Police seeking driver who crashed and fled near 61st and Lapham
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- A high speed police chase on Wednesday morning, September 25th led officers into a West Allis neighborhood, where they located the car, but not the driver!
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- A high speed police chase on Wednesday morning, September 25th led officers into a West Allis neighborhood, where they located the car, but not the driver!
CAPTURED: U.S. Marshals seek clues in search for Dewayne Veasy
FRANKLIN (WITI) -- U.S. Marshals were on the hunt for 23-year-old Dewayne Veasy -- one of Wisconsin's Most Wanted.
FRANKLIN (WITI) -- U.S. Marshals were on the hunt for 23-year-old Dewayne Veasy -- one of Wisconsin's Most Wanted.
Officials in West Allis investigate blaze at Morgan Grove Apts.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- West Allis Police and Fire Department are looking into what may have sparked a blaze at Morgan Grove Apartments.It happened just before 3:00 a.m. Thursday, August 22nd at a building on Wildwood.Those inside were evacuated as crews checked the building.There is no word on the extent of damage, or whether there were any injuries.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- West Allis Police and Fire Department are looking into what may have sparked a blaze at Morgan Grove Apartments.It happened just before 3:00 a.m. Thursday, August 22nd at a building on Wildwood.Those inside were evacuated as crews checked the building.There is no word on the extent of damage, or whether there were any injuries.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.
West Allis police investigate fatal traffic accident
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- The West Allis Police Department is investigating a fatal traffic accident that occurred in the 8000 block of W.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- The West Allis Police Department is investigating a fatal traffic accident that occurred in the 8000 block of W.
Sunday marks final day for 2013 Wisconsin State Fair
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- Sunday, August 11th marked the final day of the 2013 Wisconsin State Fair -- and it was Veterans and Military Recognition Day!Justin Steinbach has greeted Fair-goers for the past 11 days. "From 8 in the morning until, 4 in the afternoon -- eight-hour shifts," Steinbach said.Steinbach says like many of us, he's sad to see the Fair come to an end.On Sunday, veterans, military personnel and their families received FREE admission to the Fair when presenting a military ID.Marine Jacob England says he appreciates the gesture that allowed for quality family time."There are still troops overseas.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- Sunday, August 11th marked the final day of the 2013 Wisconsin State Fair -- and it was Veterans and Military Recognition Day!Justin Steinbach has greeted Fair-goers for the past 11 days. "From 8 in the morning until, 4 in the afternoon -- eight-hour shifts," Steinbach said.Steinbach says like many of us, he's sad to see the Fair come to an end.On Sunday, veterans, military personnel and their families received FREE admission to the Fair when presenting a military ID.Marine Jacob England says he appreciates the gesture that allowed for quality family time."There are still troops overseas.
Medical Examiner's report released in West Allis industrial accident
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office has released autopsy results for a 48-year-old man killed Sunday, July 28th in an industrial accident in West Allis.Crews were called to Metal Technologies on S. 68th Street around 7:00 Sunday morning.A Medical Examiner's report says the man, identified as Billy Johnson was lowering a 24,000 pound dust collector when a chain broke.The Medical Examiner's report says the man was either struck in the head by the chain and thrown off 30 feet, or he was thrown off and struck his head on the ground.The Medical Examiner's report says the man fell approximately 15 feet to the ground.The report says a man was wearing a helmet at the time of the incident, but it was apparently not buckled.According to the Medical Examiner, Johnson suffered massive head trauma.An employee told the Medical Examiner Johnson may have been struck in the head by the chain before he fell.The company, Metal Technologies, was closed in 2009.Johnson was working for S&S Technologies out of Michigan.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office has released autopsy results for a 48-year-old man killed Sunday, July 28th in an industrial accident in West Allis.Crews were called to Metal Technologies on S. 68th Street around 7:00 Sunday morning.A Medical Examiner's report says the man, identified as Billy Johnson was lowering a 24,000 pound dust collector when a chain broke.The Medical Examiner's report says the man was either struck in the head by the chain and thrown off 30 feet, or he was thrown off and struck his head on the ground.The Medical Examiner's report says the man fell approximately 15 feet to the ground.The report says a man was wearing a helmet at the time of the incident, but it was apparently not buckled.According to the Medical Examiner, Johnson suffered massive head trauma.An employee told the Medical Examiner Johnson may have been struck in the head by the chain before he fell.The company, Metal Technologies, was closed in 2009.Johnson was working for S&S Technologies out of Michigan.
