In wake of fatal fire, Fire Chief Mark Rohlfing talks about importance of smoke alarms
MILWAUKEE -- In the wake of a double fatal fire on Milwaukee's north side, the Milwaukee Fire Department is talking about the importance of working smoke alarms in homes.Two people died inside of a duplex near 14th and Capitol on Saturday morning, Oct. 12.
MILWAUKEE -- In the wake of a double fatal fire on Milwaukee's north side, the Milwaukee Fire Department is talking about the importance of working smoke alarms in homes.Two people died inside of a duplex near 14th and Capitol on Saturday morning, Oct. 12.
Shooting closes I-43 SB; 19-year-old victim hospitalized after shooting near 8th and Keefe
MILWAUKEE -- A shooting led to the closure of southbound I-43 at Keefe Avenue and Locust Street Monday night, Oct. 14, Milwaukee police confirmed.Officials say the shooting happened on southbound I-43 near 8th and Keefe around 8:30 p.m. The shooting victim, 19, was taken to the hospital from a McDonald's restaurant near 9th and North Avenue.
MILWAUKEE -- A shooting led to the closure of southbound I-43 at Keefe Avenue and Locust Street Monday night, Oct. 14, Milwaukee police confirmed.Officials say the shooting happened on southbound I-43 near 8th and Keefe around 8:30 p.m. The shooting victim, 19, was taken to the hospital from a McDonald's restaurant near 9th and North Avenue.
1 hurt in rollover crash involving 2 vehicles near 68th and Burleigh
MILWAUKEE -- One person was hurt in a crash near 68th Street and Burleigh Street in Milwaukee Sunday afternoon, Oct. 13.It happened around 4:30 p.m.Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department confirmed one person was taken to the hospital from the scene.Milwaukee police confirmed the crash involved two vehicles, and one of the vehicles rolled over.The cause of the crash was under investigation.
MILWAUKEE -- One person was hurt in a crash near 68th Street and Burleigh Street in Milwaukee Sunday afternoon, Oct. 13.It happened around 4:30 p.m.Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department confirmed one person was taken to the hospital from the scene.Milwaukee police confirmed the crash involved two vehicles, and one of the vehicles rolled over.The cause of the crash was under investigation.
'It's unbelievable for me:' Man, woman killed in duplex fire near 14th and Capitol
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were killed in a duplex fire near 14th and Capitol Saturday morning, Oct. 12.Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department said five people were in the home at the time, and two were pronounced dead at the scene.Battalion Chief Brian Gardner said the victims included one woman and one man.
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were killed in a duplex fire near 14th and Capitol Saturday morning, Oct. 12.Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department said five people were in the home at the time, and two were pronounced dead at the scene.Battalion Chief Brian Gardner said the victims included one woman and one man.
First responders honored at Milwaukee Fire Department merit awards
MILWAUKEE -- They skip holidays and family dinners -- and put their own lives on hold to protect others.On Thursday night, Oct. 10, those who go above and beyond with their selfless, heroic acts were honored.
MILWAUKEE -- They skip holidays and family dinners -- and put their own lives on hold to protect others.On Thursday night, Oct. 10, those who go above and beyond with their selfless, heroic acts were honored.
Milwaukee's fallen firefighters remembered during solemn ceremony
MILWAUKEE -- A ceremony was held on Wednesday morning, Oct. 9 to remember the fallen firefighters of the Milwaukee Fire Department.Among the speakers at Wednesday's ceremony were Fire Chief Mark Rohlfing and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett.
MILWAUKEE -- A ceremony was held on Wednesday morning, Oct. 9 to remember the fallen firefighters of the Milwaukee Fire Department.Among the speakers at Wednesday's ceremony were Fire Chief Mark Rohlfing and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett.
Police: 27-year-old man killed in motorcycle crash on Lincoln Memorial Drive
MILWAUKEE -- A 27-year-old man was killed in a crash involving a motorcycle on Lincoln Memorial Drive near Lagoon Drive Sunday evening, Oct. 6 around 5:30 p.m.Police said the man was driving a motorcycle when he lost control, striking a pole.
MILWAUKEE -- A 27-year-old man was killed in a crash involving a motorcycle on Lincoln Memorial Drive near Lagoon Drive Sunday evening, Oct. 6 around 5:30 p.m.Police said the man was driving a motorcycle when he lost control, striking a pole.
Hockey and hands-only CPR: Admirals, MFD hosting event to teach life-saving skills
MILWAUKEE -- Today marks the start of Fire Prevention Week -- and the Milwaukee Fire Department has activities planned all week long.
MILWAUKEE -- Today marks the start of Fire Prevention Week -- and the Milwaukee Fire Department has activities planned all week long.
'Does God deal in coincidences?' Religious items miraculously salvaged from Trinity church fire
MILWAUKEE -- May 15, 2018 is a day many will never forget.
MILWAUKEE -- May 15, 2018 is a day many will never forget.
