1 injured after car crashes into Dollar Tree near Holton and Capitol
MILWAUKEE -- A car crashed into a Dollar Tree store near Holton and Capitol in Milwaukee's Riverwest neighborhood Wednesday afternoon.According to the Milwaukee Fire Department, the incident occurred around 2 p.m. One person at the scene was taken to the hospital for treatment.Officials have not announced what prompted the crash.PHOTO GALLERY
MILWAUKEE -- A car crashed into a Dollar Tree store near Holton and Capitol in Milwaukee's Riverwest neighborhood Wednesday afternoon.According to the Milwaukee Fire Department, the incident occurred around 2 p.m. One person at the scene was taken to the hospital for treatment.Officials have not announced what prompted the crash.PHOTO GALLERY
'It's hard every day:' Family marks what would've been 5th birthday of boy killed in March fire
MILWAUKEE -- 2020 started with tears for a Milwaukee family as they marked what would have been a little boy's fifth birthday.
MILWAUKEE -- 2020 started with tears for a Milwaukee family as they marked what would have been a little boy's fifth birthday.
While most were off work on Christmas, FOX6 visited businesses where it was 'all hands on deck'
MEQUON -- Most workplaces were closed on Wednesday, Dec. 25 for Christmas, but for some, work didn't stop on the holiday.Christmas Day is one of the busiest days at Marcus Theatres' North Shore Cinema in Mequon.
MEQUON -- Most workplaces were closed on Wednesday, Dec. 25 for Christmas, but for some, work didn't stop on the holiday.Christmas Day is one of the busiest days at Marcus Theatres' North Shore Cinema in Mequon.
'Bringing me to tears:' Santa, superheroes surprised patients at Children's Wisconsin on Christmas
MILWAUKEE -- Sometimes, the smallest of gestures are the most powerful, and that was certainly the case on Christmas morning, Wednesday, Dec. 25 at Children's Wisconsin.They say 'there's no place like home for the holidays,' but for some, spending Christmas with loved ones isn't always possible."It's all about them," said Lt.
MILWAUKEE -- Sometimes, the smallest of gestures are the most powerful, and that was certainly the case on Christmas morning, Wednesday, Dec. 25 at Children's Wisconsin.They say 'there's no place like home for the holidays,' but for some, spending Christmas with loved ones isn't always possible."It's all about them," said Lt.
Trash fire spreads to 2-car garage on Milwaukee's south side
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters battled a garage fire on the city's south side early on Wednesday, Dec. 25.The first broke out shortly after 3:30 a.m. in an alley near 15th and Hayes.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters battled a garage fire on the city's south side early on Wednesday, Dec. 25.The first broke out shortly after 3:30 a.m. in an alley near 15th and Hayes.
MFD: 1 injured in crash near 40th and Capitol
MILWAUKEE -- One person was injured in a crash near 40th Street and Capitol Drive, Saturday morning, Dec. 21, officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department confirmed.It happened around 10 a.m.FOX6's cameras captured a vehicle that appeared to be wrapped around a light pole.Authorities say the driver lost control of the vehicle, striking the pole.PHOTO GALLERY
MILWAUKEE -- One person was injured in a crash near 40th Street and Capitol Drive, Saturday morning, Dec. 21, officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department confirmed.It happened around 10 a.m.FOX6's cameras captured a vehicle that appeared to be wrapped around a light pole.Authorities say the driver lost control of the vehicle, striking the pole.PHOTO GALLERY
'Significant damage:' 6 rescued after 2-alarm house fire near 34th and Mt. Vernon in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee family is homeless for the holidays -- after fire tore through their home near 34th and Mt.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee family is homeless for the holidays -- after fire tore through their home near 34th and Mt.
'This is a serious problem:' City of Milwaukee awarded $735K grant to fight opioid epidemic
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee received a helping hand in the fight against the opioid epidemic on Thursday, Dec. 19.
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee received a helping hand in the fight against the opioid epidemic on Thursday, Dec. 19.
1 taken to Children's Wisconsin after rollover crash in Milwaukee, driver arrested
MILWAUKEE -- A child was taken to Children's Wisconsin after a rollover crash near 39th Street and Hopkins Street Monday night, Dec. 16.
MILWAUKEE -- A child was taken to Children's Wisconsin after a rollover crash near 39th Street and Hopkins Street Monday night, Dec. 16.
'It's heartbreaking:' 3 escaped fire at home near 27th and Melvina deemed a total loss
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters were called out to a home near 27th Street and Melvina Avenue Monday evening, Dec. 16 for a fire.
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters were called out to a home near 27th Street and Melvina Avenue Monday evening, Dec. 16 for a fire.
