Family IDs body found in vehicle as missing Milwaukee man: 'He is a really good guy'
MILWAUKEE -- The family has identified the body of a man found Wednesday near 72nd and Herbert as 47-year-old Leonard Bethly.Officers were called to the scene around 7:30 a.m. after residents complained about a vehicle that had been parked in the area for a long time.
MILWAUKEE -- The family has identified the body of a man found Wednesday near 72nd and Herbert as 47-year-old Leonard Bethly.Officers were called to the scene around 7:30 a.m. after residents complained about a vehicle that had been parked in the area for a long time.
'Win-win situation:' We Energies teams up with New Berlin schools to generate green energy
NEW BERLIN -- The School District of New Berlin has found a unique way to earn an extra $95,000.
NEW BERLIN -- The School District of New Berlin has found a unique way to earn an extra $95,000.
Arzel Ivery back in Milwaukee to face charges in deaths of mother, daughters
MILWAUKEE -- Arzel Ivery, the man suspected of killing Amarah "Jerica" Banks and her two daughters, Camaria Banks and Zaniya Ivery, is back in Milwaukee after being extradited from Shelby County, Tennessee, police tell FOX6 News.
MILWAUKEE -- Arzel Ivery, the man suspected of killing Amarah "Jerica" Banks and her two daughters, Camaria Banks and Zaniya Ivery, is back in Milwaukee after being extradited from Shelby County, Tennessee, police tell FOX6 News.
'A dangerous, dangerous game:' Local police chiefs are split over aggressive technique for ending pursuits
GREENFIELD—When drivers refuse to stop for police, most agencies agree officers should chase after them.But what's the best way to end a pursuit?
GREENFIELD—When drivers refuse to stop for police, most agencies agree officers should chase after them.But what's the best way to end a pursuit?
Milwaukee leaders hold summit in response to recent tragedies, 'systemic' domestic violence
MILWAUKEE -- Some of the area's most influential leaders said enough is enough when it comes to domestic violence.
MILWAUKEE -- Some of the area's most influential leaders said enough is enough when it comes to domestic violence.
18-year-old shot and wounded during attempted robbery, Milwaukee police say
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a shooting that left an 18-year-old Milwaukee man wounded.Authorities say he was shot near 46th and Burleigh during an attempted robbery around 8:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a shooting that left an 18-year-old Milwaukee man wounded.Authorities say he was shot near 46th and Burleigh during an attempted robbery around 8:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19.
MPD: Man shot, wounded near 28th and Center
MILWAUKEE -- A 20-year-old man was shot near 28th and Center, Milwaukee police say.The man arrived at the hospital for treatment of a non-fatal gunshot wound around 4:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19.
MILWAUKEE -- A 20-year-old man was shot near 28th and Center, Milwaukee police say.The man arrived at the hospital for treatment of a non-fatal gunshot wound around 4:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19.
Homicide investigation: Man found dead in vehicle near 75th and Tallmadge in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man, 47, was found dead in a vehicle near 75th Street and Tallmadge Street, just south of Silver Spring Drive and east of 76th Street Wednesday morning, Feb. 19.Police said officers were called out for parking trouble, and while speaking with the complainant, they pointed out a vehicle reportedly parked in the area "for a long time."Officers investigated and discovered the man dead inside.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man, 47, was found dead in a vehicle near 75th Street and Tallmadge Street, just south of Silver Spring Drive and east of 76th Street Wednesday morning, Feb. 19.Police said officers were called out for parking trouble, and while speaking with the complainant, they pointed out a vehicle reportedly parked in the area "for a long time."Officers investigated and discovered the man dead inside.
Police: Man shot, seriously wounded inside residence near 15th and Grant in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened late Tuesday night, Feb. 18 near 15th and Grant.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened late Tuesday night, Feb. 18 near 15th and Grant.
Milwaukee police investigate crash near Fond du Lac and North
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a crash that happened early Wednesday morning, Feb. 19 near Fond du Lac and North.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a crash that happened early Wednesday morning, Feb. 19 near Fond du Lac and North.
Milwaukee police investigate collision between semi, car at 6th and Layton
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are on the scene of a serious crash at 6th and Layton on the city's far south side.Milwaukee fire officials say the wreck involved a car and a semi.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are on the scene of a serious crash at 6th and Layton on the city's far south side.Milwaukee fire officials say the wreck involved a car and a semi.
Fatal crash prompts legal battle: 'Deputies should set an example for the public'
MILWAUKEE -- A fatal crash has prompted a legal battle against a Milwaukee County sheriff's deputy involved in the wreck.
MILWAUKEE -- A fatal crash has prompted a legal battle against a Milwaukee County sheriff's deputy involved in the wreck.
Sheriff Earnell Lucas speaks about fatal crash involving deputy; tragic deaths of mother, daughters
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell Lucas held a news conference on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 18 to speak about a variety of subjects -- including the tragic deaths of a Milwaukee mother and her two daughters, a Jan. 25 deputy-involved fatal crash, reckless driving, the Democratic National Convention, as well as a House of Correction merger study, and recruitment and retention of correctional officers.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell Lucas held a news conference on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 18 to speak about a variety of subjects -- including the tragic deaths of a Milwaukee mother and her two daughters, a Jan. 25 deputy-involved fatal crash, reckless driving, the Democratic National Convention, as well as a House of Correction merger study, and recruitment and retention of correctional officers.
Father of woman's children set her on fire 'because she wouldn't pay her taxes,' complaint says
MILWAUKEE -- Prosecutors said a Milwaukee man set the mother of his children on fire "because she wouldn't pay her taxes and was buying other stuff." After setting Savannah Bailey ablaze on Valentine's Day, causing life-threatening injuries, a criminal complaint said Javaunte Jefferson drove away -- Bailey and the children left outside in -1-degree weather.Jefferson, 28, of Milwaukee faces six felonies:
MILWAUKEE -- Prosecutors said a Milwaukee man set the mother of his children on fire "because she wouldn't pay her taxes and was buying other stuff." After setting Savannah Bailey ablaze on Valentine's Day, causing life-threatening injuries, a criminal complaint said Javaunte Jefferson drove away -- Bailey and the children left outside in -1-degree weather.Jefferson, 28, of Milwaukee faces six felonies:
'Potentially dangerous situation:' WWII ordnance dropped off in lobby of Mequon Police Department
MEQUON -- Some World War II ordnance was dropped off in the lobby of the Mequon Police Department on Monday, Feb. 17.
MEQUON -- Some World War II ordnance was dropped off in the lobby of the Mequon Police Department on Monday, Feb. 17.
MPD: Search warrant executed near Downer and Locust on Milwaukee's east side
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department executed a search warrant on the city's east side on Monday night, Feb. 17.Tweets from The UWM Post showed tactical vehicles at the scene near Downer Avenue and Locust Street -- roughly three blocks south of UWM's campus.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department executed a search warrant on the city's east side on Monday night, Feb. 17.Tweets from The UWM Post showed tactical vehicles at the scene near Downer Avenue and Locust Street -- roughly three blocks south of UWM's campus.