You. 49 now at eight as milwaukee heals from violence today family and friends will say goodbye to a man shot and killed by police. Ahead in a live report details on the civil rights leader attending the funeral for Sylville Smith. Plus two nuns murdered in mississippi. One of them with ties to milwaukee. What people are saying the legacy they leave behind. Good morning and welcome back to wakeup. Time now x xx adlib Weather Forecast High Pressure moves ne across our area today and into canada. As it passes over wi, we enjoy partly sunny conditions and stay dry. Highs will be cooler today, hitting the upper 70s. Dewpoints will be in the upper 50s to near 60. However, a love moving our way tonight will push temps into the 80s again and take dewpoints into the upper 60s to near 70. Rain and storms are likely saturday and may linger into sunday morning but clear by next week but well be mostly dry. Highs will stay in the low 80s until midweek when we drop into the 70s. Today partly sunny.
Sisters of st. Francisbased on milwaukees south side. The community is remembering her for her concern and charity. 34 52 just a gentle, kind soul, a very warm smile. A very loving person. Early reports indicate held and merrill may have been robbedbut the investigation is ongoing. 35 17 the community will pull together, pray together, remember her life and ministry and all the many thousands of lives that shes touched through her will be lasting two women remembered for how they lived their livesinstead of their tragic end. 12 27 i have been so edified by the faith of the people that i care for. They challenge and inspire me. Milwaukee archbishop Jerome Listecki released a statement tonight only the School Sisters of st. Francis, but also the entire church of a woman whose life was spent in service. The School Sisters community is in the process of planning funeral arrangements and masses. Live in the newsroom, Ashley Sears Fox 6 news. And for the latest developments in the Homicide I
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
Mph wind se 35 mph traffic check red on traffic map major delays yellow on traffic map some delays green on traffic map no delays green on traffic map no delays headlines. Following the unrest in the sherman park neighborhood. And today a wellknown civil rights leader will attend the funeral for Sylville Smith. Fox6s Deandra Corinthios joins us live from the Northwest Side with details. Were told representatives from all faiths will be involved. And reverend Jesse Jackson of the rainbow push coalition. Will deliver the eulogy. The visitation will begin this there are still many Unanswered Questions. When it comes to the investigation into the shooting. That took place august 13th near 44th and auer. Police say body camera footagewhich has not yet been released clearly shows Smith Holding a handgun and turning towards an officer when he was shot. Two days of unrest followed the shooting. Violence. Looting. And arson. But the Group Milwaukee matters. Coordinating the funeral. Says todays