Milwaukee man convicted of child enticement sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Scott Lucas, 59, on Monday, Feb. 26 to seven-and-a-half years in prison plus another nine years of extended supervision in connection with three separate child enticement incidents in a single day that happened last September.Lucas pleaded guilty to the three counts of child enticement in January.According to the criminal complaint, a 12-year-old boy was walking home from a park near 49th and Manitoba Wednesday, Sept. 13 around 5 p.m. He was near 60th and Oklahoma when he was approached by a suspicious man, later identified as Lucas, who tried to entice him.The complaint indicates Lucas waved the boy across the street -- and asked if he wanted to make a quick $20 in exchange for a sex act.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Scott Lucas, 59, on Monday, Feb. 26 to seven-and-a-half years in prison plus another nine years of extended supervision in connection with three separate child enticement incidents in a single day that happened last September.Lucas pleaded guilty to the three counts of child enticement in January.According to the criminal complaint, a 12-year-old boy was walking home from a park near 49th and Manitoba Wednesday, Sept. 13 around 5 p.m. He was near 60th and Oklahoma when he was approached by a suspicious man, later identified as Lucas, who tried to entice him.The complaint indicates Lucas waved the boy across the street -- and asked if he wanted to make a quick $20 in exchange for a sex act.
'It was horrible:' Man struck, killed by MCTS bus; last fatal incident was in 2010
MILWAUKEE -- A man, 53, was killed early Sunday, Feb. 25 when he was struck by a Milwaukee County Transit System Bus near 35th and Wisconsin in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- A man, 53, was killed early Sunday, Feb. 25 when he was struck by a Milwaukee County Transit System Bus near 35th and Wisconsin in Milwaukee.
FBI working with police to recover stolen Picasso; reward could soon be offered
MILWAUKEE -- The FBI is now involved in the investigation into a rare Picasso, stolen in Milwaukee, and we could soon learn of a reward offered in the case.Michael Goforth, the co-owner of DeLind Fine Art Appraisals near Jefferson and Mason said Sunday, Feb. 25 the FBI is working with Milwaukee police, and officials are discussing the idea of potentially offering a reward.
MILWAUKEE -- The FBI is now involved in the investigation into a rare Picasso, stolen in Milwaukee, and we could soon learn of a reward offered in the case.Michael Goforth, the co-owner of DeLind Fine Art Appraisals near Jefferson and Mason said Sunday, Feb. 25 the FBI is working with Milwaukee police, and officials are discussing the idea of potentially offering a reward.
Driver dies after vehicle strikes tree near Sherman and Fond du Lac
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police said one man was killed in a single-vehicle crash late Saturday night, Feb. 24.The fatal crash happened near the area of Sherman and Fond du Lac at around 10 p.m.Police said the vehicle was travelling at a high rate of speed when it crashed into a tree.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police said one man was killed in a single-vehicle crash late Saturday night, Feb. 24.The fatal crash happened near the area of Sherman and Fond du Lac at around 10 p.m.Police said the vehicle was travelling at a high rate of speed when it crashed into a tree.
Studies are increasingly clear: Uber, Lyft congest cities
BOSTON — One promise of ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft was fewer cars clogging city streets.
BOSTON — One promise of ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft was fewer cars clogging city streets.
Police: Man, 30, fatally shot near 41st and Hadley; no one in custody
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened on Milwaukee's north side late Saturday night, Feb. 24.Officers were called to the scene of the shooting near 41st and Hadley at around 11:50 p.m. Upon arrival, police found a man, 30, with a fatal gunshot wound.
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened on Milwaukee's north side late Saturday night, Feb. 24.Officers were called to the scene of the shooting near 41st and Hadley at around 11:50 p.m. Upon arrival, police found a man, 30, with a fatal gunshot wound.
Family argument leads to 2 men shot near 13th and Cottage; no arrests
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a double shooting that happened near 13th and Cottage on Saturday, February 24th.It happened around 12:40 p.m.According to police, two men sustained non-life threatening gunshot wounds during an incident surrounding a family argument.Both men were transported to the hospital for treatment.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a double shooting that happened near 13th and Cottage on Saturday, February 24th.It happened around 12:40 p.m.According to police, two men sustained non-life threatening gunshot wounds during an incident surrounding a family argument.Both men were transported to the hospital for treatment.
Hazmat crew responds to carbon monoxide-related leak near downtown Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department responded to a carbon monoxide-related leak near Milwaukee and Mason Streets Saturday afternoon, February 24th.The fire department tells FOX6 residents in the area were evacuated.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department responded to a carbon monoxide-related leak near Milwaukee and Mason Streets Saturday afternoon, February 24th.The fire department tells FOX6 residents in the area were evacuated.
We Energies restores power for people in Villages of Brown Deer, Bayside & Fox Point
BROWN DEER -- We Energies has fully restored power for the 800 people who were without power early Saturday morning, Feb. 24.We Energies said an outage was reported just before 6:30 a.m. They said the boundaries of the outage were Donges Bay Road, N.
BROWN DEER -- We Energies has fully restored power for the 800 people who were without power early Saturday morning, Feb. 24.We Energies said an outage was reported just before 6:30 a.m. They said the boundaries of the outage were Donges Bay Road, N.
'Absolutely packed' with junk: Firefighters battle vacant building fire near 12th and Juneau
MILWAUKEE -- Fire crews responded to a building fire near 12th and Juneau early Saturday morning, Feb. 24.
MILWAUKEE -- Fire crews responded to a building fire near 12th and Juneau early Saturday morning, Feb. 24.
'In tears and in awe:' 4-year-old boy determined to ride a bike will receive one-of-a-kind trike
MILWAUKEE -- The design team at Harley-Davidson is helping a young boy experience a new sense of freedom almost thought impossible.
MILWAUKEE -- The design team at Harley-Davidson is helping a young boy experience a new sense of freedom almost thought impossible.
Random saturation patrols result in 125 citations for speeding in Milwaukee County
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office released on Friday, Feb. 23 the latest results of random saturation patrols being conducted in Milwaukee County in cooperation with the Wisconsin State Patrol.Officials say from Feb. 15 through Feb. 21, 185 traffic citations were issued -- 125 of those for speeding.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office released on Friday, Feb. 23 the latest results of random saturation patrols being conducted in Milwaukee County in cooperation with the Wisconsin State Patrol.Officials say from Feb. 15 through Feb. 21, 185 traffic citations were issued -- 125 of those for speeding.
Former Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke files for divorce
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Former Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke has filed for divorce from his wife, Julie.The paperwork was filed Wednesday, February 21st.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Former Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke has filed for divorce from his wife, Julie.The paperwork was filed Wednesday, February 21st.
Milwaukee police: 63-year-old man wounded by gunfire near 34th & Capitol
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened near 34th and Capitol Dr.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened near 34th and Capitol Dr.
'Take it or leave it:' Assembly approves $100 child tax credit, August sales tax holiday
MADISON - The state Assembly approved a $100 per child tax credit and created an August sales tax holiday before the chamber adjourns in the wee hours of the night on Friday, Feb. 23.
MADISON - The state Assembly approved a $100 per child tax credit and created an August sales tax holiday before the chamber adjourns in the wee hours of the night on Friday, Feb. 23.