'Tell them thank you:' Milwaukee Police Association receives outpouring of support, donations
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Association (MPA) has received an outpouring of donations and support for fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner's family and fellow officers.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Association (MPA) has received an outpouring of donations and support for fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner's family and fellow officers.
Ladell Harrison, suspect in death of Officer Charles Irvine Jr., pleads guilty, avoids trial
MILWAUKEE -- A man charged in connection with the June death of Milwaukee Police Officer Charles Irvine Jr.
MILWAUKEE -- A man charged in connection with the June death of Milwaukee Police Officer Charles Irvine Jr.
27 years in prison for man who tried to commit suicide after sexually assaulting 4-year-old
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man convicted of sexually assaulting a 4-year-old boy at Humboldt Park in August of 2018 has been sentenced to prison.Daniel Mangert, 36, in December pleaded guilty to one count of first degree child sexual assault, sexual contact with a person under the age of 13.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man convicted of sexually assaulting a 4-year-old boy at Humboldt Park in August of 2018 has been sentenced to prison.Daniel Mangert, 36, in December pleaded guilty to one count of first degree child sexual assault, sexual contact with a person under the age of 13.
'The bravest people:' Admirals salute officers, firefighters in Battle of the Badges photo shoot
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Admirals dressed in police and firefighter gear Thursday, Feb. 7 to promote the annual "Battle of the Badges" charity game.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Admirals dressed in police and firefighter gear Thursday, Feb. 7 to promote the annual "Battle of the Badges" charity game.
Prosecutors: Man shot 'his friend' at gas station near 27th and Lisbon; feared robbery
MILWAUKEE -- A 48-year-old man has been charged in connection with a fatal shooting caught on camera at a gas station near 27th and Lisbon on Friday, Feb. 1.Byron Artis faces one count of first degree reckless homicide.According to a criminal complaint, police were dispatched shortly after 2 a.m., where they discovered the body of Ruquinn McCullar laying on the ground with a gunshot wound to the chin.
MILWAUKEE -- A 48-year-old man has been charged in connection with a fatal shooting caught on camera at a gas station near 27th and Lisbon on Friday, Feb. 1.Byron Artis faces one count of first degree reckless homicide.According to a criminal complaint, police were dispatched shortly after 2 a.m., where they discovered the body of Ruquinn McCullar laying on the ground with a gunshot wound to the chin.
Vigil for Officer Rittner Friday night at Zablocki School 'to show support for the Rittner family'
MILWAUKEE -- A vigil has been scheduled for Friday night, Feb. 8 at Zablocki School near 10th and Oklahoma in honor of fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner.The vigil will begin at 6:30 p.m., and will be held in the school's auditorium.Everyone is invited to attend "to show support for the Rittner family and to honor Officer Rittner's service to his community and country."Guests are asked to enter on S. 11th Street, Door 2.Police on Thursday, Feb. 7 continued to collect evidence at the home near 12th and Manitoba where Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner, 35, was shot on Wednesday morning while MPD's Tactical Enforcement Unit served a search warrant for the illegal sale of firearms and drugs.
MILWAUKEE -- A vigil has been scheduled for Friday night, Feb. 8 at Zablocki School near 10th and Oklahoma in honor of fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner.The vigil will begin at 6:30 p.m., and will be held in the school's auditorium.Everyone is invited to attend "to show support for the Rittner family and to honor Officer Rittner's service to his community and country."Guests are asked to enter on S. 11th Street, Door 2.Police on Thursday, Feb. 7 continued to collect evidence at the home near 12th and Manitoba where Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner, 35, was shot on Wednesday morning while MPD's Tactical Enforcement Unit served a search warrant for the illegal sale of firearms and drugs.
Those who know 26-year-old suspect in officer's death shocked: 'We were like, 'No way!''
MILWAUKEE -- A 26-year-old Milwaukee man was arrested Wednesday, Feb. 6 in connection with the shooting death of a Milwaukee police officer that happened near 12th and Manitoba as members of MPD's Tactical Enforcement Unit worked to serve a search warrant.
MILWAUKEE -- A 26-year-old Milwaukee man was arrested Wednesday, Feb. 6 in connection with the shooting death of a Milwaukee police officer that happened near 12th and Manitoba as members of MPD's Tactical Enforcement Unit worked to serve a search warrant.
