Milwaukee woman will be "running for two" at this year's Boston Marathon
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- This year's Boston Marathon will be emotional for many -- especially in light of what happened at the finish line last year.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- This year's Boston Marathon will be emotional for many -- especially in light of what happened at the finish line last year.
Boston officials announce marathon public safety measures
BOSTON (AP) — Boston officials have announced improved public safety measures for the final two miles of the Boston Marathon on April 21, a year after two explosions near the finish line killed three people and wounded more than 260 others.Mayor Martin Walsh and Police Commissioner William Evans on Saturday said more uniform and undercover officers will be deployed along the marathon's Boston route.Authorities also have installed more than 100 cameras along the Boston portion, together with 50 observation points that will help monitor the crowd.Thirteen ambulances will be deployed, together with 140 emergency medical service workers on foot patrol, bicycles, utility vehicles and in medical tents.Officials urge spectators to leave backpacks, strollers and other large items at home.
BOSTON (AP) — Boston officials have announced improved public safety measures for the final two miles of the Boston Marathon on April 21, a year after two explosions near the finish line killed three people and wounded more than 260 others.Mayor Martin Walsh and Police Commissioner William Evans on Saturday said more uniform and undercover officers will be deployed along the marathon's Boston route.Authorities also have installed more than 100 cameras along the Boston portion, together with 50 observation points that will help monitor the crowd.Thirteen ambulances will be deployed, together with 140 emergency medical service workers on foot patrol, bicycles, utility vehicles and in medical tents.Officials urge spectators to leave backpacks, strollers and other large items at home.
Two from Milwaukee headed back to Boston for this year's marathon
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Boston Marathon is considered by many to be the most prestigious marathon in the world.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Boston Marathon is considered by many to be the most prestigious marathon in the world.
Two friends of Boston bombing suspect plead not guilty
BOSTON (CNN) -- Two friends of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev pleaded not guilty Tuesday in federal court to charges of conspiracy to obstruct justice and obstructing justice with intent to impede authorities.Handcuffed and dressed in orange jail jumpsuits, Dias Kadyrbayev and Azamat Tazhayakov both voiced their not guilty pleas during their roughly four-minute arraignment Tuesday in Boston.
BOSTON (CNN) -- Two friends of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev pleaded not guilty Tuesday in federal court to charges of conspiracy to obstruct justice and obstructing justice with intent to impede authorities.Handcuffed and dressed in orange jail jumpsuits, Dias Kadyrbayev and Azamat Tazhayakov both voiced their not guilty pleas during their roughly four-minute arraignment Tuesday in Boston.
Bloomberg group sorry for reading Boston bomber's name
(CNN) -- The group pushing for tighter restrictions on guns that's partly funded by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg apologized Wednesday after accused Boston bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev's name was read at an event memorializing gun victims.Noting they were using a list compiled by Slate.com of people killed by guns since December's school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Mayors Against Illegal Guns said in a statement Tsarnaev "was absolutely not a victim, his name should have been deleted before the list was provided to a family member for reading and his name should never have been read.
(CNN) -- The group pushing for tighter restrictions on guns that's partly funded by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg apologized Wednesday after accused Boston bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev's name was read at an event memorializing gun victims.Noting they were using a list compiled by Slate.com of people killed by guns since December's school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Mayors Against Illegal Guns said in a statement Tsarnaev "was absolutely not a victim, his name should have been deleted before the list was provided to a family member for reading and his name should never have been read.
Local Irish dancers create quilts for youngest Boston bombings victim
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Nearly two months after the bombings at the Boston Marathon, people are still reaching out to try to help the victims recover.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Nearly two months after the bombings at the Boston Marathon, people are still reaching out to try to help the victims recover.
Parents of Boston bombing suspect share phone call with son
(CNN) -- Inside their dark, barren home in Dagestan, Zubeidat and Anzor Tsarnaev finally hear the voice they've been longing to hear for weeks.It's the voice of their only surviving son, Dzhokhar.
(CNN) -- Inside their dark, barren home in Dagestan, Zubeidat and Anzor Tsarnaev finally hear the voice they've been longing to hear for weeks.It's the voice of their only surviving son, Dzhokhar.
Boston fire chief resigns after criticism of bombing response
(CNN) -- Boston Fire Chief Steve Abraira, whose deputy chiefs criticized him over his handling of the Boston Marathon bombings, has submitted his resignation, the Boston Fire Department said Monday on its official Twitter account.Abraira's resignation is effective Friday.In an April 26 letter to Boston's mayor, 13 Boston deputy fire chiefs said they had no confidence in Abraira, asserting that he failed to assume command responsibility or show any leadership at the scene."At a time when the city of Boston needed every first responder to take decisive action, Chief Abraira failed to get involved in operational decision-making or show any leadership," the letter read.CNN obtained the letter from a deputy chief who signed it but requested anonymity.
