Madison carjacking: Vehicle into Lake Monona, suspect wanted

Madison police are looking for a man who they suspect of stealing a vehicle and driving it into Lake Monona on Thursday morning, Jan. 22.

2026 Oscar nominations revealed; 'Sinners' makes history

Ryan Coogler’s blues-steeped vampire epic “Sinners" led all films with 16 nominations to the 98th Academy Awards on Thursday, setting a record for the most in Oscar history.

Summerfest 2026; Myles Smith special guest for Ed Sheeran concert

British singer-songwriter Myles Smith has been added to the lineup as special guest for the Ed Sheeran concert on Thursday, June 25.

Vice President JD Vance in Minneapolis: What he said

Vice President JD Vance made an appearance in Minneapolis on Thursday amid the federal surge in the Twin Cities, saying he sought to "better understand what’s going on, so that we can tone down the temperature a little bit, reduce the chaos and still allow the federal government to enforce immigration laws."

Admirals shut out by Griffins; head to Minnesota for outdoor game

Goalie Michal Postava stopped 19 shots to lead the Grand Rapids Griffins to a 3-0 win over the Milwaukee Admirals Wednesday at Van Andel Arena.

Wisconsin governor’s race; Democratic candidates debate key issues

Seven Democratic candidates shared the stage in Milwaukee at a Main Street Action forum as Wisconsin’s first open governor’s race since 2010 begins to take shape, and talked several topics, including immigration.

Former Northridge Mall site; city explores long-term redevelopment options

Milwaukee leaders are seeking public input on redevelopment plans for the former Northridge Mall site, exploring options beyond retail while emphasizing long-term investment in youth and community needs.

ICE detains 5-year-old boy, 3 other students in Columbia Heights

Columbia Heights school officials say a 5-year-old boy was used as "bait" for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain him and his father.

Milwaukee U-Haul storage facility fire; crews battle 5-alarm blaze

Multiple Milwaukee firefighters responded to a large commercial fire Wednesday night, Jan. 21, near Barclay and Orchard at a U-Haul Moving & Storage facility in Walker’s Point, with crews working to contain the flames.

Man charged in Milwaukee motel homicide
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A Milwaukee man is now charged with first-degree intentional homicide for the death of Alicia Machnik, who was shot at a motel on Jan. 14.

Wisconsin winter weather advisory Wednesday, Jan. 21

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for parts of southeast Wisconsin on Wednesday night, Jan. 21.

Videos, docs released in Nikita Casap case
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Through an open records request, FOX6 News obtained newly released footage and documents related to a Waukesha County homicide case.

2025 Waukesha homicides; Nikita Casap videos, documents released

For the first time, we are hearing from the teenager who said he killed his parents and hid their bodies in his Village of Waukesha home.

Mount Pleasant advances Microsoft expansion project with little opposition

Microsoft won unanimous approval for plans to build 15 more data centers in Mount Pleasant on Wednesday, Jan. 21, with officials citing zoning, infrastructure and land ownership as key factors.

Mount Pleasant advances Microsoft project
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Microsoft cleared another key hurdle in Mount Pleasant, where village leaders approved plans for 15 additional data centers on land already owned and zoned for industrial use.

Cudahy mayor warns budget cuts remain after council passes $25 wheel tax

Cudahy leaders are preparing budget cuts after approving a $25 wheel tax that covers only a fraction of the city’s $1 million shortfall, with officials expecting clarity on cuts next month.

Cudahy mayor warns of budget cuts
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Cudahy's mayor is moving ahead with budget cuts after the Common Council approved a wheel tax, a move leaders said only partially addresses a growing financial shortfall.

Extreme cold warning: Milwaukee Public Schools closed Friday, Jan. 23

Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announced all schools and sites will be closed on Friday, Jan. 23 due to the extreme cold and weather conditions.