Which Midwest state is the most blue-collar?

A new study set out to find how much of the country actually works blue-collar jobs.

What to do with your pumpkins after Halloween

If you are looking to rid of your pumpkins after Halloween, don't throw them out. There are better ways to dispose of your pumpkins, including composting them and feeding them to livestock.

Writers for new 'Avatar' show, 'Seven Havens', hail from Midwest

The executive producer for 'Avatar: Seven Havens' is a Chicago-area native living in the Twin Cities, while another lead writer for the show comes from Indiana! They spoke with Fox Local about their experiences and the new show.

How much to retire in Milwaukee?

A new study calculated what you need to save if you hope to retire comfortably.

What’s the Midwest’s favorite convenience store?

What’s the Midwest’s favorite convenience store? According to the American Consumer Satisfaction Index, it's a Pennsylvania-based chain with a focus on made-to-order fast food.

Which Midwest lakes are the cleanest and dirtiest?

Four of the nation's cleanest lakes are located in the Midwest. That's according to a study released by travel marketplace Lake, which ranked the top ten cleanest and dirtiest lakes in the country.

Which Midwest state is the scariest?

October is spooky season, and that means it's a time to have fun and get scared across the U.S. Many towns and states pride themselves on having the best haunted houses or scary folktales, but which Midwest state is actually considered the scariest?

Brewers' Pat Murphy signs autographs days after winning pennant

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy signed autographs for fans days after his team won the National League pennant.

Which Midwest state is the most energy-efficient?

A study done by WalletHub found the most energy-efficient states in the country, which Midwest state landed at the top?

How far does a paycheck go in Milwaukee?

How much money does living wages take out of your total earnings in the Midwest's largest cities?

Multiple Wisconsin water towers nominated for 'Tank of the Year'

The 2026 People's Choice Tank of the Year contest is open for voting and several Midwest water towers have been nominated.

Illinois woman disappears on trip with boyfriend who returned home without her, mother says

The mother of a woman who vanished on a trip with her boyfriend in Illinois told Fox News Digital that "he has changed his story a couple times" as police search for her.

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.

West Nile virus in Lake County, Illinois; 1st human case of 2026 identified

The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has confirmed the county's first human case of neuroinvasive West Nile virus for 2026, involving a resident in their 40s who fell ill in early August.

Sean Grayson, convicted in Sonya Massey's killing, dies in prison

Sean Grayson, the former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, has died while serving a 20-year prison sentence.