Caught on camera: Semi driver cited after crashing into tow truck near Mitchell Interchange
MILWAUKEE -- A semi driver received two citations after a crash involving a tow truck near the Mitchell Interchange Monday, Aug. 26.It happened shortly after 11 a.m.Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said the tow truck driver was on the scene of a separate crash when the semi, headed southbound through the Mitchell Interchange, struck the tow truck.The semi's cab separated from its base after the impact, and the trailer flipped on its side, blocking all three lanes of traffic.The tow truck slammed into the wall, and the driver was trapped in the cab.
MILWAUKEE -- A semi driver received two citations after a crash involving a tow truck near the Mitchell Interchange Monday, Aug. 26.It happened shortly after 11 a.m.Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said the tow truck driver was on the scene of a separate crash when the semi, headed southbound through the Mitchell Interchange, struck the tow truck.The semi's cab separated from its base after the impact, and the trailer flipped on its side, blocking all three lanes of traffic.The tow truck slammed into the wall, and the driver was trapped in the cab.
G-7 nations pledge $40 million to fight Amazon fires
PORTO VELHO, Brazil — The Group of Seven nations on Monday pledged tens of millions of dollars to help fight raging wildfires in the Amazon and protect its rainforest, even as Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro accused rich countries of treating the region like a "colony."The international pledges at a G-7 summit in France included $20 million from the group, as well as a separate $12 million from Britain and $11 million from Canada.
PORTO VELHO, Brazil — The Group of Seven nations on Monday pledged tens of millions of dollars to help fight raging wildfires in the Amazon and protect its rainforest, even as Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro accused rich countries of treating the region like a "colony."The international pledges at a G-7 summit in France included $20 million from the group, as well as a separate $12 million from Britain and $11 million from Canada.
'Somebody got shot:' Man found dead at bottom of bridge to KK River near 13th and Harrison
MILWAUKEE -- A man, 22, died at the scene of a shooting near 13th and Harrison Sunday night, Aug. 25.
MILWAUKEE -- A man, 22, died at the scene of a shooting near 13th and Harrison Sunday night, Aug. 25.
Keep MKE's Streets Safe initiative: MPD highlights woman with robbery convictions who led 7-minute chase
MILWAUKEE -- Monday, Aug. 26 marked the start of the second week of the Milwaukee Police Department's "Keep MKE's Streets Safe" initiative in which police highlight an individual who has been arrested, charged, convicted, and sentenced for felony reckless driving and/or fleeing.MPD chose to highlight Shanice Collins, sentenced in May to 11 years in prison and 6 years' extended supervision for multiple counts of armed robbery, one count of attempted armed robbery, and one count of fleeing from police.In 2018, police said Collins was wanted in connection with multiple armed robberies.
MILWAUKEE -- Monday, Aug. 26 marked the start of the second week of the Milwaukee Police Department's "Keep MKE's Streets Safe" initiative in which police highlight an individual who has been arrested, charged, convicted, and sentenced for felony reckless driving and/or fleeing.MPD chose to highlight Shanice Collins, sentenced in May to 11 years in prison and 6 years' extended supervision for multiple counts of armed robbery, one count of attempted armed robbery, and one count of fleeing from police.In 2018, police said Collins was wanted in connection with multiple armed robberies.
19-year-old man shot during home invasion near 99th and Appleton
MILWAUKEE -- A 19-year-old man was injured in a shooting near 99th and Appleton early Monday, Aug. 26.According to police, the victim was shot during a home invasion shortly before 1 a.m. He was taken to a hospital for treatment for his injuries.Police were seeking the shooter.The circumstances surrounding this incident were under investigation.
MILWAUKEE -- A 19-year-old man was injured in a shooting near 99th and Appleton early Monday, Aug. 26.According to police, the victim was shot during a home invasion shortly before 1 a.m. He was taken to a hospital for treatment for his injuries.Police were seeking the shooter.The circumstances surrounding this incident were under investigation.