(CNN) -- Boston Fire Chief Steve Abraira, whose deputy chiefs criticized him over his handling of the Boston Marathon bombings, has submitted his resignation, the Boston Fire Department said Monday on its official Twitter account.Abraira's resignation is effective Friday.In an April 26 letter to Boston's mayor, 13 Boston deputy fire chiefs said they had no confidence in Abraira, asserting that he failed to assume command responsibility or show any leadership at the scene."At a time when the city of Boston needed every first responder to take decisive action, Chief Abraira failed to get involved in operational decision-making or show any leadership," the letter read.CNN obtained the letter from a deputy chief who signed it but requested anonymity.
Boston bombing suspects seen at gym days before attack
(CNN) -- Three days before the Boston Marathon bombings, suspects Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev were working out together at a Boston gym.Security cameras captured footage of the brothers arriving at the Wai Kru mixed martial arts center with a friend just before 2:45 p.m. April 12.The manager at Wai Kru, who wanted to be identified only as Michael, noticed a distinct change in the older brother's appearance.Tamerlan Tsarnaev's full, bushy religious beard, which he had for about two years, was gone.Michael described the older brother as extremely opinionated and outspoken about his Muslim religion.
(CNN) -- Three days before the Boston Marathon bombings, suspects Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev were working out together at a Boston gym.Security cameras captured footage of the brothers arriving at the Wai Kru mixed martial arts center with a friend just before 2:45 p.m. April 12.The manager at Wai Kru, who wanted to be identified only as Michael, noticed a distinct change in the older brother's appearance.Tamerlan Tsarnaev's full, bushy religious beard, which he had for about two years, was gone.Michael described the older brother as extremely opinionated and outspoken about his Muslim religion.
Boston suspects' sister pleads not guilty on marijuana charge
(CNN) -- The sister of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects has pleaded not guilty to possession of marijuana, according to her attorney.Bella Tsarnaev entered the plea at her arraignment hearing Tuesday to the initial charge of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, Tsarnaev's attorney, Mario Blanch told CNN.Police originally arrested Tsarnaev in December 2012 after responding to a domestic disturbance call and finding marijuana in her Fairview, New Jersey, apartment.Blanch says Tsarnaev, 24, has no prior criminal record, and he is hoping she will be accepted into New Jersey's pretrial intervention program, in which mostly first-time offenders are offered alternatives to the normal prosecution process.
(CNN) -- The sister of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects has pleaded not guilty to possession of marijuana, according to her attorney.Bella Tsarnaev entered the plea at her arraignment hearing Tuesday to the initial charge of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, Tsarnaev's attorney, Mario Blanch told CNN.Police originally arrested Tsarnaev in December 2012 after responding to a domestic disturbance call and finding marijuana in her Fairview, New Jersey, apartment.Blanch says Tsarnaev, 24, has no prior criminal record, and he is hoping she will be accepted into New Jersey's pretrial intervention program, in which mostly first-time offenders are offered alternatives to the normal prosecution process.
Seven-year-old sister of boy killed in Boston Marathon released
(CNN) -- The sister of the boy killed in the April Boston Marathon bombings has been discharged from the hospital where she spent 39 days in intensive care, according to a family statement posted online.Jane Richard, 7, who lost part of one leg in the second blast, was transferred from Boston Children's Hospital to a rehabilitation facility."While we remain devastated over Martin's death and all that has happened to us, Jane's determination for getting better is an inspiring source of strength for the entire family," the statement said.The girl went through 12 surgeries, the posting said.
(CNN) -- The sister of the boy killed in the April Boston Marathon bombings has been discharged from the hospital where she spent 39 days in intensive care, according to a family statement posted online.Jane Richard, 7, who lost part of one leg in the second blast, was transferred from Boston Children's Hospital to a rehabilitation facility."While we remain devastated over Martin's death and all that has happened to us, Jane's determination for getting better is an inspiring source of strength for the entire family," the statement said.The girl went through 12 surgeries, the posting said.
Official: Dead Boston bombing suspect involved in 2011 slayings
(CNN) -- Deceased Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev participated in a 2011 gruesome triple homicide outside Boston, along with a Chechen killed early Wednesday during a confrontation with the FBI and Massachusetts State Police in Orlando, Florida, a federal law enforcement official told CNN.
(CNN) -- Deceased Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev participated in a 2011 gruesome triple homicide outside Boston, along with a Chechen killed early Wednesday during a confrontation with the FBI and Massachusetts State Police in Orlando, Florida, a federal law enforcement official told CNN.
