Prosecutors: Child left home alone started fire that killed baby sister near 28th and Meinecke

Prosecutors: Child left home alone started fire that killed baby sister near 28th and Meinecke

MILWAUKEE -- The mother of a baby girl who died after a fire near 28th and Meinecke has now been formally charged. 1-year-old Quamyiia Owens, who just celebrated her first birthday in December, died at the hospital Sunday, Feb. 11 after the fire Saturday, Feb. 10 prosecutors say was sparked by Owens' brother, after three children were left home alone.

MILWAUKEE -- The mother of a baby girl who died after a fire near 28th and Meinecke has now been formally charged. 1-year-old Quamyiia Owens, who just celebrated her first birthday in December, died at the hospital Sunday, Feb. 11 after the fire Saturday, Feb. 10 prosecutors say was sparked by Owens' brother, after three children were left home alone.

Man cut with knife at Dollar Tree store; seriously hurt

Man cut with knife at Dollar Tree store; seriously hurt

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a man was cut with a knife at a Dollar Tree store near 13th and Mitchell.It happened Thursday, Feb. 15 around 9:30 a.m.Police said the suspect, a Milwaukee man, 31, seriously injured the victim, who was taken to a hospital for treatment.The investigation is ongoing, and police are working to determine the circumstances surrounding this incident.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a man was cut with a knife at a Dollar Tree store near 13th and Mitchell.It happened Thursday, Feb. 15 around 9:30 a.m.Police said the suspect, a Milwaukee man, 31, seriously injured the victim, who was taken to a hospital for treatment.The investigation is ongoing, and police are working to determine the circumstances surrounding this incident.

Pedestrian seriously injured after being struck by vehicle near 68th and Capitol

Pedestrian seriously injured after being struck by vehicle near 68th and Capitol

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a crash involving a pedestrian that happened Thursday morning, Feb. 15.It happened just before 6 a.m. near 68th and Capitol.Police say the pedestrian suffered serious injuries.The driver stayed on scene.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a crash involving a pedestrian that happened Thursday morning, Feb. 15.It happened just before 6 a.m. near 68th and Capitol.Police say the pedestrian suffered serious injuries.The driver stayed on scene.

Man convicted of homicide after Jan. 2012 beating, stabbing of estranged wife

Man convicted of homicide after Jan. 2012 beating, stabbing of estranged wife

MILWAUKEE -- A man who was once a fugitive, charged in connection with the January 2012 death of his estranged wife has been convicted of homicide.A jury on Wednesday, Feb. 14 convicted Jose Discua-Bados, 35, on a count of first degree intentional homicide, use of a dangerous weapon.

MILWAUKEE -- A man who was once a fugitive, charged in connection with the January 2012 death of his estranged wife has been convicted of homicide.A jury on Wednesday, Feb. 14 convicted Jose Discua-Bados, 35, on a count of first degree intentional homicide, use of a dangerous weapon.

Plea hearing set for man accused of threatening passengers on Greyhound bus

Plea hearing set for man accused of threatening passengers on Greyhound bus

RACINE COUNTY -- Margarito Vargas-Rosas, 33, accused of threatening passengers on board a Greyhound bus on Jan. 12 has a plea hearing set in the case against him.Vargas-Rosas was in court Wednesday, Feb. 14 for his preliminary hearing, which he waived.

RACINE COUNTY -- Margarito Vargas-Rosas, 33, accused of threatening passengers on board a Greyhound bus on Jan. 12 has a plea hearing set in the case against him.Vargas-Rosas was in court Wednesday, Feb. 14 for his preliminary hearing, which he waived.

'Categorically irresponsible and dangerous:' Deputies arrest man for OWI with child in vehicle

'Categorically irresponsible and dangerous:' Deputies arrest man for OWI with child in vehicle

MILWAUKEE -- Deputies with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office arrested a 35-year-old Milwaukee man on Wednesday, Feb. 14 for OWI -- and the man had a child in his vehicle.Officials say a deputy stopped the vehicle of the 35-year-old for speeding in a construction zone just after noon on Wednesday.

