On 1st day of summer, MFD kicks off 'Warm Up Winter' campaign to buy coats for kids
MILWAUKEE -- On Thursday, June 21, the first day of summer, Milwaukee firefighters had winter on the mind.MFD officials kicked off their 2018 "Warm Up Winter" campaign -- asking people to help fill the boot.The money will be used to purchase brand new winter coats for children in need."This is our big fundraiser for the year -- to get the money for the coats for these kids, so it's a good thing for the kids of the City of Milwaukee that don't have jackets for the winter time," said Troy Klemstein, Milwaukee Fire Department captain.Firefighters will also be collecting donations on Friday and Saturday at intersections near the 30 Milwaukee fire stations.
MILWAUKEE -- On Thursday, June 21, the first day of summer, Milwaukee firefighters had winter on the mind.MFD officials kicked off their 2018 "Warm Up Winter" campaign -- asking people to help fill the boot.The money will be used to purchase brand new winter coats for children in need."This is our big fundraiser for the year -- to get the money for the coats for these kids, so it's a good thing for the kids of the City of Milwaukee that don't have jackets for the winter time," said Troy Klemstein, Milwaukee Fire Department captain.Firefighters will also be collecting donations on Friday and Saturday at intersections near the 30 Milwaukee fire stations.
Woman, 2 dogs rescued from house fire in Milwaukee, cause under investigation
MILWAUKEE -- A woman says she's lucky to be alive after a fire started in her Milwaukee home early Thursday morning, June 21."It was nuts," said Tara Orlowski.Around 3:30 a.m., Orlowski woke up to the sound of a fire alarm going off and white smoke flooding her bedroom in her home near 70th and Euclid.
MILWAUKEE -- A woman says she's lucky to be alive after a fire started in her Milwaukee home early Thursday morning, June 21."It was nuts," said Tara Orlowski.Around 3:30 a.m., Orlowski woke up to the sound of a fire alarm going off and white smoke flooding her bedroom in her home near 70th and Euclid.
1 injured in crash involving stolen car near 54th Street and Mill Road in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a crash involving a stolen vehicle that happened early Thursday morning, June 21.It happened just after 4 a.m. near 54th and Mill Road.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a crash involving a stolen vehicle that happened early Thursday morning, June 21.It happened just after 4 a.m. near 54th and Mill Road.
Police: 2 shot, injured in separate incidents in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that happened Wednesday night, June 20 and early Thursday morning, June 21.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that happened Wednesday night, June 20 and early Thursday morning, June 21.
Repeat offenders: Deputies arrest driver allegedly drinking Corona, motorcycle operator
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County sheriff's deputies arrested two alleged repeat drunk drivers in less than 12 hours, and noted in a news release there have been 98 repeat offenders arrested year-to-date.The first arrest took place around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, when deputies responded to a call about a driver deviating from lanes on -94 eastbound near State Fair Park -- while drinking a Corona.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County sheriff's deputies arrested two alleged repeat drunk drivers in less than 12 hours, and noted in a news release there have been 98 repeat offenders arrested year-to-date.The first arrest took place around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, when deputies responded to a call about a driver deviating from lanes on -94 eastbound near State Fair Park -- while drinking a Corona.
Competency exam ordered for Racine man accused of beating 10-month-old puppy with pipe
RACINE -- A competency examination has been ordered for a man facing charges in connection with the alleged beating of a dog now under the care of the Wisconsin Humane Society.
RACINE -- A competency examination has been ordered for a man facing charges in connection with the alleged beating of a dog now under the care of the Wisconsin Humane Society.
Police: 16-year-old girl suffers stab wounds during family fight near 42nd and Fond du Lac
MILWAUKEE -- An arrest was made in connection with an incident in which a teenager suffered stab wounds in Milwaukee.It happened shortly before 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 20 near 42nd and Fond du Lac.Police were called out to investigate a domestic violence related battery incident between two individuals when a 16-year-old girl, a family member of the suspects, attempted to intervene and was cut in the chest.
MILWAUKEE -- An arrest was made in connection with an incident in which a teenager suffered stab wounds in Milwaukee.It happened shortly before 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 20 near 42nd and Fond du Lac.Police were called out to investigate a domestic violence related battery incident between two individuals when a 16-year-old girl, a family member of the suspects, attempted to intervene and was cut in the chest.
'Left with no choice,' EU to begin taxing range of US imports including Harleys, cranberries
BRUSSELS — The European Union will start taxing a range of U.S. imports Friday, June 22, including quintessentially American goods like Harley-Davidson bikes and cranberries, in response to President Donald Trump's decision to slap tariffs on European steel and aluminum.The 28-nation EU's trade chief, Cecilia Malmstrom, said Wednesday that the bloc would introduce the tariffs on about 2.8 billion euros' ($3.4 billion) worth of U.S. products.
