Fire captain accused of rape, abuse; but why didn't the victim call 911?
MILWAUKEE -- Why didn't the victim call 911?
MILWAUKEE -- Why didn't the victim call 911?
Crash sparks chemical fire on I-43 near Marquette Interchange, no one injured
MILWAUKEE -- No one was injured in a fiery crash on northbound I-43 early Wednesday morning, July 18 -- but it shut down the freeway for nearly six hours.
MILWAUKEE -- No one was injured in a fiery crash on northbound I-43 early Wednesday morning, July 18 -- but it shut down the freeway for nearly six hours.
Preschoolers with hearing impairments learn about fire safety: 'Showing them everything that's important'
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters from Milwaukee and West Allis took time Tuesday, July 17 to help preschoolers with hearing impairments learn how to stay safe.They taught the kids at "HEAR Wisconsin" about their gear, and talked about smoke detectors and other safety measures in their homes.Organizers said because the kids have hearing impairments, it was important for them to get a more hands-on experience."Many times for children who are deaf and hard of hearing, they don't necessarily overhear people talking.
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters from Milwaukee and West Allis took time Tuesday, July 17 to help preschoolers with hearing impairments learn how to stay safe.They taught the kids at "HEAR Wisconsin" about their gear, and talked about smoke detectors and other safety measures in their homes.Organizers said because the kids have hearing impairments, it was important for them to get a more hands-on experience."Many times for children who are deaf and hard of hearing, they don't necessarily overhear people talking.
Man prosecutors say admitted to setting fire that killed grandparents pleads not guilty due to mental illness
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man prosecutors say admitted to setting a fire that killed his grandparents following a dispute over stolen cash has pleaded not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect.Darren Carter, 23, was in court Monday, July 16 for his arraignment, where the plea was entered.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man prosecutors say admitted to setting a fire that killed his grandparents following a dispute over stolen cash has pleaded not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect.Darren Carter, 23, was in court Monday, July 16 for his arraignment, where the plea was entered.
'The fire just blew up:' Quick-thinking neighbors helped firefighters pull elderly man from burning apartment
MILWAUKEE -- An elderly man and a Milwaukee firefighter were injured in fire at an apartment building near 8th and Galena Monday morning, July 16.
MILWAUKEE -- An elderly man and a Milwaukee firefighter were injured in fire at an apartment building near 8th and Galena Monday morning, July 16.
Firefighters battle fully-engulfed garage fire near 24th and Juneau
MILWAUKEE -- A garage was deemed a total loss after a fire Wednesday, July 11 near 24th and Juneau.It happened around 3:45 p.m.Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department said the garage was fully engulfed when firefighters arrived on scene.No one was hurt.
MILWAUKEE -- A garage was deemed a total loss after a fire Wednesday, July 11 near 24th and Juneau.It happened around 3:45 p.m.Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department said the garage was fully engulfed when firefighters arrived on scene.No one was hurt.
Police: Driver, passenger struck by gunfire in Milwaukee, fire station hit by bullets
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Monday night, July 9 near 14th and Locust.According to police, around 9:40 p.m., two shooting victims arrived at a hospital seeking treatment for injuries not believed to be life-threatening.An investigation revealed that both victims, a 28-year-old man and a 23-year-old man, were traveling together in a vehicle when a suspect in another vehicle fired multiple gunshots at the victims.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Monday night, July 9 near 14th and Locust.According to police, around 9:40 p.m., two shooting victims arrived at a hospital seeking treatment for injuries not believed to be life-threatening.An investigation revealed that both victims, a 28-year-old man and a 23-year-old man, were traveling together in a vehicle when a suspect in another vehicle fired multiple gunshots at the victims.
Unresponsive 5-year-old girl among 3 hurt in fire near 41st and Sheridan
MILWAUKEE -- A 5-year-old child was one of three people injured in a house fire near 41st and Sheridan.It happened just before 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 4.
MILWAUKEE -- A 5-year-old child was one of three people injured in a house fire near 41st and Sheridan.It happened just before 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 4.
Firefighters called out to 2 morning fires at Milwaukee Iron and Scrap; Covanta Environmental Solutions
MIILWAUKEE -- Firefighters were on the scene of separate fires in Milwaukee early Tuesday, July 3.Both happened around 7 a.m.At Milwaukee Iron and Scrap near 33rd and Villard, a fire broke out in a barrel of metal shavings.
