc.
Sports Illustrated writer hosts 'tweetup' with football fans at bar in Greenfield: "They help me do my job"
GREENFIELD -- It's that time of year when NFL fans can't stop talking about the upcoming season, and recently, one of the best known football writers in the country dropped in on a local bar to join the conversation.The corner bar used to be the spot where sports fans could express their passion.
GREENFIELD -- It's that time of year when NFL fans can't stop talking about the upcoming season, and recently, one of the best known football writers in the country dropped in on a local bar to join the conversation.The corner bar used to be the spot where sports fans could express their passion.
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and more: So many apps -- how can you keep your kids safe?
MILWAUKEE -- There's Facebook, Twitter and Instagram -- but what about all the other apps your kids might be using?Mom blogger Maureen Fitzgerald appeared on Studio A to talk social media and smartphone apps you may have never heard of.Apps like Periscope, YouNow and Meerkat allow for live, real-time broadcasting via your smartphone.Periscope in particular provides viewers with a detailed map showing the location of the broadcast if location services are not turned off.Kids can inadvertently broadcast personal information by showing house numbers, street signs, papers on a desk, etc.Kids are also using messaging apps like Kik and YikYak.
MILWAUKEE -- There's Facebook, Twitter and Instagram -- but what about all the other apps your kids might be using?Mom blogger Maureen Fitzgerald appeared on Studio A to talk social media and smartphone apps you may have never heard of.Apps like Periscope, YouNow and Meerkat allow for live, real-time broadcasting via your smartphone.Periscope in particular provides viewers with a detailed map showing the location of the broadcast if location services are not turned off.Kids can inadvertently broadcast personal information by showing house numbers, street signs, papers on a desk, etc.Kids are also using messaging apps like Kik and YikYak.
Full Court Refresh: Milwaukee part of effort headed by Coors Light to update outdoor basketball courts
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's the time of year when recreational basketball begins to become an outdoor game again in places like Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's the time of year when recreational basketball begins to become an outdoor game again in places like Milwaukee.
"Be proud. We sure are!" Players, fans react to Badgers loss on social media, reflect on season
INDIANAPOLIS (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Badgers lost in a heartbreaker Monday night, April 6th in Indianapolis, falling to the Duke Blue Devils 68-63 in the NCAA Tournament's championship game.
INDIANAPOLIS (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Badgers lost in a heartbreaker Monday night, April 6th in Indianapolis, falling to the Duke Blue Devils 68-63 in the NCAA Tournament's championship game.
MADACC announces new Twitter account to help locate lost animals
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission (MADACC), announced that Twitter will be a new tool for them to get the word out when an animal comes into their facility and get them back into the arms of their owners.The internet, and use of smartphones already play a role in many aspects of animal welfare so MADACC is hoping that they can find the same success promoting the animals that come into the shelter by sending out tweets each time one arrives."Our number one priority at MADACC is to get these animals back to their owners.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission (MADACC), announced that Twitter will be a new tool for them to get the word out when an animal comes into their facility and get them back into the arms of their owners.The internet, and use of smartphones already play a role in many aspects of animal welfare so MADACC is hoping that they can find the same success promoting the animals that come into the shelter by sending out tweets each time one arrives."Our number one priority at MADACC is to get these animals back to their owners.
"We take these threats very seriously:" Travelers feeling uneasy after spike in threats against airlines
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It has been a bad week for those traveling by plane!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It has been a bad week for those traveling by plane!
FBI pursuing leads after bomb threats made targeting two jets bound for Atlanta, one from MKE
ATLANTA (AP) — An FBI agent says law officers are continuing to pursue a suspect after someone made bomb threats targeting two jets bound for Atlanta, prompting F-16 fighter jets to escort the planes.Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Stephen Emmett told The Associated Press on Sunday, January 25th the agency is continuing to pursue leads in an effort to locate the individual responsible for the threats.No bombs were found in searches of both planes after they landed safely in Atlanta on Saturday.Airport officials say the threats targeted Southwest Airlines Flight 2492, which arrived at Atlanta from Milwaukee, and Delta Air Lines Flight 1156, which arrived from Portland, Oregon.Preston Schlachter, a spokesman for the North American Aerospace Defense Command, said the threats were posted on the social media network Twitter.Related stories:
ATLANTA (AP) — An FBI agent says law officers are continuing to pursue a suspect after someone made bomb threats targeting two jets bound for Atlanta, prompting F-16 fighter jets to escort the planes.Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Stephen Emmett told The Associated Press on Sunday, January 25th the agency is continuing to pursue leads in an effort to locate the individual responsible for the threats.No bombs were found in searches of both planes after they landed safely in Atlanta on Saturday.Airport officials say the threats targeted Southwest Airlines Flight 2492, which arrived at Atlanta from Milwaukee, and Delta Air Lines Flight 1156, which arrived from Portland, Oregon.Preston Schlachter, a spokesman for the North American Aerospace Defense Command, said the threats were posted on the social media network Twitter.Related stories:
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Is Twitter helping the Brewers to succeed? Why the players love social media
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Despite Sunday's loss in Cincinnati, the Milwaukee Brewers still lead their division by five games over the Cardinals.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Despite Sunday's loss in Cincinnati, the Milwaukee Brewers still lead their division by five games over the Cardinals.
Teen tweets apparent terror threat to American Airlines, American responds
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Twitter user says she's not happy she is "all over the internet" after she apparently tweeted a terror threat to American Airlines -- and American responded.FOX6 first learned of this story via our sister station, FOX8 WGHP.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Twitter user says she's not happy she is "all over the internet" after she apparently tweeted a terror threat to American Airlines -- and American responded.FOX6 first learned of this story via our sister station, FOX8 WGHP.
Green Bay Packers launch new Twitter account
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers launched on Monday, April 7th, a new Twitter account, @PackersPromos, which will feature promotions from Packers partners, deals for fans, contests and more.The new account will provide a platform for the team to promote contests and happenings at Lambeau Field to its local and regional fan base.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers launched on Monday, April 7th, a new Twitter account, @PackersPromos, which will feature promotions from Packers partners, deals for fans, contests and more.The new account will provide a platform for the team to promote contests and happenings at Lambeau Field to its local and regional fan base.
Are Graeme Zielinski's tweets part of a smear campaign?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Graeme Zielinski, the former Wisconsin Democratic Party's spokesman accuses the Milwaukee County Sheriff of domestic violence.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Graeme Zielinski, the former Wisconsin Democratic Party's spokesman accuses the Milwaukee County Sheriff of domestic violence.