Firefighters battle fully-engulfed garage fire near 24th and Juneau
MILWAUKEE -- A garage was deemed a total loss after a fire Wednesday, July 11 near 24th and Juneau.It happened around 3:45 p.m.Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department said the garage was fully engulfed when firefighters arrived on scene.No one was hurt.
MILWAUKEE -- A garage was deemed a total loss after a fire Wednesday, July 11 near 24th and Juneau.It happened around 3:45 p.m.Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department said the garage was fully engulfed when firefighters arrived on scene.No one was hurt.
MCTS officials look into developing bus route from Milwaukee to Foxconn
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Transit System are looking into developing a bus route from Milwaukee to the Foxconn facility in Racine County.Milwaukee County Board Chairman Theo Lipscomb submitted a proposal Wednesday, July 11 to direct several county agencies to begin discussions with Racine County, the state and Foxconn.A past analysis of the potential route found more than 1,300 workers could use it on a daily basis.Construction of the Foxconn facility began in June, and it is scheduled to open in 2020.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Transit System are looking into developing a bus route from Milwaukee to the Foxconn facility in Racine County.Milwaukee County Board Chairman Theo Lipscomb submitted a proposal Wednesday, July 11 to direct several county agencies to begin discussions with Racine County, the state and Foxconn.A past analysis of the potential route found more than 1,300 workers could use it on a daily basis.Construction of the Foxconn facility began in June, and it is scheduled to open in 2020.
Truck strikes train bridge on Kinnickinnic Avenue, shuts down southbound traffic
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Wednesday, July 11 blocked off Kinnickinnic Avenue just north of Becher after a truck struck the train bridge and tipped over.The southbound lane of Kinnickinnic was shut down -- but northbound traffic was moving freely.PHOTO GALLERYIt's unclear at this point how fast the truck was going -- or whether anyone was hurt.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Wednesday, July 11 blocked off Kinnickinnic Avenue just north of Becher after a truck struck the train bridge and tipped over.The southbound lane of Kinnickinnic was shut down -- but northbound traffic was moving freely.PHOTO GALLERYIt's unclear at this point how fast the truck was going -- or whether anyone was hurt.
Police: Woman sustains serious stab wound during fight in Milwaukee, suspect sought
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a stabbing that happened late Tuesday night, July 10.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a stabbing that happened late Tuesday night, July 10.
Amazon or Foxconn supplier in Oak Creek? Mayor says 'we want to make sure we have available land'
OAK CREEK -- The Oak Creek Plan Commission on Tuesday, July 10 took the first step toward transforming a large area of farmland near Ryan Road and S. 13th Street -- and the developer said a number of businesses have expressed interest.
OAK CREEK -- The Oak Creek Plan Commission on Tuesday, July 10 took the first step toward transforming a large area of farmland near Ryan Road and S. 13th Street -- and the developer said a number of businesses have expressed interest.
Police: Woman seriously injured in hit-and-run near 73rd and Capitol
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police were called out to the area near 73rd and Capitol Tuesday evening, July 10 where a woman was struck by a vehicle.She suffered serious injuries, but those injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.The striking vehicle fled the scene.An investigation is ongoing -- and police are seeking the striking driver.PHOTO GALLERY
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police were called out to the area near 73rd and Capitol Tuesday evening, July 10 where a woman was struck by a vehicle.She suffered serious injuries, but those injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.The striking vehicle fled the scene.An investigation is ongoing -- and police are seeking the striking driver.PHOTO GALLERY
Dashcam video shows arrest of Chicago man, 24, accused of driving the wrong way on I-94 while drunk
MILWAUKEE -- A Chicago man was arrested after officials say he was driving the wrong way on I-94 while drunk early Friday morning, July 6.According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, shortly before 4:30 a.m., officials spotted the 24-year-old driver stopped on the westbound I-94 off-ramp to Highway 100, before making a U-turn on the ramp -- traveling the wrong way.
MILWAUKEE -- A Chicago man was arrested after officials say he was driving the wrong way on I-94 while drunk early Friday morning, July 6.According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, shortly before 4:30 a.m., officials spotted the 24-year-old driver stopped on the westbound I-94 off-ramp to Highway 100, before making a U-turn on the ramp -- traveling the wrong way.
Child struck by vehicle while riding his bike near Richards and Auer; driver stayed on scene
MILWAUKEE -- A child was struck by a vehicle while riding his bike in Milwaukee on Tuesday, July 10.It happened around 4:30 p.m. near Richards and Auer.The child was not seriously hurt.
MILWAUKEE -- A child was struck by a vehicle while riding his bike in Milwaukee on Tuesday, July 10.It happened around 4:30 p.m. near Richards and Auer.The child was not seriously hurt.
Prosecutors: Man accused of shooting another man during an argument over 'whose glasses looked cheaper'
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man prosecutors say is prohibited from possessing a firearm is accused of shooting another man at a gas station during an argument about glasses.Samuel Johnson, 27, of Milwaukee, faces one count of first degree reckless injury, use of a dangerous weapon, and two counts of possession of a firearm by a felon.According to a criminal complaint, the victim told investigators he was at a gas station near Lisbon and Meinecke on July 16, when he and another man, identified as Johnson, argued about whose glasses looked cheaper.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man prosecutors say is prohibited from possessing a firearm is accused of shooting another man at a gas station during an argument about glasses.Samuel Johnson, 27, of Milwaukee, faces one count of first degree reckless injury, use of a dangerous weapon, and two counts of possession of a firearm by a felon.According to a criminal complaint, the victim told investigators he was at a gas station near Lisbon and Meinecke on July 16, when he and another man, identified as Johnson, argued about whose glasses looked cheaper.