MILWAUKEE -- Deputies with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office arrested a 35-year-old Milwaukee man on Wednesday, Feb. 14 for OWI -- and the man had a child in his vehicle.Officials say a deputy stopped the vehicle of the 35-year-old for speeding in a construction zone just after noon on Wednesday.

Police: Woman shot, injured while sitting in vehicle near Teutonia and Capitol

Police: Woman shot, injured while sitting in vehicle near Teutonia and Capitol

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened late Tuesday night, Feb. 13.It happened around 11:35 p.m. near Teutonia Avenue and Capitol Drive.Police say the victim, a 44-year-old woman, was a passenger inside a vehicle when a suspect in a passing vehicle fired shots.The victim suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound and was transported to a local hospital.MPD continues to seek a motive and search for a suspect.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened late Tuesday night, Feb. 13.It happened around 11:35 p.m. near Teutonia Avenue and Capitol Drive.Police say the victim, a 44-year-old woman, was a passenger inside a vehicle when a suspect in a passing vehicle fired shots.The victim suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound and was transported to a local hospital.MPD continues to seek a motive and search for a suspect.

Police: Shots fired into home on Milwaukee's south side, no one hurt

Police: Shots fired into home on Milwaukee's south side, no one hurt

MILWAUKEE --  Milwaukee police are investigating after shots were fired into a home on the city's south side early Wednesday morning, Feb. 14.It happened near 15th and Rogers around 12:30 a.m.

MILWAUKEE --  Milwaukee police are investigating after shots were fired into a home on the city's south side early Wednesday morning, Feb. 14.It happened near 15th and Rogers around 12:30 a.m.

'She smelled skunk:' Man arrested after pot plants found by disabled wife in basement

'She smelled skunk:' Man arrested after pot plants found by disabled wife in basement

TOWN OF NORWAY -- A man was arrested and he now faces drug charges after prosecutors say his disabled wife went down into the basement of their Town of Norway home for the first time in years, and soon led deputies to marijuana plants.Michael Larose, 53, faces the following charges:

TOWN OF NORWAY -- A man was arrested and he now faces drug charges after prosecutors say his disabled wife went down into the basement of their Town of Norway home for the first time in years, and soon led deputies to marijuana plants.Michael Larose, 53, faces the following charges:

Racine man accused of punching neighbor in face during snow blowing dispute

Racine man accused of punching neighbor in face during snow blowing dispute

RACINE -- A Racine man is accused of punching his neighbor in the face during a dispute over the clearing of snow.Jeffrey Mueller, 55, faces one count of misdemeanor battery and one count of disorderly conduct.According to a criminal complaint, on Sunday, Feb. 11, police were dispatched to the area near 20th St.

RACINE -- A Racine man is accused of punching his neighbor in the face during a dispute over the clearing of snow.Jeffrey Mueller, 55, faces one count of misdemeanor battery and one count of disorderly conduct.According to a criminal complaint, on Sunday, Feb. 11, police were dispatched to the area near 20th St.

Mukwonago man, Milwaukee man arrested for OWI (7th) and OWI/drugs (4th) on freeway

Mukwonago man, Milwaukee man arrested for OWI (7th) and OWI/drugs (4th) on freeway

MILWAUKEE -- One person was arrested for OWI, seventh offense, and one for OWI, fourth offense after a weekend crash and traffic stop on the freeway.According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, the first incident happened Saturday, Feb. 10 shortly before 8 p.m. on I-43 near Forest Home Ave.Sheriff's officials say a deputy stopped a van traveling without its lights on.

MILWAUKEE -- One person was arrested for OWI, seventh offense, and one for OWI, fourth offense after a weekend crash and traffic stop on the freeway.According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, the first incident happened Saturday, Feb. 10 shortly before 8 p.m. on I-43 near Forest Home Ave.Sheriff's officials say a deputy stopped a van traveling without its lights on.