Fire severely damages playground near 34th and Sheridan; no injuries
MILWAUKEE -- A fire severely damaged the playground near 34th and Sheridan in Milwaukee.It happened Saturday, Sept. 14 shortly before 10 p.m.Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, Milwaukee Police Department, and Milwaukee Fire Department responded to the scene.The fire was extinguished, and the main jungle gym slide and surrounding play area suffered severe damage, sheriff's officials said.No one was hurt.
MILWAUKEE -- A fire severely damaged the playground near 34th and Sheridan in Milwaukee.It happened Saturday, Sept. 14 shortly before 10 p.m.Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, Milwaukee Police Department, and Milwaukee Fire Department responded to the scene.The fire was extinguished, and the main jungle gym slide and surrounding play area suffered severe damage, sheriff's officials said.No one was hurt.
16-year-old boy dead following shooting near 55th and Casper; 18-year-old man hospitalized
MILWAUKEE -- A 16-year-old is dead and an 18-year-old man is injured following a double shooting near 55th and Casper Saturday night, Sept. 14.The two victims were passengers in a car when shots were fired inside the vehicle and the two individuals were struck.The driver of the vehicle drove to a nearby hospital following the shooting.
MILWAUKEE -- A 16-year-old is dead and an 18-year-old man is injured following a double shooting near 55th and Casper Saturday night, Sept. 14.The two victims were passengers in a car when shots were fired inside the vehicle and the two individuals were struck.The driver of the vehicle drove to a nearby hospital following the shooting.
Milwaukee officials investigate shooting near 25th and Wells; 1 injured
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee officials are investigating a shooting that happened on 25th Street, between Kilbourn Avenue and Wells Street.The call to authorities came in around 6:15 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14.According to the Milwaukee Fire Department, one person was transported to Froedtert from the shooting for treatment.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee officials are investigating a shooting that happened on 25th Street, between Kilbourn Avenue and Wells Street.The call to authorities came in around 6:15 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14.According to the Milwaukee Fire Department, one person was transported to Froedtert from the shooting for treatment.
Police: Drunk driver crashes into pole, catches fire near 27th and Edgerton
MILWAUKEE -- A driver was arrested for OWI after crashing into a light pole near South 27th and Edgerton Avenue on Friday night, Sept. 13.Milwaukee police were called to the scene around 9:45 p.m.
MILWAUKEE -- A driver was arrested for OWI after crashing into a light pole near South 27th and Edgerton Avenue on Friday night, Sept. 13.Milwaukee police were called to the scene around 9:45 p.m.
Police pursuit ends in rollover crash near 11th and Oklahoma
MILWAUKEE -- A police pursuit ended in a rollover crash near 11th and Oklahoma on Friday, Sept. 13.Milwaukee police tell FOX6 News the vehicle struck another car before crashing.Officials took two adults into custody.
MILWAUKEE -- A police pursuit ended in a rollover crash near 11th and Oklahoma on Friday, Sept. 13.Milwaukee police tell FOX6 News the vehicle struck another car before crashing.Officials took two adults into custody.
31-year-old woman shot in stomach near 52nd and Locust
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a 31-year-old woman was shot in the stomach near 52nd and Locust on Thursday, Sept. 12.Police say it happened around 3:40 p.m.The victim was taken to Froedtert with serious injuries.Milwaukee police said they're seeking an unknown suspect.PHOTO GALLERY
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a 31-year-old woman was shot in the stomach near 52nd and Locust on Thursday, Sept. 12.Police say it happened around 3:40 p.m.The victim was taken to Froedtert with serious injuries.Milwaukee police said they're seeking an unknown suspect.PHOTO GALLERY
2nd man convicted in shooting deaths of 2 they planned a robbery with
MILWAUKEE -- The second of two Milwaukee men accused in connection with a triple shooting that left two people dead after prosecutors said the suspects and victims planned to rob a marijuana dealer together was convicted Wednesday, Sept. 11.Kevon Barnes, 19, entered the plea to an amended charge -- second degree reckless homicide, as party to a crime -- during his jury trial.
