Ex-NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick began his kneeling protest 10 years ago - where is he now?

A decade after taking a knee during the national anthem to protest racial injustice, former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s gesture remains a defining moment in sports and history. Once his football career ended, Kaepernick continued expanding his activism and social justice initiatives.

NFC North ready to tackle Week 1 | 1st & North
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The NFL's Week 1 is here. What's going on around the league? The NFC North insiders weigh in.

WI bear hunt begins Sept. 9; what you may not know
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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the 2026 bear hunting season opens on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Officials said in a news release that bear hunters should again expect a quality hunting experience this fall. FOX6 NOW spoke with Sam Jonas, DNR Wildlife Species Section Supervisor, about the bear hunt in the state.

NFL fans rejoice: The Super Bowl falls on Presidents Day weekend so many will have Monday off

The NFL season gets underway Wednesday and football fans are already looking ahead to the 2027 Super Bowl, which takes place on Sunday, Feb, 14 — Valentine’s Day — and it’s also Presidents Day weekend, so most people will have Monday off.

Brewers host Cubs Tuesday; ball park opens new margarita stand

The Brew Crew will take on the Cubs again at American Family field Tuesday night. Fans can watch the game on FOX6.

Brewers score: Milwaukee holds off Chicago's comeback attempt, wins 4-3

Jackson Chourio singled home two runs to spark a three-run rally in the eighth inning and made a diving catch for the final out in the ninth as the Milwaukee Brewers came from behind to beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 on Monday.

Packers, Badgers & Brewers: Seasons kick off and wind down
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The FOX6 Sports Blitz offers plenty this week. The Badgers were at Lambeau, the Packers gear up for a matchup with the Vikings, and the Brewers host the Cubs! The FOX6 Sports team weighs in on all of it.

Former Red Sox manager Joe Morgan dies at 95

Joe Morgan, the former Boston Red Sox manager who guided his hometown team to two division titles, has died at 95. 

High School Blitz: Week 3 (Sept. 4, 2026)
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It is Week 3 of the 2026 Wisconsin high school football season. The FOX6 High School Blitz Game of the Week was Wilmot Union vs. Burlington.

Crow-Armstrong hits 39th homer to back Gausman, Cubs top Brewers 2-1

Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his 39th homer, Kevin Gausman threw seven sharp innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 on Thursday night.

Brewers and Cubs split the series in Chicago, fans talk about the rivalry
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There was no shortage of Brewers fans at Wrigley Field for the Brewers-Cubs series. FOX6's Sam Kraemer chatted with a few of them about the intense rivalry.

Ex-NFL player Alphonso Smith Jr. dies at 40

Alphonso Smith Jr. was drafted into the NFL in 2009 and played for the Denver Broncos and Detroit Lions.

Brewers beat the Cubs 9-5 despite shaky start by Misiorowski

Jackson Chourio homered and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 9-5 on Wednesday night, overcoming a shaky performance by Jacob Misiorowski.

College hockey will return to Lambeau Field; 1st time since 2006

Lambeau Field will host college hockey for the first time since 2006, featuring a men's and women's doubleheader on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2027, for the Travel Wisconsin Frozen Tundra Faceoff.

Wisconsin bear hunt: 2026 season open from Sept. 9 to Oct. 13

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the 2026 bear hunting season opens on Wednesday, Sept. 9.

Cubs set franchise record with 9 home runs, rout Brewers 17-3

Alex Bregman hit three of Chicago's franchise-record nine home runs and the Cubs punctuated their August power display with a 17-3 blowout of the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night.

Wisconsin DNR announces early goose hunting season opens Sept. 1

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has announced early goose season opens Tuesday. The DNR has provided further information and guidelines on what to know if you plan to go out on a hunt.

Brewers gear up for showdown with Cubs | FOX6 Sports Blitz
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The Brewers and Cubs meet in a high-stakes series at Wrigley. Plus, the Packers play a numbers game in the NFL. The FOX6 Sports team weighs in on all of it.

Lionel Messi announces he's retiring from playing for Argentina

Lionel Messi announced in a social media post on Monday that he's ending his career as a player for the Argentine national team.