Chance encounter leads to adoption for Franklin HS junior

Two years ago, Franklin boys swim and dive coach, Lindsey Gerszewski, met Tyler in her swimming class at Riverside High School, where she also teaches. The chance encounter changed everything.

Ascension Wisconsin frontline workers get 1st COVID-19 vaccines

Health care workers with Ascension Wisconsin joined a growing list of medical professionals to receive COVID-19 vaccines across the state.

Blend Coffee & Cocktails arrive at Ballpark Commons

Blend Coffee and Cocktails officially opens this week at the Ballpark Commons in Franklin, WI.

Franklin football forced to forfeit; parents address board of health

Just a game away from a possible state championship, the Franklin Sabers were forced to forfeit a game against Oak Creek due to COVID-19 precautions.

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Just a game away from a possible state championship, the Franklin Sabers were forced to forfeit a game against Oak Creek due to coronavirus precautions.

77 'extremely anxious' Franklin teachers sign COVID-19 grievance

The teachers filed a grievance with the district over COVID-19 safety practices inside schools. The union says a meeting between teachers and the district has yet to happen. 

Neighbors speak out against Strauss slaughterhouse expansion in Franklin

Opposition from Milwaukee Alderman Khalif Rainey and protests from neighbors led Strauss to withdraw a proposal to move to Milwaukee's Century City last October. 

COVID-19 risk moves Oak Creek-Franklin schools to remote learning

For those who woke up to the news on Friday morning, the significant changes for public school students would come in less than 72 hours.

Oak Creek-Franklin schools pivot to all-remote learning

The decision came following a school board meeting, the district citing a "critical" COVID-19 disease burden in the area according to a Medical College of Wisconsin update.

Winter Wonders drive-thru holiday lights show returns to Boerner

The Winter Wonders drive-through holiday lights spectacular is back at Boerner Botanical Arboretum and Whitnall Park.

Police: Wallaby got loose in Franklin neighborhood

FRANKLIN -- A supervisor with the Franklin Police Department tells FOX6 News that a wallaby was on the loose near 35th Street Tuesday, June 9.Authorities say the marsupial belongs to a resident in the area.Facebook video shared with FOX6 News showed the critter being captured by authorities.It wasn't immediately clear how it got loose.