"Disruptive and disrespectful:" State rep. disheartened by vandalism at park after illegal fireworks show

"Disruptive and disrespectful:" State rep. disheartened by vandalism at park after illegal fireworks show

MILWAUKEE -- Fireworks are a big part of the Fourth of July -- but an illegal fireworks show left behind vandalism at a Milwaukee park over the holiday weekend.The problem happened in Arlington Heights Park at 35th and National.

MILWAUKEE -- Fireworks are a big part of the Fourth of July -- but an illegal fireworks show left behind vandalism at a Milwaukee park over the holiday weekend.The problem happened in Arlington Heights Park at 35th and National.

Mayor Barrett, at Sherman Park, responds to accusations he's "clueless" about how to solve problems

Mayor Barrett, at Sherman Park, responds to accusations he's "clueless" about how to solve problems

MILWAUKEE -- There was a parade on the Fourth of July in Milwaukee's Sherman Park neighborhood -- as Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett responded to accusations that he was "clueless" about how to solve problems in the park long-term.Neighbors told FOX6 News there has been an increased police presence in Sherman Park since Wednesday night, June 29th when police and deputies responded to the park in riot gear, after young people were apparently throwing rocks and bottles -- damaging the window of a nearby BP gas station and the window of a Milwaukee County Transit System bus.

MILWAUKEE -- There was a parade on the Fourth of July in Milwaukee's Sherman Park neighborhood -- as Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett responded to accusations that he was "clueless" about how to solve problems in the park long-term.Neighbors told FOX6 News there has been an increased police presence in Sherman Park since Wednesday night, June 29th when police and deputies responded to the park in riot gear, after young people were apparently throwing rocks and bottles -- damaging the window of a nearby BP gas station and the window of a Milwaukee County Transit System bus.

"Please be courteous:" Yard signs for veterans with PTSD take off ahead of 4th of July

"Please be courteous:" Yard signs for veterans with PTSD take off ahead of 4th of July

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Milwaukee police will be out in force on land and water to keep you safe during US Bank Fireworks

Milwaukee police will be out in force on land and water to keep you safe during US Bank Fireworks

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are gearing up for the big US Bank Fireworks Show -- set to begin around 9:30 p.m. Sunday, July 3rd over Lake Michigan and Milwaukee's Veterans Park.Police are reminding folks that streets around downtown Milwaukee and the Lakefront will be closed temporarily Sunday night due to the fireworks show.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are gearing up for the big US Bank Fireworks Show -- set to begin around 9:30 p.m. Sunday, July 3rd over Lake Michigan and Milwaukee's Veterans Park.Police are reminding folks that streets around downtown Milwaukee and the Lakefront will be closed temporarily Sunday night due to the fireworks show.

Watching fireworks on the water is "awesome," but ignoring the rules can spoil the holiday

Watching fireworks on the water is "awesome," but ignoring the rules can spoil the holiday

MILWAUKEE -- The water would be a popular spot Sunday, July 3rd ahead of and during the spectacular US Bank Fireworks Show -- and that meant an increased law enforcement presence.

MILWAUKEE -- The water would be a popular spot Sunday, July 3rd ahead of and during the spectacular US Bank Fireworks Show -- and that meant an increased law enforcement presence.

Happy Fourth of July! Activity abounds along the lakefront ahead of the spectacular US Bank Fireworks Show

Happy Fourth of July! Activity abounds along the lakefront ahead of the spectacular US Bank Fireworks Show

MILWAUKEE -- Activity abounds along the lakefront in Milwaukee on Sunday, July 3rd ahead of the incredible US Bank Fireworks Show which begins around 9:25 p.m.You can watch the ENTIRE US Bank Fireworks Show LIVE ONLY ON FOX6 Sunday night -- and we'll also be streaming the show LIVE at FOX6Now.com, in your FOX6 News Mobile App and on Facebook!Ahead of the fireworks show was the "Fireworks Kite Festival" beginning at 11:00 a.m.The Kite Festival, offered in conjunction with Gift of Wings, US Bank and Milwaukee County Parks features fun for the whole family.

MILWAUKEE -- Activity abounds along the lakefront in Milwaukee on Sunday, July 3rd ahead of the incredible US Bank Fireworks Show which begins around 9:25 p.m.You can watch the ENTIRE US Bank Fireworks Show LIVE ONLY ON FOX6 Sunday night -- and we'll also be streaming the show LIVE at FOX6Now.com, in your FOX6 News Mobile App and on Facebook!Ahead of the fireworks show was the "Fireworks Kite Festival" beginning at 11:00 a.m.The Kite Festival, offered in conjunction with Gift of Wings, US Bank and Milwaukee County Parks features fun for the whole family.