Police: 2 men shot near 26th and Mitchell during armed robbery attempt
MILWAUKEE -- Two men were hurt in a shooting near 26th and Mitchell early Monday, Aug. 26.It happened around 2 a.m.Police said the victims, ages 41 and 22, were shot during an attempted armed robbery.The victims were taken to a hospital for treatment of their injuries.Police were seeking the shooter.
MILWAUKEE -- Two men were hurt in a shooting near 26th and Mitchell early Monday, Aug. 26.It happened around 2 a.m.Police said the victims, ages 41 and 22, were shot during an attempted armed robbery.The victims were taken to a hospital for treatment of their injuries.Police were seeking the shooter.
Police: 49-year-old man dies after crashing into tree near 60th and Fiebrantz
MILWAUKEE -- A 49-year-old man died after crashing into a tree near 60th and Fiebrantz late on Sunday, Aug. 25.Milwaukee police said the single-vehicle crash happened around 10:40 p.m.The victim was taken to a hospital -- and later died from his injuries.The cause of the crash was under investigation.PHOTO GALLERY
MILWAUKEE -- A 49-year-old man died after crashing into a tree near 60th and Fiebrantz late on Sunday, Aug. 25.Milwaukee police said the single-vehicle crash happened around 10:40 p.m.The victim was taken to a hospital -- and later died from his injuries.The cause of the crash was under investigation.PHOTO GALLERY
59-year-old Milwaukee man accused of soliciting teenage girl for sex
MILWAUKEE -- A 59-year-old Milwaukee man faces felony charges for allegedly soliciting a teenage girl to have sex.
MILWAUKEE -- A 59-year-old Milwaukee man faces felony charges for allegedly soliciting a teenage girl to have sex.
Food truck in Racine catches fire; damage estimated at $60K
RACINE -- A food truck caught fire in Racine early morning Monday, Aug. 26 near Kewaunee Street and Horlick Avenue -- and the estimated damage is approximately $60,000.According to officials, fire crews responded to the area for a food truck fire, and quickly put out the fire to prevent it from spreading to a nearby building.No one was injured as a result of the fire, and crews are still investigating.Anyone with information about the fire is encouraged to contact the Racine Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 1-888-636-9330.
RACINE -- A food truck caught fire in Racine early morning Monday, Aug. 26 near Kewaunee Street and Horlick Avenue -- and the estimated damage is approximately $60,000.According to officials, fire crews responded to the area for a food truck fire, and quickly put out the fire to prevent it from spreading to a nearby building.No one was injured as a result of the fire, and crews are still investigating.Anyone with information about the fire is encouraged to contact the Racine Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 1-888-636-9330.
Officer fired at man 'pointing a compound bow' at police in Racine
RACINE -- A man, 43, was shot at by a Racine police officer Saturday night, Aug. 24, after police said the man pointed a compound bow at officers.Police were called out to the area near Erie Street and English Street shortly before 10:30 p.m. for a report of a domestic disturbance.Police said the officer, a five-year veteran of the department, responded to the threat by firing his duty weapon at the man in an attempt to stop the threat.The man was not hit, and there were no injuries.The officer was placed on administrative leave pending an investigation."I came out, all you could see was lights," said Timothea Cooper, neighbor. "It was way down there.
RACINE -- A man, 43, was shot at by a Racine police officer Saturday night, Aug. 24, after police said the man pointed a compound bow at officers.Police were called out to the area near Erie Street and English Street shortly before 10:30 p.m. for a report of a domestic disturbance.Police said the officer, a five-year veteran of the department, responded to the threat by firing his duty weapon at the man in an attempt to stop the threat.The man was not hit, and there were no injuries.The officer was placed on administrative leave pending an investigation."I came out, all you could see was lights," said Timothea Cooper, neighbor. "It was way down there.
Police: Driver suffers life-threatening injuries in crash in Racine
RACINE -- Two men from Racine were hurt in a crash near 21st Street and West Boulevard in Racine Sunday, Aug. 25.It happened just after 4 p.m.Police said a vehicle struck a tree.Both occupants, a 45-year-old driver and 22-year-old passenger, had to be extricated.The driver was taken to the hospital by helicopter.The cause of the crash was under investigation.
