WCTC's Criminal Justice Dean Brian Dorow on Boston bombings
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Brian Dorow is the Dean of Criminal Justice at Waukesha County Technical College.Dorow appeared on FOX6 News following the explosions at the Boston Marathon to talk about law enforcement's response to a mass tragedy.
Pres. Obama issues statement on deadly explosions in Boston
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Barack Obama said Monday he ordered the "full resources" of the federal government to respond to the Boston bombings on Monday, including increased security around the United States as necessary.Pledging a full investigation to find out what happened, Obama said any individuals or groups responsible for what he called the "senseless" loss will "feel the full weight of justice."The president spoke to reporters at the White House a few hours after explosions rocked an area near the finish line of Monday's Boston Marathon."I've directed the full resources of the federal government to help state and local authorities protect our people, increase security around the United States, as necessary, and investigate what happened," Obama said.Saying that "we still do not know who did this or why," Obama urged against jumping to conclusions in his statement that refrained from calling the explosions terrorism."But make no mistake: we will get to the bottom of this, and we will find out who did this," Obama said. "We'll find out why they did this.
Gov. Walker issues statement on Boston bombings
MADISON (WITI) -- Gov.
YouTube: Video posted from scene of Boston explosions
BOSTON (WITI) -- Within moments after two explosions rocked downtown Boston, people began uploading video of what was happening to YouTube.
Flights banned over Boston Marathon blast site
BOSTON (CNN) -- As the horror of explosions near the finish line of the nation's most famous marathon sank in, government officials mobilized to respond on Monday afternoon.FBI director Robert Mueller briefed President Barack Obama by telephone, the White House said.All off duty-police officers in Boston were told to report to their districts, CNN affiliate WHDH reported, and the Red Cross sent additional blood products to Boston-area hospitals, spokeswoman Anne Marie Borrego said.Aviation authorities banned planes from flying over of the site of the explosion, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
Milwaukee Police Department monitoring events in Boston
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department's Intelligence Fusion Center and the Southeastern Wisconsin Threat Analysis Center (STAC) are monitoring the events in Boston.Members of the public are reminded to report suspicious activity to law enforcement at www.wiwatch.org, or by calling 1-877-WIWATCH (1-877-949-2824).Additional information on suspicious activity indicators can also be found at www.wiwatch.org.
Share well wishes for those impacted by Boston explosions
BOSTON (WITI) -- We invite you to share a comment, your well wishes, your prayers to the victims of the explosions in Boston, Massachusetts.Simply post a comment below.
Eight-year-old boy one of 3 killed after Boston Marathon bombings
(CNN) -- Two bombs struck near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday, turning a celebration into a bloody scene of destruction.Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis said Monday night that the death toll had risen to three.
Gov. Mitt Romney graciously concedes presidential election
BOSTON -- Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney conceded the election to President Barack Obama on late on Tuesday, November 6th.
Counting Crows, BOSTON, My Morning Jacket to headline BMO stage
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest officials have announced Counting Crows, BOSTON and My Morning Jacket will headline at the new BMO Harris Pavilion outside of Summerfest.
Heat potential forces Boston Marathon runners to adjust
BOSTON (AP) -- The Run for the Hoses.