Milwaukee, WI
New Milwaukee youth center opens, aims to provide resources
MILWAUKEE – Starting March 1, a youth center on the south side of Milwaukee will be opening its doors to the community.
It’s aiming to help provide support and resources for young adults.
Mikaela Ortega always keeps her grandkids’ wellbeing in mind. Ortega said she wants them to invest their time productively and stay out of trouble, especially in neighborhoods like Milwaukee’s south side, where resources are needed.
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“I believe a great program to keep our kids engaged would be amazing,” Ortega said.
It’s a wish that came at a good time.
Owen’s Place is opening its second youth resource center and held its grand opening on Wednesday, Feb. 21. This one is near 5th and National in the city’s Walker’s Point neighborhood.
It’s a place meant to help provide compassionate care and support for children and families in the community.
“This will allow Milwaukee County to provide resources to our young people in the larger community, to support and guide them and transition into adulthood,” said Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley.
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This will be a hub with several resources, including a computer lab section and a laundry area.
It was created to help young adults achieve their goals.
Ortega said it’s a good place to bring her grandchildren.
Editor’s note: FOX6 News translated parts of interviews used in this story from Spanish to English.
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee, WI – Severe Weather Alert: Large Hail Possible Tuesday Evening
Milwaukee, WI – The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a severe weather alert for Monday and Tuesday, with multiple rounds of thunderstorms expected to impact the region.
According to the NWS, thunderstorms will increase in coverage late Monday morning into early afternoon, posing risks for large hail and gusty winds, particularly east of I-39/90.
Tuesday afternoon and evening bring a higher potential for severe weather, including very large hail and possible tornadoes, influenced by early morning storm activity.
Residents are advised to stay updated on the evolving forecast as small changes could significantly impact the severe weather risks.
Milwaukee, WI
Critical missing Milwaukee woman; police seek public's help
MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a critically missing 27-year-old Milwaukee woman.
Police said Bria Jones was last seen at 5:45 p.m. Sunday, May 19, near 78th and Silver Spring.
Jones is described as 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing approximately 145 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a blue jean jacket, blue shirt, white pants and white shoes.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call MPD – District 4 at 414-935-7242.
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee police chase, driver charged had warrant: complaint
MILWAUKEE – A Milwaukee man is accused of leading police on a more than four-mile chase on Thursday, May 9.
Prosecutors charged 33-year-old Nicholas Rice with two felonies in the case. Prosecutors said the Jeep he was driving was involved in a homicide.
According to a criminal complaint, police initially spotted the Jeep driving approximately 70 mph on Burleigh Street, where the speed limit is 30 mph, and an officer tried to pull it over. Instead, the driver took off.
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The Jeep sped led officers on a chase that spanned more than four miles at speeds over 80 mph on residential streets, the complaint states. During the chase, the Jeep ran seven red lights and eight stop signs, drove on the wrong side of traffic and nearly hit numerous occupied vehicles.
The pursuit came to an end near 76th and Appleton when the Jeep ran over stop sticks. The driver, then identified as Rice, was taken into custody. The complaint states he had a warrant out through the Department of Corrections and was wanted for second-degree reckless homicide and hit-and-run; court records do not indicate he had any open cases at the time of the chase.
Rice made his initial appearance on May 15, and court records show his cash bond was set at $15,000.
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