Crews repair leaking 12-inch gas pipe in Waukesha; no injuries reported

WAUKESHA -- We Energies crews were called out to the area of Barstow and Main in Waukesha around 7:20 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26 to deal with a gas leak.It was reported to We Energies that a contractor was excavating and hit a 12-inch gas pipe.

Kenneth Freeman enters NGI plea in January 2019 murder of Carlie Beaudin at Froedtert

MILWAUKEE -- Five days after he was found competent to stand trial, Kenneth Freeman, 28, of Milwaukee, the man charged in the murder of Carlie Beaudin at Froedtert Hospital on Jan. 25, 2019 entered a plea of guilty but not guilty due to mental disease or defect.

9 years in prison for Trayvonn Brown in fatal shooting of mother of 6 'over a telephone'

MILWAUKEE -- Trayvonn Brown, 26, of Milwaukee was sentenced to serve nine years in prison and four years' extended supervision in the fatal shooting of Debra Casey which happened Oct. 6, 2019 near 14th Street and Orchard Street in Milwaukee.

Police: 28-year-old Racine man suffered multiple gunshot wounds near 9th and Memorial

RACINE -- Racine police on Wednesday, Feb. 26 offered an update on a homicide investigation that began Tuesday, Feb. 25 near 9th Street and Memorial Drive.The deceased was identified as Demarcus Anderson, 28, of Racine.Police said he was found dead on the main floor of a building in the area, and appeared to have sustained multiple gunshot wounds.According to police, on Jan. 6, the building "became the subject of a formal police problem-solving assignment" due to an increase in loud music complaints, parking violations, and other nuisance-type activity during private club activities.PHOTO GALLERYPolice asked anyone with information on the homicide, or activity during private club events should contact the Racine Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 262-636-9330.

Federal charges filed against 24 suspects tied to violent drug trafficking organization, Buffum Meinecke Boys

MILWAUKEE -- U.S. Attorney Matt Krueger revealed on Wednesday, Feb. 26 that significant federal charges have been filed against 24 defendants associated with a violent drug trafficking organization in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee police investigate report of missing teenage girl, Trinity Williamson

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a report of a missing teenage girl who was last seen near 24th and Melvina.Family members tell FOX6 News 16-year-old Trinity Williamson has not shown up for school (near 23rd and Vliet) since she left home last Thursday, Feb 20.Anyone with any information is urged to contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7401.

No checkout needed: Amazon opens cashier-less grocery store

NEW YORK — Amazon wants to kill the supermarket checkout line.The online retailing giant is opening its first cashier-less supermarket, where shoppers can grab milk or eggs and walk out without waiting in line or ever opening their wallets.

Milwaukee police ID man fatally shot by officers on city's south side

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police have identified the man who was fatally shot by police on Monday, Feb. 24 as 27-year-old Lucas Alvarado.The shooting happened around 1 a.m. on Union Street in the neighborhood near 18th Street and Greenfield Avenue.

'Somebody was shot:' Racine police investigate 'suspicious' death near 9th and Memorial

RACINE -- Racine police were called out to a suspicious death investigation in the area of 9th Street and Memorial Drive Tuesday morning, Feb. 25.According to police, a deceased person was located inside a building early Tuesday morning.

'Seen it with my own eyes!' 2 men wanted in abduction, shots fired near 61st and Custer

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Monday, Feb. 24 asked for help identifying two men wanted in connection with an abduction and shots fired incident that happened near 61st Street and Custer Avenue around 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21.Charles Brown, a neighbor, said he heard a bang on Friday afternoon."I seen it with my own eyes," said Brown. "There was a guy standing outside the passenger door.

'State of emergency:' 12 of 20 homicides in Milwaukee in 2020 involved women, children

MILWAUKEE -- Twelve of Milwaukee's 20 homicides in less than two full months of 2020 involved women and/or children.On Wednesday, Feb. 19, Milwaukee police held a "Domestic Violence Summit," and a panel discussion was held the next day to brainstorm solutions to the violence.By Saturday night, Feb. 22, two more women were dead.

MPD seeks help to ID person suspected of several burglaries on city's south side

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are requesting the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect of several burglaries that occurred between 11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 and 1 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 23.

Complaint: Racine man shot son's mom's boyfriend over reports he was 'heavy-handed' with child

RACINE -- Charges were filed Sunday, Feb. 23 against a Racine man prosecutors said shot his son's mother's boyfriend in the groin following reports the man was "heavy-handed" with his son.

Names of 2 women fatally shot at 24th & Auer released by Milwaukee police

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police released on Monday, Feb. 24 the names of the two women fatally shot at 24th Place and Auer Avenue Saturday night.Aubrianna Lancaster, 30, and Menshala Pabai, 31, were shot around 8:30 p.m., according to police.A Milwaukee man, 32, was taken into custody at the scene.