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2 beavers trapped and killed at Brookfield's Fox Brook Park

Some Brookfield parkgoers are angry about the removal of two beavers from Fox Brook Park. FOX6 News spoke with two women who said they learned the county planned to trap the beavers last week. They were sad to learn the animals were killed.

Child porn investigation: Union Grove school administrator pleads not guilty

Milwaukee Weather: Slight chance lake-effect, chilly

Critically missing Milwaukee woman; last seen near 67th and Lancaster

Kenosha County fatal crash on US Highway 45; vehicle left roadway, hit tree

MPS superintendent delivers State of our Schools address Thursday

FOX6 Investigators

Milwaukee Public Schools financial crises pile up as questions loom

FOX6 Investigators Bryan Polcyn and Nicole Herzog are joined by FOX6's Jason Calvi to break down the long list of financial crises facing MPS and what we still don't know about those in charge of managing one of the state's largest reservoirs of public money.

Strangulations overwhelm Milwaukee domestic violence high risk team

Milwaukee domestic violence team report, death prevention efforts

Milwaukee domestic violence team report outlines death prevention efforts

Democrats sweep Wisconsin in Trump rebuke, strategists say

False fire alarms raise safety concerns at Milwaukee apartment complex

Ridglan Farms beagles: Animal rights advocates appear in court

Animal rights advocates charged in Ridglan Farms break-in appear in court

Sports

Dan Hicks, longtime television sportscaster, dies at 64

Longtime NBC Sports broadcaster Dan Hicks has died at 64 following an acute illness, his wife, Hannah Storm, announced on social media.

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski wins NL Cy Young Award

Best sports cities: Where does Green Bay rank?

Frankie Muniz hospitalized after crash at Daytona International Speedway: Report

Brewers' Pat Murphy wins 2026 MLB NL Manager of the Year for 3rd time in a row

Vikings bring back Kirk Cousins in trade with Las Vegas Raiders

Politics

Wisconsin Act 10 faces double threat from Supreme Court, legislature

The future of Act 10 is uncertain. The law that places restrictions on state and local government worker unions survived for 15 years, but it now faces a double threat: a soon-to-be Democratic-controlled Wisconsin Legislature and a liberal-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Balance of power latest: Democrats win control of Congress in 2026 midterm elections

Mississippi US Senate seat flips as Scott Colom tops incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith

New Trump admin rule would cut SNAP benefits for 6.3 million people

Wisconsin Democrats prepare to control Capitol for first time in 16 years

House GOP blocks Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth impeachment vote

FOX6 Cents

Financial education program sets SMART goals

Bob Glowacki, CEO of St. Vincent DePaul of Waukesha County, joined FOX6 News to discuss the organization's financial education program.

Waukesha financial literacy program teaches SMART money goals

Importance of building wealth

Young adults building wealth, Milwaukee group launches network

Milwaukee group launches network to help young adults build wealth

Young adults building wealth, Milwaukee group launches network

Money

Health insurance open enrollment underway: How much more people are paying for coverage in 2027

Health insurance open enrollment for millions of people is underway and some consumers may feel sticker shock as they sign up for 2027 coverage, according to price analysis reports.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang faces ouster amid new affair allegation: WSJ

Which Midwest state has the most debt?

New data reveals which states give the most to charity

Gas prices drop under $4 a gallon for the first time since July

Social Security benefits will be cut in 2032 if Congress doesn't act

FOX6 WakeUp News

List of holiday themed bars and restaurants in Wisconsin

Holiday pop-up bars and restaurants are beginning to take over Milwaukee. Here is a list of some places to get in the holiday spirit throughout the area.