Ashley Sears

Milwaukee

Reporter at WITI-TV (Milwaukee, WI)

Reporter for Fox 6 News Milwaukee. Lover of cocker spaniels. Indiana University. NU Medill grad.

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Suspected gang members arrested in Grafton; 7 in custody

6 days ago | fox6now.com | Ashley Sears

Suspected gang members arrested in Grafton The Grafton Police Department said seven suspected members of the Florida-based "Felony Lane Gang" were arrested on Tuesday, April 15. GRAFTON, Wis. - Several members believed to be part of a notable gang were arrested in Grafton this week. What we know: The Grafton Police Department said seven suspected members of the Florida-based "Felony Lane Gang" were arrested on Tuesday, April 15.
Milwaukee man accused of stealing police squads now accused of stealing soda

1 week ago | fox6now.com | Ashley Sears

A Milwaukee man who avoided jail time after stealing two police squads on two separate occasions is in trouble with the law again. This time, investigators say he stole a soda, and he's facing serious jail time because of it. What we know: The accused is 36-year-old Daniel Barton.
Port Washington-Saukville School District deficit; teacher cuts coming

1 week ago | fox6now.com | Ashley Sears

In the Port Washington-Saukville School District, voters just approved a nearly $60 million referendum. As the district celebrates that $59.4 million referendum, it is facing the reality of a $1.2 million deficit and teaching personnel cuts. Because of this, 13.5 teaching positions will be eliminated. What we know: Superintendent Michael McMahon said the referendum money is only to be used for buildings and repairs – not people.
Port Washington-Saukville School District deficit; teacher cuts coming

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Ashley Sears

The BriefIn the Port Washington-Saukville School District, voters just approved a nearly $60 million referendum, but it is facing the reality of a $1.2 million deficit and teaching personnel cuts. Superintendent Michael McMahon said the referendum money is only to be used for buildings and repairs – not people. The announcement of the cuts came with pushback. PORT WASHINGTON, Wis. - In the Port Washington-Saukville School District, voters just approved a nearly $60 million referendum.
Wisconsin's Most Wanted: Jeremiah Taylor

1 week ago | fox6now.com | Ashley Sears

A shooting on Christmas Day left two teens dead. Police made one arrest in the case, but say the suspected shooter disappeared. They’ve been looking for 18-year-old Jeremiah Taylor ever since.
Wisconsin's Most Wanted: Jeremiah Taylor sought in Christmas Day shooting

1 week ago | fox6now.com | Ashley Sears

By Ashley Sears and FOX6 News Digital Team Published April 13, 2025 8:41pm CDT MILWAUKEE - A shooting on Christmas Day left two teens dead. Police made one arrest in the case, but say the suspected shooter disappeared. They’ve been looking for 18-year-old Jeremiah Taylor ever since. Suspected shooter on the run What we know: Investigators say two groups of friends planned to meet at 37th and Scott in Milwaukee on December 25, 2024.
Wisconsin's Most Wanted: Jeremiah Taylor sought in Christmas Day shooting

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Ashley Sears

The BriefU.S. Marshals are asking for the public's help to locate Jeremiah Taylor. Taylor is the suspected shooter of a Christmas Day incident that left two teens dead, marshals said. Marshals believe Taylor is still in the Milwaukee area and getting help from loved ones. MILWAUKEE - A shooting on Christmas Day left two teens dead. Police made one arrest in the case, but say the suspected shooter disappeared. They’ve been looking for 18-year-old Jeremiah Taylor ever since.
Trump tariffs could impact Wisconsin soybean farms; China biggest importer

1 week ago | fox6now.com | Ashley Sears

Trump tariffs impact on WI soybean farmers There is uncertainty among Wisconsin farmers as China raises tariffs on U.S. imports to 125%. And what's the top U.S. farm export to China? It's soybeans. JANESVILLE, Wis. - There is uncertainty among Wisconsin farmers as China raises tariffs on U.S. imports to 125%. And what's the top U.S. farm export to China? It's soybeans. And that could have an impact on the Badger State. Doug Rebut has spent his whole life on the family farm.
Trump tariffs could impact Wisconsin soybean farms; China biggest importer

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Ashley Sears

The BriefChina has raised tariffs on U.S. imports to 125%, and that could affect Wisconsin farmers. One Wisconsin crop, soybeans, could be especially impacted. China is the largest importer of soybeans from the U.S.JANESVILLE, Wis. - There is uncertainty among Wisconsin farmers as China raises tariffs on U.S. imports to 125%. And what's the top U.S. farm export to China? It's soybeans. And that could have an impact on the Badger State.
Pleasant Prairie shopping centers retail theft blitz; 6 arrests made

1 week ago | fox6now.com | Ashley Sears

There is a crackdown on shoplifting in Pleasant Prairie as Kenosha County law enforcement is doubling down on preventing retail thefts. What we know: Over the weekend, a task force coordinated a retail theft blitz to stop shoplifters. The task force targeted two shopping centers, the Shoppes at Prairie Ridge and the Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets. The effort resulted in six in-custody arrests and the issuance of 14 charges, and recovered thousands of dollars in stolen merchandise.