Milwaukee Public Schools lead concerns; school board special meeting
A special meeting of the Milwaukee Board of School Directors is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, April 30 in the Auditorium of the Central Services Building.
A special meeting of the Milwaukee Board of School Directors is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, April 30 in the Auditorium of the Central Services Building.
Champagne, white wine may lower sudden cardiac arrest risk, new study suggests
New research published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology identifies 56 factors linked to sudden cardiac arrest risk — and suggests champagne and white wine may offer surprising heart benefits.
New research published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology identifies 56 factors linked to sudden cardiac arrest risk — and suggests champagne and white wine may offer surprising heart benefits.
MPS lead plan: Milwaukee parents seek transparency, efforts continue
Milwaukee Public Schools will close two more schools in May as the district and health leaders continue to battle an ongoing lead crisis.
Milwaukee Public Schools will close two more schools in May as the district and health leaders continue to battle an ongoing lead crisis.
Economic uncertainty impacting salons
Some local businesses -- like hair salons -- are already seeing some economic shifts in their clients' spending and gearing up for the uncertainty that lies ahead.
Some local businesses -- like hair salons -- are already seeing some economic shifts in their clients' spending and gearing up for the uncertainty that lies ahead.
Dog detects woman's breast cancer before doctors: 'He knew all along'
Breanna Bortner, a 31-year-old from Minnesota, credits her dog Mochi with helping detect her breast cancer before doctors confirmed it.
Breanna Bortner, a 31-year-old from Minnesota, credits her dog Mochi with helping detect her breast cancer before doctors confirmed it.
Milwaukee Public Schools lead exposure; 2 more schools to close in May
Milwaukee Public Schools on Monday, April 28 released its lead action plan as it deals with an ongoing lead crisis. The district announced it will close two more MPS schools in May.
Milwaukee Public Schools on Monday, April 28 released its lead action plan as it deals with an ongoing lead crisis. The district announced it will close two more MPS schools in May.
Milwaukee social group works to help men of color with mental wellness
Community group Social X hosted a IMMENSE Wellness event on Saturday morning, April 26 at ThriveOn King to highlight mental health among men of color.
Community group Social X hosted a IMMENSE Wellness event on Saturday morning, April 26 at ThriveOn King to highlight mental health among men of color.
Autism awareness walk ready to begin
Dr. Tamika Johnson and Shauna Morris-Patterson joined FOX6 WakeUp with the final push ahead of the Faith in Humanity autism awareness walk in Milwaukee.
Dr. Tamika Johnson and Shauna Morris-Patterson joined FOX6 WakeUp with the final push ahead of the Faith in Humanity autism awareness walk in Milwaukee.
Stomach illness at Milwaukee County Community Reintegration Center
The Milwaukee County Community Reintegration Center (CRC) reported an increase in the number of residents experiencing a stomach or gastrointestinal-related illness at the CRC.
The Milwaukee County Community Reintegration Center (CRC) reported an increase in the number of residents experiencing a stomach or gastrointestinal-related illness at the CRC.
New blood test unveiled to enhance detection of common cancers
UK researchers created the test using AI to examine blood samples to detect cancer present in the body.
UK researchers created the test using AI to examine blood samples to detect cancer present in the body.
Wisconsin Drug Take Back Day is April 26; find a site near you
Wisconsinites are encouraged to dispose of unwanted and unused medications at Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26. Over 170 events are planned across Wisconsin.
Wisconsinites are encouraged to dispose of unwanted and unused medications at Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26. Over 170 events are planned across Wisconsin.
USDA withdraws plan to limit salmonella levels in raw poultry: What to know
The USDA will not require poultry companies to limit salmonella bacteria in their raw products, withdrawing a Biden-era proposal. Here's what to know.
The USDA will not require poultry companies to limit salmonella bacteria in their raw products, withdrawing a Biden-era proposal. Here's what to know.
Whooping cough on the rise again: What parents need to know in 2025
CDC data shows US whooping cough cases have doubled in 2025 compared to last year, raising concerns over vaccine hesitancy and declining immunization rates.
CDC data shows US whooping cough cases have doubled in 2025 compared to last year, raising concerns over vaccine hesitancy and declining immunization rates.
Pewaukee man running across Wisconsin
A Pewaukee man is training to run across the southern half of Wisconsin ? 202 miles in total to raise money and awareness for a rare cancer and fitness programs.
A Pewaukee man is training to run across the southern half of Wisconsin ? 202 miles in total to raise money and awareness for a rare cancer and fitness programs.
Novavax COVID-19 vaccine to get full approval
The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine is set to finally receive full approval from the FDA. The agency said Novavax must collect more clinical data from people who received that vaccine in order to get full approval. Dr. Bill Hartman from UW Health joined FOX6 with more info on that and other health topics.
The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine is set to finally receive full approval from the FDA. The agency said Novavax must collect more clinical data from people who received that vaccine in order to get full approval. Dr. Bill Hartman from UW Health joined FOX6 with more info on that and other health topics.
Lisa Rinna threatened to kill husband Harry Hamlin amid postpartum depression
Lisa Rinna recently opened up about her struggle with postpartum depression, including how the experience led her to threaten her husband, Harry Hamlin.
Lisa Rinna recently opened up about her struggle with postpartum depression, including how the experience led her to threaten her husband, Harry Hamlin.
US birthrates: People over 40 giving birth surpass teens for first time
A new CDC report confirms a growing shift: More people are having children later in life, with births among those 40 and older now outpacing teen births for the first time in U.S. history.
A new CDC report confirms a growing shift: More people are having children later in life, with births among those 40 and older now outpacing teen births for the first time in U.S. history.
Trump reportedly ponders $5K baby bonus as US fertility rate remains near record low
The Trump administration is reportedly looking at ways to incentivize having a baby to increase the U.S. birth rate, which remains near a record low according to newly-released CDC data.
The Trump administration is reportedly looking at ways to incentivize having a baby to increase the U.S. birth rate, which remains near a record low according to newly-released CDC data.
RFK Jr. to launch national autism registry collecting Americans’ medical records
The Health and Human Services secretary has vowed to do detailed studies on the causes of autism, which he has referred to as a “preventable disease."
The Health and Human Services secretary has vowed to do detailed studies on the causes of autism, which he has referred to as a “preventable disease."
FDA warns of dangerous chemicals in some gel nail polish removers: What to know
The FDA has issued a warning after discovering methylene chloride, a banned and potentially cancer-causing solvent, in several gel nail polish remover products.
The FDA has issued a warning after discovering methylene chloride, a banned and potentially cancer-causing solvent, in several gel nail polish remover products.