Nearly $5K raised for Tosa Cares when Canadian Pacific's holiday train made a stop in the city
WAUWATOSA -- FOX6 News has received some statistics after Canadian Pacific's Holiday Train made a stop in Wauwatosa on December 4th.Jim Plaisted, the executive director of the Village of Wauwatosa’s Business Improvement District tells FOX6 News the Holiday Train drew 10,000 to 15,000 people to the area near the Harwood Avenue railroad crossing, according to police estimates.13,000 pounds of food were collected, and $4,750 was raised -- $2,500 donated by Canadian Pacific.That money is benefiting Tosa Cares -- a food pantry in Wauwatosa.We're told there are ongoing discussions between Wauwatosa officials and Canadian Pacific officials about a holiday train stop in Wauwatosa next year.A decision won't be made until early 2016.PHOTO GALLERY:
WAUWATOSA -- FOX6 News has received some statistics after Canadian Pacific's Holiday Train made a stop in Wauwatosa on December 4th.Jim Plaisted, the executive director of the Village of Wauwatosa’s Business Improvement District tells FOX6 News the Holiday Train drew 10,000 to 15,000 people to the area near the Harwood Avenue railroad crossing, according to police estimates.13,000 pounds of food were collected, and $4,750 was raised -- $2,500 donated by Canadian Pacific.That money is benefiting Tosa Cares -- a food pantry in Wauwatosa.We're told there are ongoing discussions between Wauwatosa officials and Canadian Pacific officials about a holiday train stop in Wauwatosa next year.A decision won't be made until early 2016.PHOTO GALLERY:
Update: Vehicle taken in carjacking in Wauwatosa recovered, dog that was inside is safe
WAUWATOSA -- A Wauwatosa man's vehicle was stolen on Wednesday afternoon, December 23rd, and his dog was inside.
WAUWATOSA -- A Wauwatosa man's vehicle was stolen on Wednesday afternoon, December 23rd, and his dog was inside.
Bow Tie's poacher, a Brookfield business owner, cited; this isn't his first brush with the law
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A man accused of poaching a well-known deer in a Milwaukee County park has been formally cited.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A man accused of poaching a well-known deer in a Milwaukee County park has been formally cited.
Wauwatosa police: Mother, father expected to be charged after Amber Alert for Deangelo Gaines
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa police say the mother and father of a 22-month-old boy for whom an Amber Alert was issued last week are expected to be criminally charged this week.
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa police say the mother and father of a 22-month-old boy for whom an Amber Alert was issued last week are expected to be criminally charged this week.
"Thank God he was found:" Amber Alert canceled, 22-month-old Deangelo Gaines is safe
MILWAUKEE -- An Amber Alert has been cancelled in the search for 22-month-old Deangelo Gaines.Officials say the child has been recovered safely.The Amber Alert was issued around 11:00 a.m. The child was recovered safely within an hour.The frantic search for the 22-month-old boy began in the parking lot of a JCPenney store in Wauwatosa around 6:30 a.m. Thursday.
MILWAUKEE -- An Amber Alert has been cancelled in the search for 22-month-old Deangelo Gaines.Officials say the child has been recovered safely.The Amber Alert was issued around 11:00 a.m. The child was recovered safely within an hour.The frantic search for the 22-month-old boy began in the parking lot of a JCPenney store in Wauwatosa around 6:30 a.m. Thursday.
A Cecil the lion case in Wauwatosa? Popular deer named "Bow Tie" poached with crossbow
WAUWATOSA -- Some are calling this a local version of Cecil the Lion.
WAUWATOSA -- Some are calling this a local version of Cecil the Lion.
Wauwatosa Burger King calls in police assistance after customers have financial information stolen
WAUWATOSA -- The Burger King located near 124th and Capitol is under fire after more than 1,000 customers have had their financial information stolen.
WAUWATOSA -- The Burger King located near 124th and Capitol is under fire after more than 1,000 customers have had their financial information stolen.
Whopper of a case: More than 1,000 missing money after visiting Burger King; Secret Service involved
WAUWATOSA -- Police in Wauwatosa say hundreds may be missing money, and they all have one thing in common: They ate at the Burger King restaurant near 124th and Capitol Drive.
WAUWATOSA -- Police in Wauwatosa say hundreds may be missing money, and they all have one thing in common: They ate at the Burger King restaurant near 124th and Capitol Drive.
Wauwatosa police: Colectivo Coffee near 68th and Wells robbed at gunpoint
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa police say the Colectivo Coffee near 68th and Wells was robbed on Saturday, November 28th.Police say this incident happened around 8:45 p.m.This was an armed robbery -- and the suspect was able to get away with money from the coffee shop.No one was hurt.It's unclear whether a suspect is in custody in connection with this crime.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa police say the Colectivo Coffee near 68th and Wells was robbed on Saturday, November 28th.Police say this incident happened around 8:45 p.m.This was an armed robbery -- and the suspect was able to get away with money from the coffee shop.No one was hurt.It's unclear whether a suspect is in custody in connection with this crime.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
"It appears this was truly a tragic accident:" Police release new details in crash that killed boy
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa police on Tuesday, October 27th released more details about a fatal crash involving an 11-year-old boy -- indicating this incident was "truly a tragic accident."The boy was struck by a vehicle near 70th and North on Monday evening, October 26th.