RACINE -- Two men from Racine were hurt in a crash near 21st Street and West Boulevard in Racine Sunday, Aug. 25.It happened just after 4 p.m.Police said a vehicle struck a tree.Both occupants, a 45-year-old driver and 22-year-old passenger, had to be extricated.The driver was taken to the hospital by helicopter.The cause of the crash was under investigation.
20-year-old woman dead following shooting near 23rd and Burleigh
MILWAUKEE -- A 20-year-old woman is dead following a shooting near 23rd and Burleigh Sunday night, August 25.
MILWAUKEE -- A 20-year-old woman is dead following a shooting near 23rd and Burleigh Sunday night, August 25.
'El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie' will be released in October
MILWAUKEE -- After months of swirling rumors and teases for a "Breaking Bad" movie, Netflix released the film's trailer Saturday, Aug. 24."El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie" will be available on the streaming service Oct. 11.
MILWAUKEE -- After months of swirling rumors and teases for a "Breaking Bad" movie, Netflix released the film's trailer Saturday, Aug. 24."El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie" will be available on the streaming service Oct. 11.
Police: 24-year-old woman shot, wounded near 12th and Atkinson in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating the shooting of a 24-year-old woman near 12th and Atkinson early Sunday, Aug. 25.Officials said the shooting happened just after midnight.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating the shooting of a 24-year-old woman near 12th and Atkinson early Sunday, Aug. 25.Officials said the shooting happened just after midnight.
MPD: 32-year-old woman shot; victim was not part of dispute that led to gunfire
MILWAUKEE -- A 32-year-old woman was shot and wounded near 18th and Cherry in Milwaukee on Saturday evening, Aug. 24.Milwaukee police said the shooting happened shortly after 8 p.m. Their investigation indicated the shooting escalated from a dispute between a woman and a man.
MILWAUKEE -- A 32-year-old woman was shot and wounded near 18th and Cherry in Milwaukee on Saturday evening, Aug. 24.Milwaukee police said the shooting happened shortly after 8 p.m. Their investigation indicated the shooting escalated from a dispute between a woman and a man.
Body found in bushes behind Advance Auto Parts on 20th and National
MILWAUKEE -- Police have confirmed with FOX6 that a body was found in the bushes behind the Advance Auto Parts near 20th and National Saturday morning, August 24.The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office was also called to the scene.Authorities tell FOX6 News they are investigating the death as a possible drug overdose.
MILWAUKEE -- Police have confirmed with FOX6 that a body was found in the bushes behind the Advance Auto Parts near 20th and National Saturday morning, August 24.The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office was also called to the scene.Authorities tell FOX6 News they are investigating the death as a possible drug overdose.
Driver ID'd in crash that injured motorcyclist on I-94 near Drexel Avenue
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office identified the driver involved in a crash on I-94 in Oak Creek that backed up traffic for hours on Friday, Aug. 23.Officials say 37-year-old Tiondras Dyson was driving an SUV that struck a motorcycle on I-94 northbound just south of the Drexel exit around 4 p.m.The female driver of the motorcycle sustained multiple injuries.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office identified the driver involved in a crash on I-94 in Oak Creek that backed up traffic for hours on Friday, Aug. 23.Officials say 37-year-old Tiondras Dyson was driving an SUV that struck a motorcycle on I-94 northbound just south of the Drexel exit around 4 p.m.The female driver of the motorcycle sustained multiple injuries.
MCSO: Semi driver who caused crash in Hale Interchange didn't have proper license
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A man driving a semi truck -- who didn't have a proper license to do so -- caused a multi-vehicle crash in the Hale Interchange on Friday, Aug. 23.According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, the full-sized semi truck rear-ended two vehicles on I-894 southbound at the start of the north to west ramp.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A man driving a semi truck -- who didn't have a proper license to do so -- caused a multi-vehicle crash in the Hale Interchange on Friday, Aug. 23.According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, the full-sized semi truck rear-ended two vehicles on I-894 southbound at the start of the north to west ramp.