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WITI FOX 6 Wake-Up News At 5 September 2, 2016

Moves of wi today and as it moves to our east in the next few days we start warming up. Lots of sun today with highs in the low 70s. By tomorrow, well move into the upper 70s and by sunday we will hit the 80s again. Our warming continues ahead of a low early next week and by tuesday, were in the mid 80s with a chance for rain and thunderstorms. Today mostly sunny. High 74 dewpoint 55 wind e 510 mph tonight mostly clear. Low 56 dewpoint wind e 37 mph saturday mostly sunny. High 78 dewpoint 0 wind se 510 mph anchor adlibs traffic red on traffic map major delays yellow on traffic map some delays green on traffic map no delays delays green on traffic map no delays hurricane hermaine made landfall in floridas big bend area overnight. But the National Hurricane center says the storm is weakening. And has since been downgraded to a Tropical Storm. Hermine was the first hurricane to hit florida in more than a decade. The storm was originally packing about 80 mile per hour winds. But the maximum wind speeds are now down closer to 75 miles per hour. The storm also bringing some heavy rain and flooding. But there is still potential for dangerous conditions as it moves up the east coast. Tropical storm warnings remain in effect for parts of the floridas gulf coast, georgia and up through north carolina. Chief meteorologist rob haswell will have more on the storm coming up on wakeup. News from overnight one person rescued from a fire in whitefish bay. North shore fire crews were called out to the scene near henry clay and diversey early this morning. The person rescued was evaluated by paramedics on scene. But their condition is not known at this time. No word yet on what caused the blaze. And Milwaukee Police investigating three shootings overnight. The first taking place near 86th and hampton. Police say a 21yearold man was shot after two people tried robbing him. The man is expected to suspects. Police say the other two shootings. The circumstances remain unclear at this point in time. Were told a 26yearold man was shot near 20th and finn around 1 45 a m. And suffered a serious injury but is expected to survive. And then around 3 15. A 35yearold man showed up at the hospital with a gunshot wound. But police dont know where the shooting actually took place. He is also expected to survive. And Police Continue to investigate. Sobering new numbers on violence in milwaukee. Month of august is one for the record books. Deandra corinthios is live from mpd headquarters downtown. With a message from police chief ed flynn. Chief flynn says the violence needs to stop. There were 24 homicides in august. The highest total in 25 years when police discovered the bodies of serial killer Jeffery Dahmers victims. In july of 1991. In a News Conference thursday high. It surpassed chicago. This. Despite the fact that chicago also experienced a recordsetting 90 homicides in august. Flynn says the majority of homicides in milwaukee stem from gun violence between convicted offenders. And he says the majority of homicide victims and assailants are african americans. Mpd has taken 16 hundred guns off the streets so far this year but he says part of the solution. Should be tougher laws. To crack down on felons caught in possession of a firearm. Making you know conceal carry illegally a misdemeanor no matter how many times youre making you know conceal carry illegally a misdemeanor no matter how many times youre arrested is foolish, its foolhardy. And its absolutely contributing to the levels of violence here in this city flynn says another issue is getting cooperation from the community in nonfatal shootings. The department has a 70 percent clearance rate for solving homicides. Reporting live in milwaukee dc fox6 news. Those numbers are more than just numbers they have faces and been devastated by violence. one family says they are hurting not just from their own loss but for everyone in a similar situation. Bennie bennett was killed in a double homicide august 9th. It happened near 36th and congress. Bennett was one of 24 people in milwaukee killed during the month of august. Bennetts family says theyre hurting. Its very devastating because never would i have thought it would be my child. It really hits home when it happens to you. As though his homicide may have been overshadowed by what took place in sherman park. They are hopeful someone will be held responsible for bennetts murder. A funeral will be held for a nun with ties to milwaukee who was killed in mississippi. Sister margaret held grew up in slinger. And worked with the School Sisters of Saint Francis in milwaukee. She and sister Paula