SNAP benefits at risk: Milwaukee leaders discuss community impact

As the federal government shutdown continues, access to SNAP benefits is at risk as the program is expected to stop providing food on Saturday, Nov. 1.

Milwaukee County I-94 long-term ramp closures begin Monday

There will be some long-term closures on exit ramps starting next week along I-94. Jason Roselle from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) joined FOX6 WakeUp with more.

Man buys Milwaukee house; water bill for $19,000 a 'shock'

An unexpected water bill is costing a Milwaukee house-flipper thousands of dollars. He didn't even own the property when the water was used.

Was that a meteor over downtown Milwaukee?
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A FOX6 News tower camera captured an apparent meteor shoot over downtown Milwaukee on Wednesday night, Oct. 29.

SNAP freeze looms as Wisconsin families fear losing food benefits

Without federal intervention, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – FoodShare in Wisconsin – will run out of funds Saturday, leaving families uncertain about affording food.

Wisconsin families brace for SNAP funding freeze
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Without federal intervention, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – FoodShare in Wisconsin – will run out of funds Saturday, leaving families uncertain about affording food.

Milwaukee youth football team needs help after tragedy
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The CLE Panthers youth football team in Milwaukee just wrapped up an undefeated season in the wake of a tragic loss of an 11-year-old teammate and is now raising money to compete in a national championship.

Milwaukee youth football team honors fallen teammate, aims for nationals

The CLE Panthers youth football team in Milwaukee just wrapped up an undefeated season in the wake of a tragic loss of an 11-year-old teammate and is now raising money to compete in a national championship.

Minivan hits Milwaukee boy, family wants driver held accountable

A 15-year-old Milwaukee boy is recovering after a minivan hit him as he waited on a bus to school Monday. It happened at Appleton and Congress.

Apparent meteor shoots over downtown Milwaukee
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A FOX6 News tower camera captured an apparent meteor shoot over downtown Milwaukee on Wednesday night, Oct. 29.

Minivan hits boy waiting for bus
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A 15-year-old Milwaukee boy is recovering after a minivan hit him as he waited on a bus to school Monday. It happened at Appleton and Congress.

Federal shutdown threatens Sheboygan Head Start program, others statewide

A federal government shutdown now stretching into 30 days is putting early childhood education programs at risk in Wisconsin, including Head Start in Sheboygan County.

Retired West Allis firefighter accused of shooting wife appears in court

A retired West Allis firefighter accused of trying to kill his wife the same day she filed for divorce appeared in court on Thursday, Oct. 30.

Federal shutdown threatens Head Start
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A federal government shutdown now stretching into 30 days is putting early childhood education programs at risk in Wisconsin, including Head Start in Sheboygan County.

Man accused of shooting wife appears in court
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A retired firefighter accused of trying to kill his wife the same day she filed for divorce appeared in court on Thursday, Oct. 30.

Police union votes to ratify new contract
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Milwaukee's police union on Thursday announced its members "overwhelmingly" voted to ratify a new labor agreement with the city.

Preparing for end of daylight saving time
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UW Health's Dr. Robert Freidel discusses how to prepare for the end of daylight saving, as well as the health benefits of longer walks.