Funeral services Friday for Corey Ruiz
Funeral services will be held Friday, Aug. 14 for Corey Ruiz, the man shot and killed by a Madison Police Department officer last month.
Funeral services will be held Friday, Aug. 14 for Corey Ruiz, the man shot and killed by a Madison Police Department officer last month.
Wisconsin Weekend Riding Forecast for Aug. 14-16, 2026
A few shower/storms are possible near the Wisconsin/Illinois border late Friday night into early Saturday morning. Saturday afternoon into Sunday could stay dry. Highs on the weekend in the lower 80s.
A few shower/storms are possible near the Wisconsin/Illinois border late Friday night into early Saturday morning. Saturday afternoon into Sunday could stay dry. Highs on the weekend in the lower 80s.
Menomonee Falls Rogan’s retail theft; police seek public's help
Menomonee Falls police are asking for help identifying a suspect in a retail theft at Shoe Station at Rogan’s.
Menomonee Falls police are asking for help identifying a suspect in a retail theft at Shoe Station at Rogan’s.
Milwaukee shooting, 16-year-old killed; neighbors, officials respond
Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting on the city's north side. A 16-year-old boy, identified by family as Armani Thomas-Cotton, was killed.
Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting on the city's north side. A 16-year-old boy, identified by family as Armani Thomas-Cotton, was killed.
Woman wearing 'Force to be reckoned with' shirt captured in nationwide manhunt
Isabelle Rose Johnson was captured Thursday in the Florida Panhandle following a nationwide manhunt connected to a death investigation.
Isabelle Rose Johnson was captured Thursday in the Florida Panhandle following a nationwide manhunt connected to a death investigation.
Milwaukee shooting, 16-year-old killed; neighbors, officials respond
Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting on the city's north side that killed a 16-year-old. Family now is wondering why.
Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting on the city's north side that killed a 16-year-old. Family now is wondering why.
VIDEO: Man beaten outside pizza shop on Milwaukee's south side
A man was beaten outside Beto's Pizza in Milwaukee on Wednesday night, Aug. 12.
A man was beaten outside Beto's Pizza in Milwaukee on Wednesday night, Aug. 12.
Man beaten outside Beto's Pizza on Milwaukee's south side
A man was beaten outside Beto's Pizza in Milwaukee on Wednesday evening, Aug. 12, and police are looking for the person responsible. NOTE: The video may be disturbing to some viewers.
A man was beaten outside Beto's Pizza in Milwaukee on Wednesday evening, Aug. 12, and police are looking for the person responsible. NOTE: The video may be disturbing to some viewers.
Critically missing 28-year-old woman found safe: Milwaukee police
Milwaukee police need your help in finding a critically missing person, Marquetta Richardson.
Milwaukee police need your help in finding a critically missing person, Marquetta Richardson.
Milwaukee warehouse fire; woman pleads guilty, avoids jail time
A woman trespassing in a vacant Milwaukee warehouse, charged in connection with a five-alarm fire that burned for hours and destroyed the property earlier this year, avoids jail time and is ordered to pay several thousand dollars in restitution.
A woman trespassing in a vacant Milwaukee warehouse, charged in connection with a five-alarm fire that burned for hours and destroyed the property earlier this year, avoids jail time and is ordered to pay several thousand dollars in restitution.
UWM Waukesha campus sale pending, housing development awaits approval
Demolition crews were supposed to be knocking down the old UWM at Waukesha campus by now. But it turns out, the property hasn’t even been sold yet.
Demolition crews were supposed to be knocking down the old UWM at Waukesha campus by now. But it turns out, the property hasn’t even been sold yet.
UWM Waukesha campus sale pending, housing development awaits approval
Demolition crews were supposed to be knocking down the old UWM at Waukesha campus by now. But it turns out, the property hasn’t even been sold yet.
Demolition crews were supposed to be knocking down the old UWM at Waukesha campus by now. But it turns out, the property hasn’t even been sold yet.