Merrill were found murdered in their central mississippi home last week. A visitation will be held at st. Joseph center at layton and led by archbishop Jerome Listecki will follow. Organizers ask any donations be made to the School Sisters of Saint Francis. A reminder if you plan on driving this holiday weekend. State patrol is increasing enforcement. The period from friday through monday has been deadly on wisconsin roads with an average of eight traffic deaths during the last five years. Wisconsin state patrol reminds all drivers buckle up, obey speed limits, drive sober, and eliminate distractions. Major highways will be suspended from about noon today until 6 a. M. On tuesday. The packers couldnt seem to keep up in their last preseason game in kansas city last night. This as the team gets ready to make their final cuts to the roster. They had a couple of good drives. And some good defensive plays but it wasnt enough to get a win. The green and gold lost last night 17 to 7 against the chiefs. That puts their preseason record at 3 and one. The packers now wait to see ready for the jaguars on september 11th. Ahead on wakeup well have more on the Tropical Storm heading up the east coast. Chief meteorologist rob haswell has more on the storms path coming up. Also this morning libertarian candidate gary johnson stopped in milwaukee last night. How many came out to his rally. And how close he is to getting in this falls debates next. Plus donald trump adds another new member to his campaign team. Who else has joined the we asked u. S. Cellular customers to show us all the beautiful places they get coverage with our strong signal. You posted from the seashore. You shared from your hike. You showed us this sunset. You posted from the farm. A lot of amazing places. . . U. S. Cellular put towers where the other guys dont. So join our network, and start sharing your moments High Pressure moves of wi today and as it moves to our east in the next few days we start warming up. Lots of sun today with highs in the low 70s. By tomorrow, well move into the upper 70s and by sunday we will hit the 80s again. Our warming continues ahead of a low early next week and by tuesday, were in the mid 80s with a chance for rain and thunderstorms. Today mostly sunny. High 74 dewpoint 55 wind e 510 mph tonight mostly clear. Low 56 dewpoint wind e 37 mph saturday mostly sunny. High 78 dewpoint 0 wind se 510 mph trump doubling down on his promise to build a wall along the southern border and having mexico foot the bill. But his democratic opponent Hillary Clinton isnt impressed. This as more than 12hundred people showed up at a rally to support libertarian candidate gary johnson in milwaukee last night. Nicole is in the newsroom with the latest. New mexicos governo gary johnson spoke at serb hall last night. Johnson told the crowd that hes a viable third option to donald trump and school poll. Johnson was up to 10 percent. His poll numbers are critical right now. He needs to average 15 percent in five National Polls to get into the september 26th debate. Meanwhile donald trump campaigning in ohio yesterday. Reiterati ng his immigration policy. Trump doubled down wednesday on calls to build a border wall and force mexico to pay for it. He says he will treat everyone with dignity and compassion, but the greatest compassion will be for campaign also adding another new member to its team. The president of the conservative Political Advocacy Group Citizens United david bossie is trumps new Deputy Campaign manager. Hillary clinton hauled in a combined 143 Million Dollars in august for her president ial bid. Its her best month yet in a fundraising push that lays the groundwork for her fall campaign. The democratic nominee begins september with more than 68 Million Dollars in the bank to use Aurora Movie Theater shooting ordered to pay thousands of dollars to the same place they were shot. More on the lawsuit next. And hurricane hermine made landfall overnight. But the storm is starting to weaken. Now downgraded to a Tropical Storm. Why this storm could still be a gunman who went on a shooting rampage at lax three years ago has agreed to plead guilty. A plea agreement shows paul ciancia agreed to plead guilty to murder. Among other charges. Prosecutors will not seek the death penalty. Ciancia is charged with the murder of a Transportation Security Administration officer also wounded in the shooting. Ciancia was stopped after being shot by officers. And four survivors of the colorado Movie Theater massacre have been ordered to pay the Movie Theater 700 thousand dollars. 