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3 days ago
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Wisconsin's Most Wanted: Richard Heimann sought for hitting, killing jogger
The Brief U.S. Marshals hope you can help track down Richard Heimann. Heimann is accused of hitting and killing a jogger in St. Francis in June 2023. If you have information that could help locate Heimann, you are urged to call U.S. Marshals. ST. FRANCIS, Wis. - Investigators say a man was driving high on drugs and distracted by his phone when he hit and killed a jogger. It happened two years ago in St. Francis. The man had been showing up to court, but that ended in January. What we know In June 2023, police were called to the intersection of Kinnickinnic and Morgan, after a minivan hit a jogger. Investigators say Richard Heimann was standing next to a damaged vehicle when they arrived. The 67-year-old victim was taken to the hospital and died days later. What they're saying "In the initial interview on scene, Mr. Heimann stated that he looked down to turn on his cellphone and struck somebody," the U.S. Marshal on the case said. "With his admitted drug use and abuse of illegal narcotics combined with the fact that he knows what he did was wrong…He's failing to show up and do the right thing now; definitely escalates his propensity for violence." FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android Dig deeper U.S. Marshals said a blood test done on Heimann showed there was more to the story. "GHB, amphetamines and methamphetamines were all found in the blood sample," the investigator said. The 45-year-old driver was charged with vehicular homicide by use of a controlled substance. He was given a $25,000 signature bond. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News Heimann was showing up for court until January, when he was expected to plead guilty in the case. He has not been heard from since. U.S. Marshals are asking him to stop running from the law. "While the events of that day can't be reversed and the victim can't be brought back, I think that it's never too late to do the right thing," the US Marshal said. Heimann stands 6'1" tall and weighs 200 pounds. He has ties to Milwaukee and St. Francis. What you can do If you know where Heimann is, you are urged to call the U.S. Marshals Tipline at 414-297-3707. You will remain anonymous. The Source The information in this post was provided by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force.
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24-06-2025
- Politics
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Where to track NYC mayor election results, watch live news coverage
The Brief Election Day Overview: New York City's primary election day features a crowded field of Democratic candidates vying for their party's nomination in the mayor's race. Tracking Results: Election results will be available in real-time right here once polls close at 9 p.m., with live coverage streaming on the FOX LOCAL app and website, including expert analysis and candidate speeches. Live Coverage Schedule: FOX LOCAL will provide comprehensive election night coverage starting at 5 p.m. with local and national news updates, followed by analysis and live updates from the newsroom, culminating in live coverage of the election results at 9 p.m. NEW YORK CITY - Primary election day in New York City is here, with a crowded field of Democrats looking to be their party's nominee in the mayor's race. Here's how you can track election results in real time when polls close at 9 p.m. Plus, we'll stream live coverage as results are shared, analysis from experts and speeches from the winning and losing candidates. Check the tables below for primary election results in the race for mayor. Results will populate once polls close, beginning at 9 p.m. For a full list of NYC election results, click here. Stream live coverage in the media player below or on our FOX LOCAL app, available for free on your phone and smart TV. -------------------------------------------- 5 p.m.: The 5 O'Clock News 6 p.m.: The 6 O'Clock News 7 p.m.: Election Night analysis 8 p.m.: Live Election Night updates from the newsroom 9 p.m. Live: Election Night in New York City -------------------------------------------- You can also stream coverage on the go and track maps and results. We'll send breaking news alerts to the FOX LOCAL mobile app when races are called. Check out our YouTube page – in the player below – for real-time updates from reporters, as well as victory and concession speeches. NYC primary election 2025 ultimate voter guide Meet the candidates running for NYC mayor: List Who is endorsing which NYC mayoral candidates?
