Milwaukee nun a victim of murder. Tonights big story shocked and saddened. Two sisters found stabbed to death at their mississippi home. One of those nuns has a milwaukee connection. Ashley sears has reaction from the School Sisters of st. Francis. Shes in the newsroom. Sister margaret held had been a member of that community for 49 years. Its based on milwaukees south side. Tonight those who knew her are heartbroken by her death. 09 35 this is one of the poorest counties in all of mississippi. For the past four decades. Sister margaret held has dedicated to her life to helping the people of rural mississippi. The nun worked as a her ministry. Her work was documented in an online video. 12 20 they know when you are genuine. I know when ive connected with them. But thursdaywhen held and sister Paula Merrill didnt show up to a clinic where they worked people worried. They were discovered stabbed to death inside their mississippi home. 33 16 shock and extremely sad. Held was a member of t
Weather together. Milwaukee police are investigating 4 armed robberies in 3 hours on the citys east side overnight. The first robbery took place near the uwm campus. With the others taking place near humbolt and pleasant. Water and brady. And cass street near lyon. Police suspect the robberies are all related due to the proximity and witness descriptions however they have not yet identified a suspect. Cracking down on street racing especially on the citys northwest side. Police are working to get information, like car descriptions and license plates numbers. So they can track down offenders. Police say in just one week, the effort has already led to three citations being issued. Supporters of steven avery gathered at the Manitowoc County courthouse today, hoping to see a significant step forward in the effort to free the convicted killer. Averys attorney is in the case, and possibly present an alternate theory about who killed theresa halback. Earlier this month, a federal judge ruled
This view from a helicopter shows some of the damage from the tornado that hit kokomo, indiana yesterday. It was an e f 3 tornado. Winds up to 165 miles an hour. Governor mike spence lefthe campaign trail to tour itll be ok. At least we are all here remarkably, all did, indeed, survive eight tornados that tore through indiana. We are very blessed to be able to tell you we dont have any serious injuries or any casualties as a result of this stormoh my god, starbucks just got blown overno serious juries. Even among customers inside a starbucks when the twister hit. Three or four of us got the doors down and got em outothers, also said dear lord if this is gonna be my last moment, make it quick and not painful indiana governor mike pence left the campaign trail to return home. I got a text the house was hit, help. We are stuck in the back closet. They texted you after the house was hit . They didand tour the devastation in kokomo. Left by what storm experts think was a powerful ef3 tornad
Emergency crews and even bystanders are contending with rough terrain, limited access and debris everywhere. Aftershocks some nearly as large as the initial sixpointtwo magnitude quake, continue to rock the area. Cnns barbie nadeau, had a close call reporting from the hardhit village of saletta. Well, the civil protection. Whoa whoa geez most of the houses have collapsed, and the ones that havent, look precariously close. Since the earthquake got out are sleeping outside, or in cars, unwilling and unable to go back inside. I slept in the car tonight. Others dont share the same fear. This man went back into his home to get his tv. His only protection was a bike helmet. In the devastated town of amatrice the clock tower stands frozen its hands stopped at 3 36 am, the rescuers overjoyed wednesday at the rescue of a little girl found alive in the rubble. First they saw a tiny foot. Then a leg. In the video, a man seems to be talking to the girl, begging her to live vie, julia. Vie, julia.
Local youth today. Keynote speaker eddie moore jr. Says hes encouraging kids attending to now be leaders. And take what they learn back to their peers. The cochair of the states Budget Writing Committee is trying to generate some support for boosting transportation funding. The budget is facing a 939 Million Dollar shortfall. Governor scott walker has said he wont approve any new taxes or fees to pay for it. Representative john nygren believes involving the public is key to changing lawmakers mi downpours redeveloped overnight, especially south of milwaukee, and they were out of the area by 9am, and it remained warm and humid with lows near 70. The sky has now cleared, the humidity has dropped significantly the past few hours with a nw wind, and highs will be near 80. Tonight near 60 along the lakefront, and low to mid 50s inland. Milwaukee police are working to crack down on street racing on the citys far north side. Police have launched new efforts to curb late night racing. Alderwom