Oak Creek-Franklin schools pivot to all-remote learning

The decision came following a school board meeting, the district citing a "critical" COVID-19 disease burden in the area according to a Medical College of Wisconsin update.

Winter Wonders drive-thru holiday lights show returns to Boerner

The Winter Wonders drive-through holiday lights spectacular is back at Boerner Botanical Arboretum and Whitnall Park.

Police: Wallaby got loose in Franklin neighborhood

FRANKLIN -- A supervisor with the Franklin Police Department tells FOX6 News that a wallaby was on the loose near 35th Street Tuesday, June 9.Authorities say the marsupial belongs to a resident in the area.Facebook video shared with FOX6 News showed the critter being captured by authorities.It wasn't immediately clear how it got loose.

Franklin police squad involved in crash near 76th and Ryan Road, officer sustains minor injuries

FRANKLIN --A Franklin Police Department marked squad was involved in a personal injury crash with another vehicle at the intersection of West Ryan Road and South 76th Street on Thursday, Feb. 13.According to police, at 12:48 p.m. an on-duty police officer radioed dispatch and advised they had been involved in a crash with another vehicle.Both the officer and the driver of the other vehicle, a 22-year-old man from Waterford, were examined at the scene by the Franklin Fire Department.The officer was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries, the Waterford man was released from the scene.The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office is conducting the crash investigation.

Officials: 1 injured in crash near 76th and Loomis in Franklin

FRANKLIN -- One person was injured in a crash near 76th Street and Loomis Road in Franklin early Saturday morning, Jan. 4.The Franklin Police and Fire Departments were called to the scene around 3:45 a.m. Authorities said it was a single-vehicle crash and that the driver was taken to the hospital for treatment.The cause of the crash and the extent of the driver's injuries weren't immediately known.

Franklin PD seeks help to locate van involved in striking of pedestrian in store parking lot

FRANKLIN -- Police are looking for your help to locate a van that officials say intentionally struck a pedestrian at the Sendik's near 51st and Rawson Avenue in Franklin on Friday morning, Dec. 20.Investigators say the incident happened in the parking lot of the store between 9:30 a.m. and 9:40 a.m. Friday.

Franklin PD: Bomb threat prompts evacuation at Walmart on S. 27th Street

FRANKLIN -- Police say a bomb threat prompted the evacuation of the Walmart on S. 27th Street in Franklin on Thursday morning, Dec. 19.Officials say at 10:15 a.m., they received a 911 call from managers at the Walmart reporting they had discovered an indication that an explosive device may be in the building.The store was safely evacuated and the building was searched by officers from the Franklin Police Department with assistance of Explosive Detection K-9(s) from the Milwaukee Police Department and Department of Homeland Security.No explosive devices were located in the building.The store was expected to reopen for business Thursday afternoon.

Franklin Police Department warns of area gift card scam

FRANKLIN -- The Franklin Police Department is warning citizens about a gift card scam recently discovered in Franklin and surrounding suburbs.According to the Department, scammers are printing out their own barcodes and placing them over the actual gift card barcode at local retailers.

'It's sad:' Dementia leads to dropped charge against caregiver accused of stealing $17K

FRANKLIN — Stealing from the elderly is a growing problem across Wisconsin, and the FOX6 Investigators found caregivers suspected of financially abusing their elderly clients sometimes go unpunished.Franklin police said they had a "tight case" against a personal care worker accused of fraud, until something happened that derailed it.

Franklin police report suspicious incident involving likely fake Empire flooring worker

FRANKLIN -- Franklin police asked residents to report suspicious activity after an incident on Tuesday morning, Nov. 5.Police said around 9:45 a.m., a resident said a white Mercedes van pulled into their driveway, and the driver claimed to be from Empire flooring -- indicating he was there to complete a work order.