'We need to slow down:' Sheriff Lucas unveils program aimed at making interstates safer
MILWAUKEE -- It was a goal of Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell Lucas to make the county interstates safer, and the program was announced on Wednesday morning, Feb. 6.During every shift, specific deputies will be tasked with enforcing the rules of the road.
MILWAUKEE -- It was a goal of Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell Lucas to make the county interstates safer, and the program was announced on Wednesday morning, Feb. 6.During every shift, specific deputies will be tasked with enforcing the rules of the road.
Wintry mix makes for slick Wednesday morning commute, power restored to 11K+
MILWAUKEE -- A winter weather advisory was extended until 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6 for all of southeast Wisconsin, as freezing drizzle lingered in the area.
MILWAUKEE -- A winter weather advisory was extended until 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6 for all of southeast Wisconsin, as freezing drizzle lingered in the area.
'Thoughts and prayers:' Law enforcement express condolences in support of MPD officer killed
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with law enforcement agencies across southeast Wisconsin are sharing an outpouring of support after Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner, 35, a 17-year veteran of the department, was shot near 12th and Manitoba on Wednesday, Feb. 6.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with law enforcement agencies across southeast Wisconsin are sharing an outpouring of support after Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner, 35, a 17-year veteran of the department, was shot near 12th and Manitoba on Wednesday, Feb. 6.
'People need to go slow:' Racine County DPW crews to work overnight amid wintry mix
RACINE COUNTY -- A winter weather advisory took effect for all of southeast Wisconsin at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, and was set to remain in effect until 9 a.m. Wednesday, with a mixture of sleet, freezing rain and snow expected, according to the FOX6 Weather Experts.
RACINE COUNTY -- A winter weather advisory took effect for all of southeast Wisconsin at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, and was set to remain in effect until 9 a.m. Wednesday, with a mixture of sleet, freezing rain and snow expected, according to the FOX6 Weather Experts.
Police: 1 in custody following rollover crash near 26th and National in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- One person was taken into custody following a rollover crash on Milwaukee's south side early Wednesday morning, Feb. 6.It happened near 26th and National around 2 a.m.
MILWAUKEE -- One person was taken into custody following a rollover crash on Milwaukee's south side early Wednesday morning, Feb. 6.It happened near 26th and National around 2 a.m.
Police: 16-year-old died after vehicle disregarded stop sign, was struck by bus
MILWAUKEE -- A 16-year-old boy who was the passenger of a vehicle that disregarded a stop sign and was struck by a school bus died at the scene near 37th and Sheridan Tuesday, Feb. 5, police said.It happened just before 4:30 p.m.Police said the driver of the vehicle, a 17-year-old, was arrested.
MILWAUKEE -- A 16-year-old boy who was the passenger of a vehicle that disregarded a stop sign and was struck by a school bus died at the scene near 37th and Sheridan Tuesday, Feb. 5, police said.It happened just before 4:30 p.m.Police said the driver of the vehicle, a 17-year-old, was arrested.
Police: Suspect shot man, fatally stabbed woman in home near 70th and Fiebrantz
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police said a woman was fatally stabbed and a man was shot in an incident Tuesday morning, Feb. 5 near 70th and Fiebrantz.According to police, around 11:30 a.m., the suspect, a 42-year-old Milwaukee man, entered a home in the area and shot a 54-year-old man, seriously injuring him.The suspect then stabbed a 30-year-old woman, who died from her injuries.The 54-year-old man was taken to the hospital for treatment of his serious injuries.The investigation is ongoing -- and police said they were seeking the known suspect and a motive.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police said a woman was fatally stabbed and a man was shot in an incident Tuesday morning, Feb. 5 near 70th and Fiebrantz.According to police, around 11:30 a.m., the suspect, a 42-year-old Milwaukee man, entered a home in the area and shot a 54-year-old man, seriously injuring him.The suspect then stabbed a 30-year-old woman, who died from her injuries.The 54-year-old man was taken to the hospital for treatment of his serious injuries.The investigation is ongoing -- and police said they were seeking the known suspect and a motive.