'It's a brotherhood and sisterhood:' Milwaukee police, fire battle for blood donations
MILWAUKEE -- A healthy rivalry between Milwaukee Police and Fire Departments will benefit dozens of people across southeast Wisconsin.The second annual "Battle of the Badges" blood drive took place at two fire stations on Friday, May 24.
MILWAUKEE -- A healthy rivalry between Milwaukee Police and Fire Departments will benefit dozens of people across southeast Wisconsin.The second annual "Battle of the Badges" blood drive took place at two fire stations on Friday, May 24.
Milwaukee police: 31-year-old man shot, wounded near Appleton and Silver Spring
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened on Friday morning, May 24 along W.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened on Friday morning, May 24 along W.
2 men injured following separate shooting incidents in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Two men are injured following two shootings in Milwaukee Thursday evening, May 23.According to police, the first shooting happened around 5:30 p.m. near 16th and Mitchell.
MILWAUKEE -- Two men are injured following two shootings in Milwaukee Thursday evening, May 23.According to police, the first shooting happened around 5:30 p.m. near 16th and Mitchell.
MFD responds to fire near 36th and Chambers, no injuries reported
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee officials responded to a fire near 36th and Chambers on Thursday, May 23.According to the Milwaukee Fire Department, it started on the second floor of the one-and-a-half story home.Authorities say there were no injuries.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee officials responded to a fire near 36th and Chambers on Thursday, May 23.According to the Milwaukee Fire Department, it started on the second floor of the one-and-a-half story home.Authorities say there were no injuries.
'They're loved and appreciated:' Salvation Army hosts breakfast, lunch, dinner for police
MILWAUKEE -- Sometimes, the best way to say, "Thank you" is with a delicious meal.Salvation Army chaplains on Thursday, May 23 sponsored a police appreciation breakfast, lunch, and dinner in honor of National Police Week.The groups often work together in times of tragedy, so the event was all about positive fellowship."It gives us a chance to meet them face to face and shake their hand and let them know they're loved and appreciated," said Jay Fisher, pastor at Evangel Assembly of God."The food, of course, is wonderful.
MILWAUKEE -- Sometimes, the best way to say, "Thank you" is with a delicious meal.Salvation Army chaplains on Thursday, May 23 sponsored a police appreciation breakfast, lunch, and dinner in honor of National Police Week.The groups often work together in times of tragedy, so the event was all about positive fellowship."It gives us a chance to meet them face to face and shake their hand and let them know they're loved and appreciated," said Jay Fisher, pastor at Evangel Assembly of God."The food, of course, is wonderful.
Police: Abduction of 12-year-old boy 'baseless;' 1 in custody
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police were looking for a 12-year-old boy considered "critically missing" Thursday afternoon, May 23 -- but later said the abduction was "baseless" and one person was in custody.Police asked for help locating the boy, reported to have been last seen just after noon on Thursday near 19th and Capitol.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police were looking for a 12-year-old boy considered "critically missing" Thursday afternoon, May 23 -- but later said the abduction was "baseless" and one person was in custody.Police asked for help locating the boy, reported to have been last seen just after noon on Thursday near 19th and Capitol.
Woman accused of abusing 'low-functioning' group home resident with 'multiple disabilities'
RACINE -- A Racine group home employee, out on signature bond, is accused of abusing a resident in an incident that was caught on camera.Yolanda Williams, 48, faces the following charges:
RACINE -- A Racine group home employee, out on signature bond, is accused of abusing a resident in an incident that was caught on camera.Yolanda Williams, 48, faces the following charges:
Police: 19-year-old man shot, killed near 12th and Center in Racine
RACINE -- Racine police said a 19-year-old man was shot and killed near 12th and Center Wednesday night, May 22.It happened around 8:15 p.m., when officers arrived on scene after a report of shots fired.Life-saving measures were performed and the man was taken to the hospital.
RACINE -- Racine police said a 19-year-old man was shot and killed near 12th and Center Wednesday night, May 22.It happened around 8:15 p.m., when officers arrived on scene after a report of shots fired.Life-saving measures were performed and the man was taken to the hospital.
Officials identify 55-year-old victim of fatal fire in Racine neighborhood
RACINE -- Racine police identified on Thursday, May 23 the victim of a fatal fire in Racine that happened on Coolidge Ave.
RACINE -- Racine police identified on Thursday, May 23 the victim of a fatal fire in Racine that happened on Coolidge Ave.
'Threw bricks at my car:' Young men caught on camera damaging property near 80th and Florist
MILWAUKEE -- Two kids threw bricks through a car windshield on Milwaukee's north side, and didn't know cameras were rolling the entire time.They caused a ton of damage -- bashing in the windshield of a Toyota Camry.
MILWAUKEE -- Two kids threw bricks through a car windshield on Milwaukee's north side, and didn't know cameras were rolling the entire time.They caused a ton of damage -- bashing in the windshield of a Toyota Camry.