BRUSSELS — The European Union will start taxing a range of U.S. imports Friday, June 22, including quintessentially American goods like Harley-Davidson bikes and cranberries, in response to President Donald Trump's decision to slap tariffs on European steel and aluminum.The 28-nation EU's trade chief, Cecilia Malmstrom, said Wednesday that the bloc would introduce the tariffs on about 2.8 billion euros' ($3.4 billion) worth of U.S. products.
Police: 2 taken into custody following pursuit, 2-vehicle crash in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were taken into custody Tuesday night, June 19 following a police pursuit and crash in Milwaukee.The collision happened near Roosevelt and Capitol just before 10 p.m.Police say this crash resulted from a pursuit that the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office initiated.
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were taken into custody Tuesday night, June 19 following a police pursuit and crash in Milwaukee.The collision happened near Roosevelt and Capitol just before 10 p.m.Police say this crash resulted from a pursuit that the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office initiated.
Foxconn exec expresses frustration over politics surrounding project; 'We are trying to do a good thing here'
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A Foxconn executive talks exclusively with FOX6 News about the political controversy surrounding the massive project.
MOUNT PLEASANT -- A Foxconn executive talks exclusively with FOX6 News about the political controversy surrounding the massive project.
'Nice meeting Sterling Brown at work:' Federal lawsuit says online actions of officer show racial bias
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks' guard Sterling Brown sued the city of Milwaukee and its police department Tuesday, saying officers' use of a stun gun during his arrest for a parking violation constitutes excessive force and that they targeted him because he is black.Brown's attorney Mark Thomsen filed the lawsuit in federal court, accusing police of "discriminating against Mr.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks' guard Sterling Brown sued the city of Milwaukee and its police department Tuesday, saying officers' use of a stun gun during his arrest for a parking violation constitutes excessive force and that they targeted him because he is black.Brown's attorney Mark Thomsen filed the lawsuit in federal court, accusing police of "discriminating against Mr.
Foxconn investing in 'zero liquid discharge' recycling system, reducing need for Lake Michigan water
MILWAUKEE — Foxconn Technology Group says it's investing in a $30 million recycling system that will significantly reduce the amount of water drawn from Lake Michigan for its planned manufacturing complex in southeast Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE — Foxconn Technology Group says it's investing in a $30 million recycling system that will significantly reduce the amount of water drawn from Lake Michigan for its planned manufacturing complex in southeast Wisconsin.
Boys ages 8, 9, lucky to be alive after they were shot during drive-by near 26th and Concordia
MILWAUKEE -- Two boys, ages 8 and 9, are lucky to be alive after they were shot during a drive-by near 26th and Concordia in Milwaukee Monday night, June 18."One got shot through his thigh and it went through his leg.
MILWAUKEE -- Two boys, ages 8 and 9, are lucky to be alive after they were shot during a drive-by near 26th and Concordia in Milwaukee Monday night, June 18."One got shot through his thigh and it went through his leg.
Man who 'intended to be a hero' when he's alleged to have dumped suspicious package pleads not guilty
MILWAUKEE -- A man tackled by Milwaukee police after allegedly grabbing and dumping a suspicious package appeared in court Tuesday, June 19 for his initial appearance.
MILWAUKEE -- A man tackled by Milwaukee police after allegedly grabbing and dumping a suspicious package appeared in court Tuesday, June 19 for his initial appearance.
Police: Boys ages 8, 9, riding in vehicle, struck when shots fired near 26th and Concordia
MILWAUKEE -- Two boys, ages 8 and 9, were hurt Monday night, June 18 when the vehicle they were riding in was struck by gunfire near 26th and Concordia.Police said shots were fired in the area and the boys, who were seated in a vehicle, were shot.
MILWAUKEE -- Two boys, ages 8 and 9, were hurt Monday night, June 18 when the vehicle they were riding in was struck by gunfire near 26th and Concordia.Police said shots were fired in the area and the boys, who were seated in a vehicle, were shot.
American Transmission Co. buys land for proposed substation for Foxconn plant in Mount Pleasant
MOUNT PLEASANT — American Transmission Co.
MOUNT PLEASANT — American Transmission Co.
Gino sits down with the cast of Queer Eye, has special giveaway that's perfect for parents
MILWAUKEE -- Netflix's reboot of "Queer Eye" has taken the world by storm.
MILWAUKEE -- Netflix's reboot of "Queer Eye" has taken the world by storm.
Federal civil rights lawsuit to be filed Tuesday morning on behalf of Sterling Brown
MILWAUKEE -- A federal civil rights lawsuit on behalf of Milwaukee Bucks' guard Sterling Brown will be filed at Milwaukee's City Hall on Tuesday morning, June 19.A press conference has been scheduled for 11 a.m. by Brown's attorney.The lawsuit is being filed after the January arrest of Brown -- which was caught on camera and happened near 27th and National.
MILWAUKEE -- A federal civil rights lawsuit on behalf of Milwaukee Bucks' guard Sterling Brown will be filed at Milwaukee's City Hall on Tuesday morning, June 19.A press conference has been scheduled for 11 a.m. by Brown's attorney.The lawsuit is being filed after the January arrest of Brown -- which was caught on camera and happened near 27th and National.