Police: Day care worker arrested after mother alleged 8-month-old son suffered abuse
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police said Tuesday, July 10 a day care worker has been arrested for child neglect in connection with an abuse allegation on July 6 at the Harvest Learning Center near 59th and Appleton.Rahzeena Hamilton says her 8-month-old son was abused at the day care, and there was a protest there Monday, with Hamilton and others demanding answers.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police said Tuesday, July 10 a day care worker has been arrested for child neglect in connection with an abuse allegation on July 6 at the Harvest Learning Center near 59th and Appleton.Rahzeena Hamilton says her 8-month-old son was abused at the day care, and there was a protest there Monday, with Hamilton and others demanding answers.
Milwaukee to pay $3.4M over police stop-and-frisk policy
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee agreed Tuesday to pay $3.4 million to settle a lawsuit alleging its police department spent years targeting black and Latino residents without probable cause with its stop-and-frisk policy.The Milwaukee Common Council approved the settlement and Mayor Tom Barrett was expected to sign it immediately."Ultimately we hope that these type of situations cease and desist," said Alderman Khalif Rainey.The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin sued the department last year on behalf of a half-dozen people who claimed they were stopped once or multiple times since 2010.
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee agreed Tuesday to pay $3.4 million to settle a lawsuit alleging its police department spent years targeting black and Latino residents without probable cause with its stop-and-frisk policy.The Milwaukee Common Council approved the settlement and Mayor Tom Barrett was expected to sign it immediately."Ultimately we hope that these type of situations cease and desist," said Alderman Khalif Rainey.The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin sued the department last year on behalf of a half-dozen people who claimed they were stopped once or multiple times since 2010.
Police: Driver, passenger struck by gunfire in Milwaukee, fire station hit by bullets
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Monday night, July 9 near 14th and Locust.According to police, around 9:40 p.m., two shooting victims arrived at a hospital seeking treatment for injuries not believed to be life-threatening.An investigation revealed that both victims, a 28-year-old man and a 23-year-old man, were traveling together in a vehicle when a suspect in another vehicle fired multiple gunshots at the victims.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Monday night, July 9 near 14th and Locust.According to police, around 9:40 p.m., two shooting victims arrived at a hospital seeking treatment for injuries not believed to be life-threatening.An investigation revealed that both victims, a 28-year-old man and a 23-year-old man, were traveling together in a vehicle when a suspect in another vehicle fired multiple gunshots at the victims.
Recognize him? Police seek suspect after strong armed robbery near 35th and Concordia
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help identifying a suspect in connection with a strong armed robbery that happened early on July 8 near 35th and Concordia.It happened around 4 a.m.Police say the suspect, described as a male, black, between the ages of 22 and 27, was last seen wearing gray jogging pants with a black stripe on the sides, and a gray orange and white zip-up sweatshirt with a white stripe down the sleeves.He was also wearing a pair of black and white shoes.Anyone with information should call police.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help identifying a suspect in connection with a strong armed robbery that happened early on July 8 near 35th and Concordia.It happened around 4 a.m.Police say the suspect, described as a male, black, between the ages of 22 and 27, was last seen wearing gray jogging pants with a black stripe on the sides, and a gray orange and white zip-up sweatshirt with a white stripe down the sleeves.He was also wearing a pair of black and white shoes.Anyone with information should call police.
Police: 4 taken into custody following police pursuit, crash in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Four people were taken into custody late Monday night, July 9 following a police pursuit and crash in Milwaukee.The pursuit began in the area of 19th and Atkinson around 11:30 p.m. after officers attempted to stop a vehicle for reckless driving.
MILWAUKEE -- Four people were taken into custody late Monday night, July 9 following a police pursuit and crash in Milwaukee.The pursuit began in the area of 19th and Atkinson around 11:30 p.m. after officers attempted to stop a vehicle for reckless driving.
Police: Woman stabbed multiple times near 26th and National, 1 in custody
MILWAUKEE -- One person was taken into custody early Tuesday morning, July 10 following a stabbing in Milwaukee.According to police, officers were called out to the area of 26th and National around 1 a.m. for reports of a stabbing.Upon arrival, police found a woman with multiple stab wounds.
MILWAUKEE -- One person was taken into custody early Tuesday morning, July 10 following a stabbing in Milwaukee.According to police, officers were called out to the area of 26th and National around 1 a.m. for reports of a stabbing.Upon arrival, police found a woman with multiple stab wounds.
Police: 2 shot, injured in separate shooting incidents in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that happened Monday night, July 9 and early Tuesday morning, July 10.According to police, a 20-year-old woman was walking in the area of 36th and Clarke around 6:43 p.m. when she heard several gunshots.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that happened Monday night, July 9 and early Tuesday morning, July 10.According to police, a 20-year-old woman was walking in the area of 36th and Clarke around 6:43 p.m. when she heard several gunshots.
'Not easy to get through:' 25 new Milwaukee County sheriff's deputies celebrate graduation
MILWAUKEE -- It was a big night Monday, July 9 for the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, as 25 new deputies graduated.Acting Milwaukee County Sheriff Richard Schmidt led the swearing-in ceremony at the Peck Welcome Center at the Milwaukee County Zoo.The day brought a lot of relief, as training has its challenges.
MILWAUKEE -- It was a big night Monday, July 9 for the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, as 25 new deputies graduated.Acting Milwaukee County Sheriff Richard Schmidt led the swearing-in ceremony at the Peck Welcome Center at the Milwaukee County Zoo.The day brought a lot of relief, as training has its challenges.