Google says it will begin deleting inactive accounts
If you haven’t logged into your Google account in a while, here's what you need to do in order to avoid losing access to Gmail, YouTube or Google Photos accounts.
Milwaukee gas main struck; 84th and Oklahoma
A gas main was struck Wednesday morning, May 17 near 84th and Oklahoma in Milwaukee.
We Energies Oak Creek falcon chicks named, banded
Three peregrine falcon chicks at We Energies' Oak Creek Power Plant were officially named and banded Tuesday, May 16.
Missing Illinois girl from Netflix series reunited with father after 6 years, mother charged
After nearly six years, Kayla Unbehaun, who was abducted and featured in a Netflix series, has been located and reunited with her father in a Chicago suburb.
Google to add pre-written text prompts to suicide-related search results
When someone searches for suicide-related terms, they’ll see a prompt with conversation starters they can send via text in an effort to “reduce the stigma” of reaching out for help.
WhatsApp rolls out new feature allowing users to hide and lock conversations
The new feature has already begun rolling out to users globally today.
Milwaukee Police Department joins HOPE kit initiative
Milwaukee police want drugs off the street, but more than that, they want people to not die of overdose. Now, the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) is a partner with the HOPE kit initiative.
Amazon to increase delivery speed while cutting costs
Amazon.com has overhauled its logistics network in an attempt to reduce how far packages have to travel in an attempt to speed deliveries.
Midnight tribute honors fallen Wisconsin law enforcement officers
This event is held each year simultaneously with National Police Week.
Fire near downtown Milwaukee was training exercise, MFD says
The Milwaukee Fire Department said a large Saturday morning structure fire just northwest of downtown was a training exercise.
Milwaukee police bodycam release, judge puts new policy on hold
A Judge put a recently approved Milwaukee Police Department policy about the release of critical incident video on hold Friday, May 12.
Racine County K-9 Nox dies of kidney failure
Racine County K-9 Nox passed away April 30 due to kidney failure. He's the fourth K-9 the Racine County Sheriff's Office has lost from the ranks in five months.
Peregrine falcon naming contest; Norby, Clash, Ollie soar
The vote was incredibly close but Norby topped Clash by a beak as the top vote-getter in this year’s peregrine falcon naming contest. Norby received 24.7% compared to Clash, which received 23.7% of the vote.
Google is adding AI to search engines: Here's how it will work
People in the U.S. can join a waitlist to test how Google will incorporate AI into its search engine.
MPD Spring Merit Awards: Shots fired in District 5, combat awards issued
They take an oath to serve and protect, and on Wednesday night, May 10, dozens of Milwaukee police officers were recognized for going above and beyond in the line of duty last MPD hosted its Spring Merit Awards.
Disney to combine Hulu, Disney+ into 1 app; posts higher earnings on strong theme park performance
Ongoing strength at its theme parks and an improving streaming business propelled The Walt Disney Co. to higher profits and revenue in its fiscal second quarter.
Starbucks adds new cold drinks to its 2023 summer menu
The new menu items are now available at Starbucks stores nationwide "for a limited time," the company said.
Milwaukee business targeted by scammers
Owners of a Milwaukee business say they were targeted by a scammer. They're sharing their story hoping it does not happen to someone else.
MPD officer pointed service weapon at woman while off duty: complaint
A Milwaukee police officer is now charged with two misdemeanors, accused of pointing his service weapon at an ex-girlfriend while off duty in January.
Jeffrey Epstein-related suit: Virgin Islands says it can’t find Google co-founder Larry Page
The U.S. Virgin Islands government says it's unable to locate Google co-founder Larry Page to serve him a subpoena in an ongoing lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase for allegedly enabling Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking ring, a new federal filing revealed.