Marquette scholars' St. Baldrick's fundraiser marks 16th year

Marquette University students shaved their heads on Saturday to raise awareness and money for the St. Baldrick's Foundation.

Intergenerational Community Women's Day Milwaukee wellness event

A Delta Sigma Theta Intergenerational Community Women's Day event in Milwaukee aimed to bring women and girls together.

RFK Jr. says states can – and should – block soda from food stamps benefits

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says states will now be allowed to ban people from using SNAP benefits – better known as food stamps – to pay for sodas.

New MPS superintendent on school officers, district culture

New Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius inherited a number of problems – a school resource officer mandate, financial woes.

New MPS superintendent on lead hazards, funding needs

New Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius inherited a number of problems, perhaps most notably lead hazards.

Trump tariffs: Impact on car prices, repairs
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President Donald Trump announced new 25% auto import tariffs. Local car dealerships and auto repair shops are already preparing for prices to go up.

Kansas measles cases reach 23; new Ohio outbreak sickens 10

A growing measles outbreak in Kansas has reached 23 cases and may be linked to earlier outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico. Ohio is now reporting 10 cases, with wider exposure concerns.

Brett Gardner's son died in his sleep on family vacation in Costa Rica: Details

In a statement to FOX 5, the State Department confirmed that the death happened on March 21 in Costa Rica and that they would be monitoring local authorities' investigation into the cause of death.

RFK Jr. reportedly plans to ban pharmaceutical ads on TV

As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. settles into his role as President Donald Trump’s health secretary, one major promise he’s made is still on table - banning pharmaceutical ads.

HIV prevention funding; Wisconsin could feel big cuts

The Trump administration is weighing cuts to eliminate the CDC's Division of HIV Prevention, which could impact thousands of people in Wisconsin.

West Virginia becomes 1st state to ban range of food dyes

West Virginia’s governor signed a bill that would first ban food dyes in school meals - and eventually in products that are sold state-wide.

MPS lead hazards: State orders improved cleaning practices

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' office sent MPS a letter this week, ordering the school district to improve how it cleans schools with high levels of lead.

UW Health using A.I.
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Dr. Bill Hartman from UW Health joined FOX6 to talk about a variety of health topics including a rise in ADHD prescriptions for adults and UW health using A.I. for health care.

Lead in Milwaukee schools; testing underway, district's maintenance plan due

Milwaukee Public Schools has just two days left to figure out a long-term plan for lead issues that closed several of the district's buildings.

MPS lead exposure; student screening clinics as doctors warn of decline

Doctors are warning of a drop in child lead testing as Milwaukee Public Schools closed several buildings due to unsafe levels of lead.

MPS lead hazards: 3 more schools closed, leaders urge testing

The new superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools, Brenda Cassellius, said on Monday, March 17 that her number one priority is dealing with the dangers of lead in school buildings.

MPS lead hazards: Bradley Tech testing clinic opens to families

The Milwaukee Health Department held a blood lead level testing clinic for MPS students and families at Bradley Tech High School on Saturday, March 15.

MPS lead hazards: 3 more schools to close
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The Milwaukee Public Schools lead problem continues to grow as three more schools will shut their doors on Monday, March 17.

MPS lead hazards: EPA, CDC help requested for investigations

The Milwaukee Public Schools lead problem continues to grow as three more schools will shut their doors on Monday, March 17.