Kite surfer rescued along Milwaukee's lakefront
MILWAUKEE -- It was a dangerous rescue along Milwaukee's lakefront Thursday afternoon, April 19.A FOX6 viewer shared video showing Milwaukee police and the U.S. Coast Guard rescuing a kite surfer from the frigid water near the McKinley Marina.The water appeared to be pretty rough Thursday afternoon, with waves close to five feet.PHOTO GALLERYThe kite surfer was taken to the hospital.
MILWAUKEE -- It was a dangerous rescue along Milwaukee's lakefront Thursday afternoon, April 19.A FOX6 viewer shared video showing Milwaukee police and the U.S. Coast Guard rescuing a kite surfer from the frigid water near the McKinley Marina.The water appeared to be pretty rough Thursday afternoon, with waves close to five feet.PHOTO GALLERYThe kite surfer was taken to the hospital.
Homicide investigation: Man shot near 5th and Center after fight inside tavern
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a homicide that happened near 5th and Center Thursday evening, April 18.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a homicide that happened near 5th and Center Thursday evening, April 18.
Fundraising dinner at Shaker's Cigar Bar benefits families of fallen MPD heroes
MILWAUKEE -- In honor of National Police Week in May, a Milwaukee bar hosted a fundraiser for the families of two fallen officers on Thursday, April 18.Officers Charles Irvine and Officer Michael Michalski were killed in the line of duty in 2018.
MILWAUKEE -- In honor of National Police Week in May, a Milwaukee bar hosted a fundraiser for the families of two fallen officers on Thursday, April 18.Officers Charles Irvine and Officer Michael Michalski were killed in the line of duty in 2018.
Milwaukee police: Kohl's shoplifter gets into fight when confronted
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public's help to identify two suspects who allegedly stole merchandise from Kohl's, and got into a physical fight when confronted.According to the Milwaukee Police Department, the incident happened at the Kohl's store located on South 27th Street on Wednesday, April 17.Police say shortly after 6:30 p.m., one suspect attempted to conceal items but when she was confronted, there was a physical confrontation.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public's help to identify two suspects who allegedly stole merchandise from Kohl's, and got into a physical fight when confronted.According to the Milwaukee Police Department, the incident happened at the Kohl's store located on South 27th Street on Wednesday, April 17.Police say shortly after 6:30 p.m., one suspect attempted to conceal items but when she was confronted, there was a physical confrontation.
DPW seeks donations for parking enforcement officer 'violently attacked' on the job
MILWAUKEE -- The commissioner of the City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works on Thursday, April 18 offered information about a fund established for a parking enforcement officer who was "violently attacked" on the job -- resulting in surgery and hospitalization.DPW Commissioner Jeff Polenske said as of Thursday, the 60-year-old long-time veteran of city service continued to recover from the injuries he received in the April 2 attack, and he had not yet returned to the job.The parking enforcement officer chose to remain anonymous, but Polenske noted he is "a person with a life, friends, family and livelihood that have been affected by this appalling incident." Polenske said, "He is like the thousands of city employees who work hard every day in making our city a better place."Polenske said several people came forward with offers of financial assistance, and with help from Alderman Jose Perez, U.S. Bank established a fund, "Friends of the DPW Parking Enforcement Office." Anyone interested in donating can visit any U.S. Bank branch -- with cash or checks accepted.Two men have been charged in connection with the beating and stabbing of the officer near 67th and Villard around 2:30 a.m. on April 2 -- and they're no strangers to law enforcement.
