Dump truck slams into overpass in Stadium Interchange
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The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office tells FOX6 News the bed arm of the dump truck was up and struck the freeway ramp at the Stadium Interchange.

MCSO: Driver hurt after rollover crash on NB I-43 at North Avenue

One person was hurt after a rollover crash on northbound I-43 at North Avenue, Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office officials said.

MCSO goes holiday meal shopping for in-need families

The pandemic and economic situation for some has proven to be a challenge. The effort will help 125 area families. 

MCSO responds to 80 crashes in 48-hours, 2 deputies injured

The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office responded to 80 crashes and 52 disabled vehicles in a 48-hour period.

MCSO: Road rage incident, shots fired shuts down NB I-43

The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is investigating a report of shots fired on northbound I-43 over the high rise bridge.

Deputy charged with homicide in crash that killed MPS lobbyist resigns

A Milwaukee County sheriff's deputy has resigned more than eight months after being placed on leave following the crash in downtown Milwaukee.

Sheriff: Woman found unconscious in Washington Park Lagoon

Sheriff's officials asked anyone who may have seen this woman, or anyone with information regarding the events in Washington Park Wednesday evening to give them a call.

Milwaukee County Mental Health Board approves $500K 'CART' request

The funding would come from the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division's reserves to enter into a partnership with the sheriff's office.

Medical examiner identifies good Samaritan, teen who died after being pulled from water at McKinley Beach

Sheriff's officials said the boys entered the water, and one began to struggle, and when the second boy came to assist, both became caught in a current. That's when the good Samaritan went in.

Sheriff: Good Samaritan dies after water rescue at McKinley Beach; 14-year-old also drowned

The 50-year-old good Samaritan saw the boys in distress and went into the water to try to help. He was able to rescue one of the boys and tried to rescue the second, but both were pulled under.

'Not a patrol operation:' Up to 35 federal investigators to focus on violent crime in Milwaukee

United States Attorney Matthew Krueger Wednesday laid out the mission of up to 35 federal agents coming to Milwaukee not to get involved in any civil unrest or protest -- but to focus on violent crime.

Prosecutors: Milwaukee man charged with 4 counts in I-43 shooting

MILWAUKEE -- A 31-year-old Milwaukee man was charged on Wednesday, July 22 in connection to a shooting that took place on I-43 near National Avenue in June.Authorities say Lance Carr fired a gun at another car on the interstate on June 23.

19-year-old visiting from Mississippi drowned helping 2 children at McKinley Beach
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The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office and family on Sunday, July 19 identified a 19-year-old man who drowned in Lake Michigan Saturday night while trying to save two children. Family said Jvarius Bankhead was in town from Mississippi to visit his father, and a trip to the beach turned tragic.

Dive team crews pulled man out of water near McKinley Beach
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A dramatic scene unfolded Saturday night, July 18 along Milwaukee's lakefront. FOX6's cameras captured dive team crews pulling a man from the water near McKinley Beach -- just outside of McKinley Marina.

MCSO: 19-year-old man drowns helping 2 children to shore near McKinley Beach

MILWAUKEE -- A 19-year-old man died after he was pulled from Lake Michigan Saturday night, July 18 -- after sheriff's officials said he helped two children to safety.Officials were called out to the lakefront near McKinley Marina shortly before 9 p.m.MCSO officials said three family members were wading in the water of McKinley Beach — two of them children.

Milwaukee man charged in fatal stabbing of 48-year-old woman near 29th and Highland

MILWAUKEE -- A 35-year-old Milwaukee man is charged in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 48-year-old woman near 29th and Highland on Sunday, July 12.