Milwaukee police investigate triple shooting near 29th and Clybourn
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a triple shooting that occurred near 29th Street and Clybourn Street Monday evening, August 22nd.
"The embers were coming down:" 2-alarm fire destroys vacant home near 50th & Clarke
MILWAUKEE -- Fire investigators are sifting through debris after a vacant house went up in flames early Tuesday morning, August 16th.
Firefighters battle more than flames during Milwaukee's unrest, say "It's certainly nothing we can't handle"
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters deserve a lot of credit from this past weekend.
Developing: Crews on scene of house fire near 41st & Burleigh; no one injured
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters were called out to the scene of a house fire near 41st and Burleigh early Monday morning, August 15th.
Accidental fire started by 13-year-old boy causes $50K in damage to school playground
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating an accidental fire that happened at the Bryant Elementary School Playground near Fond du Lac and Silver Spring Drive on Tuesday, August 9th.It happened around 2:30 p.m.
MFD investigates 2 separate fires; 1 considered suspicious
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department are investigating two separate fires that happened Wednesday night, August 3rd and Thursday morning, August 4th.The first happened just before 11:00 p.m. near 21st and Concordia.
Milwaukee property owners often not held accountable for fatal fire hazards
MILWAUKEE — In March, a Milwaukee child died in a house fire.
Red Cross assists more than 20 people after 2 fires on same block within just days
MILWAUKEE -- The American Red Cross has assisted more than 65 fire victims in Milwaukee County in just the last few days.
Milwaukee Fire Department moves from Class II to Class I ranking as it relates to fire protection
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee has earned a top ranking when it comes to fire protection.On Wednesday, August 3rd, officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department announced MFD is moving from a Class II to a Class I city when it comes to the Insurance Services Office.The ISO collects data relating to how prepared cities around the United States are when it comes to fire protection.The scale ranges from a 10 being the worst, to a one being the best.
Man dies in apparent drowning at Best Western on Howell near Mitchell Airport
MILWAUKEE -- A man died Tuesday, August 2nd in an apparent drowning at the Best Western Plus Milwaukee Airport Hotel & Conference Center on Howell near Edgerton in Milwaukee -- across the street from General Mitchell International Airport.
Wisconsin Center evacuated after fire in underground cable under 6th Street downtown
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwaukee was evacuated Tuesday afternoon, August 2nd due to a fire in an underground cable under 6th Street and subsequent power outage. 700 people were inside the Wisconsin Center at the time.Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department said there was a build up of smoke and pressure, which blew off two manhole covers.
Standing for the Fallen: Milwaukee Fire Department plans 9/11 memorial events
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department has several events planned as a tribute to the fallen from 9/11.
2 people in stolen car seriously hurt in crash involving 3 vehicles at Sherman & Fairmount
MILWAUKEE -- Police say two people in a stolen vehicle were seriously injured in a crash involving a total of three vehicles that happened Sunday evening, July 31st near Sherman & Fairmount.It happened shortly after 7:30 p.m.Police say a stolen Toyota Camry was headed northbound on N. 42nd when the driver disregarded a stop sign -- colliding with a Chrysler 300 that was headed westbound on Fairmount.The Chrysler then struck an Infiniti stopped at the stop sign, facing southbound.The stolen Toyota came to rest against a home on the northwest corner.Police say a 16-year-old boy and a 20-year-old man were in the stolen vehicle.
"People need the blood:" Milwaukee police, firefighters encourage people to donate blood
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters and police officers are in the business of saving lives.
"Life safety education:" Milwaukee Fire Department takes part in terrorism training
MILWAUKEE -- In the wake of recent terror attacks across the globe, the Milwaukee Fire Department continues its efforts to remain abreast of the appropriate response strategies.
"We're here as family:" Hundreds stand in support of MPD officer released from the hospital
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Officer Brandon Baranowski was released from Froedtert Hospital on Wednesday, July 20th after treatment for a gunshot wound.
"I am devastated:" Red Cross assists 7 people following 2-alarm house fire near 10th & Ring
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are trying to figure out how to a fire started on the city's north side.
No one hurt in fire at home near 60th and Bradley Road in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- No one was hurt in a fire at a home near 60th and Bradley Road in Milwaukee Wednesday, July 13th.It happened shortly after 5:00 p.m.Fire officials are looking at a grill and stove/kitchen area as they investigate this fire.Again -- there were no injuries reported.
Danger exists inside Dodge Co. mine where boys were located: "It collapses every once in awhile"
DODGE COUNTY -- For many first responders involved in the search for three missing Dodge County boys now safe, Monday, July 11th was the first time they performed a rescue mission inside an abandoned mine/cave.
Three rescued after boat sinks in Lake Michigan
MILWAUKEE -- Three people are pulled to safety after their boat sinks in Lake Michigan near the 2400 block of N.