Former Va. Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax fatally shot wife, then himself inside Virginia home, police say
Authorities say former Virginia lieutenant governor Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife before taking his own life inside their Annandale home early Thursday.
Authorities say former Virginia lieutenant governor Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife before taking his own life inside their Annandale home early Thursday.
Watch: NASA Artemis II crew talks historic moon mission
NASA's Artemis II astronauts held a press conference on Thursday afternoon, April 16, to talk about their historic mission to the far side of the moon – becoming the first humans ever to see that side of the moon.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts held a press conference on Thursday afternoon, April 16, to talk about their historic mission to the far side of the moon – becoming the first humans ever to see that side of the moon.
Justice Sotomayor issues apology over Kavanaugh comments
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor issued a public apology to Justice Brett Kavanaugh after making what she described as "inappropriate" comments in response to his opinion in a decision that lifted restrictions on immigration stops.
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor issued a public apology to Justice Brett Kavanaugh after making what she described as "inappropriate" comments in response to his opinion in a decision that lifted restrictions on immigration stops.
Generac portable generators recalled due to fire, burn hazards
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall for nearly 150,000 Generac portable generators due to a potentially hazardous fuel leak.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall for nearly 150,000 Generac portable generators due to a potentially hazardous fuel leak.
Storms cause flooding in Milwaukee; FOX6 reporter helps push out vehicles stuck in stand water
FOX6’s Andrew Amouzou is not afraid to pitch in during WakeUp News and help drivers push their vehicles from flood streets.
FOX6’s Andrew Amouzou is not afraid to pitch in during WakeUp News and help drivers push their vehicles from flood streets.
Banks will have to collect citizenship data, Trump administration says
The Trump administration is reportedly preparing an executive order that would require banks to collect citizenship data for new and existing customers.
The Trump administration is reportedly preparing an executive order that would require banks to collect citizenship data for new and existing customers.
Boundary Waters mining bill approved by Senate after Sen. Smith protest
After Senator Tina Smith staged a protest Wednesday night to block a vote on a bill that would allow mining in the Boundary Waters, the U.S. Senate is now scheduled to vote on that bill Thursday morning.
After Senator Tina Smith staged a protest Wednesday night to block a vote on a bill that would allow mining in the Boundary Waters, the U.S. Senate is now scheduled to vote on that bill Thursday morning.
Man dies, likely struck by lightning in Waukesha; walking through parking lot
A man has died after possibly being struck by lightning in Waukesha on Wednesday night, April 15.
A man has died after possibly being struck by lightning in Waukesha on Wednesday night, April 15.
Flooding near Oklahoma and Howell in Milwaukee
The Milwaukee Fire Department tells FOX6 News that multiple vehicles were stranded in the water near Oklahoma and Howell on Thursday morning.
The Milwaukee Fire Department tells FOX6 News that multiple vehicles were stranded in the water near Oklahoma and Howell on Thursday morning.
Brookfield theft investigation; fragrances from Ulta Beauty stolen
Brookfield police are asking for the public's help to identify a woman suspected of stealing multiple bottles of fragrances from an Ulta Beauty.
Brookfield police are asking for the public's help to identify a woman suspected of stealing multiple bottles of fragrances from an Ulta Beauty.
Milwaukee flooding: Cars stuck in high water, roads closed
Flooding caused road closures and left vehicles stranded in Milwaukee on Thursday morning, April 16.
Flooding caused road closures and left vehicles stranded in Milwaukee on Thursday morning, April 16.
Flooding in Milwaukee after another round of storms
Some areas in Milwaukee are still seeing significant flooding following overnight storms.
Some areas in Milwaukee are still seeing significant flooding following overnight storms.
Milwaukee man charged in beating outside bar; victim severely injured
Milwaukee man Kwame Brown is charged with aggravated battery after a violent beating outside a bar left a 46-year-old victim unconscious and seriously injured earlier this month.
Milwaukee man Kwame Brown is charged with aggravated battery after a violent beating outside a bar left a 46-year-old victim unconscious and seriously injured earlier this month.
Milwaukee area flooding forces closures, safety alerts
Flooding forced a full southbound I-43 closure at Becher, with a northbound closure expected at Holt as officials warned drivers and Marquette University issued campus alerts on Wednesday, April 15.
Flooding forced a full southbound I-43 closure at Becher, with a northbound closure expected at Holt as officials warned drivers and Marquette University issued campus alerts on Wednesday, April 15.
Milwaukee area flooding; freeway closures Wednesday, drivers urged to stay off roads
Flooding across Milwaukee County led to multiple freeway closures, with officials warning drivers are getting stranded and urging people to stay off the roads if possible on Wednesday, April 15.
Flooding across Milwaukee County led to multiple freeway closures, with officials warning drivers are getting stranded and urging people to stay off the roads if possible on Wednesday, April 15.
Last-minute tax day tips
Jeremy Keil, a financial advisor in New Berlin, joined the Wisconsin Live Desk on tax deadline day -- April 15 -- with tips for what to do if you still have not filed.
Jeremy Keil, a financial advisor in New Berlin, joined the Wisconsin Live Desk on tax deadline day -- April 15 -- with tips for what to do if you still have not filed.
Wisconsin severe weather: Potentially dangerous storms Wednesday night
Strong to severe t-storms will move through southeastern Wisconsin through 1 a.m. on Thursday. Strong winds, hail and isolated tornadoes are possible. The main threat will be heavy/flooding rain. The severity of these storms is NOT expected to be like what we saw on Tuesday night, however, some severe storms are possible. Again, heavy rain is the main threat with 1-2" of rain likely. Scattered t-storms will also be possible on Thursday morning, ending by noon.
Strong to severe t-storms will move through southeastern Wisconsin through 1 a.m. on Thursday. Strong winds, hail and isolated tornadoes are possible. The main threat will be heavy/flooding rain. The severity of these storms is NOT expected to be like what we saw on Tuesday night, however, some severe storms are possible. Again, heavy rain is the main threat with 1-2" of rain likely. Scattered t-storms will also be possible on Thursday morning, ending by noon.
Milwaukee shootings Wednesday; 3 injured
Milwaukee police are investigating three non-fatal shootings that left three people injured on Wednesday, April 15.
Milwaukee police are investigating three non-fatal shootings that left three people injured on Wednesday, April 15.
Wisconsin severe weather; State of emergency declared by Gov. Evers
Gov. Tony Evers signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency as communities across the state recover from severe storms, power outages, record rainfall, and flooding.
Gov. Tony Evers signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency as communities across the state recover from severe storms, power outages, record rainfall, and flooding.
Storm damage cleanup underway in Waterford
Strong winds caused widespread damage in Racine County, including downed trees and damaged homes.
Strong winds caused widespread damage in Racine County, including downed trees and damaged homes.