8 families displaced by fire near 34th and Wright; firefighter hurt
MILWAUKEE -- Eight families were displaced by a fire near 34th and Wright Sunday, May 13.It happened around 1:45 p.m.Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department said one firefighter was taken to the hospital after suffering an injury at the scene.The cause of the fire is under investigation.
FOX6's Ted Perry, Beverly Taylor host 25th anniversary celebration for Survive Alive House
MILWAUKEE -- Born from tragedy, the Milwaukee Survive Alive House is celebrating 25 years.
Pedestrian struck after 2 cars collide at intersection on UW-Milwaukee campus
MILWAUKEE -- Two University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students were hospitalized after an incident that happened near the intersection of Maryland and Kenwood on Monday afternoon, May 7.Officials say around 3 p.m., a westbound car on Kenwood went through a red light, colliding with a vehicle headed southbound on Maryland Ave.
Firefighters quickly knock down blaze at vacant home near 28th and Fond du Lac
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department are investigating a fire that happened at a vacant home early Sunday, May 6.It happened around 3:45 a.m. near 28th and Fond du Lac.Officials said firefighters were able to knock down the fire quickly.No one was hurt.The cause of the fire is under investigation.PHOTO GALLERY
4 MPD officers taken to the hospital after responding to domestic violence call
MILWAUKEE -- Four Milwaukee police officers were transported to the hospital from the area near 51st and Capitol Wednesday evening, May 2.
'Flames were so high:' Fire damages 2 buildings on Milwaukee's east side, 10 displaced
MILWAUKEE -- At least 10 people were displaced by a fire that ripped through two buildings on Milwaukee's east side early Wednesday morning, May 2.
Woman struck by car on Lincoln Memorial Drive; striking driver stayed on scene
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department said a woman was struck by a car near Bradford Beach on Tuesday afternoon, May 1.The collision happened around 2:30 p.m. Officials said the woman was taken to Froedtert Hospital for treatment of her injuries.Milwaukee police said the driver of the striking vehicle stayed on the scene.An investigation is ongoing.
2 taken to hospital from scene of crash involving semi near 5th and Lapham
MILWAUKEE -- Emergency crews on Monday night, April 30 were called out to the scene of a crash involving a semi near 5th and Lapham.
Milwaukee firefighters rescue driver that rolled dump truck
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters rescued a truck driver after a crash on Jones Island on Friday morning, April 27.The dump truck rolled onto its side while driving over a mound of dirt and chunks of concrete.The driver was stuck in the cab and had to be pulled out.Nobody was hurt.
MFD: 2 people safely escape house fire near 24th and Nash
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee officials responded to a fire near 24th and Nash Thursday evening, April 26.According to the Milwaukee Fire Department, two people were able to get out of the home safely.
4 taken to hospital after crash related to police pursuit near 12th and Orchard
MILWAUKEE -- A driver was arrested following a police pursuit and crash that happened near 12th and Orchard Wednesday night, April 25.According to police, around 9 p.m. a subject driving a Chevy Impala attempted to elude officers during a vehicle pursuit while traveling eastbound on W.
Milwaukee couple accused in arson at apartment building after they were evicted sentenced to prison
MILWAUKEE -- A husband and wife have been sentenced to prison in connection with a December 2014 arson that led to several injuries at an eight-unit apartment building in Milwaukee.It happened at the building on West Eggert Place on Dec. 2, 2014.On April 12, Levita Brewer was sentenced to serve 10 years in prison and five years of supervised release.On October 11, Stepfonz Campbell was sentenced to serve seven years, eight months in prison, followed by five years supervised release.According to a statement from the U.S. Attorney's Office, in early December of 2014, Brewer and Campbell, who are married, traveled from Tennessee to Milwaukee, where they had lived a few months prior.
Milwaukee firefighters battle house fire near 17th & Mitchell
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters have responded to a house fire near 17th and Mitchell Streets on the city's south side.
Hazardous materials team responds to trucking company on Milwaukee's far south side
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department and its Hazardous Materials Response Team responded to the USF Holland trucking company on Milwaukee's far south side on Thursday morning, April 19.They were dispatched to investigate a report of workers at a loading dock having difficulty breathing.
Hazmat crews respond to 9th and State for report of smell of natural gas
MILWAUKEE -- Hazmat teams on Monday, April 16 responded to the area near the Milwaukee County Courthouse for a report of the smell of natural gas.The response occurred near 9th and State, also near the Milwaukee County Safety Building.Firefighters were unable to find anything concerning, and said there is no risk to the public.PHOTO GALLERY
'Unfortunate situation:' Red Cross sets up shelter for 24 displaced by fire at apartment complex
MILWAUKEE -- Two-dozen people were displaced by a fire in an apartment complex near 43rd and Arthur in Milwaukee early Saturday, April 14.
Milwaukee Fire Department pilot program aims to cut down 911 non-emergency calls
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department has been pilot testing a new program to keep residents healthier.
Woman struck by vehicle, killed near Water and Kilbourn; striking driver cooperating
MILWAUKEE -- A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and killed near Water and Kilbourn in downtown Milwaukee Wednesday afternoon, April 11.
'Threw the cigarette down:' Firefighters battle small blaze at home near Edgeworth and Calumet
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters on Sunday, April 8 were called out to a home near Edgeworth Dr.