Man killed in industrial accident at Metal Technologies in West Allis
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- West Allis police and the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office confirm a 48-year-old man died in an industrial accident on Sunday morning, July 28th.Crews were called to a business called Metal Technologies on S. 68th Street around 7:00 Sunday morning.At the business, they discovered a man from out of state had passed away.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- West Allis police and the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office confirm a 48-year-old man died in an industrial accident on Sunday morning, July 28th.Crews were called to a business called Metal Technologies on S. 68th Street around 7:00 Sunday morning.At the business, they discovered a man from out of state had passed away.
Police seeking suspect in Apple Tree Credit Union armed robbery
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- West Allis police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the Apple Tree Credit Union located on W.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- West Allis police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the Apple Tree Credit Union located on W.
One killed, another injured in crash involving two motorcycles, car
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- Officials were on the scene of a crash involving two motorcycles that occurred in West Allis on Thursday night, July 25th.It happened in the 6500 block of W.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- Officials were on the scene of a crash involving two motorcycles that occurred in West Allis on Thursday night, July 25th.It happened in the 6500 block of W.
Final report released on West Allis fire that killed three kids
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- West Allis police released on Wednesday, July 24th its final reports on two fatal fires that happened in their city earlier this year.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- West Allis police released on Wednesday, July 24th its final reports on two fatal fires that happened in their city earlier this year.
Two hurt after car, motorcycle collide in West Allis
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- Two people were hurt after a collision between a motorcycle and car near 60th and Beloit in West Allis around 11:30 p.m. Thursday, July 4th.Police say a car was traveling east on Beloit Rd.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- Two people were hurt after a collision between a motorcycle and car near 60th and Beloit in West Allis around 11:30 p.m. Thursday, July 4th.Police say a car was traveling east on Beloit Rd.
Family says John Doe probe to begin in death of Corey Stingley
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- A peaceful demonstration was held on Monday, July 1st in front of VJ's Food Mart in West Allis, in honor of 16-year-old Corey Stingley.Stingley died after an incident at the West Allis convenience store back in December.Stingley, a Nathan Hale High School student tried to shoplift beer from the store, but customers restrained Stingley, and he later died.Stingley's father believes they killed his son.In January, Craig Stingley read a statement to the media and did not take any questions, saying "The word of God tells me to know the truth, and the truth will set me free."Craig Stingley admitted that his son was trying to shoplift at the store, but he says Corey had returned the items to the store manager, and was then assaulted by three adult male customers.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- A peaceful demonstration was held on Monday, July 1st in front of VJ's Food Mart in West Allis, in honor of 16-year-old Corey Stingley.Stingley died after an incident at the West Allis convenience store back in December.Stingley, a Nathan Hale High School student tried to shoplift beer from the store, but customers restrained Stingley, and he later died.Stingley's father believes they killed his son.In January, Craig Stingley read a statement to the media and did not take any questions, saying "The word of God tells me to know the truth, and the truth will set me free."Craig Stingley admitted that his son was trying to shoplift at the store, but he says Corey had returned the items to the store manager, and was then assaulted by three adult male customers.
West Allis police use taser on drunk man with gun
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- West Allis police say a 33-year-old man they believe was drunk had to be tased on Sunday, June 30th.West Allis police say they responded to a call of a person in a tavern in the 1900 block of S. 68th Street with a handgun.Officers discovered the man, who appeared to be under the influence of alcohol had come to the tavern with a handgun, asking where his wife was.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- West Allis police say a 33-year-old man they believe was drunk had to be tased on Sunday, June 30th.West Allis police say they responded to a call of a person in a tavern in the 1900 block of S. 68th Street with a handgun.Officers discovered the man, who appeared to be under the influence of alcohol had come to the tavern with a handgun, asking where his wife was.
