This Montana city was just named the best college town in America—for the second year in a row

A new report ranks the best college towns in the U.S. for 2025—and the No. 1 spot might surprise you. From affordability to mountain views, here’s what makes this year’s winner stand out.

Harvard says no to Trump demands: What to know about $2B funding freeze

Harvard said no to the Trump administration’s demands to limit activism on campus, and the government said it would freeze more than $2.2 billion in funding. Here's what to know about the situation.

Port Washington-Saukville School District deficit; teacher cuts coming

In 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.

Lake Country School District band program's future in jeopardy

On Friday, April 11, the Lake Country School District sent a letter to families addressing budget reductions following its failed referendum on the April ballot.

Student visas revoked; UW-Milwaukee groups protest

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student groups are protesting after more than a dozen international students and graduates recently had their visas revoked.

MPS lead crisis; CDC denies Milwaukee's request for help due to layoffs

The Milwaukee Health Department invited the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Centers for Disease Control to help with its lead investigations. But now, those experts aren't coming.

MPS lead crisis; CDC wont help Milwaukee
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The Milwaukee Health Department invited the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to help with its lead investigations. But the CDC won't help because its lead program has been shut down.

Best states for education in 2025

Schools across the country offer different resources that help students thrive academically, and these states earn high grades for their overall performance.

A.1. responds after Linda McMahon mistakes it with AI

Linda McMahon recently mistakenly referred to AI as A1 a number of times when speaking at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit last week.

Milwaukee school resource officers share MPS history, goals

School resource officers returned to Milwaukee Public Schools in March. On Friday, three of those officers gave FOX6 News a peek behind the curtain.

Mukwonago’s Luke Spielman: Wisconsin Middle School Principal of Year

The Association of Wisconsin School Administrators (AWSA) announced on Friday, April 11 that Luke Spielman has been named the 2025 Middle School Principal of the Year.

Wisconsin audits: DEI spending not tracked at UW System, state agencies

Republican-ordered audits found that Wisconsin state agencies and the University of Wisconsin system haven't tracked the millions of dollars they spent on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

Pre-K teacher investigated for giving kids gummies before nap time

Parents reported "their children feeling sleepier and napping during the day when they normally wouldn’t," according to a search warrant.

Gun scare at Milwaukee Public School
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A gun scare has some students at one Milwaukee public school on edge. A student FOX6 News spoke with said there was confusion and concern when students saw police at their school.

Gun scare at Milwaukee Public School; 13-year-old girl arrested

Milwaukee police arrested a 13-year-old for having a loaded gun at a Milwaukee Public School. The gun scare happened last week at the Milwaukee School of Languages.

Loaded gun at Milwaukee school, family frustrated with district

A Milwaukee Public Schools family said they are frustrated with the district after police arrested a 13-year-old who brought a loaded gun to school.

FIRST Wisconsin robotics competition, dozens of teams participate

Thousands of students from across the Midwest competed in the FIRST Wisconsin Regional robotics championships on Saturday.

Gun found at MPS school, student arrested
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Milwaukee police say a student brought a gun to the Milwaukee School of Languages on Thursday, April 3. A 13-year-old was arrested.

MPS lead crisis; facilities director out
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MPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius announced a leadership change at Milwaukee Public Schools. Sean Kane is no longer serving as MPS' facilities and maintenance director.