Video shows man thrown from van after he confronts thieves
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned early in December, thieves broke into a man's car at the Wauwatosa Home Depot store, and the driver caught them in the act!
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned early in December, thieves broke into a man's car at the Wauwatosa Home Depot store, and the driver caught them in the act!
Drivers, neighbors stunned to see toddler walking near roadway alone
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- A toddler wanders into a busy street -- wearing just a diaper and T-shirt, and the child's parents are nowhere to be found!It happened in late October near 66th and North in Wauwatosa.A toddler clad in just a diaper and a T-shirt was walking down the sidewalk, headed west around 9:30 in the morning.According to a police report, the child had gotten out of a nearby apartment -- and witnesses say the toddler was about "to dart into traffic."Drivers stopped and some ran toward the child.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- A toddler wanders into a busy street -- wearing just a diaper and T-shirt, and the child's parents are nowhere to be found!It happened in late October near 66th and North in Wauwatosa.A toddler clad in just a diaper and a T-shirt was walking down the sidewalk, headed west around 9:30 in the morning.According to a police report, the child had gotten out of a nearby apartment -- and witnesses say the toddler was about "to dart into traffic."Drivers stopped and some ran toward the child.
Note found inside Wauwatosa middle school prompts police response
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned a "note" was discovered inside a stall in the girl's bathroom at a Wauwatosa middle school last week.The note was found inside Whitman Middle School on Thursday, October 24th.On Friday, school was closed for a scheduled teachers' in-service day.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned a "note" was discovered inside a stall in the girl's bathroom at a Wauwatosa middle school last week.The note was found inside Whitman Middle School on Thursday, October 24th.On Friday, school was closed for a scheduled teachers' in-service day.
Get ready to be Chili'n on the Avenue in Wauwatosa
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- When the temperatures dip this weekend, you might want to consider noshing on some comfort food -- possibly a bowl of hot, steamy chili.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- When the temperatures dip this weekend, you might want to consider noshing on some comfort food -- possibly a bowl of hot, steamy chili.
Wauwatosa man arrested for sixth OWI during Harley 110th
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 50-year-old Scott Long of Wauwatosa has been charged in connection with his sixth OWI, after he was arrested on Wednesday, August 28th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 50-year-old Scott Long of Wauwatosa has been charged in connection with his sixth OWI, after he was arrested on Wednesday, August 28th.
Canadian bikers burglarized during stay for H-D 110th Anniversary
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- Tim Viik of British Columbia, Canada, in town for the Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Celebration, says he and his wife had several belongings stolen from their Radisson hotel room in Wauwatosa.Viik and his wife were celebrating at Maier Festival Park on Thursday afternoon, August 29th, when someone went into their room without permission and took many important items."The first thing we noticed was all the new stuff that we bought the day before that we had laid out on the extra queen bed was missing," said Viik.In addition to several souvenir items that had been purchased earlier, someone had stolen the couple's leather riding jackets, expensive jewelry, credit cards, passports, phone and camera chargers, and a laptop.The hotel's general manager told FOX6, "we want all of our guests to be safe in our hotel.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- Tim Viik of British Columbia, Canada, in town for the Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Celebration, says he and his wife had several belongings stolen from their Radisson hotel room in Wauwatosa.Viik and his wife were celebrating at Maier Festival Park on Thursday afternoon, August 29th, when someone went into their room without permission and took many important items."The first thing we noticed was all the new stuff that we bought the day before that we had laid out on the extra queen bed was missing," said Viik.In addition to several souvenir items that had been purchased earlier, someone had stolen the couple's leather riding jackets, expensive jewelry, credit cards, passports, phone and camera chargers, and a laptop.The hotel's general manager told FOX6, "we want all of our guests to be safe in our hotel.
UW-Madison student, Wauwatosa native drowns in Lake Mendota
MADISON (WITI) -- The University of Wisconsin-Madison on Thursday, August 22nd announced the death of a student, and Wauwatosa native.20-year-old Richard "Grady" de la Cruz was swimming with friends around 3 p.m. Wednesday, August 21st near the Porter Boathouse along the Lake Mendota shoreline when he started struggling and went underwater.
MADISON (WITI) -- The University of Wisconsin-Madison on Thursday, August 22nd announced the death of a student, and Wauwatosa native.20-year-old Richard "Grady" de la Cruz was swimming with friends around 3 p.m. Wednesday, August 21st near the Porter Boathouse along the Lake Mendota shoreline when he started struggling and went underwater.
Wauwatosa police detective makes initial appearance in court
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Wauwatosa Police Detective charged with possession of drugs, theft and misconduct in public office appeared in a Milwaukee County court on Tuesday afternoon, July 23rd.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Wauwatosa Police Detective charged with possession of drugs, theft and misconduct in public office appeared in a Milwaukee County court on Tuesday afternoon, July 23rd.
Court documents show detective took drugs from evidence
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- Robin Schumacher, a Wauwatosa Police Detective arrested and placed on administrative leave has officially been charged.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- Robin Schumacher, a Wauwatosa Police Detective arrested and placed on administrative leave has officially been charged.
Police arrest man who allegedly fired shots at burglary suspect
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 45-year-old Milwaukee man is in custody after allegedly firing shots while chasing an 18-year-old burglary suspect near 59th and Galena on the city's north side on Sunday, July 21st.Officials say the Milwaukee man first fired rounds around 5 p.m. Sunday when the suspect entered his backyard while running from Wauwatosa Police officers.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 45-year-old Milwaukee man is in custody after allegedly firing shots while chasing an 18-year-old burglary suspect near 59th and Galena on the city's north side on Sunday, July 21st.Officials say the Milwaukee man first fired rounds around 5 p.m. Sunday when the suspect entered his backyard while running from Wauwatosa Police officers.
