Milwaukee firefighters dispatched to garbage truck fire on city's south side

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters were dispatched to the scene of a garbage truck fire near 11th and Rogers on the city's south side Wednesday, May 16.

'Liam and I met a hero:' Father thanks firefighter for taking time out for 5-year-old son at church fire scene

MILWAUKEE -- As more than 100 firefighters battled a massive, four-alarm blaze at the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in downtown Milwaukee on Tuesday, May 15, a father and his young son with an affinity for police and fire officials stopped at the scene to take a look at the devastation.

1 seriously injured after crash involving motorcycle, semi in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- One person was taken to the hospital from the scene of a crash involving a motorcycle and a semi on Tuesday, May 15.It happened around 7:15 p.m. near I-43 and Holt.

'It was huge:' Member of Trinity Lutheran Church says his 'spirit is crushed' after 4-alarm fire

MILWAUKEE -- Many people stood in awe as firefighters battled a four-alarm blaze at the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church near 9th and Highland in downtown Milwaukee on Tuesday, May 15 -- heartbroken the historic church was burning.

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.

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

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.

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.