Greenfield apartment building fire; 92nd and Allerton, no injuries
GREENFIELD, Wis. - Firefighters responded to the scene of an apartment building fire near 92nd and Allerton in Greenfield on Thursday morning, May 28. According to the Greenfield Fire Department, when crews arrived at the scene, they found a fire in a second floor apartment. The residents of the building...
Milwaukee death investigation near 38th and Congress
MILWAUKEE - A death investigation is underway on Milwaukee's north side on Thursday morning, May 28. The Milwaukee County medical examiner tells FOX6 News they were called out to the area near 38th and Congress. FOX6 News is working to gather information about this incident. When we have more information,...
Dispatch audio released regarding alleged Josh Jacobs domestic abuse incident
TMJ4 in Milwaukee received dispatch audio from a disturbance at Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs’ home on Saturday that eventually led to him turning himself in on Tuesday on the allegation of five charges. Jacobs was released on Wednesday without being officially charged by Brown County, whose district attor
$20K bond set for man accused of trafficking UW-Milwaukee student
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A 22-year-old man accused of trafficking a UW-Milwaukee student made his first court appearance Wednesday, May 27. Briar Maier was taken into custody in Jefferson County May 1, after a warrant was issued for his arrest. Prosecutors say he arranged meetups with men over the course...
Policy barriers limit ability of Milwaukee tenants to address substandard housing conditions
After 35 years renting her home, a leaky and unkept roof forced Farina Brooks and her husband to move into a hotel. It wasn’t a rash decision. For three years, Brooks said, she pleaded with the property management company to fix the roof as water damage spread and conditions inside the home worsened.
Texas Smoke Takes Over Appleton Ave As Charlie’s Barbecue Fires Up The Block
Charlie’s Barbecue has quietly slipped onto Milwaukee’s Northwest Side, firing up the grills at 7870 W. Appleton Ave. and sending Texas-style smoke down the block. The walk-up spot comes with a fenced patio and a menu built around slow-smoked ribs plus charcoal-grilled standbys. Owner Jeffrey McCloud, freshly back from
Lake Michigan Roars As 6-Foot Waves Take Aim At Milwaukee Tonight
Milwaukee started Wednesday on a calm, almost sleepy note: clear skies, light winds, and about 61°F at 5:40 a.m. That quiet stretch will not last for folks near Lake Michigan. A backdoor cold front is slipping in from the northeast and is set to keep lakeside neighborhoods noticeably cooler than inland spots as the day
‘Complete silence’ from public officials: Muslims speak out against growing Islamophobia
Six leaders from Milwaukee’s Muslim community shared a stage last week at Milwaukee’s Islamic Resource Center. The event was to promote the new book Muslims in Milwaukee: Placemaking, Belonging and Activism. The panelists talked about the book's deep research of the community, which took place over nearly 15 years. Aft
Watch: Wisconsin driver moves barrier, drives pickup into wet concrete
A Wisconsin driver moved a "road closed" barrier and continued on their way -- only to get their pickup truck stuck in freshly-poured concrete.
Milwaukee Police Department is cracking down on street takeovers
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Police Department is cracking down on street takeovers. This past weekend, MPD said three people were arrested in connection with street takeovers. There were 21 citations issued for city and state violations. Three vehicles from local racer groups were towed. Milwaukee police said the takeove
