Police: Package found near Purple Door Ice Cream ‘not suspicious or dangerous’
MILWAUKEE -- Police responded to the Purple Door Ice Cream shop near 2nd and Freshwater Way in Milwaukee for a report of a suspicious package Saturday night, Aug. 11.Officials were called to the scene around 9 p.m.PHOTO GALLERYPart of the intersection was taped off while officials were at the scene.
MILWAUKEE -- Police responded to the Purple Door Ice Cream shop near 2nd and Freshwater Way in Milwaukee for a report of a suspicious package Saturday night, Aug. 11.Officials were called to the scene around 9 p.m.PHOTO GALLERYPart of the intersection was taped off while officials were at the scene.
Man accused of smashing statue at south side church now charged
MILWAUKEE -- The man accused of smashing a statue of the Virgin Mary at a south side Milwaukee church is now charged.Joshua Cisero, 19, faces one felony count of criminal damage to religious property.According to the criminal complaint, Cisero smashed the statue at St.
MILWAUKEE -- The man accused of smashing a statue of the Virgin Mary at a south side Milwaukee church is now charged.Joshua Cisero, 19, faces one felony count of criminal damage to religious property.According to the criminal complaint, Cisero smashed the statue at St.
MFD: 1 seriously injured, taken to hospital following rollover accident
MILWAUKEE -- One person was seriously injured after being in a rollover accident Saturday, Aug. 11.It happened around 10:30 a.m. near Port Washington Avenue and Abert Place.According to the Milwaukee Fire Department, one person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.Monitor FOX6 and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE -- One person was seriously injured after being in a rollover accident Saturday, Aug. 11.It happened around 10:30 a.m. near Port Washington Avenue and Abert Place.According to the Milwaukee Fire Department, one person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.Monitor FOX6 and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Firefighters battle blaze at home near 22nd & Center; no one hurt
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters on Saturday, Aug. 11 were on the scene of a house fire at 22nd and Center.It happened just before 10 a.m. at a two-and-a-half story building.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters on Saturday, Aug. 11 were on the scene of a house fire at 22nd and Center.It happened just before 10 a.m. at a two-and-a-half story building.
Loved ones gather to honor Courtney Jones, woman fatally shot near 35th and Clarke
MILWAUKEE -- Friends and family gathered Friday, Aug. 10 in honor of a woman killed by gun violence.Police say 23-year-old Courtney Jones was shot near 35th and Clarke on Wednesday, Aug. 8 right outside her house.Authorities spent hours sifting through the dark-colored vehicle at the scene, but police haven't confirmed whether the victim or any others were inside.PHOTO GALLERYFriday, loved ones returned to the scene demanding answers and calling for peace.
MILWAUKEE -- Friends and family gathered Friday, Aug. 10 in honor of a woman killed by gun violence.Police say 23-year-old Courtney Jones was shot near 35th and Clarke on Wednesday, Aug. 8 right outside her house.Authorities spent hours sifting through the dark-colored vehicle at the scene, but police haven't confirmed whether the victim or any others were inside.PHOTO GALLERYFriday, loved ones returned to the scene demanding answers and calling for peace.
Family saved by smoke detector after Racine FD installed it 4 years ago
RACINE -- A family is recovering after a fire breaks out in their Racine home that caused thousands of dollars in damages to the duplex.
RACINE -- A family is recovering after a fire breaks out in their Racine home that caused thousands of dollars in damages to the duplex.
Police: 1 seriously injured in shooting near 61st and Villard
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police are investigating a shooting that happened Friday afternoon, Aug. 10.It happened around 12:30 p.m. near 61st and Villard.According to police, the victim suffered a serious gunshot wound and was taken to the hospital.MPD continues to investigate.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police are investigating a shooting that happened Friday afternoon, Aug. 10.It happened around 12:30 p.m. near 61st and Villard.According to police, the victim suffered a serious gunshot wound and was taken to the hospital.MPD continues to investigate.
Weapons recovered following shots fired at Dineen Park & traffic stop
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office on Friday, Aug. 10 released pictures from two separate incidents that occurred last Thursday night, Aug. 9 and early Friday morning, Aug. 10 involving shots fired and a traffic stop.The first incident happened Thursday night, Aug. 10 just before 10:30 p.m. at Dineen Park.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office on Friday, Aug. 10 released pictures from two separate incidents that occurred last Thursday night, Aug. 9 and early Friday morning, Aug. 10 involving shots fired and a traffic stop.The first incident happened Thursday night, Aug. 10 just before 10:30 p.m. at Dineen Park.
