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Michael smith and Andrew Aguilar and are just two of the folks living here theyre astonished seeing how lives changed in a matter of moments. Aguilar peaked out from his home after hearing crackling outside. That vehicle was on fire and flames are being shot out from the house he immediately called for help and tried to rescue his neighbors. I was concerned about safety i have family members living here as well a cousin of mine she has a baby right next door as well i was worried about getting her up and out, i called the knocking on doors firefighters arrived and part of the building was engulfed. We noticed a well involved fire on the northside of this building we immediately started our fire extinguishing activities and immediately started calling for additional help because of the size and scope of the fire the blaze was knocked down in about 30 minutes. But as the morning were once a motel, then converted to single unit efficiencies, providing Cost Effective housing for those in need. I got to start again many of those residents who are now homeless because of the fire have come here to Farnsworth Middle School where the red cross has set up a shelter. Theyre trying to get aid for basic needs while figuring out where to go from here. In sheboygan dw, f6n. The state fire marshal is investigating. The battalion chief says, from the normal fire inspection, he kn detector system in the building. But he does not have any information if they were working near the origin of the fire. To help those displaced by the fire the American Red Cross set up a temporary shelter. Volunteers are providing meals, comfort kits and shelter to affected residents at Farnsworth Middle School. Typically the red cross responds to Single Family fires. In the case of this Apartment Fire more than 40 situation,we immediately escalated and expanded our call outs to volunteer resources and for equipment and supplies throughout the entire region. In wisconsin alone the American Red Cross has more than 1thousand trained volunteers to assist with these situations. The red cross cannot provide this type of assistance without your generosity. If youd like to donate, visit fox6 now dot com or the fox6 news app and click links for the necessary information on volunteer opportunities. Today, Kenosha Police are looking for help, as they investigate a shooting. Around 830 this morning, police were called to a home near 24th avenue and 67th streets for reports of shots fired. When officers arrived they found a man with a gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital. The investigation is ongoing and Kenosha Police are asking anyone with information to give them a call. Its now been a week since milwaukee saw violence and since then, weve seen several Community Leaders and faith based groups come together. Theyre using prayers to help the city work through the turmoil. Fox 6s Julie Collins shows us how a local church is working with the youngest members to spread peace. Sundays Service Began just like any other except this week they reflect on the traumatic events that occurred just 1 week ago 2 blocks from their this is our lively hood, this is where we work, this is where we play so my heart cried to see the things going on in the area. many wondered if their sanctuary would be opened on sunday in light of the unrest but church continued. well of course if anytime, this is the time we need to be here and show that our strength isnt in our forgiveness, that grace that he shows us. the park still taped off a reminder of the destruction parishioner Malcolm Morgan says its time this Community Rises up. our kids need that park, its central for this area so im looking forward to the day that comes down. until then. Their pastors message is one of hope and strength as their neighborhood begins to rebuild a message he says will withstand any evil. very definitely. It continues this week, next week, as long as sherman par here for the community, reaching out through the love of christ. lumin schools is associated with Sherman Park Lutheran Church and the pastor says he and School Officials met with parents yesterday during orientation to ensure their students will be safe as School Begins tomorrow. Reporting near sherman park, Julie Collins. Fox 6 news. mayor tom barrett says he thinks last weeks unrest could become community. In an interview with fox 6. The mayor says he believes a lot of factors went into the violence that spilled onto the streets last weekend. Some of those things include povery, education, and housing issues. And he believes there are ways to address those issues. The vast majority of people in this city and i think in this region they dont want to write off the city they dont want to write off this neighborhood they know there are problems they know there are issues and now our challenge is to really address those issues. Personally reached out to businesses affected by the unrest and encouraged them to stay and invest in the neighborhood. A week after the violence a positive sign to improve some of milwaukees poorest neighborhoods. Common Council Members unveiled a new and improved outdoor space at the corner of 17th and vine. Fox6s Madeline Anderson explains why one alderman hopes the park will offer hope at just the right time. Something that hasnt been heard in years at the park on 17th and vine. 45 37 you didnt even really know that you could play in here. It was overgrown, the equipment was outdated. Now completely updated. The newly named johnni mae Phillips Park is packed with families from the neighborhood. Like elizabeth drame and her daughter. She says the area is more than a public green space. 