Democrats trim convention hours amid coronavirus pandemic

Democrats will meet for just two hours each night of their national convention next month in Milwaukee.

Trump tells voters who live in suburbs they ‘will no longer be bothered’ by low-income housing

President Trump told suburban voters in a tweet on Wednesday they will “no longer be bothered or financially hurt” by having low-income housing in their neighborhood after his administration revoked an Obama-era housing rule.

'Looking forward to the announcement:' Sen. Baldwin on number of lists with Biden VP pick days away

Tammy Baldwin spoke with FOX6 News days ahead of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden's announcement for vice president -- the Wisconsin senator still appearing on a number of lists.

'Maybe the National Guard:' Chief may request help with 100+ police departments pulling out of DNC

Following news that more than 100 police departments won't be responding to the Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee, the city's police chief said he's prepared to seek state or federal assistance.

Women charged in beating of Wisconsin state senator

After turning themselves in, two women have been charged in an attack on State Sen. Tim Carpenter near the Capitol in June.

'Not a patrol operation:' Up to 35 federal investigators to focus on violent crime in Milwaukee

United States Attorney Matthew Krueger Wednesday laid out the mission of up to 35 federal agents coming to Milwaukee not to get involved in any civil unrest or protest -- but to focus on violent crime.

Wisconsinites on disability now eligible for pandemic unemployment aid
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For months, people have been calling FOX6 saying that their disabilities were putting their unemployment claims in limbo. FOX6 Investigators pushed the state, the state pushed the feds and now, we finally have answers.

Joe Biden vows to fight racial inequality with economic agenda

Presidential candidate Joe Biden plans to company long-standing racial economic inequalities in an attempt to draw a contrast with President Trump.

Attorney General Barr condemns 'rioters' in much-anticipated House testimony

U.S. Attorney General William Barr said before the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday that rioters and anarchists hijacked legitimate protests.

In reversal, feds say Wisconsinites on disability can get pandemic unemployment

MADISON -- After months of denials, the door is now open for Wisconsin workers with disabilities to get federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA).In a letter dated July 27, the U.S. Department of Labor reversed course and said people who receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) meet the PUA eligibility requirement.Since May, FOX6 has been reporting on SSDI recipients' inability to access unemployment assistance after losing their jobs during the pandemic.SSDI is a federal program that employees and employers pay into through taxes.

DNC health protocols include daily testing, 72-hour quarantine, face masks and more

MILWAUKEE -- The Democratic National Convention hits Milwaukee starting Aug. 17, and most of it will be virtual, with delegates and members of Congress staying home.

As Milwaukee leaders debate response to federal agents, DA says outside help could be beneficial

MILWAUKEE -- City leaders met in a special session Monday, July 27 to discuss the deployment of federal agents in Milwaukee -- with many sharing their concerns over the potential intent behind the additional resources.City leaders were also able to ask the Milwaukee Police Department questions about the federal deployment during a virtual meeting of the Milwaukee Common Council's Public Health and Safety Committee Monday.