Family of Terry Williams, shot along lakefront, files 'federal complaint' against deputy
MILWAUKEE -- More than a year after a Milwaukee man was killed by a deputy along the lakefront, the family of Terry Williams is suing.
MILWAUKEE -- More than a year after a Milwaukee man was killed by a deputy along the lakefront, the family of Terry Williams is suing.
'Forgot about those guns:' Man accused of putting weapon in man's pocket before triple shooting in Racine
RACINE -- A second man has been charged in connection with a triple shooting that happened outside a bar in Racine on July 22.Jameel Cunningham, 40, of Racine faces three counts of possession of a firearm by a felon, repeater.A criminal complaint notes a history of convictions dating back to 1998.Prosecutors say Cunningham put a gun in the pocket of Rickey Haynes, who is accused of firing at a man he said had been threatening him -- forcing another individual to fire back in defense of that man.Haynes was one of three hurt in this incident.The complaint filed against Cunningham says a search warrant was executed at a home near 9th and Birch in Racine -- where Cunningham was seen leaving.
RACINE -- A second man has been charged in connection with a triple shooting that happened outside a bar in Racine on July 22.Jameel Cunningham, 40, of Racine faces three counts of possession of a firearm by a felon, repeater.A criminal complaint notes a history of convictions dating back to 1998.Prosecutors say Cunningham put a gun in the pocket of Rickey Haynes, who is accused of firing at a man he said had been threatening him -- forcing another individual to fire back in defense of that man.Haynes was one of three hurt in this incident.The complaint filed against Cunningham says a search warrant was executed at a home near 9th and Birch in Racine -- where Cunningham was seen leaving.
Construction crew strikes gas line, closing WIS 83 in both directions near Chenequa in Waukesha County
CHENEQUA -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation on Thursday, Aug. 9 reported all lanes closed in both directions on WIS 83 northbound/southbound near County Highway K, near Chenequa in Waukesha County due to a "utility emergency."We're told a construction crew struck a natural gas line around 11 a.m.We Energies crews responded and cut off the flow of natural gas, and the situation was downgraded.
CHENEQUA -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation on Thursday, Aug. 9 reported all lanes closed in both directions on WIS 83 northbound/southbound near County Highway K, near Chenequa in Waukesha County due to a "utility emergency."We're told a construction crew struck a natural gas line around 11 a.m.We Energies crews responded and cut off the flow of natural gas, and the situation was downgraded.
Police: Parents turn in young suspect believed responsible for at least 10 carjackings
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police said a young suspect believed responsible for at least 10 carjackings was turned in by his parents.Police on Tuesday, Aug. 7 asked for help identifying the suspect, who was said to be between the ages of 14 and 16 -- part of a group of nine suspects wanted in connection with multiple carjackings and other offenses.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police said a young suspect believed responsible for at least 10 carjackings was turned in by his parents.Police on Tuesday, Aug. 7 asked for help identifying the suspect, who was said to be between the ages of 14 and 16 -- part of a group of nine suspects wanted in connection with multiple carjackings and other offenses.
$42 million medical center planned near Foxconn complex
STURTEVANT — A Wisconsin health care organization says it'll build a $42 million medical center in Sturtevant as the region prepares for population growth generated by the planned Foxconn Technology Group manufacturing complex.Ascension Wisconsin plans to include primary and specialty care at the center, along with an imaging center, urgent care services, rehabilitation, occupational health and an ambulatory-surgery center.The organization also plans to hire 100 new employees.The site of the future center is about 2 miles (3 kilometers) from where Advocate Aurora Health plans to build a hospital, two clinics and a medical office building.Ascension says its medical center is the first of several planned projects in Racine County.Construction of the center is expected to begin at the end of the year with a planned opening in early 2020.
STURTEVANT — A Wisconsin health care organization says it'll build a $42 million medical center in Sturtevant as the region prepares for population growth generated by the planned Foxconn Technology Group manufacturing complex.Ascension Wisconsin plans to include primary and specialty care at the center, along with an imaging center, urgent care services, rehabilitation, occupational health and an ambulatory-surgery center.The organization also plans to hire 100 new employees.The site of the future center is about 2 miles (3 kilometers) from where Advocate Aurora Health plans to build a hospital, two clinics and a medical office building.Ascension says its medical center is the first of several planned projects in Racine County.Construction of the center is expected to begin at the end of the year with a planned opening in early 2020.