47 02 if you go to other communities, more weathy commun spaces like this available. But its not necessarily a given in our community. So this is one way of starting to address systemic inequites stemming from longterm racism. 16 sundays Ribbon Cutting of the park also serves as a turning point in a week thats been marred by the sherman park unrest. Businesses burned and gunfire rang out in response to the fatal officerinvovled shooting of sylville smith. 9 15 in this milwaukee to come together. 17 the night the violent protests started Alderman Russell stamper the second called on city officials to do more for African American youth. He says this park couldnt have come at a better time. 5 25 the youth need more to do. They need more activities, they need more resources. They need more people to Pay Attention to them. 33 the johnni mae Phillips Parks is one of 14 that will be transformed into multigenerational places for famillies to play. Reporting in milwaukee. Madeline anderson fox6news. Weve been tracking the developments coming out of sherman park since the unrest broke out last weekend from the investigation. To a neighborhood trying to heal. Click the link on top of the fox6 now dot com home page. Or the fox6 news app to view all of our coverage. Its been a cool sunday but the forecast. First weather scattered showers possible this evening then becoming mostly clear overnight. The temperature will fall into the low to middle 50s, coolest inland. Plenty of sunshine over the next couple of days but 80s and higher humidity levels return by tuesday. Thunderstorms likely wednesday into thursday but the accompanying cold front will bring more seasonal air by friday. Another chance for thunderstorms by becoming mostly clear. Low 56 dewpoint 55 wind w 510 mph monday mostly sunny. High 78 dewpoint 57 weather anywhere just download the fox six storm center app. Its free for apple and android devices. It now appears a deadly officer involved sho may have been a case of suicide by cop. 31 year old kole knight of menasha was killed by police on friday. Today, the department of justice announced that the weapon he had was a plastic toy, lookalike gun. Knights fiancee tells the Appleton Postcrescent that knight was suicidal and knew if he showed a weapon, or what looked like a weapon, they would shoot him. The Milwaukee County medical examiner has now identified the body the body was discovered in the Milwaukee River and investigators said they believe it was an adult man who had been in the water for some time. While the medical examiner has identified the victim and notified the family the name is not being released, while the Milwaukee County Sheriffs Office continues its investigation. West bend police are investigating the death of a famous guitarist. Matt roberts a Founding Member of the rock band 3 doors down was found dead in a Hotel Hallway yester and the cause of death is not yet known although family members tell tmz they believe he overdosed on prescription pills. Roberts, who left 3 doors down in 2012, was in west bend for a benefit concert. He was 38 years old. Another deadly attack takes place in turkey. The latest on a deadly suicide bombing that took place during a wedding. The hunt for escaped inmates in South Carolina. The Warning Police have for the entire for help the big change to 911 being pushed across the country. The deadliest attack in the country this year. More than 50 people were killed in a Suicide Attack on a wedding and Officials Say the bomber was as details. Take pkg track it was meant to be a day of celebration a Wedding Party in the turkish city of gaziantep gazyentep torn apart by a massive explosion. Turkeys president blaming isis for the attack that killed dozens. Erdogan says preliminary findings point to the fact that this was an action by daesh. It was clear that daesh had such an organization in gazian make room for itself in recent times. Officials say a destroyed suicide vest was found at the scene. And it appears the attacker was between 12 and 14 years of age. Witnesses say women and children were among the dead. Hundreds gathered for funerals on sunday. But some ceremonies will have to wait. Authorities say dna tests are needed to identify many of the victims. Boylu says ten minutes after the blast, we rushed to the site. Almost all were lying in the parts of their bodies. For everything happens around us, we cant do anything. The strike comes as the country is still reeling from last months