Milwaukee warehouse fire, woman pleads guilty in court
A woman avoids jail time in connection to a massive five-alarm fire in an abandoned Milwaukee building earlier this year. It happened back in May near 32nd and Hampton. 23-year-old Ellen Stevens pleaded guilty to misdemeanor negligent handling of burning materials.
A woman avoids jail time in connection to a massive five-alarm fire in an abandoned Milwaukee building earlier this year. It happened back in May near 32nd and Hampton. 23-year-old Ellen Stevens pleaded guilty to misdemeanor negligent handling of burning materials.
Crowley's comeback over Hong 'unprecedented'
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley pulled off one of the most improbable primary election night comebacks in Wisconsin political history. This week on Open Record, FOX6's Carl Deffenbaugh, Bryan Polcyn and Jason Calvi are joined by political strategists Joe Zepecki (Democratic) and Bill McCoshen (Republican) to break down his razor's edge win over State Rep. Francesca Hong. They also look ahead to his November match up with Republican nominee Tom Tiffany.
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley pulled off one of the most improbable primary election night comebacks in Wisconsin political history. This week on Open Record, FOX6's Carl Deffenbaugh, Bryan Polcyn and Jason Calvi are joined by political strategists Joe Zepecki (Democratic) and Bill McCoshen (Republican) to break down his razor's edge win over State Rep. Francesca Hong. They also look ahead to his November match up with Republican nominee Tom Tiffany.
World War II Memorial vandalized with spray paint, fountains overflow with bubbles;
Police are investigating after the National World War II Memorial was vandalized with spray paint and soap in the fountains on Thursday.
Police are investigating after the National World War II Memorial was vandalized with spray paint and soap in the fountains on Thursday.
Milwaukee drug deal murder, jury finds man guilty at trial
A Milwaukee County jury found a man guilty in what prosecutors described as a drug-deal-turned-setup that left Cory Fritz dead in 2025.
A Milwaukee County jury found a man guilty in what prosecutors described as a drug-deal-turned-setup that left Cory Fritz dead in 2025.
Art installation at Milwaukee VA Medical Center
On Thursday, Aug. 13, the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, Brewers Community Foundation and Milwaukee Brewers will join to celebrate the first installation of artwork in the Zablocki VA Medical Center that celebrates Veterans in the community. The art display features a picture of VA patients and staff sitting on Mockingbird Hill overlooking County Stadium with an unobstructed view of Milwaukee Braves games.
On Thursday, Aug. 13, the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, Brewers Community Foundation and Milwaukee Brewers will join to celebrate the first installation of artwork in the Zablocki VA Medical Center that celebrates Veterans in the community. The art display features a picture of VA patients and staff sitting on Mockingbird Hill overlooking County Stadium with an unobstructed view of Milwaukee Braves games.
Milwaukee 16th Street Bridge southern portion back open
The southern portion of the 16th Street Bridge in Milwaukee is now open to traffic now that the floor beam replacement is complete.
The southern portion of the 16th Street Bridge in Milwaukee is now open to traffic now that the floor beam replacement is complete.
WI Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction raises $403,636
The 2026 Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction generated $403,636 to support Wisconsin State Fair junior livestock exhibitors, continuing a tradition of investing in the next generation of agricultural leaders. Jenny Gehl, Blue Ribbon Sale of Champions Foundation President, joined Wisconsin Live Desk to talk more about this celebration.
The 2026 Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction generated $403,636 to support Wisconsin State Fair junior livestock exhibitors, continuing a tradition of investing in the next generation of agricultural leaders. Jenny Gehl, Blue Ribbon Sale of Champions Foundation President, joined Wisconsin Live Desk to talk more about this celebration.
Wisconsin Humane Society sees increase in feline virus cases
The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is seeing an increase in Panleukopenia, a feline cat virus. Angela Speed with WHS joined Wisconsin Live Desk to talk about this virus, and what the public needs to know about it.
The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is seeing an increase in Panleukopenia, a feline cat virus. Angela Speed with WHS joined Wisconsin Live Desk to talk about this virus, and what the public needs to know about it.