Franklin football forced to forfeit
Just a game away from a possible state championship, the Franklin Sabers were forced to forfeit a game against Oak Creek due to coronavirus precautions.
77 'extremely anxious' Franklin teachers sign COVID-19 grievance
The teachers filed a grievance with the district over COVID-19 safety practices inside schools. The union says a meeting between teachers and the district has yet to happen.
Silver Alert canceled: New Berlin man last seen in Franklin found safe
Edward Matarrese, 86, has not been seen or heard from since 7 p.m. Sunday when he visited his son's house in Franklin.
Proposed slaughterhouse expansion in Franklin will not move forward
The proposed slaughterhouse expansion in the City of Franklin will not move forward.
Neighbors speak out against Strauss slaughterhouse expansion in Franklin
Opposition from Milwaukee Alderman Khalif Rainey and protests from neighbors led Strauss to withdraw a proposal to move to Milwaukee's Century City last October.
COVID-19 risk moves Oak Creek-Franklin schools to remote learning
For those who woke up to the news on Friday morning, the significant changes for public school students would come in less than 72 hours.
Oak Creek-Franklin schools pivot to all-remote learning
The decision came following a school board meeting, the district citing a "critical" COVID-19 disease burden in the area according to a Medical College of Wisconsin update.
Winter Wonders drive-thru holiday lights show returns to Boerner
The Winter Wonders drive-through holiday lights spectacular is back at Boerner Botanical Arboretum and Whitnall Park.
'Packed with flavor:' Cuban café opens in Franklin amid pandemic
After a lot of hard work, a new Cuban café has opened in the City of Franklin.
Franklin PD urges residents to lock vehicles and garage doors
The Franklin Police Department is urging residents of that city to lock their vehicles and garage doors.
Multiple mobile homes on fire in Franklin, no injuries reported
Three mobile homes were affected by the fire.
VP Pence to speak at Wisconsin Lutheran College's commencement
At this time, all tickets have been reserved, and no public tickets are available.
3 years probation for woman who led Franklin police on 100 mph pursuit, injured 2 people
Abby Swajanen, 23, was sentenced to serve probation after stealing a man's truck, leading police on a high-speed pursuit and injuring two people.
Police: Wallaby got loose in Franklin neighborhood
FRANKLIN -- A supervisor with the Franklin Police Department tells FOX6 News that a wallaby was on the loose near 35th Street Tuesday, June 9.Authorities say the marsupial belongs to a resident in the area.Facebook video shared with FOX6 News showed the critter being captured by authorities.It wasn't immediately clear how it got loose.
2 taken into custody following police pursuit, crash involving stolen vehicle
FRANKLIN -- Two people were taken into custody Wednesday night, April 8 following a police pursuit and crash involving a stolen vehicle.
Michigan woman leads Franklin police on 100 mph pursuit, tases officer prior to arrest
FRANKLIN -- Two people were injured, including a police officer, while recently trying to catch a carjacking suspect.
Milwaukee man convicted in shooting incident at Franklin Sam’s Club sentenced to 10 years in prison
FRANKLIN -- A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Luis Cardona-Contreras on Friday, Feb. 14 to ten years in prison plus another five years of extended supervision.
Franklin police squad involved in crash near 76th and Ryan Road, officer sustains minor injuries
FRANKLIN --A Franklin Police Department marked squad was involved in a personal injury crash with another vehicle at the intersection of West Ryan Road and South 76th Street on Thursday, Feb. 13.According to police, at 12:48 p.m. an on-duty police officer radioed dispatch and advised they had been involved in a crash with another vehicle.Both the officer and the driver of the other vehicle, a 22-year-old man from Waterford, were examined at the scene by the Franklin Fire Department.The officer was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries, the Waterford man was released from the scene.The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office is conducting the crash investigation.
1 arrested, another sought after pursuit of stolen vehicle led to search for occupants
MILWAUKEE -- A pursuit of a vehicle stolen out of Milwaukee Monday, Jan. 6 ended with one arrest Monday night.