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14-06-2025
- Yahoo
Milwaukee police chases hours apart; 2 men accused of fleeing, more
The Brief Two men are charged in a pair of police chases that happened hours apart. Prosecutors said one man was the driver in the first chase, while the other was the driver in the second chase. In addition to fleeing police, both men face multiple drug and weapons-related charges. MILWAUKEE - Two Milwaukee men are each charged with multiple felonies, including drug and gun charges, after a pair of police chases that happened hours apart on June 2. In Court Prosecutors accuse 24-year-old Kevin Parks of fleeing police first, with 20-year-old Javonte Bailey in the passenger seat. They got away at first but were arrested later the same day after Bailey fled officers with Parks in the car. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android In addition to fleeing police, both men face multiple drug and weapons-related charges. At one point, court filings said undercover officers saw Bailey point a gun toward a school as kids were being let out for the day. Parks and Bailey made their initial court appearances on Sunday, and both had bond set at $35,000. The men are due back in court for preliminary hearings on June 16. What they're saying According to a criminal complaint, undercover officers spotted a black Honda with a stolen license plate near Teutonia and Green Tree. The Honda pulled into a gas station and the driver, identified as Parks, went in and out of the store with "a large firearm" in his waistband. The passenger was identified as Bailey. The undercover officers followed the Honda as Parks and Bailey left the gas station and drove down Green Tree shortly after 3 p.m. At one point, court filings said Bailey extended his arm out of the window while holding a gun. It happened as they drove past Green Tree Preparatory Academy while students were being released for the day. Prosecutors said the undercover officers reported the gun incident, so uniformed officers could conduct a traffic stop, and continued to follow the Honda. In the area of 91st and Fond du Lac, Parks "took apparent notice" of marked squads in the area. When a marked squad turned on its lights and sirens, Parks took off – sparking a chase. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News Court filings said Parks "immediately" drove the wrong way onto State Highway 145. Officers called off the pursuit due to the "immediate recklessness," and began to saturate the area in hopes of finding the Honda again somewhere else. The complaint states Parks made a U-turn on the highway and drove back to the area from which he'd fled, re-initiating the chase. The chase continued down Highway 145 at speeds of around 100 mph, per the complaint, and Parks eventually got away near 68th and Hampton. Undercover officers later found the Honda abandoned near 74th and Congress with suspected marijuana inside. They later confirmed it was stolen. Investigators noted a gold Chevrolet driving near the 74th and Congress scene that "appeared to be lost, or looking for directions," according to court filings. As the investigation continued, officers spotted that same Chevrolet around 5:25 p.m. The person who had been driving it near 74th and Congress was now a passenger, while Bailey was behind the wheel and Parks was in the back seat. Officers tried to stop the Chevrolet near 93rd and Silver Spring, but the driver took off – sparking a chase that reached speeds of over 90 mph. During the chase, prosecutors said Bailey drove into oncoming traffic during rush hour and onto the sidewalk. At one point, he drove with deflated tires as car parts came off of the vehicle. The complaint states the chase stretched approximately 3.8 miles until Bailey lost control, hit a curb and drove into the backyard retaining wall of a home near 80th and Denver. All three people got out and ran, but Bailey and Parks were soon taken into custody. According to court filings, officers searched the Chevrolet and found a semi-automatic handgun that matched the one Bailey is accused of pointing toward Green Tree Preparatory Academy, as well as a semi-automatic handgun that matched the one Parks had been seen with at the gas station. There was also "a large quantity" of marijuana and pills in the car. The marijuana found between both the Honda and the Chevrolet totaled more than 470 grams, prosecutors said, and 21 pills tested positive for oxycodone hydrocholoride – a Schedule II controlled substance. The complaint said the volume of marijuana, as well as scales, multiple cellphones and guns, was "consistent" with "the sale/distribution of THC." While on his way to a hospital for medical clearance, court filings said Parks said he was going to "spit on" an officer and threatened to fight and "smoke" the officer, saying, "I'm going to find you." Investigators also found universal key fobs, which prosecutors said are often used with "key programmers." The programmers and fobs have "recently become a common tool" in motor vehicle thefts, per the complaint. The Source Information in this report is from the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office and Wisconsin Circuit Court.