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa police on Tuesday, October 27th released more details about a fatal crash involving an 11-year-old boy -- indicating this incident was "truly a tragic accident."The boy was struck by a vehicle near 70th and North on Monday evening, October 26th.
"It was hard to watch:" Medical examiner says boy struck by vehicle at 70th & North has died
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa police say an 11-year-old boy was struck by a vehicle near 70th and North on Monday evening, October 26th.
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa police say an 11-year-old boy was struck by a vehicle near 70th and North on Monday evening, October 26th.
Trick-or-Treat held the Sunday before Halloween in Wauwatosa, and some were caught off-guard
WAUWATOSA -- On Sunday, October 25th, Halloween was still about a week away, but in Wauwatosa, it was time for Trick-or-Treat.
WAUWATOSA -- On Sunday, October 25th, Halloween was still about a week away, but in Wauwatosa, it was time for Trick-or-Treat.
Caught on camera: Man disguised as woman robs Wauwatosa Speedway gas station
WAUWATOSA -- A man disguised as a woman is accused of robbing the Speedway gas station near 68th and North at gunpoint.The robbery took place Thursday morning, October 15th at approximately 8 a.m.The Wauwatosa Police Department says the suspect entered the gas station and after several minutes inside, demanded money from the clerk at gunpoint.Based on surveillance video, police describe the suspect as a black man, dressed/disguised as a woman.
WAUWATOSA -- A man disguised as a woman is accused of robbing the Speedway gas station near 68th and North at gunpoint.The robbery took place Thursday morning, October 15th at approximately 8 a.m.The Wauwatosa Police Department says the suspect entered the gas station and after several minutes inside, demanded money from the clerk at gunpoint.Based on surveillance video, police describe the suspect as a black man, dressed/disguised as a woman.
"Something needs to be done:" More than 100 pack gym in Wauwatosa to discuss recent coyote attacks
WAUWATOSA -- At least four dogs have lost their lives after attacks by coyotes in the Wauwatosa area in recent weeks -- and on Tuesday evening, October 6th, a public meeting was held where residents could voice their concerns, and hear from a Wisconsin Department of Resources biologist.The meeting was held at Underwood Elementary School -- and more than 100 people took part in it -- packing into the school's gymnasium.
WAUWATOSA -- At least four dogs have lost their lives after attacks by coyotes in the Wauwatosa area in recent weeks -- and on Tuesday evening, October 6th, a public meeting was held where residents could voice their concerns, and hear from a Wisconsin Department of Resources biologist.The meeting was held at Underwood Elementary School -- and more than 100 people took part in it -- packing into the school's gymnasium.
Public meeting Tuesday in Wauwatosa, where DNR will talk about how to deal with coyotes
WAUWATOSA -- Officials in Wauwatosa will host a meeting on Tuesday, October 6th regarding the recent spike in coyote attacks.In September, three dogs were killed in just one week.On Tuesday, a biologist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will talk about how to deal with coyotes when they come into your neighborhood.The meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. in the gym at Underwood Elementary School.
WAUWATOSA -- Officials in Wauwatosa will host a meeting on Tuesday, October 6th regarding the recent spike in coyote attacks.In September, three dogs were killed in just one week.On Tuesday, a biologist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will talk about how to deal with coyotes when they come into your neighborhood.The meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. in the gym at Underwood Elementary School.
Wauwatosa police on the search for thief accused of taking more than $3,000 from Meijer
WAUWATOSA -- The Wauwatosa Police Department is looking to the public to help identify a suspect involved in two retail thefts at Meijer.Authorities say the suspect has taken over $3,000 worth of electronics.The suspect is described as a black male, 5'11", 184 lbs, 25-30 years old with short hair.
WAUWATOSA -- The Wauwatosa Police Department is looking to the public to help identify a suspect involved in two retail thefts at Meijer.Authorities say the suspect has taken over $3,000 worth of electronics.The suspect is described as a black male, 5'11", 184 lbs, 25-30 years old with short hair.
Check out the Fine Furnishings Show in Wauwatosa this weekend
WAUWATOSA -- You can check out some really beautiful furniture at the Fine Furnishings Show at the Muellner Building in Wauwatosa's Hart Park this weekend.
WAUWATOSA -- You can check out some really beautiful furniture at the Fine Furnishings Show at the Muellner Building in Wauwatosa's Hart Park this weekend.
Recent coyote attacks stir conversation in River Hills, but say "it's not a situation the DNR would get involved in"
RIVER HILLS -- More coyote concerns after at least three dogs have died around the Wauwatosa area -- all the result of hungry coyotes.
RIVER HILLS -- More coyote concerns after at least three dogs have died around the Wauwatosa area -- all the result of hungry coyotes.
"Too close to home:" Residents worry about aggressive coyotes roaming their neighborhoods
WAUWATOSA -- Unusually aggressive.
WAUWATOSA -- Unusually aggressive.
Coyotes grow increasingly aggressive: Wauwatosa police, DNR work together to solve issue
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa police and the Department of Natural Resources are working together to try to get rid of some pretty aggressive coyotes.
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa police and the Department of Natural Resources are working together to try to get rid of some pretty aggressive coyotes.