Vehicle fire closes all lanes of I-41/94 SB near Ryan Road
OAK CREEK -- All lanes of southbound I-41/94 were closed in Oak Creek on Thursday afternoon, July 2.The closure began around 2:30 p.m. due to a vehicle fire just at Oakwood Road -- just south of Ryan Road -- with just the two left lanes closed.
OAK CREEK -- All lanes of southbound I-41/94 were closed in Oak Creek on Thursday afternoon, July 2.The closure began around 2:30 p.m. due to a vehicle fire just at Oakwood Road -- just south of Ryan Road -- with just the two left lanes closed.
MCSO: Report of shots fired closes I-94 EB at 70th Street; 4th such incident in a week
MILWAUKEE -- The eastbound lanes of I-94 were shut down at 70th Street by the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office Tuesday afternoon, June 30 due to a report of shots fired.Drivers were urged to avoid the area.Sheriff's officials said they were called around 12:30 p.m. for the report of "shots fired between two vehicles.” An anonymous caller reported the incident; however, no witnesses or victims were located.The eastbound freeway was closed for about an hour from 70th Street to 68th Street while deputies canvassed for evidence.
MILWAUKEE -- The eastbound lanes of I-94 were shut down at 70th Street by the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office Tuesday afternoon, June 30 due to a report of shots fired.Drivers were urged to avoid the area.Sheriff's officials said they were called around 12:30 p.m. for the report of "shots fired between two vehicles.” An anonymous caller reported the incident; however, no witnesses or victims were located.The eastbound freeway was closed for about an hour from 70th Street to 68th Street while deputies canvassed for evidence.
Officials: Fireworks are illegal in Milwaukee County, violators could face $200 citation
MILWAUKEE -- With the 4th of July holiday fast approaching, the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office reminds the public that fireworks are illegal in Milwaukee County.According to a news release, Milwaukee County Ordinance 47.05 (2) prohibits setting off fireworks in parks/parkways and carries a citation of $200.50.
MILWAUKEE -- With the 4th of July holiday fast approaching, the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office reminds the public that fireworks are illegal in Milwaukee County.According to a news release, Milwaukee County Ordinance 47.05 (2) prohibits setting off fireworks in parks/parkways and carries a citation of $200.50.
Sheriff Lucas: Placards hung from trees in park were 'misguided' attempt at social dialogue
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell Lucas on Friday, June 26 addressed the hanging of placards from trees in Riverside Park that were discovered the previous week.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell Lucas on Friday, June 26 addressed the hanging of placards from trees in Riverside Park that were discovered the previous week.
All lanes reopen on I-41 NB at Capitol Drive following report of shots fired
MILWAUKEE -- All lanes on northbound I-41 were temporarily closed at Capitol Drive in Milwaukee Friday morning, June 26 following a report of shots fired.
MILWAUKEE -- All lanes on northbound I-41 were temporarily closed at Capitol Drive in Milwaukee Friday morning, June 26 following a report of shots fired.
2 killed in wrong-way, head-on crash on I-43 south of Chase; driver arrested for homicide
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were killed in a wrong-way, head-on crash on I-43 south of Chase Avenue Wednesday night, June 24.It happened around 11:15 p.m.Milwaukee County sheriff's officials sad deputies arrived on scene and observed that one vehicle involved in the crash had rolled over and was on its roof in the median distress lane and the second vehicle was facing the wrong way in lanes one and two.The Milwaukee Fire Department and Greenfield Fire Department responded to the scene and extricated people who were trapped inside both vehicles.One passenger from the striking vehicle and one passenger from the vehicle that was struck were pronounced dead at the scene.The driver of the vehicle that was struck suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a hospital for treatment.
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were killed in a wrong-way, head-on crash on I-43 south of Chase Avenue Wednesday night, June 24.It happened around 11:15 p.m.Milwaukee County sheriff's officials sad deputies arrived on scene and observed that one vehicle involved in the crash had rolled over and was on its roof in the median distress lane and the second vehicle was facing the wrong way in lanes one and two.The Milwaukee Fire Department and Greenfield Fire Department responded to the scene and extricated people who were trapped inside both vehicles.One passenger from the striking vehicle and one passenger from the vehicle that was struck were pronounced dead at the scene.The driver of the vehicle that was struck suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a hospital for treatment.
MCSO: Report of shots fired closes I-43/94 NB at Becher
MILWAUKEE -- All northbound lanes on I-43 north of W.
MILWAUKEE -- All northbound lanes on I-43 north of W.
