Explosives detonated in remote area of Oak Creek after they were discovered at a home
OAK CREEK -- Explosives were detonated in Oak Creek Sunday, June 10 after they were discovered at a home in the city.Oak Creek police and officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office's Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit responded.
OAK CREEK -- Explosives were detonated in Oak Creek Sunday, June 10 after they were discovered at a home in the city.Oak Creek police and officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office's Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit responded.
3 teens shot, injured in separate incidents in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating three separate shootings that happened Saturday, June 9 and early Sunday morning, June 10.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating three separate shootings that happened Saturday, June 9 and early Sunday morning, June 10.
Red Cross assists 21 people displaced following fire on Milwaukee's north side
MILWAUKEE -- The Red Cross is helping 21 people who were displaced after a fire near North Palmer Street and Concordia Avenue.Officials were called to the scene shortly after 7 p.m. Saturday, June 9.The Milwaukee Fire Department says the fire affected the first and second floor of the home.The Red Cross is providing emergency aid, car and mental health resources for those displaced. 12 of the people displaced were children.The cause of the fire is under investigation.
MILWAUKEE -- The Red Cross is helping 21 people who were displaced after a fire near North Palmer Street and Concordia Avenue.Officials were called to the scene shortly after 7 p.m. Saturday, June 9.The Milwaukee Fire Department says the fire affected the first and second floor of the home.The Red Cross is providing emergency aid, car and mental health resources for those displaced. 12 of the people displaced were children.The cause of the fire is under investigation.
MPD investigates armed robbery, home invasion on lower east side
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating an armed robbery and home invasion early Saturday morning, June 9.It happened near Humboldt and Lyon around 12:40 a.m.Police say the suspect, a 27-year-old man, was arrested.Charges will be reviewed by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office in the coming days.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating an armed robbery and home invasion early Saturday morning, June 9.It happened near Humboldt and Lyon around 12:40 a.m.Police say the suspect, a 27-year-old man, was arrested.Charges will be reviewed by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office in the coming days.
Salvation Army provides emotional, spiritual support to Milwaukee police officers
MILWAUKEE -- The Salvation Army is providing emotional and spiritual support to dozens of Milwaukee police officers after one of their own was killed in a crash on Thursday, June 7.Officer Charles Irvine Jr., 23, was killed in a crash during a pursuit.
MILWAUKEE -- The Salvation Army is providing emotional and spiritual support to dozens of Milwaukee police officers after one of their own was killed in a crash on Thursday, June 7.Officer Charles Irvine Jr., 23, was killed in a crash during a pursuit.
Jogger seriously hurt after being struck by MCTS bus; 'You don't see things like this every day'
MILWAUKEE -- A jogger suffers serious injuries after being struck by a Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus.
MILWAUKEE -- A jogger suffers serious injuries after being struck by a Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus.
Milwaukee officials: 5 displaced after house fire near 47th and Locust
MILWAUKEE -- Five people are displaced following a fire near 47th and Locust Friday afternoon, June 8.The Milwaukee Fire Department was called to the scene around 2:30 p.m.PHOTO GALLERYOfficials say the fire was contained to one home.
MILWAUKEE -- Five people are displaced following a fire near 47th and Locust Friday afternoon, June 8.The Milwaukee Fire Department was called to the scene around 2:30 p.m.PHOTO GALLERYOfficials say the fire was contained to one home.
Sheriff's deputies save suicidal woman from freeway overpass
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County sheriff's deputies were able to save a suicidal woman, after she called 911 indicating she was on a bridge and was going to end her life.It happened Thursday, June 7 around 3:45 p.m.Officials responded to an area on I-41/US-45 near Wisconsin Avenue, and found the woman straddling the freeway overpass railing.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County sheriff's deputies were able to save a suicidal woman, after she called 911 indicating she was on a bridge and was going to end her life.It happened Thursday, June 7 around 3:45 p.m.Officials responded to an area on I-41/US-45 near Wisconsin Avenue, and found the woman straddling the freeway overpass railing.