failed coup attempt. Which the government has blamed on usbased muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen and his followers. Gulen denies any involvement. President erdogan is asking for gulen to be extradited and says a lack of co operation could cast a shadow over diplomatic relations. Erdogan says its very clear here that we have asked for the return of the head of an organization like this one b still is he really the perpetrator . this will of course cast a shadow on our strategic partnership. On cam tag the us condemned the attack and says Vice President joe biden will discuss the fight against terrorism during a visit to ankara next week. In jerusalem, conor powell, fox news. Across america. Police say a man has confessed to killing five people inside an alabama home. Police discovered five bodies. Along with a four month old baby who was investigators say the suspect was arrested after he walked into a Sheriffs Office and confessed. Police have not given a motive, however they say multiple weapons were used in the attack and it could take days to go through the crime scene. In South Carolina a manhunt is underway for two escaped inmates one of them is a murder suspect. The two men escaped from the Union County Jail yesterday afternoon. One of the men, ashley tyler is a registered sex offender and is charged step mother last year. The other man, steven lipsey, is charged with possession of meth. Police are using helicopters to search the area, and are advising people in the community to be vigilant a sign at an Arkansas High School is drawing national attention. The sign is directed at parents and reads if you are dropping off your sons forgotten lunch, books, homework equipment, etc. , please turn around and exit the building. Your son will learn to problemsolve in high school for boys, says the rule has been in effect for years. He says the sign helps teach students about personal responsibility. Most parents at the school seemed to understand the reasoning behind the sign. Toss to weather toss to weather weather scattere evening then becoming mostly clear overnight. The temperature will fall into the low to middle 50s, coolest inland. Plenty of sunshine over the next couple of days but 80s and higher humidity levels return by tuesday. Thunderstorms likely wednesday into thursday but the accompanying cold front will bring more seasonal air by friday. Another chance for thunderstorms by saturday night. Tonight becoming mostly clear. Low 56 dewpoint 55 wind w 510 dewpoint 57 wind sw 515 mph tuesday mostly sunny. Am low 63 high 82 dewpoint 65 wind sw 515 mph wednesday mostly cloudy with t storms. Am low 66 high 80 dewpoint 67 wind sw 515 mph thursday mostly cloudy with the chance for tstorms. Am low 68 high 80 dewpoint 63 wind nw 510 mph friday mostly sunny. Am low 61 high 76 dewpoint 58 wind nw 510 mph saturday in night. Am low 62 high 78 dewpoint 62 wind se 510 mph scattered showers possible this evening then becoming mostly clear overnight. The temperature will fall into the low to middle 50s, coolest inland. Plenty of sunshine over the next couple of days but 80s and higher humidity levels return by tuesday. Thunderstorms likely wednesday into thursday but the accompanying cold front will bring more seasonal saturday night. Tonight becoming mostly clear. Low 56 dewpoint 55 wind w 510 mph monday mostly sunny. High 78 dewpoint 57 wind sw 515 mph tuesday mostly sunny. Am low 63 high 82 dewpoint 65 wind sw 515 mph wednesday mostly cloudy with t storms. Am low 66 high 80 dewpoint 67 wind sw 515 mph thursday mostly cloudy with the chance for tstorms. Am low 68 high 80 dewpoint 63 mostly sunny. Am low 61 high 76 dewpoint 58 wind nw 510 mph saturday increasing clouds with the chance for tstorms at night. Am low 62 high 78 dewpoint 62 wind se 510 mph we all know in an emergency call 911. But lets face it we live in a world of texting and now, thats an option in many states. Some lawmakers say its an important safety tool. So why isnt if available everywhere in the us . Schools still out for most kids. But its time to start getting in the mindset when you need to dial back how long your kids can stay up. And the one trick experts recommend. When the Oil Billionaire Koch Brothers call senator johnson. [ cellphone ringing ]. What do you think they talk about . How the Koch Brothers companies polluted wisconsin, even green bay, or how they spent millions to support johnson as he voted their way 90 of the time and supported special tax breaks for Big Oil Polluters . Whatever senator johnson and the Koch Brothers talk about, for the content of this advertising. Switch to u. S. Cellular and get 50 off smartphones. Its a deal you dont want to miss. Sir, hi. Did you just say, switch and you get 50 off a smartphone . Uh, yes. Sorry. Hi. Hello. I was watching tv and i saw you say 50 off smartphones. And well cover all switching costs. Oh wow also, you g. Uh, excuse me. Switch to u. S. Cellular and get 50 off smartphones. Plus, well cover all switching costs. Excuse me, can i just. Hmm . What . I just need it back. I dont have it. I dont