Milwaukee Public Schools: 89 more teaching positions for new school year

Milwaukee Public Schools announced on Monday, April 13, that the district estimates it will have 89 more classroom teaching positions next school year.

Milwaukee police shooting investigation
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Law enforcement sources tell FOX6 News a suspect was shot by police at 35th and National on Milwaukee's south side on Monday evening, April 13. 

Brookfield alderman resigns after controversial Muslim, immigrant comments

Brookfield Alderman Kris Seals is resigning after controversial comments he made about Muslims and immigrants, first reported by FOX6 News, sparked online backlash.

Mukwonago horse farmer headed to trial, investigated for new crime
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In court on Monday, April 13, a Waukesha County court commissioner decided Ralinda Howard was headed to trial. Prosecutors charged Howard with eleven counts of possession of a firearm by a felon. 

Milwaukee police shooting, pursuit tied to earlier homicide; suspect dead

Milwaukee police shot and killed a 31-year-old suspect after a pursuit tied to a homicide, with investigators saying he later fired at officers near 35th and National on Monday, April 13.

Sex assault, shot fired at Milwaukee intermodal station; charges filed
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31-year-old Cephus Johnson is accused of attempting to sexually assault one woman and sexually assaulting a second woman within hours in the downtown area.

2026 Milwaukee crime data; homicides down 8% in Q1
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Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Milwaukee Police Department Chief Jeffrey Norman shared new numbers on city crime on Monday, April 13.

Mequon barn roof collapse, 7 injured
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Several people were injured after the roof of a barn collapsed in Mequon late Monday morning, April 13, and OSHA is now investigating.

Rep. Eric Swalwell announces resignation from Congress amid sexual assault allegations

Swalwell’s announcement comes just a day after he suspended his campaign for California governor, which came amid numerous sexual assault allegations made against the man by several women.

Wisconsin severe weather risk: Rounds of heavy rain, strong storms

All of Wisconsin is under the threat of severe weather Monday afternoon and evening. A tornado watch has been issued for Dodge, Fond du Lac, Washington, Ozaukee, and Sheboygan Counties until 10 p.m.

Mequon barn roof collapse; 3 people rescued, 7 taken to the hospital

Several people were injured after the roof of a barn collapsed in Mequon late Monday morning, April 13, and OSHA is now investigating.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 72 latest updates

Monday marks Day 72 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie.

Sexual assault, shot fired at Milwaukee intermodal station; charges filed

A 31-year-old Milwaukee man is accused of attempting to sexually assault one woman and sexually assaulting a second woman within hours in the downtown area.

Anna Kepner stepbrother charged with murder in Florida teen's cruise ship death

Anna Kepner's 16-year-old stepbrother has been charged with first-degree murder after the 18-year-old Florida teenager was found dead aboard Carnival's Horizon cruise ship during a family vacation in November 2025, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Monday.

Construction on S. 27th Street in Milwaukee; work begins April 20

A short stretch of S. 27th Street (WIS 241), from Howard Avenue to Bottsford Avenue in Milwaukee, is set to be resurfaced starting the week of Monday, April 20.

2026 Milwaukee crime data; 1st quarter statistics
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Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Milwaukee Police Department Chief Jeffrey Norman shared new numbers on city crime on Monday, April 13.