3-day strike comes to an end: MCTS buses back on the road Saturday
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County bus drivers wrapped up the third day of their strike -- and returned to work on Saturday, July 4th.
Sheriff's Office: 29-year-old man arrested for OWI after crashing into vehicle driven by off-duty officer
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say a 29-year-old Milwaukee man was arrested for OWI after his vehicle struck a vehicle being driven by an off-duty Milwaukee police officer early Tuesday morning, June 30th.
17-1 vote: County Board overrides Abele's veto, grants further funding to Sheriff's Office
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors on Thursday, June 25th moved to override a veto issued by Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele.
Woman seriously injured after truck crashes into wall on off-ramp; driver fled on foot
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say a woman suffered serious injuries following a crash that occurred on the Layton Avenue off-ramp from I-94/I-43 SB Wednesday evening, June 24th.It happened just after 7:00 p.m.911 calls prior to the crash indicated that a pickup truck had been driving recklessly and at a high rate of speed before it crashed into a wall on the off-ramp.Sheriff's officials say the male driver of that pickup truck fled the scene of the crash on foot.
County Executive Abele vetoes move to transfer $1.5M to Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Clarke not pleased
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele has vetoed a measure by the Milwaukee County Board to authorize the Department of Administrative Services to transfer $1.5 million to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office to allow for the hiring of 30 deputy-trainees, and to cover the Sheriff's Office's current projected budget deficit.
Developing: Semi rolls over into ditch along southbound I-43
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A semi rolled over into a ditch along the southbound lanes of I-43 near Brown Deer Rd.
All clear: Crash in Hale Interchange temporarily forced ramp closure
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office temporarily shut down the ramp from northbound I-43 to westbound I-894 in the Hale Interchange due to a crash.Traffic was being diverted at the scene.
Good Samaritan to the rescue after two-vehicle wreck shuts down lane on I-43
HALES CORNERS -- Emergency crews were on the scene of a crash involving two vehicles on northbound I-43 near 116th St.
Man charged with homicide in connection with fatal crash on U.S. 45, witnesses said he was "driving like an idiot"
MILWAUKEE -- A 45-year-old Milwaukee man has been charged with homicide in connection with a fatal crash that occurred on U.S. 45 southbound near Watertown Plank Road back in 2014.It happened on September 30th just before 2:30 p.m.54-year-old Dennis Meyer of Milwaukee was pronounced dead at the scene.
Traffic alert: Lanes reopen, traffic slow on northbound US 45 after semi rollover
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- A semi rolled over in the northbound lanes of US 45 just south of Burleigh in Wauwatosa on Tuesday afternoon, May 26th.The rolled-over semi initially blocked the center and right lanes of US 45.
Deputies secure "combative" patient at Froedtert Hospital; suffer bumps, bruises
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Two Milwaukee County Sheriff's deputies suffered bumps and bruises on Wednesday, May 20th in their attempt to restrain a patient who was becoming combative at Froedtert Hospital.A Sheriff's Office spokeswoman tells FOX6 News the deputies were called to the hospital between 3:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. and secured the patient a short time later.The patient was brought in by another agency for medical clearance -- before being taken to a mental health facility.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.
Ultimate sacrifice: Law enforcement officers killed in line of duty remembered in solemn ceremony
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- They made the ultimate sacrifice, and on Wednesday, May 6th, law enforcement officers from across the area came together to honor the fallen.It was a solemn event at the Milwaukee Theatre -- bringing together officers from across the Milwaukee area.
Wreath-laying ceremony held for Alexis Patterson, missing for 13 years
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office held a ceremony for Alexis Patterson on Sunday morning, May 3rd.Sunday marks the 13th anniversary of Alexis' disappearance.
Correctional officer accused of showing up at a school armed, impersonating deputy
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke has fired a correctional officer whom he says showed up at a parent-teacher conference at a Washington County elementary school while armed -- claiming to be a Sheriff's deputy.
Officials: Wrong-way drunken driver involved in crash in Milwaukee County
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office say deputies arrested 41-year-old Nyree Holt of Milwaukee on Monday morning, April 13th.
Five shootings hit Milwaukee Easter weekend
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A violent afternoon in Milwaukee as authorities responded to five separate shootings, all within about an hour and a half.
Arrested: Four teens expected to face charges after rollover crash involving stolen vehicle
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say four teenagers will face charges following a crash involving a stolen vehicle that occurred on Friday night, March 27th.Around 11:00 p.m., Sheriff's deputies responded to a rollover crash on I-43, north of W.
Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials, SE WI OWI Task Force officials release St. Patrick's Day arrest numbers
MILWAUKEE COUNTY (WITI) -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's deputies made a total of 164 traffic stops in an effort to stop and arrest drunk drivers on St.
Headed out to celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Police will be watching, helping you stay safe
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On this St.
Suspects drive stolen vehicle, speed more than 100 m.p.h., crash on Milwaukee's north side
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is on the lookout for two suspects who were driving a stolen vehicle, speeding more than 100 miles an hour and fled the scene after wrecking the car.