MFD: Pedestrian struck by vehicle near 27th and Capitol

MILWAUKEE -- A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Tuesday night, Sept. 17 near 27th and Capitol.The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Facebook to name first oversight panel members by year-end

BOSTON — Facebook said Tuesday that it expects to name the first members of a new quasi-independent oversight board by year-end.The oversight panel is intended to rule on thorny content issues, such as when Facebook or Instagram posts constitute hate speech.

Police: 28-year-old man shot, wounded on Vel Phillips Avenue near Vienna Avenue

MILWAUKEE -- A 28-year-old Milwaukee man was shot and wounded on Vel Phillips Avenue near Vienna Avenue Monday afternoon, Sept. 16.It happened around 4:30 p.m.Police said the victim was taken to a hospital by a private party, where he had surgery.

Police: 6-year-old girl struck by vehicle near 12th and Villa in Racine

RACINE -- A 6-year-old girl was struck by a vehicle in Racine Monday afternoon, Sept. 16.It happened around 4:15 p.m. near 12th Street and Villa Street.Police said the child was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Police: 1-month-old boy, 20-year-old woman hurt in shooting near 107th and Fond du Lac

MILWAUKEE -- A 1-month-old boy and 20-year-old woman were hurt in a shooting near 107th Street and Fond du Lac Avenue Monday afternoon, Sept. 16.It happened around 2:30 p.m.Police said the victims suffered graze wounds, and they were seeking the shooter(s).An investigation was ongoing.

'Hurts to see:' Fire at playground at Smith Park was 8th blaze set since fall 2018, parks official said

MILWAUKEE -- Another Milwaukee playground went up in flames Saturday night, Sept. 14, and authorities said it may have been intentional, just like the fire that damaged the playground at Butterfly Park on Sept. 1.

2 teens suspected in Butterfly Park playground fire plead not guilty to charges

MILWAUKEE -- Two 17-year-old boys charged in connection with a fire set at the Butterfly Park playground pleaded not guilty in court on Monday, Sept. 16.The accused are Jaqueh Howell and Trashun Campbell.

Medical examiner, police, called out to 52nd and Melvina in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County medical examiner was called out to the area near 52nd and Melvina Sunday afternoon, Sept. 15.Milwaukee police confirmed for FOX6 News they were also on scene.

Road rage incident leads to shooting on Milwaukee's south side, 1 hurt

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened early Monday morning, Sept. 16 on the city's south side.

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.

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 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.

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.

30-year-old man accused of stealing, intentionally damaging trailer from Racine drum and bugle corps

RACINE COUNTY -- A 30-year-old Racine man is accused of stealing a trailer from the Racine Explorer Scout Drum & Bugle Corps, and then intentionally damaging it.Officials say the 1994 trailer, which is white in color with a faded Frito Lay graphic on the outside, was valued at $2,500.

Traffic alert: Shifting lanes and closures on I-94 in store for drivers Friday night into Saturday

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office reminds drivers that on Friday night, Sept. 13 southbound traffic in the I-94 construction zone will move to the west, onto the new southbound side of I-94.