No injuries in fire that damaged home near 6th and Chambers in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee home was damaged Sunday, Oct. 6 after a porch fire spread to the second floor.It happened around 4:30 p.m. near 6th Street and Chambers Street.No injuries were reported.The cause of the fire was under investigation.PHOTO GALLERY
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee home was damaged Sunday, Oct. 6 after a porch fire spread to the second floor.It happened around 4:30 p.m. near 6th Street and Chambers Street.No injuries were reported.The cause of the fire was under investigation.PHOTO GALLERY
Driver dies after car leaves road at high rate of speed, becomes wedged between stump and tree
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police and fire crews are on the scene of a single-vehicle wreck near Alois and State in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police and fire crews are on the scene of a single-vehicle wreck near Alois and State in Milwaukee.
Police: 52-year-old man seriously hurt in shooting near 11th and Atkinson
MILWAUKEE -- A 52-year-old man was shot and wounded near 11th and Atkinson Sunday evening, Sept. 29.It happened just before 6 p.m.The victim suffered serious injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment.Police said the circumstances surrounding the shooting were under investigation.Police were seeking the shooter.
MILWAUKEE -- A 52-year-old man was shot and wounded near 11th and Atkinson Sunday evening, Sept. 29.It happened just before 6 p.m.The victim suffered serious injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment.Police said the circumstances surrounding the shooting were under investigation.Police were seeking the shooter.
'Devastated:' Parents lose 2 children to opioid abuse, help spread the word about prevention
MILWAUKEE -- With the dangers of vaping making headlines across the country, Milwaukee-area leaders and families on Wednesday, Sept. 25 issued a reminder that the opioid crisis drags on.At Fire Station 31 in Milwaukee, members of the community can connect with resources and even go home with Narcan.
MILWAUKEE -- With the dangers of vaping making headlines across the country, Milwaukee-area leaders and families on Wednesday, Sept. 25 issued a reminder that the opioid crisis drags on.At Fire Station 31 in Milwaukee, members of the community can connect with resources and even go home with Narcan.
MFD: Pedestrian struck by vehicle near 27th and Capitol
MILWAUKEE -- A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Tuesday night, Sept. 17 near 27th and Capitol.The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment.
MILWAUKEE -- A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Tuesday night, Sept. 17 near 27th and Capitol.The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment.
Fire severely damages playground near 34th and Sheridan; no injuries
MILWAUKEE -- A fire severely damaged the playground near 34th and Sheridan in Milwaukee.It happened Saturday, Sept. 14 shortly before 10 p.m.Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, Milwaukee Police Department, and Milwaukee Fire Department responded to the scene.The fire was extinguished, and the main jungle gym slide and surrounding play area suffered severe damage, sheriff's officials said.No one was hurt.
MILWAUKEE -- A fire severely damaged the playground near 34th and Sheridan in Milwaukee.It happened Saturday, Sept. 14 shortly before 10 p.m.Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, Milwaukee Police Department, and Milwaukee Fire Department responded to the scene.The fire was extinguished, and the main jungle gym slide and surrounding play area suffered severe damage, sheriff's officials said.No one was hurt.
Milwaukee officials investigate shooting near 25th and Wells; 1 injured
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee officials are investigating a shooting that happened on 25th Street, between Kilbourn Avenue and Wells Street.The call to authorities came in around 6:15 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14.According to the Milwaukee Fire Department, one person was transported to Froedtert from the shooting for treatment.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee officials are investigating a shooting that happened on 25th Street, between Kilbourn Avenue and Wells Street.The call to authorities came in around 6:15 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14.According to the Milwaukee Fire Department, one person was transported to Froedtert from the shooting for treatment.
Milwaukee Fire Department honors fallen from 9/11 with ceremony at H-D Museum
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department paid tribute on Wednesday, Sept. 11 to those who lost their lives in the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.The ceremony was held at the Harley-Davidson Museum -- and included speakers from the department and Harley-Davidson.Bill Davidson spoke at the ceremony -- reading prepared words he said captured the essence of the remembrance.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department paid tribute on Wednesday, Sept. 11 to those who lost their lives in the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.The ceremony was held at the Harley-Davidson Museum -- and included speakers from the department and Harley-Davidson.Bill Davidson spoke at the ceremony -- reading prepared words he said captured the essence of the remembrance.
Police: 2 dead, 2 seriously injured in crash near 27th and North in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Two people have died and two others were seriously injured in a crash Tuesday night, Sept. 10 near 27th Street and North Avenue.
MILWAUKEE -- Two people have died and two others were seriously injured in a crash Tuesday night, Sept. 10 near 27th Street and North Avenue.
'Things got out of hand:' Milwaukee man accused of assault, setting fire to building
MILWAUKEE -- Paul Wise of Milwaukee now faces multiple charges in connection with an alleged assault and fire near Park Place and Downer Avenue in Milwaukee on Saturday, Aug. 31.
MILWAUKEE -- Paul Wise of Milwaukee now faces multiple charges in connection with an alleged assault and fire near Park Place and Downer Avenue in Milwaukee on Saturday, Aug. 31.