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Person killed in crash near Fond du Lac, Oak

Tue, 08/16/2016 - 8:19pm
Milwaukee police say a person was killed Tuesday night in a crash near Fond du Lac Avenue and Oak Street.

Relative of BP gas station owner talks about devastation family has seen

Tue, 08/16/2016 - 7:03pm
The family of the man that owned the BP gas station is familiar with tragedy. 

Man, woman found dead in Milwaukee home

Tue, 08/16/2016 - 4:51pm
A woman and man were found dead Tuesday inside a Milwaukee home.

Black Panthers meet with Common Council president

Tue, 08/16/2016 - 2:18pm
"Milwaukee is in dire conditions, and we need to change it," King Rick told Milwaukee Common Council president Ashanti Hamilton.

ATF offers reward in connection with business fires

Tue, 08/16/2016 - 12:44pm
The ATF is offering a reward for information that leads to arrest and conviction of anyone responsible for a number of business fires over the weekend.

Walker: Hillary Clinton's comments 'inflaming' unrest in Milwaukee

Tue, 08/16/2016 - 9:47am
Gov. Scott Walker says comments made by Hillary Clinton during a campaign stop in Pennsylvania on Monday are "inflaming the situation" in Milwaukee.

Fire damages two homes near Sherman Park

Tue, 08/16/2016 - 5:34am
An early-morning fire damaged two homes near Milwaukee's Sherman Park neighborhood.

Chicago group denies it sent members to Milwaukee to cause trouble

Mon, 08/15/2016 - 10:10pm
A Chicago-based communist revolutionary group blamed by Milwaukee's police chief for stoking a second day of violence said that some of its members did go there to "support a revolution" but didn't set out to cause trouble.

Two days after fire, business owner in the dark about extent of damage

Mon, 08/15/2016 - 8:59pm
In the nearly 48 hours since the building that houses A to Z Wholesale was set on fire, business owner Gary Mulheron has only been able to wonder of what's been lost. 

MPD chief explains tactics of policing during demonstrations

Mon, 08/15/2016 - 8:34pm
Milwaukee police Chief Ed Flynn says his officers showed great restraint in how they policed Sunday night's demonstrations in the city's Sherman Park neighborhood.

Snow fencing erected as Sherman Park closes

Mon, 08/15/2016 - 6:58pm
Sherman Park closed to the public at 6 p.m. and will reopen at 6 a.m. Tuesday, the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office announced.

Dr. Howard Fuller: People can't stop doing things that make a difference

Mon, 08/15/2016 - 4:52pm
One of Milwaukee's most devoted civil rights activists lives in Sherman Park, and his commitment to the area is stronger than ever.

City leaders say many protesters don't live in Sherman Park

Mon, 08/15/2016 - 4:39pm
Milwaukee's mayor and police chief say many of the demonstrators on the north side are coming from outside the Sherman Park neighborhood.

New class of MPD recruits begins training

Mon, 08/15/2016 - 3:48pm
A group of new recruits began their journey Monday to becoming Milwaukee police officers.

BP customer saddened by damage

Mon, 08/15/2016 - 2:10pm
Some Milwaukee residents are stopping by to check out the burned down buildings in the Sherman Park area.

Business owner determined to stay in Sherman Park neighborhood

Mon, 08/15/2016 - 1:32pm
Some businesses reopened Monday after shutting down for safety reasons because of weekend violence. 

Ultralight pilot dies after crash in Jefferson County

Mon, 08/15/2016 - 1:28pm
A pilot has died after his ultralight airplane crashed and caught fire, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said.

Jet ski explodes in Kenosha County driveway

Mon, 08/15/2016 - 12:37pm
A town of Salem man is hospitalized after his jet ski exploded in his driveway. 

Group gathers to thank police officers

Mon, 08/15/2016 - 7:59am
While some people in Milwaukee are at odds with the police, others are thanking them for their service.

Two officers injured, person shot during 2nd night of skirmishes

Mon, 08/15/2016 - 12:42am
At least two Milwaukee police officers were injured and person was shot on the second night of tense skirmishes following a deadly officer-involved shooting. 

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