Franklin police urging residents to talk with kids about 'Paranoia' game

Franklin police are urging parents in their community to talk to their kids about the seriousness and potential consequences of a game called "Paranoia."

On the farm following the severe storms
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FOX6's Hayley Spitler stopped at a farm in Franklin that suffered damage from Friday's night's severe storms and spoke to the farm's owner.

Farmstead damage in Franklin
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FOX6's Hayley Spitler is in Franklin on Saturday morning, April 18, getting a daylight look at the damage from last night's storms.

Franklin youth sports event fight, arrest
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Franklin police arrested a 36-year-old Illinois man after a youth sports fight prompted gunshot reports on Sunday, April 12, though officers say no gun was fired and one person was hurt.

Franklin youth sports event fight; gunfire reported, man arrested

Franklin police arrested a 36-year-old Illinois man after a youth sports fight prompted gunshot reports on Sunday, April 12, though officers say no gun was fired and one person was hurt.

Easter Sunday Meals by Community Projects for Seniors
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As many across our area celebrate Easter Sunday, Community Projects for Seniors is making sure low-income seniors have a hot and ready-to-eat meal. Lisa Fohey joined FOX6 Weekend WakeUp to share more.

Open Record: Ripoff Romeo on Trial

A man accused of kidnapping a 79-year-old woman finally goes to trial after four years of delays. This week on Open Record, FOX6's Carl Deffenbaugh and Bryan Polcyn chronicle Timothy Olson's troubling history of preying on women.

Open Record: Ripoff Romeo on Trial
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A man accused of kidnapping a 79-year-old woman finally goes to trial after four years of delays. This week on Open Record, FOX6's Carl Deffenbaugh and Bryan Polcyn chronicle Timothy Olson's troubling history of preying on women. 

The Rock noise: Two music festivals approved despite complaints

The Rock Sports Complex in Franklin is at the center of yet another sound controversy. It comes after the Franklin Common Council on Tuesday night approved two music festivals at the complex.

Milwaukee kidnapping; Timothy Olson sentenced
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A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Timothy Olson, the man once dubbed the "Ripoff Romeo," on Tuesday, March 17 to 33 years in prison plus nine months in jail and 24 years of extended supervision. 

Franklin house fire on S. Scepter Drive; several cats rescued

The Franklin Fire Department is investigating the cause of a house fire on S. Scepter Drive on Thursday morning, March 5.

2023 Franklin stabbing; man pleads guilty to mayhem charge

A Franklin man accused of stabbing a person back in October 2023 pleaded guilty to one charge of felony mayhem.

Taking financial literacy global, Milwaukee-area teens lead the charge

It’s not a homework assignment. It’s not even a class project. But most days after school, you’ll find three friends hard at work talking about finances.

WI primary election; incumbents top Oak Creek-Franklin school board results

In Wisconsin’s spring primary held Tuesday, Feb. 17, incumbents Sheryl Cerniglia and Mark Verhalen led the Oak Creek-Franklin School Board race as four candidates advanced to the April election for two seats.

Franklin theft of memory care patient; Oak Creek man accused
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Bryant Moss, an employee at Franklin Place Memory Care, is accused of stealing a phone, jewelry, and credit cards from a resident at the facility.

Franklin theft of memory care patient; Oak Creek man accused

A 52-year-old Oak Creek man is accused of stealing from a patient at a Franklin memory care facility where he worked.

Franklin hit-and-run crash; police seek fleeing vehicle, driver

Franklin police are asking for the public's help to track down a hit-and-run driver that struck two vehicles on Thursday evening, Feb. 5.