Wauwatosa Fire officials say alert neighbor noticed fire, called 911
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- Wauwatosa Fire officials say an alert neighbor noticed smoke coming from a home on Palmetto Avenue on Monday morning, March 24th -- and called 911.Responding fire crews observed visible fire and smoke coming from the rear of the building.The fire was under control within about 30 minutes.Fire officials say the fire appears to have started due to smoking materials discarded into an outside trash bin, which quickly extended into the attic.The home is said to have suffered moderate damage.Fire crews were able to rescue the family cat from the home's basement.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- Wauwatosa Fire officials say an alert neighbor noticed smoke coming from a home on Palmetto Avenue on Monday morning, March 24th -- and called 911.Responding fire crews observed visible fire and smoke coming from the rear of the building.The fire was under control within about 30 minutes.Fire officials say the fire appears to have started due to smoking materials discarded into an outside trash bin, which quickly extended into the attic.The home is said to have suffered moderate damage.Fire crews were able to rescue the family cat from the home's basement.
Wauwatosa police need public's help to ID bank robbery suspect
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- The Wauwatosa Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a bank robbery suspect.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- The Wauwatosa Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a bank robbery suspect.
Prison guard arrested in alleged domestic violence incident
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say a state of Wisconsin Department of Corrections prison guard has been arrested.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say a state of Wisconsin Department of Corrections prison guard has been arrested.
Pothole problem so bad, road in Wauwatosa is shut down
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- The problem of potholes on a road in Wauwatosa is so bad, officials have shut it down!
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- The problem of potholes on a road in Wauwatosa is so bad, officials have shut it down!
Café Bavaria is now open for business in Wauwatosa
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- Café Bavaria has opened its doors to customers in Wauwatosa.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- Café Bavaria has opened its doors to customers in Wauwatosa.
Woman violently attacked in Wauwatosa in broad daylight
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- A woman was violently attacked -- punched more than 20 times in the face -- as she walked through a Wauwatosa neighborhood.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- A woman was violently attacked -- punched more than 20 times in the face -- as she walked through a Wauwatosa neighborhood.
Wauwatosa police arrest Tri City National Bank robbery suspect
WAUWATOSA (WITI) — The Wauwatosa Police Department has arrested a suspect in relation to an armed robbery that occurred on Thursday, February 6th at the Tri City National Bank branch at 1717 N Mayfair Rd.According to police, the suspect used a bomb threat to get money from Tri City Bank.The incident took place at approximately 11 a.m. at the Tri City Bank branch inside Pick ‘n Save at 1717 N.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) — The Wauwatosa Police Department has arrested a suspect in relation to an armed robbery that occurred on Thursday, February 6th at the Tri City National Bank branch at 1717 N Mayfair Rd.According to police, the suspect used a bomb threat to get money from Tri City Bank.The incident took place at approximately 11 a.m. at the Tri City Bank branch inside Pick ‘n Save at 1717 N.
Public asked to help identify Wauwatosa bank robber
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- The Wauwatosa Police Department is asking the public for assistance in identifying an armed robbery suspect who used a bomb threat to get money from Tri City Bank Thursday morning, February 6th.The incident took place at approximately 11 a.m. at the Tri City Bank branch inside Pick 'n Save at 1717 N.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- The Wauwatosa Police Department is asking the public for assistance in identifying an armed robbery suspect who used a bomb threat to get money from Tri City Bank Thursday morning, February 6th.The incident took place at approximately 11 a.m. at the Tri City Bank branch inside Pick 'n Save at 1717 N.
Schools test system to identify sex offenders
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- New technology tracks who is inside schools, and can help keep pedophiles out.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- New technology tracks who is inside schools, and can help keep pedophiles out.
World of Beer could open second location on Mayfair in Wauwatosa
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- If you love the World of Beer on Brady Street -- some good news: another location may be opening in Wauwatosa!An application has been filed with the Wauwatosa Plan Commission -- according to the Milwaukee Business Journal.The World of Beer in Wauwatosa would be located on Mayfair Road, and would offer more than 500 bottled beers, 50 taps and a "tavern fare" menu -- and would also have a patio.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- If you love the World of Beer on Brady Street -- some good news: another location may be opening in Wauwatosa!An application has been filed with the Wauwatosa Plan Commission -- according to the Milwaukee Business Journal.The World of Beer in Wauwatosa would be located on Mayfair Road, and would offer more than 500 bottled beers, 50 taps and a "tavern fare" menu -- and would also have a patio.
The Picnic Basket sandwich shop could be coming to Wauwatosa
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- Wauwatosa may soon get a new sandwich shop -- The Picnic Basket.The Picnic Basket could be coming to the former Milio's Sandwiches location on Bluemound Road.Tim Weiberg owns The Picnic Basket in Nashotah, and wants to open a similar shop in Wauwatosa.According to the application with the Wauwatosa Plan Commission, the shop will serve subs, sandwiches, wraps and appetizers.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- Wauwatosa may soon get a new sandwich shop -- The Picnic Basket.The Picnic Basket could be coming to the former Milio's Sandwiches location on Bluemound Road.Tim Weiberg owns The Picnic Basket in Nashotah, and wants to open a similar shop in Wauwatosa.According to the application with the Wauwatosa Plan Commission, the shop will serve subs, sandwiches, wraps and appetizers.
Christmas Eve marks one year since Jennifer Sebena's murder
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- Christmas Eve marks the one-year anniversary of the murder of Wauwatosa Police Officer Jennifer Sebena.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- Christmas Eve marks the one-year anniversary of the murder of Wauwatosa Police Officer Jennifer Sebena.
Two suspects arrested in armed robbery of Wauwatosa Kmart
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- Wauwatosa police are investigating an armed robbery at Kmart on Burleigh St.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- Wauwatosa police are investigating an armed robbery at Kmart on Burleigh St.
Teens hold bake sale in memory of Officer Jennifer Sebena
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- A group of teens put on a bake sale Saturday, December 21st, to honor the memory of Wauwatosa police officer Jennifer Sebena who was killed one year ago on Christmas Eve.One of the organizers, Maggie Ross, says Sebena was a wonderful mentor who she met through a youth group at Elmbrook Church."I want to do a positive outlook on her life and kind of keep her tradition and spirit going," said Ross.Wauwatosa Police Chief Barry Weber showed his support for the cause and his fallen officer.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- A group of teens put on a bake sale Saturday, December 21st, to honor the memory of Wauwatosa police officer Jennifer Sebena who was killed one year ago on Christmas Eve.One of the organizers, Maggie Ross, says Sebena was a wonderful mentor who she met through a youth group at Elmbrook Church."I want to do a positive outlook on her life and kind of keep her tradition and spirit going," said Ross.Wauwatosa Police Chief Barry Weber showed his support for the cause and his fallen officer.
Girls mentored by fallen officer Jennifer Sebena honor her memory
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- Tuesday, December 24th will mark the one year anniversary of the death of Wauwatosa police officer Jennifer Sebena.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- Tuesday, December 24th will mark the one year anniversary of the death of Wauwatosa police officer Jennifer Sebena.
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.