Hales Corners PFAS, water conversion project breaks ground

A water conversion project broke ground in Hales Corners on Friday, aiming to address so-called "forever chemical" issues for more than 100 households.

Canadian wildfire smoke causes 'very unhealthy' conditions in Midwest

Smoke from Canadian wildfires carried another day of poor air quality south of the border to the Midwest, where conditions in parts of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan were rated “very unhealthy” Tuesday.

Forecast: Even more deadly, fiery and uncomfortable extreme weather

A new five-year forecast warns the world is likely to keep breaking heat records, risking more wildfires, hurricanes, and deadly heat waves.

America's cities are sinking, and that could be a big problem

A new study published in Nature Cities shows that all 28 of America’s largest cities are sinking. Find out why it’s happening, who’s at risk, and what cities can do about it.

High fire danger in Wisconsin due to gusty winds, dry vegetation

The Department of Natural Resources, as well as the Milwaukee Fire Department, are concerned about the high-fire danger and possibility of wildfires in Wisconsin due to gusty winds and dry vegetation.

These US cities have the worst air quality this year

More than 156 million Americans live among unhealthy levels of air pollution, an annual report from the American Lung Association found.

Solar energy installations continue to grow in the United States

Solar energy installations continue to grow in the United States, as does residential solar power, according to a new report from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).

Tory Lowe Community Clean Up, Milwaukee volunteers take part

In Milwaukee, volunteers participated in the annual Tory Lowe Community Clean Up. FOX6 News caught up with participants near 9th and Chambers.

Trump hopes to boost coal industry with executive order

Trump signed executive orders hoping to boost the coal industry amid a surging demand for electricity in the U.S. Here’s a look at how coal energy stacks up.

Bong State Recreation Area controlled burn, fire covers 950 acres

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources conducted a controlled burn at Richard Bong State Recreation Area on Thursday, March 27.

Oak Creek We Energies natural gas plant; public hearings held Tuesday

Two public hearings were held on Tuesday, March 25 regarding the proposal from We Energies to build a new natural gas power plant.

Oak Creek We Energies natural gas plant plan sees pushback

We Energies is proposing a new megawatt natural gas plant for its Oak Creek facility that would cost a little more than $1 billion.

Sewage accidentally released into Lincoln Creek, nearly 10K gallons

The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District said a contractor accidentally released nearly 10,000 gallons of sewage into Lincoln Creek.