Car slams into tree, driver runs from the scene

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police and firefighters were called to the scene of a car slamming into a tree near 20th and Nash around 2 a.m. Sunday, December 9th.

Fire forces 30 people from their apartments in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- A fire at an apartment complex forces 30 people out of their units and into the cold on Milwaukee's south side early Saturday morning, December 8th.

Fire officials urge proper care of real Christmas trees to avoid tragedy

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Fire Department officials are urging folks to stay safe this holiday season -- and that involves making sure Christmas trees are watered frequently in order to avoid a fire.

Milwaukee firefighters give new coats to kids in need

MILWAUKEE -- Students at Riley Elementary cheered Monday, November 19th as Milwaukee firefighters rolled up in their big red trucks with boxes of gifts.

Mesh on windows impeded rescue of kids killed in house fire

RACINE -- Firefighters in Racine say mesh used for security on one of the windows of a house that caught fire early Thursday, November 8th slowed their entrance into the building.

Law enforcement officials: stay away from Lake Michigan due to high winds

MILWAUKEE -- As post-tropical Sandy churns away on the east coast after making landfall Monday, October 29th, forecasters say the storm will be felt in Wisconsin in the coming days.

Firefighters battle 2-alarm fire on Milwaukee's south side

MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters battle a two-alarm fire at a building near 5th and Harrison on Milwaukee's south side.

Procession through downtown honors memory of Milwaukee firefighter

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters are honoring the memory of one of their own, Joseph Floryance, with a procession through downtown Milwaukee along Wisconsin Ave.

Fallen Milwaukee firefighters remembered during ceremony

MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Fire Department Wednesday, October 10th paused to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice.

6-year-old boy dies in Milwaukee house fire

MILWAUKEE -- A 6-year-old boy is dead after two homes are engulfed in flames.

Bystanders jump into Milwaukee River to rescue person who jumped

MILWAUKEE -- Crews pulled an individual from the Milwaukee River near the Juneau Avenue Bridge Wednesday, September 12th.

Ceremonies at Marquette University, UWM mark 9/11 anniversary

MILWAUKEE -- Several ceremonies were held in Milwaukee on Tuesday to mark the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, as well as honor the victims and our nation's troops.

15 evacuated from apartment building after early morning fire

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee fire officials responded to an apartment fire early Sunday morning, September 2nd near 34th and Wells.

Firefighter falls while fighting fire on Milwaukee's east side

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee firefighter is in the hospital recovering after falling from the roof of a two-story home on the city's east side Friday night, August 31st.

Fire crews rescue woman who fell in Milwaukee River

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee fire officials were called to rescue a woman who fell into the Milwaukee River early Friday morning.

Milwaukee firefighters raise money for Muscular Dystrophy Association

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department is going beyond the call of duty this week to help the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Firefighters douse flames at Milwaukee house fire

MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters were called to a home at 13th and Concordia on the city's north side late Friday.

Law enforcement regularly trains to handle mass shooting incidents

MILWAUKEE -- Law enforcement officials and emergency medical personnel regularly train to stay prepared for incidents like the one that took place in Aurora, Colorado, when a mass shooting during the Dark Knight Rises midnight showing early Friday, July 20th killed 12 and injured over 50.