Wisconsin may increase public safety near Foxconn facility
MOUNT PLEASANT — Officials in southeast Wisconsin are increasing public safety services to prepare for the influx of people and traffic resulting from Foxconn Technology Group's manufacturing complex.The Journal Times reports that the village of Mount Pleasant's Finance/Legal/License Committee on Tuesday unanimously recommended approving funding for four additional police officers for next year.
MOUNT PLEASANT — Officials in southeast Wisconsin are increasing public safety services to prepare for the influx of people and traffic resulting from Foxconn Technology Group's manufacturing complex.The Journal Times reports that the village of Mount Pleasant's Finance/Legal/License Committee on Tuesday unanimously recommended approving funding for four additional police officers for next year.
'Never forget his service:' Milwaukee's police chief remembers fallen Officer Charles Irvine Jr.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales and Mayor Tom Barrett spoke to the media on Friday, June 8 regarding Thursday’s fatal crash involving Officer Charles Irvine Jr."By the grace of God, we have gone 22 years without an on-duty death," Morales told reporters.Officer Irvine Jr., 23, died after a violent crash near 76th and Silver Spring on the city's northwest side.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales and Mayor Tom Barrett spoke to the media on Friday, June 8 regarding Thursday’s fatal crash involving Officer Charles Irvine Jr."By the grace of God, we have gone 22 years without an on-duty death," Morales told reporters.Officer Irvine Jr., 23, died after a violent crash near 76th and Silver Spring on the city's northwest side.
President Trump to host fundraiser, attend Foxconn groundbreaking
MILWAUKEE — President Donald Trump plans to attend the Foxconn Technology Group groundbreaking ceremony later this month and attend a luncheon fundraiser.The Milwaukee Business Journal reports that prominent Milwaukee business executive Ted Kellner is hosting the June 29 fundraiser.
MILWAUKEE — President Donald Trump plans to attend the Foxconn Technology Group groundbreaking ceremony later this month and attend a luncheon fundraiser.The Milwaukee Business Journal reports that prominent Milwaukee business executive Ted Kellner is hosting the June 29 fundraiser.
Squad car draped in black, parked outside MPD District 4 in honor of officer killed in crash
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee Police Department squad car on Friday morning, June 8 was parked outside District 4, draped in black, in honor of 23-year-old Charles Irvine Jr. -- the officer who passed away after a crash on the city's north side Thursday, June 7.The crash happened just after 5 p.m., near 76th and Silver Spring.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee Police Department squad car on Friday morning, June 8 was parked outside District 4, draped in black, in honor of 23-year-old Charles Irvine Jr. -- the officer who passed away after a crash on the city's north side Thursday, June 7.The crash happened just after 5 p.m., near 76th and Silver Spring.
Police: 2 shot, injured in separate shooting incidents in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that happened early Friday morning, June 8.The first shooting happened around 12:15 a.m. in the area of S. 5th Place and Burnham Street.Police say a man, 28, suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that happened early Friday morning, June 8.The first shooting happened around 12:15 a.m. in the area of S. 5th Place and Burnham Street.Police say a man, 28, suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound.
It has been nearly 22 years since an officer died in the line of duty in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- The death of Officer Charles Irvine on Thursday, June 7 is the first of a Milwaukee police officer in the line of duty in nearly 22 years.It was September 7, 1996 when Officer Wendolyn Tanner was shot and killed during a foot chase.Tanner and his partner were trying to arrest a known felon near 20th and Hampton when the suspect opened fire.
MILWAUKEE -- The death of Officer Charles Irvine on Thursday, June 7 is the first of a Milwaukee police officer in the line of duty in nearly 22 years.It was September 7, 1996 when Officer Wendolyn Tanner was shot and killed during a foot chase.Tanner and his partner were trying to arrest a known felon near 20th and Hampton when the suspect opened fire.
'Extremely saddened:' Officials, community leaders react to fatal crash involving officer
MILWAUKEE -- Officials and community leaders are sharing their thoughts and prayers in the wake of a crash that killed a young Milwaukee police officer and injured another.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials and community leaders are sharing their thoughts and prayers in the wake of a crash that killed a young Milwaukee police officer and injured another.
