Them wearing red which, were told, was sylville smiths favorite color. Reverend Jesse Jackson delivered the eulogy. He spoke about issues like segregation, lack of education and poverty. But he also called for Law Enforcement and the Justice System to be more transparent about the shooting investigation 12 28 09 lack of transparency looks like cover up. And when anything looks like a cover up it creates more suspicion more doubt, fear and rumors. wisconsin rn brad schimel said early this week the body camera video showing the shooting will not be released in order to protect the integrity of the investigation. In the wake of smiths death, there have been a number of events aimed at promoting recovery and healing n sherman park. That continues tomorrow with a peace in the park it starts at 10 am at 42nd and auer. Were told sylville smiths family will be there tonight at six30, a special sherman park. Hes the former commissioner of baseball, and he grew up in sherman park. Tonight, a loo
The Us Supreme Court could rule as early as this month if it will hear a case allowing the john doe probe of walker to continue. New at 4 the Milwaukee County medical examiner has ruled the death of a jail inmate as homicide. The cause of death dehydration. Terrill thomas was found dead in his cell back in april. He was charged with opening fire inside the potawatomi casino and stealing more than four thousand dollars in chips. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is reporting the water in thom before his death. Milwaukee Public Schools revealing more about what happened when a 13 year old student brought a toy gun to Benjamin Franklin school. Ann sterling talked to parents who live near the school and are now speaking out about what they feel are a a number of problems. One day after a 13 year old student brought a toy gun to Benjamin Franklin school kids are back on the school yard playing kickball. But parents who live across the street are still asking a lot of questions. Sharonda smith
Money in the budget for demolition. Its possible this couldve been on the demolition list Alderman Russell stamper says the home will be torn down in the next couple days. In the meantime he wants neighbors to report any activity. There have been 9 fires in his district since sunday. Whether its been garbage and houses or garages in every case. Eyewitnesses have spotted young men gas canisters nearby. Its definitely concerning stamper doesnt know if thats what happened here. But police are helping fire investigators. Saying the blaze appears suspicious. It is really amazing it was stopped when it was and really fortunate we didnt have any injuries the red cross also responded to the scene. This man is just greatful to be alive. It cross says its nurses and caseworkers will follow up with the seven people displaced. At 33rd and hadley, pz, there were also house fires reported at 41st and burleigh. And 50th and clarke this week. The latter started in an abandoned building. Police are sti
De traffic speeds are at or above posted currentlydrive safely city leaders in milwaukee say its more than just another mode of transportation. It looks like the streetcar project is taking another step forward this morning. A contractor is now being selected to lead the first phase of the project. Ann sterling is live with more. In just a few hours members of the Common Council wil meet to talk about the next phase of the streetcar leaders are counting on the project to Bring New Energy and growth to downtown. But it hasnt always been a smooth ride. The streetcar has had to avoid a lot of obstacles and opposition along the way, especially when it comes to the cost. Right now the price tag is at least 128 million dollars. More than half of the money is expected to come from the federal government. But a few months approved more local tax dollars to expand the project the streetcar is expected to begin serving the third ward and downtown in 2018. That phase one route, along with an exte