We Energies Saturday morning outage update
We Energies spokesperson Brendan Conway joined FOX6 WakeUp on Saturday, Jan. 13 to provide the latest information on the significant power outages affecting southeast Wisconsin following the winter storm.
MCSO hiring event: push for more jail staffing, diversity
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is trying a new tactic to diversify the jail staff and build up its numbers, numbers which were lost during the COVID pandemic, with an in-person hiring event.
Google searches for 'sleep' reached all-time high in 2023, new study notes
More than one-third of U.S. adults said they slept worse in 2023 than in previous years, according to the Sleep Foundation. And one generation in particular was at the top of the list for sleep challenges.
Wisconsin falcon rescued in Nicaragua, part of We Energies project
When you hear the name Pio Pete, you may think of Carroll University's mascot. But the name is now soaring to new heights thousands of miles away.
Meta to shield teens on Instagram, Facebook from self-harm, eating disorders content
Meta said Tuesday it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers' accounts on Instagram and Facebook, including posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders.
Hundreds without power in SE Wisconsin following snowstorm
A winter storm pushed through southeast Wisconsin Tuesday, Jan. 9, knocking out power for thousands of We Energies customers.
MFD expanding service, Stations 17 & 36
On Monday, Jan. 8, Milwaukee celebrated the adding of emergency medical services to a northside fire station, and the reopening of another one on the city's south side.
MFD ribbon cutting ceremonies, station reopened, med unit added
The Milwaukee Fire Department will conduct ribbon-cutting ceremonies Monday, Jan. 8 commemorating the commissioning of Paramedic Unit (MED) 2 at Fire Station 36, and the reopening of Fire Station 17, recommissioning Engine Company 17.
Man finds iPhone 'perfectly intact' that likely fell 16,000 feet from Alaska Airlines flight
The man said the iPhone was found still in airplane mode and open to a baggage claim number for Alaska Airlines flight 1282, which suffered an inflight blowout and was forced to make an emergency landing.
Increase in fires; local crews discuss safety
Winter weather is leading to an uptick in fires in the Milwaukee area.
Apple Watch feature saves woman from near-fatal carbon monoxide poisoning: I was 'extremely scared'
The Apple Watch feature instantly connects users to 911 after holding down the side button for five seconds.
MCSO correctional officer hiring event, $30/hour starting pay
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office will host a hiring event for correctional officers on Thursday, Jan. 11, at UMOS in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee police in-custody death, officer reaches plea deal
One of the two Milwaukee police officers criminally charged in connection to an inmate death reached a plea deal with prosecutors on Jan. 4.
Former Milwaukee Officer Nowak drunk at time of fatal crash: officials
Toxicology results determined James Nowak's BAC at the time of the crash was .241 – more than three times the legal limit.
Google begins disabling browser cookies: What you need to know
Google has begun phasing out third-party cookies that can track users across the Internet.
RNC 2024: Milwaukee police mobile command purchase request
The Milwaukee Police Department on Wednesday, Jan. 3 requested permission to buy a new mobile command center.
Starbucks now lets US customers use their own personal cups for orders
The company said it supports the company’s commitment to reduce waste by 50% by 2030.
Milwaukee police officer shot, man arrested after standoff
A Milwaukee police officer was shot and wounded Tuesday morning, sources tell FOX6 News. A man has been taken into custody.
Early Mickey Mouse already starring in horror flicks just days into public domain freedom
Slashed free of Disney's copyright as of Monday, the iconic character from “Steamboat Willie” is already the focus of two horror films.
Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman on officer shot, wounded
Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman offered an update on an officer who was shot and wounded following a domestic and tactical incident in the city.