MILWAUKEE -- The commissioner of the City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works on Thursday, April 18 offered information about a fund established for a parking enforcement officer who was "violently attacked" on the job -- resulting in surgery and hospitalization.DPW Commissioner Jeff Polenske said as of Thursday, the 60-year-old long-time veteran of city service continued to recover from the injuries he received in the April 2 attack, and he had not yet returned to the job.The parking enforcement officer chose to remain anonymous, but Polenske noted he is "a person with a life, friends, family and livelihood that have been affected by this appalling incident." Polenske said, "He is like the thousands of city employees who work hard every day in making our city a better place."Polenske said several people came forward with offers of financial assistance, and with help from Alderman Jose Perez, U.S. Bank established a fund, "Friends of the DPW Parking Enforcement Office." Anyone interested in donating can visit any U.S. Bank branch -- with cash or checks accepted.Two men have been charged in connection with the beating and stabbing of the officer near 67th and Villard around 2:30 a.m. on April 2 -- and they're no strangers to law enforcement.
Man accused of sexually assaulting 7-year-old girl who was shot during confrontation pleads not guilty
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man accused of sexually assaulting a 7-year-old girl who was later struck by gunfire during a confrontation regarding that sexual assault pleaded not guilty Thursday, April 18.Sanchez Wilson, 36, was in court Thursday for his preliminary hearing.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man accused of sexually assaulting a 7-year-old girl who was later struck by gunfire during a confrontation regarding that sexual assault pleaded not guilty Thursday, April 18.Sanchez Wilson, 36, was in court Thursday for his preliminary hearing.
'This ain't no game:' 18 years in prison for man convicted in 3 armed robberies in 5-month period
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man convicted in connection with three armed robberies taking place within a 5-month period in 2017 was sentenced to prison on Thursday, April 18.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man convicted in connection with three armed robberies taking place within a 5-month period in 2017 was sentenced to prison on Thursday, April 18.
Killer 'friend' called 'Trouble:' Jury convicts man charged in shooting death, who apparently spoke at vigil
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man prosecutors said was found with a smoking gun that was used in a string of crimes including two homicides and a canicide was convicted by a jury on multiple counts on Thursday, April 18.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man prosecutors said was found with a smoking gun that was used in a string of crimes including two homicides and a canicide was convicted by a jury on multiple counts on Thursday, April 18.
Dariaz Higgins pleads not guilty to amended charges in shooting death of Sierra Robinson
MILWAUKEE -- Dariaz Higgins, accused in the shooting death of the mother of his child, which injured two others, pleaded not guilty to amended charges on Thursday, April 18.
MILWAUKEE -- Dariaz Higgins, accused in the shooting death of the mother of his child, which injured two others, pleaded not guilty to amended charges on Thursday, April 18.
Dennis Thomas pleads not guilty in hit-and-run crash that killed young woman
MILWAUKEE -- Dennis Thomas pleaded not guilty on Thursday, April 18 to multiple charges in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that happened near Teutonia and Oriole earlier this month.Thomas, 30, faces one count of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle, one count of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle with a prohibited alcohol concentration and one count of hit-and-run resulting in death.
MILWAUKEE -- Dennis Thomas pleaded not guilty on Thursday, April 18 to multiple charges in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that happened near Teutonia and Oriole earlier this month.Thomas, 30, faces one count of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle, one count of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle with a prohibited alcohol concentration and one count of hit-and-run resulting in death.
Police: 2 shot, injured while walking near 60th and Fairmount in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Wednesday, April 17 near 60th and Fairmount.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Wednesday, April 17 near 60th and Fairmount.
'Didn't deserve it:' 4 years after arson in Milwaukee claimed 2 lives, loved ones hope for justice
MILWAUKEE -- Four years after an arson claimed the lives of two people on Milwaukee's north side, the pain remains very fresh.
MILWAUKEE -- Four years after an arson claimed the lives of two people on Milwaukee's north side, the pain remains very fresh.
Medical examiner's report indicates speed may have been a factor in crash that killed 2 in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A report released by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office Wednesday, April 17 indicated a vehicle containing two people who died at the scene of a crash Monday, April 15 in Milwaukee conducted a U-turn just prior to the collision.
MILWAUKEE -- A report released by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office Wednesday, April 17 indicated a vehicle containing two people who died at the scene of a crash Monday, April 15 in Milwaukee conducted a U-turn just prior to the collision.
