We Energies: Gas service line struck near 15th and Lincoln, some evacuations took place
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies officials said customers were able to get back into their homes on Wednesday evening, Nov. 21 after a construction crew doing work near 15th and Lincoln struck a gas service line.The incident happened around 3:45 p.m. We Energies crews on the scene were able to identify the spot where the gas was leaking -- and gas was shut off.Crews were then doing the necessary repairs -- and were in the neighborhood to assist residents once service was fully restored.
MILWAUKEE -- We Energies officials said customers were able to get back into their homes on Wednesday evening, Nov. 21 after a construction crew doing work near 15th and Lincoln struck a gas service line.The incident happened around 3:45 p.m. We Energies crews on the scene were able to identify the spot where the gas was leaking -- and gas was shut off.Crews were then doing the necessary repairs -- and were in the neighborhood to assist residents once service was fully restored.
Police: 13-year-old girl shot, killed while inside home at 13th and Hopkins
MILWAUKEE -- Police and fire officials were called out to the scene of a fatal shooting near 13th and Hopkins on Monday night, Nov. 19.
MILWAUKEE -- Police and fire officials were called out to the scene of a fatal shooting near 13th and Hopkins on Monday night, Nov. 19.
Man seriously injured after being stabbed multiple times, run over by car
MILWAUKEE — A 20-year-old man sustained serious injuries after being stabbed multiple times and run over by a vehicle in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE — A 20-year-old man sustained serious injuries after being stabbed multiple times and run over by a vehicle in Milwaukee.
Man shot, wounded after argument near Melvina and Fond du Lac
MILWAUKEE -- A 32-year-old man was shot near Melvina Street and Fond du Lac Avenue on Saturday night, Nov. 18.According to Milwaukee police, the man was involved in argument with a group of suspects around 8:20 p.m.During the incident, one of the suspects grabbed a gun and shot the man.The victim was treated on scene by the Milwaukee Fire Department and sent to a nearby hospital.
MILWAUKEE -- A 32-year-old man was shot near Melvina Street and Fond du Lac Avenue on Saturday night, Nov. 18.According to Milwaukee police, the man was involved in argument with a group of suspects around 8:20 p.m.During the incident, one of the suspects grabbed a gun and shot the man.The victim was treated on scene by the Milwaukee Fire Department and sent to a nearby hospital.
Milwaukee Fire Cadet Program looks to recruit new applicants
MILWAUKEE -- There's a push to get more young people interested in firefighting.A fire cadet open house at the Milwaukee Safety Academy on Teutonia Avenue was held on Saturday, Nov. 17.
MILWAUKEE -- There's a push to get more young people interested in firefighting.A fire cadet open house at the Milwaukee Safety Academy on Teutonia Avenue was held on Saturday, Nov. 17.
Milwaukee officials team up with Messmer St. Rose to serve Thanksgiving meals
MILWAUKEE -- Messmer High School students got plenty of help serving an early Thanksgiving meal on Saturday, Nov. 17.The Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee Fire Department and Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office deputies helped the high schoolers serve food at Messmer St.
MILWAUKEE -- Messmer High School students got plenty of help serving an early Thanksgiving meal on Saturday, Nov. 17.The Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee Fire Department and Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office deputies helped the high schoolers serve food at Messmer St.
Every student at Penfield Montessori Academy gets a coat, thanks to MFD
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department on Wednesday, Nov. 14 dropped off a big donation -- coats for an entire school!Every student at Penfield Montessori Academy got a coat as part of a program called "Operation Warm."Penfield is a public school for kids between the ages of 3 years old and 6 years old.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department on Wednesday, Nov. 14 dropped off a big donation -- coats for an entire school!Every student at Penfield Montessori Academy got a coat as part of a program called "Operation Warm."Penfield is a public school for kids between the ages of 3 years old and 6 years old.
Red Cross helps displaced residents after apartment fire near Hopkins and Sheridan
MILWAUKEE -- The Red Cross responded to help residents displaced by a fire that broke out early Sunday morning, Nov. 11.It happened at a four-unit apartment building near Hopkins and Sheridan around 2:30 a.m.Fire officials said the fire was mostly outside of the building, but there was heavy smoke damage throughout the inside of the apartment complex.PHOTO GALLERYAll of the residents made it out safely.