Officer among 5 hurt when pursuit of reckless driver ended in crash near Fond du Lac and North
MILWAUKEE -- A police pursuit ended in a crash near Fond du Lac Avenue and North Avenue Friday night, Dec. 13 -- and five people were hurt, including a Milwaukee police officer, who suffered minor injuries.Police said shortly before 8 p.m., a marked squad attempted to stop a reckless driver near 24th Street and Chambers Street, and the driver fled.The pursuit ended with a crash near Fond du Lac and North -- where four people in the vehicle being pursued suffered minor injuries.The officer and the four others were all taken to the hospital.Police said an investigation was ongoing.PHOTO GALLERY
MILWAUKEE -- A police pursuit ended in a crash near Fond du Lac Avenue and North Avenue Friday night, Dec. 13 -- and five people were hurt, including a Milwaukee police officer, who suffered minor injuries.Police said shortly before 8 p.m., a marked squad attempted to stop a reckless driver near 24th Street and Chambers Street, and the driver fled.The pursuit ended with a crash near Fond du Lac and North -- where four people in the vehicle being pursued suffered minor injuries.The officer and the four others were all taken to the hospital.Police said an investigation was ongoing.PHOTO GALLERY
Police: 2 children among 'several' hurt in crash near 49th and Villard; 2 drivers cited
MILWAUKEE -- Two children and one adult were injured and taken to the hospital after a crash near 49th Street and Villard Avenue in Milwaukee, Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 11, according to the Milwaukee Fire Department.Milwaukee police said it happened just after 4 p.m. when a vehicle struck another after the driver of the striking vehicle turned north in front of the other vehicle.Police said "several people" were transported to the hospital with serious injuries, and two of those were juveniles.The driver of the striking vehicle received a citation, and the driver of the second vehicle received three citations, police said.The Milwaukee Fire Department was called to the scene around 4:15 p.m. The injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.PHOTO GALLERY
MILWAUKEE -- Two children and one adult were injured and taken to the hospital after a crash near 49th Street and Villard Avenue in Milwaukee, Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 11, according to the Milwaukee Fire Department.Milwaukee police said it happened just after 4 p.m. when a vehicle struck another after the driver of the striking vehicle turned north in front of the other vehicle.Police said "several people" were transported to the hospital with serious injuries, and two of those were juveniles.The driver of the striking vehicle received a citation, and the driver of the second vehicle received three citations, police said.The Milwaukee Fire Department was called to the scene around 4:15 p.m. The injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.PHOTO GALLERY
"I basically lost everything:' Red Cross helping residents after apartment fire in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- The Red Cross helped around a dozen people after an apartment fire in Milwaukee late Monday night, Dec. 9.
MILWAUKEE -- The Red Cross helped around a dozen people after an apartment fire in Milwaukee late Monday night, Dec. 9.
5 children, 3 adults displaced by fire near 31st and Rogers; possibly electrical in nature
MILWAUKEE -- Eight people were displaced by a fire that broke out in a home near 31st Street and Rogers Street in Milwaukee Saturday afternoon, Dec. 7.It happened around 1:45 p.m.Responding firefighters found fire on the first and second floor of the two-story home.Five children and three adults were displaced.
MILWAUKEE -- Eight people were displaced by a fire that broke out in a home near 31st Street and Rogers Street in Milwaukee Saturday afternoon, Dec. 7.It happened around 1:45 p.m.Responding firefighters found fire on the first and second floor of the two-story home.Five children and three adults were displaced.
3-story building near MLK and Clarke collapses during fire: 'Extremely hazardous'
MILWAUKEE -- What was once a hair salon and Metro PCS store is now just a shell of a building.
MILWAUKEE -- What was once a hair salon and Metro PCS store is now just a shell of a building.
MFD lieutenant resigns amid accusations he sexually assaulted 14-year-old girl
MILWAUKEE -- Robert Olson has resigned his position as a Fire Lieutenant on the Milwaukee Fire Department effective Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 3.Olson faces one count of second-degree sexual assault of a child under the age of 16.
MILWAUKEE -- Robert Olson has resigned his position as a Fire Lieutenant on the Milwaukee Fire Department effective Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 3.Olson faces one count of second-degree sexual assault of a child under the age of 16.
1 firefighter, 1 civilian hurt in crash involving MFD ambulance
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were hurt in a crash involving a Milwaukee Fire Department ambulance in Milwaukee Monday night, Dec. 2.Officials with MFD said one firefighter and one civilian were taken to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries.The patient in the back of the ambulance who was being transported at the time of the crash was transferred to another ambulance and continued being transported to the hospital.MFD officials said the condition of that patient did not change due to the crash.
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were hurt in a crash involving a Milwaukee Fire Department ambulance in Milwaukee Monday night, Dec. 2.Officials with MFD said one firefighter and one civilian were taken to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries.The patient in the back of the ambulance who was being transported at the time of the crash was transferred to another ambulance and continued being transported to the hospital.MFD officials said the condition of that patient did not change due to the crash.
MFD lieutenant accused of sexually assaulting 14-year-old girl multiple times pleads not guilty
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Fire Department Lieutenant Robert Olson, 44, of Oak Creek was in court Monday, Dec. 2 for his preliminary hearing -- accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl multiple times.Olson faces one count of second-degree sexual assault of a child under the age of 16.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Fire Department Lieutenant Robert Olson, 44, of Oak Creek was in court Monday, Dec. 2 for his preliminary hearing -- accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl multiple times.Olson faces one count of second-degree sexual assault of a child under the age of 16.
'We found near hoarder conditions:' 5 adults, 7 children evacuated during house fire near 20th and Burleigh
MILWAUKEE — Five adults and seven children were evacuated from a house fire near 20th and Burleigh Saturday, Nov. 30.The Milwaukee Fire Department recieved a report of the fire around 6:30 a.m. Upon arrival, crews found a heavy fire coming out of the attic.“We assisted five adults and seven children from the building, and made our way to the attic,” said Battalion Chief Dan Lipski. “We found near hoarder conditions up there with heavy fire load.”Lipski said there was “so much stuff” in the attic because someone was living there.Crews were able to extinguish the fire, but the fire caused extensive damage to the building.
MILWAUKEE — Five adults and seven children were evacuated from a house fire near 20th and Burleigh Saturday, Nov. 30.The Milwaukee Fire Department recieved a report of the fire around 6:30 a.m. Upon arrival, crews found a heavy fire coming out of the attic.“We assisted five adults and seven children from the building, and made our way to the attic,” said Battalion Chief Dan Lipski. “We found near hoarder conditions up there with heavy fire load.”Lipski said there was “so much stuff” in the attic because someone was living there.Crews were able to extinguish the fire, but the fire caused extensive damage to the building.