Protecting your pets this holiday weekend

Protecting your pets this holiday weekend

While most of us will be outside celebrating the Fourth of July with fireworks and glow sticks, it's important to remember your pets might not enjoy it as much.

While most of us will be outside celebrating the Fourth of July with fireworks and glow sticks, it's important to remember your pets might not enjoy it as much.

Milwaukee ranked the 8th best city for Fourth of July celebrations

Milwaukee ranked the 8th best city for Fourth of July celebrations

MILWAUKEE -- With the Fourth of July just days away and the average household expected to spend $370.75 in celebration, the personal-finance website WalletHub followed up on its Fourth of July 2016 By The Numbers Report by identifying 2016's Best & Worst Cities for Fourth of July Celebrations -- and Milwaukee is the 8th best city for Fourth of July celebrations!According to a news release from WalletHub, officials evaluated how well the 100 largest U.S. cities balance holiday cost and fun, using 16 key metrics such as fireworks show duration, three-star hotel prices and the weather forecast.Here's how Milwaukee's Fourth of July celebrations ranked -- with 1 being the best, and 50 being average:

MILWAUKEE -- With the Fourth of July just days away and the average household expected to spend $370.75 in celebration, the personal-finance website WalletHub followed up on its Fourth of July 2016 By The Numbers Report by identifying 2016's Best & Worst Cities for Fourth of July Celebrations -- and Milwaukee is the 8th best city for Fourth of July celebrations!According to a news release from WalletHub, officials evaluated how well the 100 largest U.S. cities balance holiday cost and fun, using 16 key metrics such as fireworks show duration, three-star hotel prices and the weather forecast.Here's how Milwaukee's Fourth of July celebrations ranked -- with 1 being the best, and 50 being average:

Cemetery controversy: Some say Civil War soldiers' graves aren't being cared for; "it's a weed patch"

Cemetery controversy: Some say Civil War soldiers' graves aren't being cared for; "it's a weed patch"

MUSKEGO -- A Civil War group is up in arms over the condition of a cemetery in Muskego -- objecting to what they consider a lack of care shown to the graves of two soldiers.During the Memorial Day holiday weekend, there was a salute to two Civil War soldiers buried in the Luther Parker Cemetery in Muskego. 

MUSKEGO -- A Civil War group is up in arms over the condition of a cemetery in Muskego -- objecting to what they consider a lack of care shown to the graves of two soldiers.During the Memorial Day holiday weekend, there was a salute to two Civil War soldiers buried in the Luther Parker Cemetery in Muskego. 

Milwaukee's 151st Memorial Day Parade steps off at 2:00 p.m. at 4th and Wisconsin

Milwaukee's 151st Memorial Day Parade steps off at 2:00 p.m. at 4th and Wisconsin

UNION GROVE -- Ahead of Memorial Day, dozens on Sunday, May 29th came out to the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Ceremony in Union Grove -- to honor the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.This was the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs Memorial Day ceremony.Memorial Day was first observed after the Civil War.

UNION GROVE -- Ahead of Memorial Day, dozens on Sunday, May 29th came out to the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Ceremony in Union Grove -- to honor the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.This was the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs Memorial Day ceremony.Memorial Day was first observed after the Civil War.

Veteran memorizes names, ranks of 2,300 Americans killed in Afghanistan: "They paid the ultimate price"

Veteran memorizes names, ranks of 2,300 Americans killed in Afghanistan: "They paid the ultimate price"

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado -- As the nation remembers its fallen service members on Memorial Day, an Afghanistan veteran has taken it to a whole new level.Ron White has memorized the names of about 2,300 Americans killed in Afghanistan.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado -- As the nation remembers its fallen service members on Memorial Day, an Afghanistan veteran has taken it to a whole new level.Ron White has memorized the names of about 2,300 Americans killed in Afghanistan.

Police quickly make arrest after hundreds of crosses damaged ahead of Memorial Day ceremony

Police quickly make arrest after hundreds of crosses damaged ahead of Memorial Day ceremony

HENDERSON, Kentucky -- Police in Henderson, Kentucky were able to quickly take a suspect into custody after a Memorial Day cross display was vandalized and hundreds of crosses were damaged early on Saturday morning, May 28th -- ahead of Memorial Day on Monday.Police on Saturday shared a photo showing the damage on Facebook.

HENDERSON, Kentucky -- Police in Henderson, Kentucky were able to quickly take a suspect into custody after a Memorial Day cross display was vandalized and hundreds of crosses were damaged early on Saturday morning, May 28th -- ahead of Memorial Day on Monday.Police on Saturday shared a photo showing the damage on Facebook.