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14-06-2025
- Science
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Ancient carbon emissions from rivers may accelerate climate change: study
MILWAUKEE - An incredibly complex area of science with no simple answers, climate change is one of the most significant and most hotly debated topics in science. A groundbreaking new study published in the journal "Nature" adds to the complexity by upending long-held beliefs about carbon emissions from our rivers and streams. The backstory Until this study, scientists typically thought most carbon dioxide – CO₂ – released from rivers originated from carbon that had been absorbed from the atmosphere since around 1955. That date is important because it marks the year when nuclear weapons testing sharply increased atmospheric radiocarbon, making it easier to distinguish newer carbon from older sources through radiocarbon dating. The study revealed that, in fact, nearly 60% of that CO₂ actually comes from ancient carbon. Some of that carbon could be thousands of years old. By the numbers Rivers and streams emit nearly 2 billion tons of CO₂ into the atmosphere annually. Only 41% of that CO₂ comes from after 1955, and the remaining 59% originates from ancient sources. The study analyzed nearly 1,200 river samples globally. Large rivers and those in arid, mountainous or carbonate-rich landscapes emit the most ancient carbon. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android Why you should care Carbon emissions, both human-induced and natural, are the main cause of climate change. The presence of this ancient carbon suggests our landscapes store more human-emitted CO₂ than previously estimated. Climate change itself, along with erosion and land-use changes, could accelerate the release of this ancient carbon, which could then amplify the warming of our atmosphere. The study shifts how we understand what is known as the "carbon budget," or the balance of carbon sources that are critical to climate modeling. The Good News More carbon may be stored in land than we thought. Because only 41% of the carbon dioxide released from rivers and streams into the atmosphere comes from modern carbon, the study suggests that land-based ecosystems are holding onto more human-emitted carbon than previously believed. That means forests, soils and underground reservoirs may be buffering some of the impact of climate change better than climate models have indicated. While the massive amounts of older carbon are a concern, it is leaking out far more slowly, which could give scientists and policymakers more time to implement mitigation strategies. It's a reminder that the Earth's systems are very complex and potentially more resilient than some have thought. What's next Pinpointing the precise age of river- and stream-based CO₂ remains difficult due to seasonal and geographic variability in water flow. Future studies need to conduct high-resolution measurements to track carbon age across time and locations, and researchers need to further examine how climate-driven changes – like droughts, heavy rain and flooding – can affect carbon release patterns. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News There's also a pressing need to assess whether ancient carbon is being released at a faster pace in response to human activity and environmental change. The "Nature" study helps us respect our planet for its resilience but also reminds us of our need to treat our home with respect. The Source Information in this report is from the FOX6 Weather Experts and: Dean, J. F., et al. (2025). Nature, 642, 105–111.
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13-06-2025
- Climate
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Flood Watch in DC region as showers and thunderstorms threaten through weekend
The Brief Flood Watch in effect tonight for D.C., and parts of Maryland, and Virginia. Heavy rain and thunderstorms could bring flash flooding to the region. Unsettled weather continues through Father's Day, with storm chances lingering into next week. WASHINGTON - A Flood Watch is in effect Friday evening through late tonight for D.C., and parts of Maryland, and Virginia, as showers and thunderstorms threaten the area throughout the weekend. Temperatures will start in the upper-60s to low-70s Friday morning with a dry start. However, after several days of dry weather, pop-up showers and storms are expected to develop by afternoon and evening. A nearby front will keep conditions unsettled for the next couple of days. Some storms may be slow-moving, with potential impacts lasting into the evening and through midnight. Brief dry periods are expected early Saturday, but another round of afternoon storms is likely. If storms do not arrive on Friday, expect a higher chance of rain Saturday and continuing through Father's Day on Sunday. The unsettled pattern may continue into early next week. Thursday's high reached 92 degrees, with upper-80s to low-90s expected Friday. The heavy rainfall could lead to flash flooding in low-lying and flood-prone areas. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, and streams. Several inches of rain are possible. Stay with the FOX 5 Weather Team for the latest forecast updates. The FOX LOCAL app is your source for live FOX 5 DC weather updates. Click here to download. The Source Information in this article comes from the FOX 5 Weather Team and the National Weather Service.
