Police tackle man who went under tape at suspicious package incident in downtown Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- Police on the scene of a suspicious package in downtown Milwaukee had to play defense when, out of nowhere, a man rushed to the package and spilled out the contents.

1 of 3 charged in fatal shooting of Karen Simek during robbery outside Garden Fresh Foods pleads guilty

MILWAUKEE -- One of three people charged in connection with the murder of Karen Simek, shot and killed during a robbery outside Garden Fresh Foods near 12th and National on Jan. 31, 2017 has reached a plea deal in the case against him.Carl Knight, 26, on Tuesday, May 22 pleaded guilty to one count of felony murder and one count of possession of a firearm by a person convicted of a felony.

Video: Chief Alfonso Morales seeks to build trust between community, police department; 'I hear you'

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department and Chief Alfonso Morales released a YouTube video on Tuesday, May 22 which talks about the department's mission to "make a strong community."

Police: 18-year-old man dropped off at hospital with serious gunshot wounds

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Monday night, May 21 on the city's northwest side.It happened around 7:40 p.m. in the area of 27th and Auer.According to police, an 18-year-old man was dropped off at a local hospital with serious gunshot wounds and is in critical condition.The circumstances behind this incident are still under investigation.

Neither church officials nor contractor applied for certificate for roof work underway during 4-alarm blaze

MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News has learned neither Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church officials, nor the contractor doing work on the roof of the church applied for a "certificate of appropriateness" for the work.According to the Milwaukee Historic Preservation Commission, the certificate is required for work done on a historically preserved property or area, including roof work, window work, masonry work, cleaning, etc.

Man charged, accused of stealing City of Milwaukee vehicle parked, running

MILWAUKEE -- Dominic Hernandez, 18, of West Salem has been charged after he stole a City of Milwaukee vehicle on Saturday morning, May 19.

Police: Man shot, injured while with friends near 39th and Hampton in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened early Monday morning, May 21 on the city's north side.It happened around 12:15 a.m. near 39th and Hampton.

Netflix says it has signed Barack and Michelle Obama

NEW YORK — Netflix says that it has reached a deal with Barack and Michelle Obama to produce material for the streaming service.Netflix said Monday, in a tweet, that the former president and first lady will produce films and series for the service, potentially including scripted and unscripted series, documentaries and features.Netflix chief executive Ted Sarandos said that the Obamas are uniquely position to discover and highlight stories of people who make a difference in their communities.Barack Obama recently appeared as a guest on David Letterman's Netflix talk show.

Milwaukee police respond to 4 separate non-fatal shootings on Saturday, May 19

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating four shootings that happened within a 16-hour period on Saturday, May 19.The first happened around 7 a.m. near 69th and Florist.

MPD: Officer returns fire on suspect who discharged gun during pursuit; no one hurt

MILWAUKEE -- One person was arrested in an incident in which shots were fired by that suspect and a Milwaukee police officer on Sunday afternoon, May 20.It happened near 36th and Meinecke shortly before 1 p.m.Police said officers were in pursuit of a reckless vehicle when the driver of that vehicle exited, fled on foot and discharged a firearm at officers.An officer returned fire, and a man was taken into custody.

Police: Man shot, wounded near 50th and Hampton; no one in custody

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Sunday, May 20 on the city's northwest side.Police said a man, 29, was shot and wounded near 50th and Hampton around 9 a.m.

MFD battles 2-alarm fire at former 'Escape' nightclub near Teutonia and Mill

MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters battled a two-alarm fire at a large building for more than five hours Sunday morning, May 20.The fire broke out around 1 a.m. at an abandoned building that used to house the "Escape" nightclub near Teutonia and Mill.

Jennifer Aniston and Tig Notaro will play POTUS and FLOTUS in Netflix film

Jennifer Aniston is headed to the White House in an upcoming Netflix comedy film, and she's bringing her wife with her.The streaming network on Friday announced Aniston and comedian Tig Notaro will team up for a comedy called "First Ladies." Aniston will play the first female President of the United States and Notaro will play the First Lady.The description provided by Netflix says their characters, named Beverly and Kasey Nicholson, will "prove that behind every great woman...