Former Northridge Mall site; city explores long-term redevelopment options

Milwaukee leaders are seeking public input on redevelopment plans for the former Northridge Mall site, exploring options beyond retail while emphasizing long-term investment in youth and community needs.

ICE detains 5-year-old boy, 3 other students in Columbia Heights

Columbia Heights school officials say a 5-year-old boy was used as "bait" for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain him and his father.

Milwaukee U-Haul storage facility fire; crews battle 5-alarm blaze

Multiple Milwaukee firefighters responded to a large commercial fire Wednesday night, Jan. 21, near Barclay and Orchard at a U-Haul Moving & Storage facility in Walker’s Point, with crews working to contain the flames.

Man charged in Milwaukee motel homicide
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A Milwaukee man is now charged with first-degree intentional homicide for the death of Alicia Machnik, who was shot at a motel on Jan. 14.

Wisconsin winter weather advisory Wednesday, Jan. 21

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for parts of southeast Wisconsin on Wednesday night, Jan. 21.

Videos, docs released in Nikita Casap case
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Through an open records request, FOX6 News obtained newly released footage and documents related to a Waukesha County homicide case.

2025 Waukesha homicides; Nikita Casap videos, documents released

For the first time, we are hearing from the teenager who said he killed his parents and hid their bodies in his Village of Waukesha home.

Mount Pleasant advances Microsoft expansion project with little opposition

Microsoft won unanimous approval for plans to build 15 more data centers in Mount Pleasant on Wednesday, Jan. 21, with officials citing zoning, infrastructure and land ownership as key factors.

Mount Pleasant advances Microsoft project
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Microsoft cleared another key hurdle in Mount Pleasant, where village leaders approved plans for 15 additional data centers on land already owned and zoned for industrial use.

Cudahy mayor warns budget cuts remain after council passes $25 wheel tax

Cudahy leaders are preparing budget cuts after approving a $25 wheel tax that covers only a fraction of the city’s $1 million shortfall, with officials expecting clarity on cuts next month.

Cudahy mayor warns of budget cuts
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Cudahy's mayor is moving ahead with budget cuts after the Common Council approved a wheel tax, a move leaders said only partially addresses a growing financial shortfall.

Extreme cold warning: Milwaukee Public Schools closed Friday, Jan. 23

Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announced all schools and sites will be closed on Friday, Jan. 23 due to the extreme cold and weather conditions.

34th and Sheridan shooting, Milwaukee man charged with murder

A Milwaukee man is charged after two people were shot and killed during an attempted robbery that happened near 34th and Silver Spring.

Riverdance 30 - The New Generation
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Riverdance 30 - The New Generation is the 30th-anniversary tour of the iconic Irish dance show, and it is coming to Milwaukee. Wisconsin Live Desk learns much more about the show from one of the performers. 

Man killed in 'senseless' shooting at Phoenix gas station, family says

A 52-year-old was shot and killed inside a Phoenix QuikTrip after reportedly intervening when another man tried to cut the bathroom line.

Above & Beyond Children's Museum
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Wisconsin Live Desk speaks with Above & Beyond Children's Museum in Sheboygan about Acuity sponsoring 12 days of free play.

Wisconsin extreme cold warning; Thursday night to Friday afternoon

The National Weather Service has issued an extreme cold warning late Thursday, Jan 22 at night through Friday afternoon, Jan 23.