Police temporarily cordoned off neighborhood near 93rd & Lincoln
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- West Allis police had the neighborhood near 93rd and Lincoln cordoned off for a part of the morning on Tuesday, June 25th.Officers were called to the scene around 10:30 a.m. They were told a suicidal man armed with a shotgun was in a home.Officers secured the area around the home and negotiated with the man until he came out.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- West Allis police had the neighborhood near 93rd and Lincoln cordoned off for a part of the morning on Tuesday, June 25th.Officers were called to the scene around 10:30 a.m. They were told a suicidal man armed with a shotgun was in a home.Officers secured the area around the home and negotiated with the man until he came out.
Car strikes MCTS bus on Cleveland Ave. in West Allis
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- West Allis police on Tuesday, June 25th investigated an accident involving a MCTS bus.It happened in the 10700 block of Cleveland Ave.Officials say the bus driver and two passengers were on the bus when the bus was struck by a car, carrying two.The driver of the car was cited for failure to yield.The bus driver was taken to the hospital as a precaution, but was not complaining of any injuries, according to officials.Those in the bus and car did not need medical attention.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- West Allis police on Tuesday, June 25th investigated an accident involving a MCTS bus.It happened in the 10700 block of Cleveland Ave.Officials say the bus driver and two passengers were on the bus when the bus was struck by a car, carrying two.The driver of the car was cited for failure to yield.The bus driver was taken to the hospital as a precaution, but was not complaining of any injuries, according to officials.Those in the bus and car did not need medical attention.
Crews battle house fire near 62nd and Lapham in West Allis
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- Officials were on the scene of a house fire in West Allis, near the intersection of 62nd and Lapham on Tuesday evening, June 18th.A FOX6 News crew on the scene reported several fire trucks and police squads in the area -- as well as crime scene tape.We have not yet received any official details on this incident.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- Officials were on the scene of a house fire in West Allis, near the intersection of 62nd and Lapham on Tuesday evening, June 18th.A FOX6 News crew on the scene reported several fire trucks and police squads in the area -- as well as crime scene tape.We have not yet received any official details on this incident.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Officials respond to tactical situation in West Allis
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- Officials in West Allis were called to the scene of a tactical situation on Sunday afternoon, June 16th.It happened at a home near 106th and Dakota -- about a block north of Oklahoma Ave.Police say one man was taken into custody without incident.Police aren't releasing any additional information at this time.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- Officials in West Allis were called to the scene of a tactical situation on Sunday afternoon, June 16th.It happened at a home near 106th and Dakota -- about a block north of Oklahoma Ave.Police say one man was taken into custody without incident.Police aren't releasing any additional information at this time.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.
Crews battle apartment fire in West Allis
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- A fire at a West Allis apartment building displaced some residents, and led to hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage.It happened at Morgan Grove Apartments (11113 W.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- A fire at a West Allis apartment building displaced some residents, and led to hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage.It happened at Morgan Grove Apartments (11113 W.
Crash causes canopy of West Allis Farmers Market to collapse
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- A woman driving a mini-van struck a brick support pillar at one of the pavilions at the West Allis Farmers Market Thursday, June 6th.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- A woman driving a mini-van struck a brick support pillar at one of the pavilions at the West Allis Farmers Market Thursday, June 6th.
Loved ones grieving after one-year-old child found dead in West Allis
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- The investigation continues into what may have caused the death of a 21-month-old child on Saturday, June 1st.The West Allis Police Department responded to a call of an unresponsive child at a mobile home park on W.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- The investigation continues into what may have caused the death of a 21-month-old child on Saturday, June 1st.The West Allis Police Department responded to a call of an unresponsive child at a mobile home park on W.