know what youre talking about. Valuable in emergencies where its unsafe to make any noise. So far, a few states and cities have adopted the new service but thatll change over the next several years. Foxs laura ingle explains. Nat sot we have the ambulance on the way calling 911 in an emergency is not always possible if you are in a dangerous situation where being overheard could bring you serious birkenheuer says if someones is inside their house or in the trunk of a car and they dont want anyone to hear them they can send a text msg and we can still provide assistance to them. But, textto911 is not available everywhere, the service is only operating in parts of 36 states and puerto rico based on a call centers capability to accept texts. As of midjuly, textto911 became available in all of new jersey where some law makers say the service is an important part of the Public Safety toolkit. Especially when yu like the Orlando Florida nightclub shooting when people were hiding and trying to send messages for help young says if you are in an active shooter you can imagine, were getting live information coming in from a text 911 about how many people are in the room, how many shooters there are if anyones hurt. On cam many major cities like new york still dont have the technology because it requires major infrastructure work, including swapping the wire system to a digital one, which could take millions of dollars, mobile providers to allow customers to text to 911, but because not all call centers can accept the messages, groups like the Andrew Aguilar<\/a> and are just two of the folks living here theyre astonished seeing how lives changed in a matter of moments. Aguilar peaked out from his home after hearing crackling outside. That vehicle was on fire and flames are being shot out from the house he immediately called for help and tried to rescue his neighbors. I was concerned about safety i have family members living here as well a cousin of mine she has a baby right next door as well i was worried about getting her up and out, i called the knocking on doors firefighters arrived and part of the building was engulfed. We noticed a well involved fire on the northside of this building we immediately started our fire extinguishing activities and immediately started calling for additional help because of the size and scope of the fire the blaze was knocked down in about 30 minutes. But as the morning were once a motel, then converted to single unit efficiencies, providing Cost Effective<\/a> housing for those in need. I got to start again many of those residents who are now homeless because of the fire have come here to Farnsworth Middle School<\/a> where the red cross has set up a shelter. Theyre trying to get aid for basic needs while figuring out where to go from here. In sheboygan dw, f6n. The state fire marshal is investigating. The battalion chief says, from the normal fire inspection, he kn detector system in the building. But he does not have any information if they were working near the origin of the fire. To help those displaced by the fire the American Red Cross<\/a> set up a temporary shelter. Volunteers are providing meals, comfort kits and shelter to affected residents at Farnsworth Middle School<\/a>. Typically the red cross responds to Single Family<\/a> fires. In the case of this Apartment Fire<\/a> more than 40 situation,we immediately escalated and expanded our call outs to volunteer resources and for equipment and supplies throughout the entire region. In wisconsin alone the American Red Cross<\/a> has more than 1thousand trained volunteers to assist with these situations. The red cross cannot provide this type of assistance without your generosity. If youd like to donate, visit fox6 now dot com or the fox6 news app and click links for the necessary information on volunteer opportunities. Today, Kenosha Police<\/a> are looking for help, as they investigate a shooting. Around 830 this morning, police were called to a home near 24th avenue and 67th streets for reports of shots fired. When officers arrived they found a man with a gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital. The investigation is ongoing and Kenosha Police<\/a> are asking anyone with information to give them a call. Its now been a week since milwaukee saw violence and since then, weve seen several Community Leaders<\/a> and faith based groups come together. Theyre using prayers to help the city work through the turmoil. Fox 6s Julie Collins<\/a> shows us how a local church is working with the youngest members to spread peace. Sundays Service Began<\/a> just like any other except this week they reflect on the traumatic events that occurred just 1 week ago 2 blocks from their this is our lively hood, this is where we work, this is where we play so my heart cried to see the things going on in the area. many wondered if their sanctuary would be opened on sunday in light of the unrest but church continued. well of course if anytime, this is the time we need to be here and show that our strength isnt in our forgiveness, that grace that he shows us. the park