Runners who did not finish Boston Marathon invited to 2014 race
BOSTON (WITI) -- The Boston Athletic Association has just announced that runners who were unable to complete the 2013 Boston Marathon as a result of the double-bombing that left three spectators dead, will be invited to participate in the 2014 race.More than 5000 official starters were affected on Monday, April 15 at the 117th Boston Marathon when the race was stopped at 2:50 p.m. ET.
BOSTON (WITI) -- The Boston Athletic Association has just announced that runners who were unable to complete the 2013 Boston Marathon as a result of the double-bombing that left three spectators dead, will be invited to participate in the 2014 race.More than 5000 official starters were affected on Monday, April 15 at the 117th Boston Marathon when the race was stopped at 2:50 p.m. ET.
Boston fire chief gets vote of 'no confidence' in handling of bombings
(CNN) -- Thirteen Boston deputy fire chiefs have signed a letter of "no confidence" in Fire Chief Steve Abraira regarding his handling of the Boston Marathon bombings, according to the letter, which CNN independently obtained from a deputy chief who signed it but requested anonymity.The deputy chiefs wrote of their displeasure to Boston Mayor Thomas Menino on April 26, according to the letter."You can unequivocally consider this letter a vote of no confidence in Chief Abraira," the deputy chiefs wrote in the letter.
(CNN) -- Thirteen Boston deputy fire chiefs have signed a letter of "no confidence" in Fire Chief Steve Abraira regarding his handling of the Boston Marathon bombings, according to the letter, which CNN independently obtained from a deputy chief who signed it but requested anonymity.The deputy chiefs wrote of their displeasure to Boston Mayor Thomas Menino on April 26, according to the letter."You can unequivocally consider this letter a vote of no confidence in Chief Abraira," the deputy chiefs wrote in the letter.
Feds search Boston bombing suspect's apartment
(CNN) -- Federal authorities were at the apartment of deceased bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev on Sunday, executing a search warrant, an FBI spokeswoman said.Amanda Cox said, "There is court-authorized law enforcement activity" at the home in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that Tsarnaev shared with his wife and young daughter.Workers in white hazmat suits were at the apartment, CNN affiliate WCVB reported.Cox said the search stopped for the day in the early afternoon.
(CNN) -- Federal authorities were at the apartment of deceased bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev on Sunday, executing a search warrant, an FBI spokeswoman said.Amanda Cox said, "There is court-authorized law enforcement activity" at the home in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that Tsarnaev shared with his wife and young daughter.Workers in white hazmat suits were at the apartment, CNN affiliate WCVB reported.Cox said the search stopped for the day in the early afternoon.
Family wants second autopsy of Boston bombing suspect
(CNN) -- For nearly two weeks, Tamerlan Tsarnaev's body lay unclaimed at the Boston medical examiner's office.
(CNN) -- For nearly two weeks, Tamerlan Tsarnaev's body lay unclaimed at the Boston medical examiner's office.
Bombing suspect died of gunshot wounds and blunt trauma
(CNN) -- The death certificate for Boston bombings suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev, who died April 19th after a shootout with police, says he died of "gunshot wounds of torso and extremities" and "blunt trauma to head and torso," according to Peter Stefan, the owner of the funeral parlor that currently holds Tsarnaev's body.The body is at the Graham, Putnam & Mahoney Funeral Home where services are being planned, the funeral home said Friday, May 3rd.
(CNN) -- The death certificate for Boston bombings suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev, who died April 19th after a shootout with police, says he died of "gunshot wounds of torso and extremities" and "blunt trauma to head and torso," according to Peter Stefan, the owner of the funeral parlor that currently holds Tsarnaev's body.The body is at the Graham, Putnam & Mahoney Funeral Home where services are being planned, the funeral home said Friday, May 3rd.
Official: July Fourth celebration Boston bombers' original target
(CNN) -- It could have been July Fourth.
(CNN) -- It could have been July Fourth.
Boston officer shares experience with law enforcement leaders
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- More than 200 police chiefs have come to Milwaukee's Pfister Hotel.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- More than 200 police chiefs have come to Milwaukee's Pfister Hotel.
Official: Boston attack originally planned for July 4th
BOSTON (CNN) -- Suspected bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev told investigators that the Boston Marathon was chosen as a target only a day or two before the event, a U.S. law enforcement official with first-hand knowledge of the investigation told CNN on Thursday.
BOSTON (CNN) -- Suspected bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev told investigators that the Boston Marathon was chosen as a target only a day or two before the event, a U.S. law enforcement official with first-hand knowledge of the investigation told CNN on Thursday.