Stimulus payment February 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Taking financial literacy global, Milwaukee-area teens lead the charge
It’s not a homework assignment. It’s not even a class project. But most days after school, you’ll find three friends hard at work talking about finances.
It’s not a homework assignment. It’s not even a class project. But most days after school, you’ll find three friends hard at work talking about finances.
Eric Dane, 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Euphoria' star, dies at 53 after ALS battle
Eric Dane — best known for playing Dr. Mark Sloan, the charismatic "McSteamy," on Grey's Anatomy — has died at the age of 53 following a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
Eric Dane — best known for playing Dr. Mark Sloan, the charismatic "McSteamy," on Grey's Anatomy — has died at the age of 53 following a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos to retire
Robin Vos, who has led the Republican charge in Wisconsin during his record-long stint as state Assembly speaker, will not seek reelection, he announced on Thursday, Feb. 19.
Robin Vos, who has led the Republican charge in Wisconsin during his record-long stint as state Assembly speaker, will not seek reelection, he announced on Thursday, Feb. 19.
Big Bend proposed sports complex; Vernon board opposes project
Village of Vernon officials formally opposed a proposed Big Bend sports complex during a tense board meeting on Thursday, Feb. 19, though members acknowledged the final decision rests with Big Bend.
Village of Vernon officials formally opposed a proposed Big Bend sports complex during a tense board meeting on Thursday, Feb. 19, though members acknowledged the final decision rests with Big Bend.
Kenosha apartment fire; 2 hurt, building deemed uninhabitable
A morning apartment fire near 43rd and 52nd in Kenosha forced evacuations on Thursday morning, Feb. 19, sending two people to the hospital with minor injuries and leaving the building uninhabitable.
A morning apartment fire near 43rd and 52nd in Kenosha forced evacuations on Thursday morning, Feb. 19, sending two people to the hospital with minor injuries and leaving the building uninhabitable.
Lake Tahoe avalanche: What we know about the victims and survivors
Authorities say 15 people were on a three-day skiing trip. Here's what we know so far about the victims and survivors of the avalanche.
Authorities say 15 people were on a three-day skiing trip. Here's what we know so far about the victims and survivors of the avalanche.
‘The Golden Era’: Trump touts $18T investment, steel revival in North Georgia
President Donald Trump made a stop in North Georgia on Thursday to promote his economic accomplishments, calling it a "Golden Era of America."
President Donald Trump made a stop in North Georgia on Thursday to promote his economic accomplishments, calling it a "Golden Era of America."
Cryptocurrency kiosk scams, Wisconsin bill targets issue
The Wisconsin Assembly passed a bill that aims to rein in cryptocurrency scams, creating new consumer protections around kiosks that can be found at gas stations and convenience stores.
The Wisconsin Assembly passed a bill that aims to rein in cryptocurrency scams, creating new consumer protections around kiosks that can be found at gas stations and convenience stores.
2026 Paralympics: Oconomowoc woman to compete after overcoming injury
Nearly 14 years after a spinal cord injury left her paralyzed, Oconomowoc’s Laura Dwyer will compete in mixed doubles curling at the 2026 Paralympics in Italy beginning March 6.
Nearly 14 years after a spinal cord injury left her paralyzed, Oconomowoc’s Laura Dwyer will compete in mixed doubles curling at the 2026 Paralympics in Italy beginning March 6.
2026 Paralympics: Oconomowoc woman to compete after overcoming injury
An Oconomowoc woman is proving anything is possible after a life-changing injury left her paralyzed from the waist down.
An Oconomowoc woman is proving anything is possible after a life-changing injury left her paralyzed from the waist down.
Milwaukee shooting, 39th and Roosevelt; 23-year-old critically injured
Police said a 23-year-old was critically injured and taken to the hospital in a Thursday shooting, Feb. 19, near 39th and Roosevelt in Milwaukee.
Police said a 23-year-old was critically injured and taken to the hospital in a Thursday shooting, Feb. 19, near 39th and Roosevelt in Milwaukee.
Wisconsin wakesurfing deal allows crane hunting
A last minute push to regulate wakesurfing in Wisconsin took an unexpected turn. The statewide debate over wakesurfing has split the Republican Party down the middle. So on Thursday, the sponsor of a bill favored by the boating industry found a way to get more republicans on his side. He added a last minute amendment authorizing the hunting of sandhill cranes.
A last minute push to regulate wakesurfing in Wisconsin took an unexpected turn. The statewide debate over wakesurfing has split the Republican Party down the middle. So on Thursday, the sponsor of a bill favored by the boating industry found a way to get more republicans on his side. He added a last minute amendment authorizing the hunting of sandhill cranes.
Waukesha standoff; man charged after October shooting, $34K damage
Months after a standoff at the Wisconsin House in downtown Waukesha, the property manager says cleanup costs surpassed $34,000 after police say 31-year-old Sadrach Acevedo Davalos fired shots and injured himself.
Months after a standoff at the Wisconsin House in downtown Waukesha, the property manager says cleanup costs surpassed $34,000 after police say 31-year-old Sadrach Acevedo Davalos fired shots and injured himself.
Waukesha standoff; man charged after October shooting
New details are emerging months after a standoff in downtown Waukesha left a property owner with tens of thousands of dollars in cleanup costs.
New details are emerging months after a standoff in downtown Waukesha left a property owner with tens of thousands of dollars in cleanup costs.
Speaker Robin Vos not seeking reelection
Robin Vos, Wisconsin's most powerful Republican and longest serving Assembly speaker in state history, announced on Thursday that he will retire at the end of the year and not seek reelection.
Robin Vos, Wisconsin's most powerful Republican and longest serving Assembly speaker in state history, announced on Thursday that he will retire at the end of the year and not seek reelection.
Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 19 latest updates
Thursday marks the 19th day since Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her Tucson-area home. Investigators believe she was taken against her will.
Thursday marks the 19th day since Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her Tucson-area home. Investigators believe she was taken against her will.
Sheriff defends Nancy Guthrie investigation amid mounting criticism
The sheriff leading a team of hundreds of investigators in the search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie is responding to mounting criticism over the handling of the case on Thursday.
The sheriff leading a team of hundreds of investigators in the search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie is responding to mounting criticism over the handling of the case on Thursday.
My Property ID Registry
My Property ID Registry joins Wisconsin Live Desk to talk about ways to protect valuables from being stolen.
My Property ID Registry joins Wisconsin Live Desk to talk about ways to protect valuables from being stolen.
Health Watch: Cardiovascular disease during pregnancy
According to a new study, cardiovascular disease during pregnancy is the leading cause of pregnancy-related death in the U.S. It also raises a woman's lifetime risk of future cardiovascular problems, including stroke, heart attack and high blood pressure. Joining FOX6 to talk about that and other health topics is Dr. Robert Freidel with UW Health Family Medicine.
According to a new study, cardiovascular disease during pregnancy is the leading cause of pregnancy-related death in the U.S. It also raises a woman's lifetime risk of future cardiovascular problems, including stroke, heart attack and high blood pressure. Joining FOX6 to talk about that and other health topics is Dr. Robert Freidel with UW Health Family Medicine.