Milwaukee apartment building chemical hazard; closure ordered

The Milwaukee Health Department on ordered the emergency evacuation and closure of a north side apartment building due to a chemical hazard.

Milwaukee County affordable housing development, $10M for projects

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley signed legislation to execute nearly $10 million in affordable housing contracts for suburban developments.

New Milwaukee high-rise apartment building proposed for east side

Milwaukee's skyline could soon look a little different. A developer is proposing a high-rise apartment building on Farwell Avenue.

Milwaukee DNS permit delays, staffing trouble at root of problem

Milwaukee residents reported delays within the Department of Neighborhood Services. Officials said staffing trouble is at the root of the problem.

Milwaukee lead pipe replacement, federal assistance planned

Milwaukee still has more than 60,000 potentially dangerous lead laterals leading to homes. Friday, the city got a big boost in the effort to get rid of them.

Abandoned tents in MacArthur Square removed, homeless moved indoors

Abandoned tents outside the Milwaukee County Courthouse have been removed. Dozens of homeless people have been moved indoors.

Milwaukee warming centers, 211 hotline use encouraged

In Milwaukee, there are warming center options as temperatures drop, but those options are not advertised like they were in years past.

Confidence of US home builders plunges in July as rising costs slow sales

U.S. homebuilder confidence for single-family homes posted its seventh straight monthly decline in July, another sign of a weakening housing market.

Habitat plans Waukesha neighborhood build, biggest project ever

Habitat for Humanity of Waukesha County hopes to break ground soon on its biggest project ever – a whole new neighborhood.

New Milwaukee community center, renovations underway

The state is making a $5 million investment to help create a new community center dubbed "Concordia 27" near 27th and Wells.

Milwaukee property assessments spike, tax concerns; what owners can do

New Milwaukee property assessments just went out, and the much higher values are leading FOX6 viewers to say they're concerned their taxes will go up.

Greater Milwaukee housing market; realtors on what to know

The Greater Milwaukee housing market saw record sales in 2021. With demand outweighing supply, realtors say there are ways to get ahead of the competition.

Evictions backlog, Milwaukee families waiting months for help

Milwaukee continues to sort through a backlog of evictions. Community Advocates has helped distribute assistance to more than 10,000 households.

Eviction surge: Berrada Properties files 850 in 2 weeks

Berrada Properties has filed 850 eviction claims in the past two weeks alone, straining the Milwaukee County court system.

Waukesha condo evacuation: Displaced resident resource event held

The Red Cross assembled a dozen different agencies under one roof Thursday to help Waukesha condo owners forced to evacuate their homes.

Waukesha condo evacuation: Residents allowed to grab essentials

Residents of the evacuated Waukesha condominium building were allowed back in Saturday to grab essential belongings that had been left behind.

Waukesha condo evacuation: Residents displaced, seek answers

Displaced residents of the Horizon West Condominium Homes in Waukesha are staying at a hotel, looking for answers after being evacuated Thursday.