We Energies: Gas service line struck near Buffum and Keefe in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- We Energies crews were called out to the area near Buffum and Keefe in Milwaukee Monday afternoon, March 18 after a gas line was struck by a third party.The gas was shut off, and crews were making repairs, a spokesman said.The incident involved a gas service line, not a main line.Police said there were no injuries.

Police respond to crash involving semi near 20th and Howard in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Monday afternoon, March 18 responded to a crash near 20th and Howard.It happened around 2:30 p.m. and involved a semi and a pickup truck.Police said a preliminary investigation revealed there were no apparent injuries, and everyone involved stayed on scene.The cause was under investigation.

Police respond to 3-vehicle crash near Sherman and Fairmount; 3 hurt

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Monday afternoon, March 18 were called out to the scene of a crash involving three vehicles near Sherman and Fairmount.Police said everyone involved stayed at the scene.

'Very serious charges:' Prosecutors say men sexually assaulted, burned 16-year-old girls

MILWAUKEE -- Held captive and abused, two Milwaukee teenagers were left disfigured after prosecutors said a trio of men sexually and physically abused them.Antwan Alexander, 28, Wesley Brechlin, 22, and Jarmon Turner, 21, each face the following charges:

Police investigate death of 51-year-old inmate at Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a death that occurred at the Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility Sunday afternoon, March 17.It happened around 2:15 p.m. at the facility near 10th and Highland.Police said an inmate notified security that his roommate had passed out and needed medical attention.

17-year-old victim identified after police shared abduction photos; suspect in custody for battery

MILWAUKEE -- A 17-year-old girl was located after police released images seeking the victim and suspect wanted in connection with an abduction Friday, March 15 near 51st and Hampton.In an update Sunday, police said the 17-year-old girl was the victim of battery.The suspect, her 17-year-old boyfriend, was taken into custody.

2 injured, 1 in custody after separate St. Patrick's Day shootings

MILWAUKEE -- A 19-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman are being treated for gunshot wounds after two separate shootings that happened early morning Sunday, March 17.According to officials, Milwaukee police officers responded to a non-life-threatening shooting that happened near 1st and Townsend around 12:10 a.m. A 19-year-old man was shot when he approached a parked car and tried to engage with two people who were sitting inside.

Firefighters battle 2-alarm blaze near 76th and Green Tree Road; at least 1 cat saved

MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire near 76th and Green Tree Road on Wednesday, March 13.The fire happened shortly before 5:30 p.m. at a multi-unit apartment building.PHOTO GALLERYThe fire was extinguished and no one was hurt.At least one cat was rescued by firefighters.The cause was under investigation.