MILWAUKEE -- The second of two Milwaukee men accused in connection with a triple shooting that left two people dead after prosecutors said the suspects and victims planned to rob a marijuana dealer together was convicted Wednesday, Sept. 11.Kevon Barnes, 19, entered the plea to an amended charge -- second degree reckless homicide, as party to a crime -- during his jury trial.
Semi believed to be carrying Styrofoam insulation stuck under I-94 overpass
MILWAUKEE -- A truck driver got stuck under the I-94 westbound overpass Thursday afternoon, Sept. 12.A FOX6 News crew on scene said the truck was headed southbound on General Mitchell Boulevard.The truck appeared to be carrying Styrofoam insulation.Our crew on scene saw a Wisconsin Department of Transportation vehicle on scene -- possibly so officials could examine the overpass bridge to determine whether there was any damage.According to our crew, the truck driver tried backing out from under the overpass, but the truck wouldn't budge.Officials were working to free the truck.
MILWAUKEE -- A truck driver got stuck under the I-94 westbound overpass Thursday afternoon, Sept. 12.A FOX6 News crew on scene said the truck was headed southbound on General Mitchell Boulevard.The truck appeared to be carrying Styrofoam insulation.Our crew on scene saw a Wisconsin Department of Transportation vehicle on scene -- possibly so officials could examine the overpass bridge to determine whether there was any damage.According to our crew, the truck driver tried backing out from under the overpass, but the truck wouldn't budge.Officials were working to free the truck.
'So many bullets:' Cameras rolled as people ducked for cover amid double shooting at gas station
MILWAUKEE -- Surveillance cameras captured the moment gunfire erupted outside a gas station near 14th and Locust around 4:15 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11.
MILWAUKEE -- Surveillance cameras captured the moment gunfire erupted outside a gas station near 14th and Locust around 4:15 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11.
MPD: 41-year-old woman shot, wounded by suspect who attempted to rob her
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are seeking a suspect who attempted to rob a woman and shot her near 27th and Teutonia on Wednesday, Sept. 11.Officials say the 41-year-old woman was shot shortly after 2:30 p.m. Wednesday.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are seeking a suspect who attempted to rob a woman and shot her near 27th and Teutonia on Wednesday, Sept. 11.Officials say the 41-year-old woman was shot shortly after 2:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Attorney: Teacher accused of human trafficking 'immediately re-arrested' after victim claimed contact
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News on Tuesday, Sept. 10 confirmed a Milwaukee Public Schools teacher charged with human trafficking and second degree sexual assault/use of force contacted the victim in the case, leading to his re-arrest Saturday, Sept. 7.
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News on Tuesday, Sept. 10 confirmed a Milwaukee Public Schools teacher charged with human trafficking and second degree sexual assault/use of force contacted the victim in the case, leading to his re-arrest Saturday, Sept. 7.
Police: School bus carrying 10 students involved in crash near Appleton and Melvina
MILWAUKEE -- There were no serious injuries in a crash involving a car and a school bus Tuesday morning, Sept. 10 near Appleton Avenue and Melvina Street.It happened shortly after 7 a.m.Police said there were 10 children on the bus at the time.It wasn't immediately clear whether any citations were issued.The cause of the crash was under investigation.PHOTO GALLERY
MILWAUKEE -- There were no serious injuries in a crash involving a car and a school bus Tuesday morning, Sept. 10 near Appleton Avenue and Melvina Street.It happened shortly after 7 a.m.Police said there were 10 children on the bus at the time.It wasn't immediately clear whether any citations were issued.The cause of the crash was under investigation.PHOTO GALLERY
Fire damages home near 56th and Oklahoma in Milwaukee, appears to be electrical
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters on Tuesday morning, Sept. 10 responded to the scene of house fire near 56th Street and Stack Drive in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters on Tuesday morning, Sept. 10 responded to the scene of house fire near 56th Street and Stack Drive in Milwaukee.
Police: Man shot, wounded near 26th and Brown in Milwaukee, no arrests made
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Monday night, Sept. 9 near 26th and Brown.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Monday night, Sept. 9 near 26th and Brown.