Sluggish police response; crime spikes amid staffing shortage
More homicides. More shootings. Fewer police officers. That's a recipe for significantly slower police response in the City of Milwaukee.
Open Record: Waiting for police
A recent FOX6 Investigation breaks down police response times in the city of Milwaukee.
Milwaukee man, teen shot near 64th and Silver Spring
A Milwaukee man, 24, and a Milwaukee boy, 15, were shot Tuesday near 64th and Silver Spring.
Milwaukee family's trampoline stolen from their yard
A Milwaukee mom says the trampoline she bought for her four kids around the one-year anniversary of their dad's death was stolen from their home, leaving her with an empty yard, a forgotten drill used by the thieves and heartbroken kids who only got to use it for two weeks.
Milwaukee man killed 2 in 30 minutes while out on bond, prosecutors say
A Milwaukee man killed his ex-girlfriend and his neighbor within less than 30 minutes, prosecutors say, three months after he posted $1,000 bond in a pursuit case.
Man shot in Milwaukee near 19th and Hampton
A man in his early 30s was shot near 19th and Hampton in Milwaukee Tuesday afternoon, July 26.
Milwaukee fatal shooting; 2 dead near Fond du Lac and Congress
Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting incident in which two persons died near Fond du Lac and Congress.
Milwaukee FPC clarifies reckless driver police chase policy
Inside City Hall Thursday night, the Fire and Police Commission approved a resolution to make the police pursuit policy for reckless driving crystal clear.
Milwaukee's sister city in Ukraine seeks police equipment donations
Irpin, Milwaukee's sister city in Ukraine, is in need of help. Officials are requesting Milwaukee donate any police equipment that can aid in their fight against the Russian invasion.
Milwaukee squad car collision; Community Briefing released by MPD
The Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) released information on Thursday, July 21 regarding a squad car collision that occurred on Monday, June 6, 2022, on N. Teutonia Avenue and W. Capitol Drive.
Milwaukee officials announce new traffic safety initiatives
Milwaukee's mayor and police chief announce details of new traffic safety initiatives in the city.
MPD squad involved in crash; striking driver ran red light
Two people were taken into custody Tuesday, July 19 following a crash involving a Milwaukee Police Department squad car.
Fatal stabbing investigation near 13th and Granada
Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal stabbing near 13th and Granada on Milwaukee's far south side.
Milwaukee police get child crisis response bags
The Milwaukee Police Department got first responder bags to help children deal with crisis situations – part of the "REACH-A-Child" program.
Milwaukee police stations: Bullet-resistant glass installed for safety
All Milwaukee police stations in the city have had bullet-resistant glass installed to enhance safety for both citizens and officers who enter the districts
Milwaukee man shot near 25th and Roosevelt, life-threatening injuries
A Milwaukee man, 26, suffered life-threatening injuries in a shooting near 25th and Roosevelt Thursday night.
Milwaukee firearm thefts: Police roll out Operation Save-A-Casing
The Milwaukee Police Department launched a new initiative to address the increase in firearm thefts from vehicles and residential burglaries.
Milwaukee police announce details of Community Oriented Policing (COP) Community Engagement Listening Sessions
The Milwaukee Police Department and city officials announce details of the Community Oriented Policing (COP) Community Engagement Listening Sessions.
Milwaukee Police Department Mid-Year Crime Statistics news conference (part 2)
Milwaukee Police Department Mid-Year Crime Statistics news conference (part 2)
Milwaukee Police Department Mid-Year Crime Statistics news conference (part 1)
Milwaukee Police Department Mid-Year Crime Statistics news conference (part 1)