Wauwatosa police detective arrested, placed on leave
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- An alderman with the city of Wauwatosa confirms for FOX6 News that Detective Robin Schumacher from the Wauwatosa Police Department was arrested on Tuesday, July 16th at the department.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- An alderman with the city of Wauwatosa confirms for FOX6 News that Detective Robin Schumacher from the Wauwatosa Police Department was arrested on Tuesday, July 16th at the department.
Good Samaritan leaves Wauwatosa waitress a $500 tip
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- A restaurant server received a huge surprise on Tuesday, July 16th while working.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- A restaurant server received a huge surprise on Tuesday, July 16th while working.
East Tosa Gran Prix marks end of "Tour of America's Dairyland"
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- Bicyclists lined the streets of Wauwatosa Sunday morning, June 30th during the first-ever East Tosa Gran Prix.The race marked the end of the 11-day "Tour of America's Dairyland" cycling event, which involves communities throughout Wisconsin.Race Coordinator Ed Haydin said the event featured five different levels of competition, explaining that it involved a course measuring .6 miles, which professional riders navigated roughly 90 times in 90 minutes.Haydin said he hopes the event in Wauwatosa was just the first of many to come."As this becomes successful, we’re gonna keep it here.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- Bicyclists lined the streets of Wauwatosa Sunday morning, June 30th during the first-ever East Tosa Gran Prix.The race marked the end of the 11-day "Tour of America's Dairyland" cycling event, which involves communities throughout Wisconsin.Race Coordinator Ed Haydin said the event featured five different levels of competition, explaining that it involved a course measuring .6 miles, which professional riders navigated roughly 90 times in 90 minutes.Haydin said he hopes the event in Wauwatosa was just the first of many to come."As this becomes successful, we’re gonna keep it here.
Business Journal Report (6-17-13)
In business news for Monday, June 17th, 2013 -- Old Navy is one of the tenants that will join retailers like Saks Fifth Avenue Off Fifth and Nordstrom Rack at the new Mayfair Collection in Wauwatosa.The Mayfair Collection is going up on Burleigh and Highway 45 about a mile from Mayfair Mall.Additionally -- Vino 100 in Wauwatosa is closing at the end of the month.
In business news for Monday, June 17th, 2013 -- Old Navy is one of the tenants that will join retailers like Saks Fifth Avenue Off Fifth and Nordstrom Rack at the new Mayfair Collection in Wauwatosa.The Mayfair Collection is going up on Burleigh and Highway 45 about a mile from Mayfair Mall.Additionally -- Vino 100 in Wauwatosa is closing at the end of the month.
Police seek to identify man who stole from Tosa Walgreens
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- Wauwatosa police are searching for the suspect responsible for the till-tap theft that occurred Tuesday, June 4th at the Walgreens located at 2275 N.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- Wauwatosa police are searching for the suspect responsible for the till-tap theft that occurred Tuesday, June 4th at the Walgreens located at 2275 N.
Wauwatosa man charged in overdose death of Fredonia man
FREDONIA/WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- 30-year-old Mack Scott of Wauwatosa has been charged following the death of a 26-year-old Fredonia man that occurred on May 9th.
FREDONIA/WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- 30-year-old Mack Scott of Wauwatosa has been charged following the death of a 26-year-old Fredonia man that occurred on May 9th.
Police searching for thieves who stole guns from home
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- Police are searching for two men who broke into a home and stole nearly a dozen guns, in broad daylight.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- Police are searching for two men who broke into a home and stole nearly a dozen guns, in broad daylight.
Group bicycling to D.C. to see Sebena, Aleman's names on memorial
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- A group from the Milwaukee area has organized a bicycle ride from New Jersey to Washington, D.C. -- in order to be on hand as the names of slain Wauwatosa Police Officer Jennifer Sebena and Milwaukee County Sheriff's Deputy Sergio Aleman are added to the National Law Enforcement Officers' Memorial next week.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- A group from the Milwaukee area has organized a bicycle ride from New Jersey to Washington, D.C. -- in order to be on hand as the names of slain Wauwatosa Police Officer Jennifer Sebena and Milwaukee County Sheriff's Deputy Sergio Aleman are added to the National Law Enforcement Officers' Memorial next week.
Two Wauwatosa cleaners accused of theft
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- A Wauwatosa cleaning crew is accused of stealing from clients.It happened at the Mayfair Bank Tower in Wauwatosa.Iyomi Mpeti-Otola runs a construction design firm in the office building.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- A Wauwatosa cleaning crew is accused of stealing from clients.It happened at the Mayfair Bank Tower in Wauwatosa.Iyomi Mpeti-Otola runs a construction design firm in the office building.
Officer Sebena's name to be added to memorial in mid-May
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- Slain Wauwatosa Police Officer Jennifer Sebena's name will be added to a national memorial for fallen police officers by mid-May.Officer Sebena's name will appear on Section 58E, Line 25 of the memorial.The Wisconsin Professional Police Association announced on April 3rd that Officer Sebena's name will be added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in 2013.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- Slain Wauwatosa Police Officer Jennifer Sebena's name will be added to a national memorial for fallen police officers by mid-May.Officer Sebena's name will appear on Section 58E, Line 25 of the memorial.The Wisconsin Professional Police Association announced on April 3rd that Officer Sebena's name will be added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in 2013.