"Don't want to lose a life:" MFD officials stress knowing your ability before getting near the water
MILWAUKEE -- Labor Day weekend attracted crowds along Milwaukee's lakefront, and officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department were on hand to make sure it was both a fun and safe holiday.Summers by the lake go quickly, so it stands to reason this Labor Day weekend might have been someone's first time in the water."Somebody who didn't know how to swim got pulled out from the undertow," Lt.
MILWAUKEE -- Labor Day weekend attracted crowds along Milwaukee's lakefront, and officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department were on hand to make sure it was both a fun and safe holiday.Summers by the lake go quickly, so it stands to reason this Labor Day weekend might have been someone's first time in the water."Somebody who didn't know how to swim got pulled out from the undertow," Lt.
36-year-old seriously injured following shooting on city's west side
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a 36-year-old man was shot on Milwaukee's west side early Sunday, September 3rd.It happened around 2:00 a.m. near 40th and Meinecke.Officials said the 36-year-old Milwaukee man was shot by a known suspect, a 39-year-old Milwaukee man following an argument.The victim was taken a the hospital for his serious injuries.MPD continues to seek the known suspect.PHOTO GALLERYMonitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a 36-year-old man was shot on Milwaukee's west side early Sunday, September 3rd.It happened around 2:00 a.m. near 40th and Meinecke.Officials said the 36-year-old Milwaukee man was shot by a known suspect, a 39-year-old Milwaukee man following an argument.The victim was taken a the hospital for his serious injuries.MPD continues to seek the known suspect.PHOTO GALLERYMonitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Harley-Davidson enthusiasts test ride new 2018 models at Milwaukee Rally
MILWAUKEE -- It was a celebration of one of Wisconsin's most iconic brands.
MILWAUKEE -- It was a celebration of one of Wisconsin's most iconic brands.
Milwaukee police investigate shooting at Wendy's near North and 7th
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a shooting happened near the Wendy's restaurant located at North Avenue and 7th Street.The shooting happened shortly after 5:00 p.m. Saturday, September 2nd.PHOTO GALLERYThe victim is expected to be OK.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a shooting happened near the Wendy's restaurant located at North Avenue and 7th Street.The shooting happened shortly after 5:00 p.m. Saturday, September 2nd.PHOTO GALLERYThe victim is expected to be OK.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.
MFD: Crew responds to 4-stall garage fire on Fond du Lac Avenue
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee fire officials responded to a four-stall garage fire behind the Bonanza Shopping Center located on Fond du Lac Avenue in Milwaukee.The fire happened around 2:30 p.m. Saturday, September 2nd.According to officials, crews quickly had the fire under control.No one was injured.It does not appear any surrounding buildings were damaged.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee fire officials responded to a four-stall garage fire behind the Bonanza Shopping Center located on Fond du Lac Avenue in Milwaukee.The fire happened around 2:30 p.m. Saturday, September 2nd.According to officials, crews quickly had the fire under control.No one was injured.It does not appear any surrounding buildings were damaged.
Driver pronounced dead at scene of crash on I-43; speed was contributing factor
MILWAUKEE -- One person has died following a vehicle crash on I-43 eastbound Friday night, September 1st.It happened around 9:30 p.m. on I-43 eastbound at 51st Street.Officials say they responded to a call about a vehicle that had driven into a ditch.Witnesses to the crash found the 26-year-old driver unresponsive when attempting to help.Greenfield Fire Department pulled the victim out of the vehicle and began life-saving efforts.
MILWAUKEE -- One person has died following a vehicle crash on I-43 eastbound Friday night, September 1st.It happened around 9:30 p.m. on I-43 eastbound at 51st Street.Officials say they responded to a call about a vehicle that had driven into a ditch.Witnesses to the crash found the 26-year-old driver unresponsive when attempting to help.Greenfield Fire Department pulled the victim out of the vehicle and began life-saving efforts.
Wisconsin committee to vote on Foxconn incentives
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Legislature's Joint Finance Committee is set to vote next week on Gov.
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Legislature's Joint Finance Committee is set to vote next week on Gov.
32-year-old woman dies in Milwaukee police custody after being found unresponsive in cell
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police tell FOX6 News a 32-year-old woman died while in their custody on Friday, September 1st.According to police, the woman was arrested for violation of probation and taken to Milwaukee Police Department District 6.During a routine cell check around 12:45 p.m., officers found the woman unresponsive.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police tell FOX6 News a 32-year-old woman died while in their custody on Friday, September 1st.According to police, the woman was arrested for violation of probation and taken to Milwaukee Police Department District 6.During a routine cell check around 12:45 p.m., officers found the woman unresponsive.
