Gov. Evers, Democrats revive plan to kill personal property tax

Gov. Tony Evers and legislative Democrats are reviving an attempt to eliminate a property tax paid by businesses that Republicans have long supported getting rid of.

Wisconsin critical race theory debate, legislation moves forward

There's been a lot of talk and reaction to critical race theory, but what does it really mean? On Wednesday, Sept. 22, the Wisconsin Senate heard from experts on the subject, while an Assembly committee moved forward with legislation opposing critical race theory.

Wisconsin Supreme Court: Republican redistricting case to be heard

A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court agreed to hear a redistricting lawsuit supported by the Republican-controlled Legislature.

Wisconsin State Senator Jacque with COVID released from hospital
video

Wisconsin state Sen. Andre Jacque was discharged after a five-week hospital stay that included being intubated and placed on a ventilator due to pneumonia after contracting COVID-19.

Government spending bill passed by House faces GOP opposition

The House has approved legislation to fund the government, suspend its borrowing limit and provide federal disaster and refugee aid.

Wisconsin lawmaker Jacque's COVID hospitalization ends

Wisconsin state Sen. Andre Jacque was discharged after a five-week hospital stay that included being intubated and placed on a ventilator.

UN: World leaders eye money, not emissions cuts, to combat climate change

World leaders made “faint signs of progress” on the financial end of fighting climate change in a special United Nations feet-to-the-fire meeting Monday, but they didn't commit to more crucial cuts in emissions of the heat-trapping gases that cause global warming.

Some Wisconsin Afghan refugees experience immigration headaches

Help is on the way for Afghans living in Wisconsin, with volunteers sorting boxes and boxes of coats to send to those people who escaped the Taliban. They're not just struggling with a lack of clothes. Some Afghans are also experiencing immigration headaches.

Rebecca Kleefisch positive for COVID despite being vaccinated: campaign

The campaign of Rebecca Kleefisch, who is running for governor of Wisconsin, confirmed to FOX6 News that the former Republican lieutenant governor has tested positive for COVID-19.

France recalls ambassadors to US, Australia over nuclear submarine deal

France has recalled its ambassador to the United States in an unprecedented show of anger that dwarfs decades of previous rifts.

More countries must pledge to avoid 'catastrophic' climate path, UN warns

The head of the United Nations says a new report shows the world is on a “catastrophic pathway” toward a hotter future unless governments make more ambitious pledges to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

Islamic Center of Milwaukee Afghan refugee donations collected
video

The need is great, and people across the Milwaukee area are stepping up to help. The Islamic Society of Milwaukee (ISM) is making sure the Afghan refugees living in Wisconsin are clothed.

Team Rubicon sorts Afghan refugee donations in Sparta

Donations are flowing in for Afghan refugees starting a new life in Wisconsin, and for the first time, FOX6 News was allowed inside the Sparta armory where it's all being sorted on Thursday, Sept. 16.

Wisconsin redistricting: Federal court allows case to proceed

A panel of federal judges denied a request by the Republican-controlled Wisconsin legislature to dismiss Democrats' redistricting lawsuit.

New group forms to help Republican Kleefisch win election

A new political action committee headed by a longtime Republican operative has formed to help Rebecca Kleefisch win the governor's race.

First Lady Jill Biden visits Milwaukee
video

First Lady Jill Biden visited Milwaukee to speak about safely reopening schools amid the pandemic.

Capitol Police ask for support from National Guard ahead of 'Justice for J6' rally

The United States Capitol Police have asked the Department of Defense for support from the National Guard ahead of the "Justice for J6" rally planned for this weekend.

Milwaukee County emergency rental help prevents nearly 4K evictions

Milwaukee County housing leaders say emergency rental assistance staved off nearly 3,800 evictions in the latest funding round.