Milwaukee Police Athletic League; crime prevention effort renewed
The Milwaukee Police Department and others announced the launch of the Milwaukee Police Athletic League, designed to improve the relationship between the city's young people and police.
Former MPD Officer Mattioli trial; judge sets November date
A new trial date has been set for former Milwaukee Police Officer Michael Mattioli – charged with reckless homicide in the 2020 death of Joel Acevedo.
Starbucks changes ice cubes for drinks, sparking debate
The change — albeit very small — is apparently infuriating some customers who claim the new nugget ice melts faster and can even dilute drinks.
Walt Disney Company cancels relocation of thousands of California workers to Orlando's Lake Nona
Disney announced Thursday that the company will no longer relocate its Imagineers, cast members, and employees from California to Florida citing changes in "new leadership" and "changing business conditions."
Milwaukee police officer recruitment, FPC changes announced
Milwaukee will launch a new round of police officer recruitment Friday, May 19. The FPC is making changes to the process going forward.
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser resort permanently shutting down this fall, Disney says
Just over a year ago, Walt Disney World Resort ushered in a new era of entertainment with the much-anticipated opening of its Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. The entertainment giant announced on Thursday that it will be permanently closing the resort and attraction this fall.
What is coming to Netflix in June 2023?
Netflix is always adding new shows and movies to its library, and June 2023 is no exception.
12th and State crash, Milwaukee paramedic unit involved
A Milwaukee Fire Department paramedic unit was involved in a crash Thursday morning, May 18 near 12th and State.
Citizens Academy: Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office brings it back
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) is launching its first Citizens Academy in years in 2023.
iPhone will soon be able to replicate your voice after just 15 minutes of training
Apple said the new features were "designed to support millions of people globally who are unable to speak or who have lost their speech over time."
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.