Prosecutors: Teen fired shots that injured father during attempted robbery last December
MILWAUKEE -- A 17-year-old boy was charged Tuesday, May 21 in connection with a shooting that happened during an attempted armed robbery near 13th and Windlake in December 2018.
MILWAUKEE -- A 17-year-old boy was charged Tuesday, May 21 in connection with a shooting that happened during an attempted armed robbery near 13th and Windlake in December 2018.
Milwaukee police: 18-year-old man shot, wounded near 50th and Hadley
MILWAUKEE -- An 18-year-old man was shot once in the hand in an incident that happened near 50th and Hadley in Milwaukee on Wednesday afternoon, May 22.Officials say the victim was shot around 1:30 p.m. He was taken to a hospital for treatment.Investigators say the circumstances surrounding this incident are still under investigation.
MILWAUKEE -- An 18-year-old man was shot once in the hand in an incident that happened near 50th and Hadley in Milwaukee on Wednesday afternoon, May 22.Officials say the victim was shot around 1:30 p.m. He was taken to a hospital for treatment.Investigators say the circumstances surrounding this incident are still under investigation.
'Shawn jumps into a stollie:' Milwaukee teenagers unveil PSA aimed at combating city's carjacking crisis
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee teenagers from Running Rebels and UniteMKE on Tuesday, May 21 unveiled a powerful PSA that's part of a campaign to end carjacking.The PSA, called "Shawn jumps into a stollie (a stolen vehicle)" shows the events that led up to a young man's decision to join a friend in stealing a vehicle -- that's later involved in a fatal crash.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee teenagers from Running Rebels and UniteMKE on Tuesday, May 21 unveiled a powerful PSA that's part of a campaign to end carjacking.The PSA, called "Shawn jumps into a stollie (a stolen vehicle)" shows the events that led up to a young man's decision to join a friend in stealing a vehicle -- that's later involved in a fatal crash.
'Heat was just so intense:' 1 person, dog found dead following house fire in Racine
RACINE -- A man was found dead after fire tore through a Racine home Tuesday morning, May 21.
RACINE -- A man was found dead after fire tore through a Racine home Tuesday morning, May 21.
Prosecutors: Man turned off vehicle's lights before slamming into another vehicle during pursuit
MILWAUKEE -- A young man who is a convicted felon stands accused of leading police on a high-speed pursuit through Milwaukee neighborhoods -- and prosecutors said a gun was found in his vehicle after he crashed into an innocent driver.
MILWAUKEE -- A young man who is a convicted felon stands accused of leading police on a high-speed pursuit through Milwaukee neighborhoods -- and prosecutors said a gun was found in his vehicle after he crashed into an innocent driver.
'It needs to cease:' Potential shots fired incident shut down SB I-94/43 at National Avenue
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office were working to determine whether shots were fired on I-43/94 on Tuesday, May 21.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office were working to determine whether shots were fired on I-43/94 on Tuesday, May 21.
Milwaukee police: 26-year-old man shot while driving near Teutonia and Villard
MILWAUKEE -- A 26-year-old man was shot while driving near Teutonia and Villard Avenues on Tuesday, May 21.Milwaukee police told FOX6 News the shooting happened just before 2:45 p.m.Authorities said the victim's vehicle crashed near the scene of the shooting.
MILWAUKEE -- A 26-year-old man was shot while driving near Teutonia and Villard Avenues on Tuesday, May 21.Milwaukee police told FOX6 News the shooting happened just before 2:45 p.m.Authorities said the victim's vehicle crashed near the scene of the shooting.
Report: Many Uber, Lyft drivers fail to respond to recalls
NEW YORK — One out of six Uber and Lyft drivers in the New York City and Seattle areas are driving vehicles with outstanding recalls, according to Consumer Reports.But taking a taxi or limousine isn't necessarily a safer option: nearly a quarter of traditional for-hire vehicles in New York City such as taxis, limousines and livery cabs also need repairs due to outstanding recalls, Consumer Reports said .That means that many of the cars people jump into using the most popular ride-hailing apps have outstanding issues that they haven't repaired such as faulty air bags, possible engine failure and potential car fires.Consumer Reports analyzed nearly 94,000 ride-hailing vehicles in the New York City and Seattle areas and about 30,000 traditional for-hire vehicles including taxis and limousines in New York City.
NEW YORK — One out of six Uber and Lyft drivers in the New York City and Seattle areas are driving vehicles with outstanding recalls, according to Consumer Reports.But taking a taxi or limousine isn't necessarily a safer option: nearly a quarter of traditional for-hire vehicles in New York City such as taxis, limousines and livery cabs also need repairs due to outstanding recalls, Consumer Reports said .That means that many of the cars people jump into using the most popular ride-hailing apps have outstanding issues that they haven't repaired such as faulty air bags, possible engine failure and potential car fires.Consumer Reports analyzed nearly 94,000 ride-hailing vehicles in the New York City and Seattle areas and about 30,000 traditional for-hire vehicles including taxis and limousines in New York City.