Milwaukee's 16th Street bridge to remain closed until April 2026

The Milwaukee Department of Public Works announced on Friday, Dec. 19 that the 16th Street viaduct will remain closed to traffic until April 2026.

Milwaukee's August 2025 flooding sets 24-hour precipitation record

Thunderstorms with heavy rain caused widespread flooding in southeast Wisconsin on the evening of Aug. 9 through the morning of Aug. 10, 2025. That rainfall set a new 24-hour precipitation record.

Horicon structure fire on Lake Street; 2 firefighters injured

Two Horicon firefighters suffered non-life-threatening injuries while fighting a structure fire on E. Lake Street on Wednesday evening, Dec. 17.

TSA at Mitchell International Airport: Holiday travel tips, REAL ID reminder

Officials with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) are offering helpful tips, so Milwaukee travelers are prepared to get through the checkpoint safely and efficiently.

Frontier Airlines offering nonstop service from Milwaukee to Atlanta

Frontier Airlines launches nonstop service from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Santa visits babies in Milwaukee's Aurora Sinai NICU

Santa Claus took timeout from his busy workshop to visit with babies and their families in the NICU at Aurora Sinai Medical Center in downtown Milwaukee.

Trump gives fed workers off on Christmas Eve, December 26

On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to give federal workers off on December 24 and December 26 this year, creating a five-day holiday break. 

Waukesha financial program removes barriers, creates opportunities

We’re all on a different financial path in life. Some of us struggle to get ahead. A program in Waukesha is helping people get a better handle on their money.

Waukesha financial program creates opportunities
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We’re all on a different financial path in life. Some of us struggle to get ahead. A program in Waukesha is helping people get a better handle on their money.

Split verdict reached in Judge Hannah Dugan's trial
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A jury found Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan guilty on Thursday of a felony charge of obstructing federal agents at the courthouse earlier this year, but not guilty of a misdemeanor charge of helping an undocumented immigrant evade those agents who were there to arrest him.

Milwaukee County Judge Dugan trial: Live updates Thursday, Dec. 18

A jury found Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan guilty on Thursday of a felony charge of obstructing federal agents at the courthouse earlier this year, but not guilty of a misdemeanor charge of helping an undocumented immigrant evade those agents who were there to arrest him.

Waukesha Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign donations falling short

Leaders with Waukesha’s Salvation Army are getting nervous before Red Kettle donations wrap up next week. Donations aren’t on track to meet their goal.

MCTS 2026 service plan approved, will roll out in 2 phases

Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) will roll out a two-phase service plan in 2026, in an effort to maximize transit and paratransit services in Milwaukee County.

Milwaukee homicide; man charged in fatal shooting tied to alleged affair

A Milwaukee man is charged with reckless homicide after prosecutors say he fatally shot a man involved in an alleged affair with his wife, with surveillance and cell phone data linking him to the scene.

US DOJ suing Wisconsin, other states over requested voter information

The U.S. Justice Department sued three states and the District of Columbia on Thursday, Dec. 18 for not turning over requested voter information to the Trump administration.

Racine homicide; suspect in July shooting arrested in Arkansas

A suspect has been arrested in Arkansas in connection with a July Racine shooting that killed Chala Davis Bell after she was caught in the crossfire, police said.

Judge Dugan trial: Hint of politics in case
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While any case in court should be free of politics, there has been an undertone of politics in the federal trial of Judge Hannah Dugan. The FOX6 News team gets expert analysis on this matter.