MCSO: Photos of people killed in encounters with law enforcement found hanging from nooses in Riverside Park
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is investigating after six laminated cards were found attached to a tree with nooses in Riverside Park Saturday, June 20.MCSO officials said in a news release Monday, June 22 "the cards depicted the photographs of Black men and women who have been killed in encounters with law enforcement or private citizens, as well as information describing each incident."An investigation was opened "immediately," and is ongoing, MCSO officials said, noting the investigation "has identified pertinent information."The Original Black Panthers of Milwaukee posted about the incident on social media Saturday:Anyone with information was asked to please contact MCSO at 414-278-4788.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is investigating after six laminated cards were found attached to a tree with nooses in Riverside Park Saturday, June 20.MCSO officials said in a news release Monday, June 22 "the cards depicted the photographs of Black men and women who have been killed in encounters with law enforcement or private citizens, as well as information describing each incident."An investigation was opened "immediately," and is ongoing, MCSO officials said, noting the investigation "has identified pertinent information."The Original Black Panthers of Milwaukee posted about the incident on social media Saturday:Anyone with information was asked to please contact MCSO at 414-278-4788.
'Now is the time:' Milwaukee County legislators consider changes to law enforcement processes
MILWAUKEE -- George Floyd's brother testified before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, June 10 as the House considers policing reforms -- a debate that is being had across the country, including in Milwaukee County.
MILWAUKEE -- George Floyd's brother testified before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, June 10 as the House considers policing reforms -- a debate that is being had across the country, including in Milwaukee County.
'Help us keep it safe:' Following arrest, protest organizer calls on law enforcement for assistance
MILWAUKEE -- A protest organizer involved in some of the demonstrations against police brutality is now accusing the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office of using excessive force.It happened during a march Tuesday night, June 2 on the Hoan Bridge in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- A protest organizer involved in some of the demonstrations against police brutality is now accusing the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office of using excessive force.It happened during a march Tuesday night, June 2 on the Hoan Bridge in Milwaukee.
MCSO: 'Number of arrests made' as protesters take to Hoan Bridge, force closure of freeway
MILWAUKEE -- Law enforcement responded to the Hoan Bridge in Milwaukee on Tuesday evening as protesters entered I-794 and started blocking traffic, the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said.MCSO shut down the bridge in both directions around 6:20 p.m. The eastbound side reopened around 7:50 p.m., while the westbound side remained closed as authorities attempted to work remaining protesters off the interstate.
MILWAUKEE -- Law enforcement responded to the Hoan Bridge in Milwaukee on Tuesday evening as protesters entered I-794 and started blocking traffic, the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said.MCSO shut down the bridge in both directions around 6:20 p.m. The eastbound side reopened around 7:50 p.m., while the westbound side remained closed as authorities attempted to work remaining protesters off the interstate.
Sheriff Lucas urges calm amid protests: 'Help law enforcement take back our neighborhoods'
MILWAUKEE -- More than a dozen businesses were damaged and about 50 people were arrested when protests over the deaths of George Floyd and Joel Acevedo turned violent overnight in Milwaukee -- prompting Governor Tony Evers to call on the Wisconsin National Guard Saturday, May 30 to help support law enforcement -- worried about a repeat of the demonstration over Floyd, who died on Memorial Day in Minneapolis, and Joel Acevedo, who died in April after an altercation with a Milwaukee police officer.Derek Chauvin, 44, was charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in Floyd's.
MILWAUKEE -- More than a dozen businesses were damaged and about 50 people were arrested when protests over the deaths of George Floyd and Joel Acevedo turned violent overnight in Milwaukee -- prompting Governor Tony Evers to call on the Wisconsin National Guard Saturday, May 30 to help support law enforcement -- worried about a repeat of the demonstration over Floyd, who died on Memorial Day in Minneapolis, and Joel Acevedo, who died in April after an altercation with a Milwaukee police officer.Derek Chauvin, 44, was charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in Floyd's.
Protesters gathered in memory of George Floyd, march across Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Protesters rallied in memory of George Floyd in Minneapolis march from 27th and Center in Milwaukee -- and some of them walked down to the freeway at I-43 and North Avenue.FOX6 News saw police take three people into custody amid the otherwise peaceful protests as the crowd spilled onto the interstate.
MILWAUKEE -- Protesters rallied in memory of George Floyd in Minneapolis march from 27th and Center in Milwaukee -- and some of them walked down to the freeway at I-43 and North Avenue.FOX6 News saw police take three people into custody amid the otherwise peaceful protests as the crowd spilled onto the interstate.