Milwaukee, WI
South Milwaukee mercury spill; hazmat crews clean up scene
SOUTH MILWAUKEE, Wis. – A mercury spill blocked off a South Milwaukee road for hours on Memorial Day.
What we know:
Crews were called to a storage unit facility near 11th and Columbia on Monday, May 26.
The South Milwaukee Fire Department said there was no threat to the public, but the storage facility remains closed after a chemical was found on the lot.
FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android
“There is no longer a life-safety hazard,” Battalion Chief John Frost said. “They are still going to drive by and see buckets and stuff like that. That’s why the facility will be locked down.”
Frost confirmed the substance was found outside a storage unit.
“We initially got a call for some sort of liquid on the ground, that the person thought looked like mercury. We got on scene, confirmed it did look like mercury and called the Milwaukee hazmat,” Frost said. “I don’t know how much, it was quite a bit of droplets on the outside between buildings.”
Frost said he was surprised by the spill.
“I’m not sure what a mercury spill would be doing around here,” Frost said.
Local perspective:
“My sister called me and said all hell was breaking loose out here,” said Thomas Urbaniak, who lives nearby.
SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News
“All of a sudden I seen the men in white, so I figured something chemical, I’m not sure,” said Rudik Nieves, a neighbor.
The Source: The South Milwaukee Fire Department provided information and FOX6 News was on the scene.
Marvin Bynum, adjunct professor at Marquette University Law School, was named to BizTimes Milwaukee’s list of Notable Leaders in Law.
Bynum, shareholder and real estate attorney with Milwaukee-based Godfrey & Kahn, teaches a course on real estate transactions at Marquette. He has experience with a range of property types, from sports facilities to manufacturing plants and office spaces, and works to help clients navigate transactions including development, financing, leasing, acquisitions, dispositions and low-income housing tax credit-financed projects.
Notable Leaders in Law is part of BizTimes Milwaukee’s Notable series, which recognizes leaders in the southeastern Wisconsin business community.
Six alumni were also named to the list:
- Jim Brzezinski, managing partner and CEO of Tabak Law
- Adam R. Finkel, partner at Husch Blackwell
- Jeremy Guth, shareholder and attorney at O’Leary-Guth Law Office S.C.
- Keith Kopplin, shareholder at the Milwaukee office of Ogletree Deakins
- Isioma Nwabuzor, associate general counsel and assistant corporate secretary at Modine Manufacturing Co.
- Joe Pickart, partner at Husch Blackwell
Milwaukee Wave coach Marcio Leite 2025-26 team’s evolution in MASL
See first-year Milwaukee Wave head coach Marcio Leite discuss the roles of younger players and veterans as the 2025-26 MASL season begins.
The Milwaukee Wave had been in the awkward position of trying to sell tickets to the MASL championship series without knowing when it would actually host a game.
The questions were answered late April 19, when the San Diego Sockers beat the St. Louis Ambush in the other semifinal in overtime. Their series didn’t even start until four days after the Wave eliminated the Baltimore Blast with victories in a regulation Game 2 and knockout Game 3 at the UWM Panther Arena.
Now the finals are set for two of the most decorated teams in arena soccer.
The Wave will host Game 1 at 6:35 p.m. Wednesday, April 22 and then the series will finish at the Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, California, with Game 2 at 9:30 p.m. April 24 and a potential Game 3 at 9 p.m. April 27.
Three versions of the Sockers have totaled 16 championships in various indoor league with the latest iteration founded in 2009 owning six of those. The Wave has seven.
First-year Wave head coach Marcio Leite has won titles with both franchises.
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on early Sunday morning on the 4900 block of W. Capitol Drive that left one person injured.
An 18-year-old sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
TMJ4
The police is currently looking for an unknown suspect at this time.
Those with information regarding the shooting are encouraged to contact the Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360 or contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or P3 Tips to remain anonymous.
Let’s talk:
Hey there! At TMJ4 News, we’re all about listening to our audience and tackling the stuff that really matters to you. Got a story idea, tip, or just want to chat about this piece? Hit us up using the form below. For more ways to get in touch, head over to tmj4.com/tips.
It’s about time to watch on your time. Stream local news and weather 24/7 by searching for “TMJ4” on your device.
Available for download on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and more.
Report a typo or error // Submit a news tip
-
Technology4 minutes agoTim Cook will still be Apple’s Trump whisperer
-
World10 minutes agoDeadly shooting at historic tourist site leaves one dead, several injured as motive unclear
-
Politics16 minutes agoSoros-linked dark money network fuels Virginia redistricting push backed by national Democrats
-
Health22 minutes agoDeaths from one type of cancer are surging among younger adults without college degrees
-
Sports28 minutes agoStephen A. Smith makes brutal gaffe while talking about the Golden State Warriors
-
Technology34 minutes ago6 crypto scam scripts criminals use to steal your money
-
Business40 minutes agoTim Cook steps back as Apple appoints hardware chief as new CEO
-
Entertainment46 minutes agoEddie Murphy’s son and Martin Lawrence’s daughter welcome first child: ‘That baby gonna be funny!’