MILWAUKEE -- The Red Cross responded to help residents displaced by a fire that broke out early Sunday morning, Nov. 11.It happened at a four-unit apartment building near Hopkins and Sheridan around 2:30 a.m.Fire officials said the fire was mostly outside of the building, but there was heavy smoke damage throughout the inside of the apartment complex.PHOTO GALLERYAll of the residents made it out safely.
New ordinance requires smoke detectors with non-renewable 10-year batteries
MILWAUKEE -- An ordinance passed by the Milwaukee Common Council last year mandates smoke detectors with non-renewable 10-year lithium batteries be installed in Milwaukee homes -- and officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department are working to spread the word about the new requirement."We had nine fire deaths this year.
MILWAUKEE -- An ordinance passed by the Milwaukee Common Council last year mandates smoke detectors with non-renewable 10-year lithium batteries be installed in Milwaukee homes -- and officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department are working to spread the word about the new requirement."We had nine fire deaths this year.
Medical examiner identifies 2 killed in violent collision on Milwaukee’s north side
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the two killed in a double fatal crash that happened early Friday morning, Oct. 26 near Fond du Lac and Concordia.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the two killed in a double fatal crash that happened early Friday morning, Oct. 26 near Fond du Lac and Concordia.
'Vibrated the whole block:' 1 dead, woman and toddler injured after vehicle crashes into tree
MILWAUKEE -- A deadly crash on Milwaukee's northwest side leaves a 21-year-old woman dead and a 22-year-old woman and her 2-year-old toddler hospitalized with serious injuries.Near 67th and Marion is where one neighbor said the car hit so hard the engine was thrown onto the sidewalk."I just heard a big boom, like it kind of vibrated the whole block," said the neighbor.The sound and sight of the crash brought neighbors out of their homes."We seen one of the neighborhood people they got the passenger, the driver out and dragged her to the middle of the street," said the neighbor.Some took video as police took over the scene.
MILWAUKEE -- A deadly crash on Milwaukee's northwest side leaves a 21-year-old woman dead and a 22-year-old woman and her 2-year-old toddler hospitalized with serious injuries.Near 67th and Marion is where one neighbor said the car hit so hard the engine was thrown onto the sidewalk."I just heard a big boom, like it kind of vibrated the whole block," said the neighbor.The sound and sight of the crash brought neighbors out of their homes."We seen one of the neighborhood people they got the passenger, the driver out and dragged her to the middle of the street," said the neighbor.Some took video as police took over the scene.
Infant not breathing brought into Milwaukee Fire Station 30 and has died
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department say an infant who was not breathing was brought into Fire Station 30 on Wednesday evening, Oct. 24 and later died.The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office confirms it was dispatched to the fire station -- located near Teutonia and Locust.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department say an infant who was not breathing was brought into Fire Station 30 on Wednesday evening, Oct. 24 and later died.The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office confirms it was dispatched to the fire station -- located near Teutonia and Locust.
Investigation underway after apartment fire near 88th and Congress in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters on Wednesday night, Oct. 17 responded to the scene of an apartment fire near 88th and Congress in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters on Wednesday night, Oct. 17 responded to the scene of an apartment fire near 88th and Congress in Milwaukee.
10 people rescued from windows in apartment fire on Milwaukee's east side
MILWAUKEE -- The smoke has cleared but the damage remains at an apartment building on Milwaukee's east side.
MILWAUKEE -- The smoke has cleared but the damage remains at an apartment building on Milwaukee's east side.
Firefighters rescue residents hanging out of windows in east side apartment fire
MILWAUKEE -- Several people were rescued from inside a burning high rise building on Milwaukee's east side Friday evening, Oct. 12.The fire started on the third floor at St.
MILWAUKEE -- Several people were rescued from inside a burning high rise building on Milwaukee's east side Friday evening, Oct. 12.The fire started on the third floor at St.