still taped off a reminder of the destruction parishioner Malcolm Morgan<\/a> says its time this Community Rises<\/a> up. our kids need that park, its central for this area so im looking forward to the day that comes down. until then. Their pastors message is one of hope and strength as their neighborhood begins to rebuild a message he says will withstand any evil. very definitely. It continues this week, next week, as long as sherman par here for the community, reaching out through the love of christ. lumin schools is associated with Sherman Park Lutheran Church<\/a> and the pastor says he and School Officials<\/a> met with parents yesterday during orientation to ensure their students will be safe as School Begins<\/a> tomorrow. Reporting near sherman park, Julie Collins<\/a>. Fox 6 news. mayor tom barrett says he thinks last weeks unrest could become community. In an interview with fox 6. The mayor says he believes a lot of factors went into the violence that spilled onto the streets last weekend. Some of those things include povery, education, and housing issues. And he believes there are ways to address those issues. The vast majority of people in this city and i think in this region they dont want to write off the city they dont want to write off this neighborhood they know there are problems they know there are issues and now our challenge is to really address those issues. Personally reached out to businesses affected by the unrest and encouraged them to stay and invest in the neighborhood. A week after the violence a positive sign to improve some of milwaukees poorest neighborhoods. Common Council Members<\/a> unveiled a new and improved outdoor space at the corner of 17th and vine. Fox6s Madeline Anderson<\/a> explains why one alderman hopes the park will offer hope at just the right time. Something that hasnt been heard in years at the park on 17th and vine. 45 37 you didnt even really know that you could play in here. It was overgrown, the equipment was outdated. Now completely updated. The newly named johnni mae Phillips Park<\/a> is packed with families from the neighborhood. Like elizabeth drame and her daughter. She says the area is more than a public green space. 47 02 if you go to other communities, more weathy commun spaces like this available. But its not necessarily a given in our community. So this is one way of starting to address systemic inequites stemming from longterm racism. 16 sundays Ribbon Cutting<\/a> of the park also serves as a turning point in a week thats been marred by the sherman park unrest. Businesses burned and gunfire rang out in response to the fatal officerinvovled shooting of sylville smith. 9 15 in this milwaukee to come together. 17 the night the violent protests started Alderman Russell<\/a> stamper the second called on city officials to do more for African American<\/a> youth. He says this park couldnt have come at a better time. 5 25 the youth need more to do. They need more activities, they need more resources. They need more people to Pay Attention<\/a> to them. 33 the johnni mae Phillips Park<\/a>s is one of 14 that will be transformed into multigenerational places for famillies to play. Reporting in milwaukee. Madeline anderson fox6news. Weve been tracking the developments coming out of sherman park since the unrest broke out last weekend from the investigation. To a neighborhood trying to heal. Click the link on top of the fox6 now dot com home page. Or the fox6 news app to view all of our coverage. Its been a cool sunday but the forecast. First weather scattered showers possible this evening then becoming mostly clear overnight. The temperature will fall into the low to middle 50s, coolest inland. Plenty of sunshine over the next couple of days but 80s and higher humidity levels return by tuesday. Thunderstorms likely wednesday into thursday but the accompanying cold front will bring more seasonal air by friday. Another chance for thunderstorms by becoming mostly clear. Low 56 dewpoint 55 wind w 510 mph monday mostly sunny. High 78 dewpoint 57 weather anywhere just download the fox six storm center app. Its free for apple and android devices. It now appears a deadly officer involved sho may have been a case of suicide by cop. 31 year old kole knight of menasha was killed by police on friday. Today, the department of justice announced that the weapon he had was a plastic toy, lookalike gun. Knights fiancee tells the Appleton Postcrescent<\/a> that knight was suicidal and knew if he showed a weapon, or what looked like a weapon, they would shoot him. The Milwaukee County<\/a> medical examiner has now identified the body the body was discovered in the Milwaukee River<\/a> and investigators said they believe it was an adult man who had been in the water for some time. While the medical examiner has identified the victim and notified the family the name is not being released, while the Milwaukee County<\/a> Sheriffs Office<\/a> continues its investigation. West bend police are investigating the death of a famous guitarist. Matt roberts a Founding Member<\/a> of the rock band 3 doors down was