Sheriff's office: Good Samaritan rescues suicidal man on Hoan Bridge
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is crediting a good Samaritan who stopped and spoke with a suicidal man and talked him out of jumping off the Hoan Bridge.The incident happened Thursday night, August 31st around 10:45 p.m.According to the sheriff's office, a 58-year-old suicidal man was standing on a wall on the Hoan Bridge.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is crediting a good Samaritan who stopped and spoke with a suicidal man and talked him out of jumping off the Hoan Bridge.The incident happened Thursday night, August 31st around 10:45 p.m.According to the sheriff's office, a 58-year-old suicidal man was standing on a wall on the Hoan Bridge.
Person crashes vehicle into T-Mobile store in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A person drove a vehicle right through the main entrance of a T-Mobile in Milwaukee Friday morning, September 1st.It happened around 10:30 a.m. near Brady and Cambridge.Officials said the driver had non-life threatening injuries.Milwaukee police continue to investigate the cause.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE -- A person drove a vehicle right through the main entrance of a T-Mobile in Milwaukee Friday morning, September 1st.It happened around 10:30 a.m. near Brady and Cambridge.Officials said the driver had non-life threatening injuries.Milwaukee police continue to investigate the cause.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
18-year-old shot in car on city's northwest side
MILWAUKEE -- An 18-year-old was shot in his car near 35th and Locust early Friday morning, September 1st.It happened just before 1:00 a.m.Police say the 18-year-old was driving when a person on the sidewalk opened fire.The victim was hospitalized and is expected to survive.Investigators are working to find a motive for the shooting.No suspects are in custody.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE -- An 18-year-old was shot in his car near 35th and Locust early Friday morning, September 1st.It happened just before 1:00 a.m.Police say the 18-year-old was driving when a person on the sidewalk opened fire.The victim was hospitalized and is expected to survive.Investigators are working to find a motive for the shooting.No suspects are in custody.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Police: 2 arrested following police pursuit involving stolen vehicle
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were taken into custody after a police pursuit that began near 21st and Brown late Thursday night, August 31st.
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were taken into custody after a police pursuit that began near 21st and Brown late Thursday night, August 31st.
Police: Man shot behind a home near 40th and Garfield
MILWAUKEE -- Police responded to a shooting near 40th and Garfield late Thursday night, August 31st.The shooting happened around 11:45 p.m.Officials say a 23-year-old man was shot behind a home.The man suffered non-life threatening injuries and is expected to survive.The victim could not give a motive behind the shooting.
MILWAUKEE -- Police responded to a shooting near 40th and Garfield late Thursday night, August 31st.The shooting happened around 11:45 p.m.Officials say a 23-year-old man was shot behind a home.The man suffered non-life threatening injuries and is expected to survive.The victim could not give a motive behind the shooting.
Fire officials respond to house fire near 11th and Keefe
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Fire Department is looking into what caused a house fire near 11th and Keefe Friday morning, September 1st.According to authorities, the fire happened around 1:00 a.m.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Fire Department is looking into what caused a house fire near 11th and Keefe Friday morning, September 1st.According to authorities, the fire happened around 1:00 a.m.
"More fun to ride:" FOX6's Ted Perry gets exclusive 1st ride on new Harley-Davidson model
MENOMONEE FALLS -- In 2018, Harley-Davidson will celebrate its 115th year in business, but you can ride the future now!
MENOMONEE FALLS -- In 2018, Harley-Davidson will celebrate its 115th year in business, but you can ride the future now!
Vehicle caught on camera: MPD needs help to track down attempted armed robbery suspect
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are seeking a suspect and a vehicle wanted in connection with an attempted strong armed robbery on the city's southwest side on Monday, August 28th.An unknown suspect approached the victim, a 51-year-old Milwaukee man, and struck him in the neighborhood near 60th and Forest Home around 7:40 p.m. on Monday.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are seeking a suspect and a vehicle wanted in connection with an attempted strong armed robbery on the city's southwest side on Monday, August 28th.An unknown suspect approached the victim, a 51-year-old Milwaukee man, and struck him in the neighborhood near 60th and Forest Home around 7:40 p.m. on Monday.