30,000 Boston marathon athletes begin 26.2 mile trek in waves
BOSTON -- The 121st running of the Boston Marathon is getting underway in waves for the 30,000 athletes.Mobility impaired athletes — the blind and those with prostheses or other challenges — started at 8:50 a.m. Monday.They were followed by the men's push rim wheelchair athletes at 9:17 a.m., and the women two minutes later.The elite women started at 8:32 a.m. CDT, and the elite men and the rest of wave one get underway at 9:00 a.m. CDT.There are three more waves that set up a staggered start: wave two at 9:25 a.m. CDT, wave three at 9:50 a.m. CDT and wave four at 10:15 a.m. CDT.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on the race.
Boston marks 4th anniversary of deadly marathon bombing
BOSTON — Bostonians marked the fourth anniversary of the deadly Boston Marathon attacks on Saturday with quiet remembrances for the victims.Bill Richard placed a large wreath on the Boylston Street sidewalk where his 8-year-old son, Martin, died.
Boston to mark 4th anniversary of deadly marathon bombing
BOSTON — Bostonians are marking the fourth anniversary of the deadly Boston Marathon attacks.Quiet remembrances have been planned Saturday to remember the victims.
"My last hurrah:" After running together for 4 years, MU Pres. Dr. Lovell, Ian Kloehn to run Boston Marathon
MILWAUKEE -- Sometimes it is the journey that makes a single experience so rewarding.
Boston Marathon bombing survivor to marry firefighter who rescued her
BOSTON -- A survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing plans to marry the firefighter who rescued her moments after the bombs went off.The New York Post reports that Roseann Sdoia was watching the runners near the finish line when the bombs went off on April 15, 2013.
Dozens of birds fall from sky; officials want to know why
BOSTON — Health officials are trying to figure out what caused dozens of birds to fall out of the sky onto a Boston neighborhood.City officials say 47 grackles were found Thursday in the city's Dorchester neighborhood.Thirty-five of those birds are now dead.
Update: Woman injured by broken bat at Fenway Park now in fair condition
BOSTON — A woman struck by a flying bat at Fenway Park has been upgraded to fair condition.Tonya Carpenter had been listed in serious condition at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston since she was hit in the head during a game between the Red Sox and Oakland Athletics on Friday night.A family statement released by the hospital Monday also said she is responsive.
Woman seeking stranger she kissed at Boston Marathon hears back from his wife
BOSTON -- As Barbara Tatge was running through the town of Wellesley during the Boston Marathon, she remembered a dare from her daughter.Her daughter dared her to kiss a random, good-looking man as she ran through the town, where the women of Wellesley College offer kisses to runners.Tatge got up the nerve and smooched a man in a tan hat and plaid shirt along the route.After the race, Tatge says the man left an impression on her and her daughter set out to find him on social media.
Local Boston Marathon runner says this year, they'll take back Boston again after Tsarnaev guilty verdict
BOSTON (WITI) -- Wednesday, April 15th is the second anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings.
Iconic classic rock band Boston takes the stage on opening night of Wisconsin State Fair 2015
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- Wisconsin State Fair officials are excited to announce the first show slated for the Main Stage presented by Potawatomi Hotel & Casino during this year’s State Fair.
"Not a cool move:" Boston socked with snow this winter; driver peeved to find car parked in spot he shoveled out
BOSTON (WITI) — Boston has seen its snowiest February on record -- and one Boston resident says his rights were violated when another car parked in the spot he had spent hours shoveling for his own use.According to Boston.com, the man got peeved when another driver left a vehicle, which had New York plates, in the spot.His response?
Local runners say crowd inspiring, motivating at Boston Marathon
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- "Boston Strong" was a phrase heard a lot after last year's bombings at the marathon's finish line -- and one used as a source of inspiration as runners ran the 2014 marathon on Monday, April 21st.
All about the 118th Boston Marathon set for Monday, Apr. 21st
BOSTON (WITI) -- The Boston Marathon is the world's oldest annual marathon and ranks as one of the world's most prestigious road racing events.The race covers 26 miles, 385 yards or 42.195 kilometers.
Milwaukee woman will be "running for two" at this year's Boston Marathon
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- This year's Boston Marathon will be emotional for many -- especially in light of what happened at the finish line last year.
Boston officials announce marathon public safety measures
BOSTON (AP) — Boston officials have announced improved public safety measures for the final two miles of the Boston Marathon on April 21, a year after two explosions near the finish line killed three people and wounded more than 260 others.Mayor Martin Walsh and Police Commissioner William Evans on Saturday said more uniform and undercover officers will be deployed along the marathon's Boston route.Authorities also have installed more than 100 cameras along the Boston portion, together with 50 observation points that will help monitor the crowd.Thirteen ambulances will be deployed, together with 140 emergency medical service workers on foot patrol, bicycles, utility vehicles and in medical tents.Officials urge spectators to leave backpacks, strollers and other large items at home.
Two from Milwaukee headed back to Boston for this year's marathon
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Boston Marathon is considered by many to be the most prestigious marathon in the world.
Two friends of Boston bombing suspect plead not guilty
BOSTON (CNN) -- Two friends of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev pleaded not guilty Tuesday in federal court to charges of conspiracy to obstruct justice and obstructing justice with intent to impede authorities.Handcuffed and dressed in orange jail jumpsuits, Dias Kadyrbayev and Azamat Tazhayakov both voiced their not guilty pleas during their roughly four-minute arraignment Tuesday in Boston.
Bloomberg group sorry for reading Boston bomber's name
(CNN) -- The group pushing for tighter restrictions on guns that's partly funded by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg apologized Wednesday after accused Boston bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev's name was read at an event memorializing gun victims.Noting they were using a list compiled by Slate.com of people killed by guns since December's school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Mayors Against Illegal Guns said in a statement Tsarnaev "was absolutely not a victim, his name should have been deleted before the list was provided to a family member for reading and his name should never have been read.
Local Irish dancers create quilts for youngest Boston bombings victim
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Nearly two months after the bombings at the Boston Marathon, people are still reaching out to try to help the victims recover.
Parents of Boston bombing suspect share phone call with son
(CNN) -- Inside their dark, barren home in Dagestan, Zubeidat and Anzor Tsarnaev finally hear the voice they've been longing to hear for weeks.It's the voice of their only surviving son, Dzhokhar.