12 people were killed and 70 injured in july of 2012 when james holmes began shooting inside the century aurora multiplex. More than two dozen survivors sued the theaters owner cinemark claiming it did not have enough security measures in place to prevent the the company was not liable and most of the survivors took a small settlement. Four of them refused now a judge has ordered them to pay the chains legal bills. For the first time in a decade. A hurricane directly strikes florida. But hurricane hermine made landfall overnight but has since been downgraded to a Tropical Storm. The storm hitting the gulf coast with 80 mile per hour winds. And heavy rains. Hermine is starting to weaken though. As it moves into southern georgia. Wind speeds hour. Tropical storm warnings remain in effect for parts of the floridas gulf coast, georgia and up through north carolina. The storm is expected to also be downgraded to a Tropical Storm. Chief meteorologist rob haswell with more on the storms path. High pressure moves of wi today and as it moves to our east in the next few days we start warming up. Lots of s by tomorrow, well move into the upper 70s and by sunday we will hit the 80s again. Our warming continues ahead of a low early next week and by tuesday, were in the mid 80s with a chance for rain and thunderstorms. Today mostly sunny. High 74 dewpoint 55 wind e 510 mph tonight mostly clear. Low 56 dewpoint wind e 37 mph saturday mostly sunny. High 78 dewpoint 0 wind se 510 mph sunday mostly sunny. Am mph monday mostly sunny, warm and humid. Am low 65 high 82 dewpoint 0 wind s 510 mph tuesday partly sunny with a chance for thunderstorms. Am low 68 high 86 dewpoint 0 wind sw 510 mph wednesday partly sunny with a chance for thunderstorms. Am low 69 high 84 dewpoint 0 wind sw 510 mph High Pressure moves of wi today and as it moves to our east in the next few days we start warming up. Lots of sun today with highs in the low 70s. By tomorrow, well move into the upper 70s and by sunday we will hit the 80s low early next week and by tuesday, were in the mid 80s with a chance for rain and thunderstorms. Today mostly sunny. High 74 dewpoint 55 wind e 510 mph tonight mostly clear. Low 56 dewpoint wind e 37 mph saturday mostly sunny. High 78 dewpoint 0 wind se 510 mph sunday mostly sunny. Am low 60 high 80 dewpoint 0 wind se 510 mph monday mostly sunny, warm and humid. Am low 65 partly sunny with a chance for thunderstorms. Am low 68 high 86 dewpoint 0 wind sw 510 mph wednesday partly sunny with a chance for thunderstorms. Am low 69 high 84 dewpoint 0 wind sw ahead on wakeup this morning the former stanford swimmer convicted of sexually assaulting a girl will be released from jail today. Why people are planning to protest his release coming up. And galaxy note 7 users listen up samsung suspending sales of the smartphones for a dangerous reason. Whats wrong with the gadget next. T. I am going to bring it to the ballot. announcer wisconsin now requires you to show a photo id before casting your ballot in the next election. Now. We start warming up again next week. How warm we get next. Sunny and low 70s today. Right now. We start warming up again next week. How warm we get next. Breaking news a worldwide recall affecting samsung smartphones. The note 7 was unveiled just a month ago. There have been 35 cases reported around the world of the smartphone catching fire while charging. Samsung says it found a problem with the battery in some of the phones and stopped all sales of the galaxy note 7. The company will replace all 2point5 million phones that have been sold with a new product regardless of when they were purchased. Explosions Cape Canaveral launch pad yesterday. It happened during a test firing at the Space Launch Complex 40. Spacex says an anomaly on the pad caused the explosion. Founder elon musk saying the explosion occurring as the rocket was being filled with propellant. Adding in a tweet that the blast originated near the upper stage oxygen tank. The rocket was supposed to space that would provide a Free Internet program in africa. Mark zuckerberg posted on facebook that he is deeply disappointed to hear about the launch failure. But says they remain committed to their mission of connecting everyone to the internet. Coming up on wakeup the nfl season kicks off in less than two weeks. And the packers still looking to make finalize their roster. We have more on the potential cuts. And hilites from their preseason matchup against kansas city. Deadliest month in 25 years. How milwaukees police chief is responding to the sobering coming up on look famous people we catch flo, the progressive girl, at the supermarket buying cheese. Scandal alert flo likes dairy . woman busted [ laughter ] right afterwards we caught her riding shotgun with a mystery man. 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