found dead in a Hotel Hallway<\/a> yester and the cause of death is not yet known although family members tell tmz they believe he overdosed on prescription pills. Roberts, who left 3 doors down in 2012, was in west bend for a benefit concert. He was 38 years old. Another deadly attack takes place in turkey. The latest on a deadly suicide bombing that took place during a wedding. The hunt for escaped inmates in South Carolina<\/a>. The Warning Police<\/a> have for the entire for help the big change to 911 being pushed across the country. The deadliest attack in the country this year. More than 50 people were killed in a Suicide Attack<\/a> on a wedding and Officials Say<\/a> the bomber was as details. Take pkg track it was meant to be a day of celebration a Wedding Party<\/a> in the turkish city of gaziantep gazyentep torn apart by a massive explosion. Turkeys president blaming isis for the attack that killed dozens. Erdogan says preliminary findings point to the fact that this was an action by daesh. It was clear that daesh had such an organization in gazian make room for itself in recent times. Officials say a destroyed suicide vest was found at the scene. And it appears the attacker was between 12 and 14 years of age. Witnesses say women and children were among the dead. Hundreds gathered for funerals on sunday. But some ceremonies will have to wait. Authorities say dna tests are needed to identify many of the victims. Boylu says ten minutes after the blast, we rushed to the site. Almost all were lying in the parts of their bodies. For everything happens around us, we cant do anything. The strike comes as the country is still reeling from last months failed coup attempt. Which the government has blamed on usbased muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen<\/a> and his followers. Gulen denies any involvement. President erdogan is asking for gulen to be extradited and says a lack of co operation could cast a shadow over diplomatic relations. Erdogan says its very clear here that we have asked for the return of the head of an organization like this one b still is he really the perpetrator . this will of course cast a shadow on our strategic partnership. On cam tag the us condemned the attack and says Vice President<\/a> joe biden will discuss the fight against terrorism during a visit to ankara next week. In jerusalem, conor powell, fox news. Across america. Police say a man has confessed to killing five people inside an alabama home. Police discovered five bodies. Along with a four month old baby who was investigators say the suspect was arrested after he walked into a Sheriffs Office<\/a> and confessed. Police have not given a motive, however they say multiple weapons were used in the attack and it could take days to go through the crime scene. In South Carolina<\/a> a manhunt is underway for two escaped inmates one of them is a murder suspect. The two men escaped from the Union County Jail<\/a> yesterday afternoon. One of the men, ashley tyler is a registered sex offender and is charged step mother last year. The other man, steven lipsey, is charged with possession of meth. Police are using helicopters to search the area, and are advising people in the community to be vigilant a sign at an Arkansas High School<\/a> is drawing national attention. The sign is directed at parents and reads if you are dropping off your sons forgotten lunch, books, homework equipment, etc. , please turn around and exit the building. Your son will learn to problemsolve in high school for boys, says the rule has been in effect for years. He says the sign helps teach students about personal responsibility. Most parents at the school seemed to understand the reasoning behind the sign. Toss to weather toss to weather weather scattere evening then becoming mostly clear overnight. The temperature will fall into the low to middle 50s, coolest inland. Plenty of sunshine over the next couple of days but 80s and higher humidity levels return by tuesday. Thunderstorms likely wednesday into thursday but the accompanying cold front will bring more seasonal air by friday. Another chance for thunderstorms by saturday night. Tonight becoming mostly clear. Low 56 dewpoint 55 wind w 510 dewpoint 57 wind sw 515 mph tuesday mostly sunny. Am low 63 high 82 dewpoint 65 wind sw 515 mph wednesday mostly cloudy with t storms. Am low 66 high 80 dewpoint 67 wind sw 515 mph thursday mostly cloudy with the chance for tstorms. Am low 68 high 80 dewpoint 63 wind nw 510 mph friday mostly sunny. Am low 61 high 76 dewpoint 58 wind nw 510 mph saturday in night. Am low 62 high 78 dewpoint 62 wind se 510 mph scattered showers possible this evening then becoming mostly clear overnight. The temperature will fall into the low to middle 50s, coolest inland. Plenty of sunshine over the next couple of days but 80s and higher humidity levels return by tuesday. Thunderstorms likely wednesday into thursday but the accompanying cold front will bring more seasonal saturday night. Tonight becoming mostly clear. Low 56 dewpoint 55 wind w 510 mph monday mostly sunny. High 78 dewpoint 57 wind sw 515 