Source: Bombs were likely in pressure cookers in backpacks
(CNN) -- The deadly bombs that turned the Boston Marathon into gruesome devastation were apparently placed inside pressure cookers hidden in backpacks, a federal law enforcement source told CNN.The blasts were likely detonated by timers -- not by cell phones, a law enforcement official said.The U.S. government has warned federal agencies in the past that pressure cookers -- air-tight pots used to quickly cook or preserve foods -- have been turned into bombs in parts of the world.
Flags at half-staff following Boston bombings
MADISON (WITI) -- Earlier Tuesday, April 16th, President Barack Obama issued a proclamation ordering flags to half-staff at all federal buildings, military posts, and installations until sunset on April 20, 2013, in remembrance and mourning of the tragic events in Boston.In accordance with the President’s proclamation, the flags of the United States and State of Wisconsin will be flown half-staff at all buildings, grounds, and military installations of the State of Wisconsin equipped with such flags beginning Tuesday, April 16, 2013, and ending at sunset on April 20, 2013.On Monday, Governor Walker issued the following statement regarding the tragedy in Boston:"There is no explanation for the kind of evil that seeks to destroy.
Boston attacks have jolted Americans into state of high alert
(CNN) -- The Boston attacks have jolted Americans into a state of high alert.In the days and weeks after the marathon bombings, travelers and residents of major American cities are likely to be more aware of suspicious people and packages on city buses, subways and Amtrak trains, at the nation's airports and public spaces.
Five viral stories about Boston attacks that aren't true
(CNN) -- In the aftermath of dramatic events like Monday's bombing attack at the Boston Marathon, it's a truth of our times that millions of people will get early bits of news via social media.To be sure, sites like Twitter and Facebook were used extensively by police, relief groups and governments to share important information about the bombings.
Senate candidate finished marathon moments before blast
(CNN) -- Gabriel Gomez crossed the finish line at the Boston Marathon just minutes before two explosions turned what was a celebratory moment into a scene of horror.Like many runners in the 26.2-mile race, Gomez had his family on hand to watch him at the finish line.
How to help in the wake of the Boston bombings
(CNN) -- Patriots Day is the third Monday in April marking the anniversary of the first battles of the American Revolutionary War.
Sadness, resolve as Boston comes to grips with tragedy
(CNN) -- Beyond the shattered glass, the blood, the wails of pain, there are questions: Who did this?
What we know about the attack, aftermath at Boston Marathon
(CNN) -- New developments:-- The third victim is identified as a Chinese national who was a graduate student at Boston University.
'Boston will overcome,' mayor vows amid bombing investigation
(CNN) -- Beyond the shattered glass, the blood, the wails of pain, there are the questions: Who did this?
Boy killed in Boston blast wrote, 'No more hurting people'
(CNN) -- Almost a year ago, 8-year-old Martin Richard wrote four simple words on a sign at school."No more hurting people," it said.For the camera, he held up the bright blue sign decorated with hearts framing the word "Peace."It's a photograph that many find difficult to look at Tuesday as they struggle to comprehend the violence that took Martin's life.
Flights from Boston land in Milwaukee Monday night
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Some flights from Boston landed in Milwaukee Monday night, April 15th — following the devastating bombings during the Boston Marathon on Monday afternoon.FOX6 News caught up with a few of the runners Monday night after three direct flights from Boston to Milwaukee landed.Wisconsin runners were easy to spot with their gold and blue jackets, medals, and of course, relief on their faces as they ran and hugged their loved ones.Many of the Wisconsin runners FOX6 News spoke with had finished the race prior to the bombings and were not on site when they occurred.
Celebs tweet from Boston Marathon, offer support
(CNN) -- As details continue to emerge on the explosions that occurred at the Boston Marathon Monday, celebrities have joined in the outpouring of support on social media."My love and strength go out to all those affected by the explosions!" Alyssa Milano tweeted, adding a link to where people can donate blood.More chimed in with statements like Ellen DeGeneres, who posted, "Let's all send our thoughts, our prayers and our energy to the people injured in Boston.
Wisconsinites in Boston for Marathon react to tragedy
BOSTON (WITI) -- Dozens of Wisconsinites were in Boston for the Boston Marathon -- and FOX6 News reached out to some of them following the explosions that rocked Boston on Monday afternoon, April 15th.Dr.
Witness to Boston bombings: 'I saw blood everywhere'
(CNN) -- Runner 19793 was reaching the finish line a little before 3 on Monday afternoon when the first bomb went off.
Marathon runners for Newtown safe, finished before blasts
(CNN) -- Six members of the Newtown Strong team who ran the Boston Marathon on Monday are OK, according to a Facebook post from the group."Members of the Newtown Strong team which ran in today's marathon are safe.
Flights from Boston land in Milwaukee Monday night
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Some flights from Boston landed in Milwaukee Monday night, April 15th -- following the devastating bombings during the Boston Marathon on Monday afternoon.Among the passengers was former state Assembly Speaker John Gard -- who ran the marathon Monday.FOX6's Mike Lowe was at Mitchell International Airport speaking with travelers returning home Monday night.
Doctors amputate limbs, remove ball bearings from bomb victims
(CNN) -- The full horror of Monday's bomb attacks in Boston was reflected in emergency rooms across the city as doctors were forced to perform amputations and treat injuries normally expected on a battlefield.Around 11 p.m. ET, at least 144 people were reported to have been taken to hospital with wounds sustained from the blasts that brought terror and chaos to the city's annual marathon race.Three people, including an eight-year-old boy, were killed, while at least 17 people are reported to be in a critical condition.Designed to propel shrapnelImages in the immediate aftermath showed people being carried away on stretchers -- one man in a wheelchair had blood all over his face and legs.While many patients were treated for cuts and scrapes, doctors have also been "pulling ball bearings out of people in the emergency room," suggesting the bombs were designed to propel shrapnel, according to one terrorism expert briefed on the Boston blasts.Medical teams have also carried out at least 10 amputations and treated many leg injuries, suggesting the device was low to the ground, according to CNN's Deborah Feyerick.Among the 28 people taken to the city's Brigham and Women's Hospital, the most common types of injuries are to the bone and tissue, hospital spokesman Tom Langford told CNN.He said nine of those patients have potentially limb-threatening wounds.
BloodCenter of WI sending O-negative blood to Boston
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- As hospitals in Boston were inundated Monday, April 15th with Boston Marathon explosion victims -- Froedtert Hospital officials said they, too are prepared to handle the type of situation that occurred in Boston.Froedtert Hospital is a Level One Trauma Center and is prepared to handle the types of trauma that were experienced by many of the victims of the explosions at the Boston Marathon.Dr.
Oak Creek Mayor Steve Scaffidi weighs in on Boston tragedy
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Two members of the Oak Creek Fire Department were running the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15th -- when several were injured after two explosions went off.Oak Creek Mayor Steve Scaffidi had only been mayor of Oak Creek for four months when a gunman opened fire at the Sikh Temple, killing a half dozen people.That happened on August 5th.Scaffidi remembers it well, and can easily imagine what the people and officials of Boston are going through."My thoughts and prayers go out to the folks in Boston.