Milwaukee stabbing; man convicted of killing nephew sentenced

A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Patrick Riley Jr. on Thursday, June 11 to 15 years in prison plus an additional 10 years of extended supervision.

High levels of tick activity in Wisconsin; what you need to know

As tick activity peaks for the season, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) reports that nymphal deer (blacklegged) ticks are currently driving the surge in activity.

Storm damage in Kenosha County
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Severe storms moved through southeastern Wisconsin on Thursday night, June 11, leaving damage behind in Kenosha County. Thousands remain without power Friday morning. 

MCTS bus driver helps girl alone at night in Milwaukee
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A bus driver is being hailed as a hero after the Milwaukee County Transit System said she helped a 12-year-old girl in the middle of the night.

WATCH: MCTS bus driver helps girl alone at night in Milwaukee

A Milwaukee County bus driver is being hailed as a hero after MCTS said she helped a 12-year-old girl in the middle of the night.

“8647” etched into National Mall grass under investigation

The U.S. Park Police are investigating after massive numbers reading “8647” appeared etched into the grass on the National Mall, just days before President Donald Trump’s birthday celebrations and a major UFC event planned near the White House.

Summerfest 2026: Food and beverage lineup; more than 100 new items

This year’s Summerfest features an expanded culinary experience, introducing more than 100 new food and drink options to its lineup.

Former Walworth County officer sentenced for child trafficking

A Walworth County judge has sentenced former correctional officer Samuel Pieper to 10 years of initial confinement and 10 years of extended supervision after he pleaded guilty to two counts of trafficking a child.

Weekend Riding Forecast for June 12-14
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Southern Wisconsin gets a much-needed break with quiet and dry conditions through Saturday morning. A cold front could trigger thunderstorms Saturday afternoon and evening.

Clearing up Horicon from Wednesday's storms
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Storms damaged several downtown Horicon buildings on Wednesday, displacing residents and businesses as property owners and tenants begin the long recovery process.

Severe storms tear through southeastern Wisconsin
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Severe storms moved through Kenosha and the Town of Burlington on Thursday night, June 11, leaving downed power lines, damaged trees, blocked roads and scattered outages.

Milwaukee's Cam Will redefines success on soccer field, beyond
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As FIFA World Cup 2026™ kicks off, a Milwaukee athlete is sharing a story that extends far beyond the pitch. Milwaukee Wave professional soccer player Cam Will is balancing his athletic career with a successful pursuit of music.

Storm damage displaces Horicon residents, businesses; cleanup underway

Storms damaged several downtown Horicon buildings on Wednesday, June 10, displacing residents and businesses as property owners and tenants begin a difficult recovery process.

Horicon mayor talks storm damage cleanup
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Horicon Mayor Josh Maas joined FOX6 during extended severe weather coverage on Thursday to provide an update after his city, which sustained significant damage during storms Wednesday, was impacted again.

We Energies: Crews tackle Kenosha County outages
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For the second night in a row, areas in the southern part of the FOX6 News viewing area have been hit hard with severe weather, and left a lot of people without power. Brendan Conway from We Energies has the latest on operations to restore power.

Wisconsin tornado warning Thursday, June 11
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The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for parts of Kenosha and Racine counties on Thursday, June 11.

Flock search misuse, former MPD officer pleads guilty
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A former Milwaukee police officer, who prosecutors said misused the department's Flock Safety license plate reader system to track someone he was dating, pleaded guilty on Thursday.

Waukesha Bethesda, Hawthorne schools close; last day Thursday

Two Waukesha schools dismissed students for the final time on Thursday, June 11. Bethesda Elementary and Hawthorne Elementary are now closed.