mph tuesday mostly sunny. Am low 63 high 82 dewpoint 65 wind sw 515 mph wednesday mostly cloudy with t storms. Am low 66 high 80 dewpoint 67 wind sw 515 mph thursday mostly cloudy with the chance for tstorms. Am low 68 high 80 dewpoint 63 mostly sunny. Am low 61 high 76 dewpoint 58 wind nw 510 mph saturday increasing clouds with the chance for tstorms at night. Am low 62 high 78 dewpoint 62 wind se 510 mph we all know in an emergency call 911. But lets face it we live in a world of texting and now, thats an option in many states. Some lawmakers say its an important safety tool. So why isnt if available everywhere in the us . Schools still out for most kids. But its time to start getting in the mindset when you need to dial back how long your kids can stay up. And the one trick experts recommend. When the Oil Billionaire<\/a> Koch Brothers<\/a> call senator johnson. [ cellphone ringing ]. What do you think they talk about . How the Koch Brothers<\/a> companies polluted wisconsin, even green bay, or how they spent millions to support johnson as he voted their way 90 of the time and supported special tax breaks for Big Oil Polluters<\/a> . Whatever senator johnson and the Koch Brothers<\/a> talk about, for the content of this advertising. Switch to u. S. Cellular and get 50 off smartphones. Its a deal you dont want to miss. Sir, hi. Did you just say, switch and you get 50 off a smartphone . Uh, yes. Sorry. Hi. Hello. I was watching tv and i saw you say 50 off smartphones. And well cover all switching costs. Oh wow also, you g. Uh, excuse me. Switch to u. S. Cellular and get 50 off smartphones. Plus, well cover all switching costs. Excuse me, can i just. Hmm . What . I just need it back. I dont have it. I dont know what youre talking about. Valuable in emergencies where its unsafe to make any noise. So far, a few states and cities have adopted the new service but thatll change over the next several years. Foxs laura ingle explains. Nat sot we have the ambulance on the way calling 911 in an emergency is not always possible if you are in a dangerous situation where being overheard could bring you serious birkenheuer says if someones is inside their house or in the trunk of a car and they dont want anyone to hear them they can send a text msg and we can still provide assistance to them. But, textto911 is not available everywhere, the service is only operating in parts of 36 states and puerto rico based on a call centers capability to accept texts. As of midjuly, textto911 became available in all of new jersey where some law makers say the service is an important part of the Public Safety<\/a> toolkit. Especially when yu like the Orlando Florida<\/a> nightclub shooting when people were hiding and trying to send messages for help young says if you are in an active shooter you can imagine, were getting live information coming in from a text 911 about how many people are in the room, how many shooters there are if anyones hurt. On cam many major cities like new york still dont have the technology because it requires major infrastructure work, including swapping the wire system to a digital one, which could take millions of dollars, mobile providers to allow customers to text to 911, but because not all call centers can accept the messages, groups like the National Emergency<\/a> Number Association<\/a> have some concerns. Fontes says my number one concern is false perception of your abilty to text to 911. The second concern that i have is that there needs to be leadership in communities across the country state level and even in congress to ensure that texting is avil and, unless spelled out, texting in an emergency doesnt provide the detailed Location Information<\/a> that a landline does, which is why dispatchers say call when you can. Text when you cant Laura Ingle Fox<\/a> news text to 911 is available in a handful of wisconsin counties including dodge, manitowoc, dane, and rock counties. As the Olympic Games<\/a> end more details emerge over one of the ryan lochte comes clean about his account of an alleged armed robbery. What he had to say coming up. Plus after historic flooding hits louisiana how theyre beginning to clean up and rebuild. And rebuild after historic flooding. State Officials Say<\/a> the flood waters that killed 13 people also damaged at least 60 thousand homes. Teams of volunteers are now going through homes, in places where the water has receded. People are going through water logged clothing. Carpeting. And personal belongs. Seeing which items that had been underwater can be saved. Many of those helping with the relief have come from long distances. Saying they just want to lend a han t Kate Richardson<\/a> volunteer you know, the people who live here are overwhelmed because its their stuff and we have to throw a lot of it out, which is very hard. President obama is set to visit the flood damaged areas on tuesday. Its time for your news and weather together. One person is dead and more than 40 people are displaced after an Early Morning<\/a> Apartment Fire<\/a> in sheboygan. 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