Tax Day 2026 freebies and deals

April 15 is tax day and there are several restaurants offering free food deals to help make paying taxes a bit easier.

@ Home Experiments featuring invisible forces

Tanzania Sewell from Club SciKidz Greater Milwaukee shares two experiments you can do at home featuring air pressure and magnetism.

The 'bare bones' cost of raising a child has spiked: Here's why

The cost of raising a child in the U.S. continues to climb, according to a new LendingTree report based on 2024 data.

Health alert issued for mislabeled beef and pork products

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for several raw beef and pork products after inspectors discovered they contained sesame that was not listed on the label. Sesame is a federally recognized allergen.

Milwaukee's Juneteeth Pageant; teens, kids encouraged to register

FOX6 is a proud partner of Milwaukee's Juneteenth celebration. This year, our own Mary Stoker Smith will be hosting the Juneteenth pageant.

New spaces and places for families

Milwaukee with Kids Founder Calie Herbst shares a handful of new spots for families to check out.

MICHELIN Guide expands to Milwaukee
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VISIT Milwaukee announced on Wednesday that Michelin Guide will expand into the American Great Lakes, placing Milwaukee on the global map of world-class dining.

Spring in session; Seasonal books & Simple crafts

Sarah Rushford from Ebenezer Child Care Centers shows us some simple Spring-themed crafts and books.

Global air chief warns it could take months to replenish jet fuel supply

Worldwide aviation executives said that it could still take months to recover the jet fuel supply even if Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz. 

MICHELIN Guide expands to Milwaukee; 5 other Great Lakes cities

VISIT Milwaukee announced on Wednesday that Michelin Guide will expand into the American Great Lakes, placing Milwaukee on the global map of world-class dining.

Homebuyers are back despite rising rates — What to know

Homebuying rebounded in March as strong demand fueled a spring surge, despite rising mortgage rates, according to Zillow.

Helping kids stay safe online
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UW-Milwaukee Associate Professor of Sociology Noelle Chesley discusses how we can help kids stay safe in online

ICE arrested over 800 people after tips from TSA, data shows

Immigration and Customs Enforcement data reveals that the Transportation Security Administration furnished information on thousands of travelers for possible immigration enforcement.

Racine Farmers Market on the Lake opens May 9 at Festival Park

The new Racine Farmers Market on the Lake launches Saturday, May 9, bringing local farmers, artisans, food, music, and community together every Saturday at Festival Park.