MIILWAUKEE -- Firefighters were on the scene of separate fires in Milwaukee early Tuesday, July 3.Both happened around 7 a.m.At Milwaukee Iron and Scrap near 33rd and Villard, a fire broke out in a barrel of metal shavings.
5 displaced by fire believed to have started in attic near Layton and Mitchell
MILWAUKEE -- Five people were displaced by a fire at a home near Layton and Mitchell Sunday, July 1.It happened around noon.Everyone was able to get out of the home before firefighters arrived.
MILWAUKEE -- Five people were displaced by a fire at a home near Layton and Mitchell Sunday, July 1.It happened around noon.Everyone was able to get out of the home before firefighters arrived.
'So proud of these guys:' Roman Electric employees honored for pulling man, baby from burning home
MILWAUKEE -- Three Roman Electric employees were honored Tuesday, June 26 for their quick actions which allowed them to save the lives of a man and baby trapped in a burning home in Milwaukee in March.The fire happened on March 12 near 70th and Dickinson.
MILWAUKEE -- Three Roman Electric employees were honored Tuesday, June 26 for their quick actions which allowed them to save the lives of a man and baby trapped in a burning home in Milwaukee in March.The fire happened on March 12 near 70th and Dickinson.
Fire breaks out in apartment building basement on Milwaukee's northwest side
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters on Monday morning, June 25 responded to the scene of an apartment fire on Milwaukee's northwest side.It happened around 12:30 a.m. on 97th Street near Michele Street.Authorities say the fire broke out in the basement of an apartment building.
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters on Monday morning, June 25 responded to the scene of an apartment fire on Milwaukee's northwest side.It happened around 12:30 a.m. on 97th Street near Michele Street.Authorities say the fire broke out in the basement of an apartment building.
On 1st day of summer, MFD kicks off 'Warm Up Winter' campaign to buy coats for kids
MILWAUKEE -- On Thursday, June 21, the first day of summer, Milwaukee firefighters had winter on the mind.MFD officials kicked off their 2018 "Warm Up Winter" campaign -- asking people to help fill the boot.The money will be used to purchase brand new winter coats for children in need."This is our big fundraiser for the year -- to get the money for the coats for these kids, so it's a good thing for the kids of the City of Milwaukee that don't have jackets for the winter time," said Troy Klemstein, Milwaukee Fire Department captain.Firefighters will also be collecting donations on Friday and Saturday at intersections near the 30 Milwaukee fire stations.
MILWAUKEE -- On Thursday, June 21, the first day of summer, Milwaukee firefighters had winter on the mind.MFD officials kicked off their 2018 "Warm Up Winter" campaign -- asking people to help fill the boot.The money will be used to purchase brand new winter coats for children in need."This is our big fundraiser for the year -- to get the money for the coats for these kids, so it's a good thing for the kids of the City of Milwaukee that don't have jackets for the winter time," said Troy Klemstein, Milwaukee Fire Department captain.Firefighters will also be collecting donations on Friday and Saturday at intersections near the 30 Milwaukee fire stations.
Woman, 2 dogs rescued from house fire in Milwaukee, cause under investigation
MILWAUKEE -- A woman says she's lucky to be alive after a fire started in her Milwaukee home early Thursday morning, June 21."It was nuts," said Tara Orlowski.Around 3:30 a.m., Orlowski woke up to the sound of a fire alarm going off and white smoke flooding her bedroom in her home near 70th and Euclid.
MILWAUKEE -- A woman says she's lucky to be alive after a fire started in her Milwaukee home early Thursday morning, June 21."It was nuts," said Tara Orlowski.Around 3:30 a.m., Orlowski woke up to the sound of a fire alarm going off and white smoke flooding her bedroom in her home near 70th and Euclid.
No injuries after fire at home near 82nd and Mill
MILWAUKEE -- There were no injuries after a fire at a home near 82nd and Mill.It happened shortly before 5 p.m.Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control.
MILWAUKEE -- There were no injuries after a fire at a home near 82nd and Mill.It happened shortly before 5 p.m.Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control.
