New Milwaukee Public Library branch officially opens

The Milwaukee Public Library’s new Martin Luther King Branch officially opened in the city’s Harambee neighborhood on Saturday.

Milwaukee hit-and-run, arson, police chase; man charged

A Milwaukee man is accused of hitting a pedestrian in a stolen car and fleeing the scene, setting that car on fire and leading police on a chase.

Make-A-Wish Walk For Wishes 2025
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Make-A-Wish mom Angie Schatz shares the story of her daughter having her wish granted to meet a Disney Imagineer.

Milwaukee crash: 2 Marquette lacrosse players killed, driver arrested

Two Marquette University students were killed, and others were injured, in a Milwaukee crash on Friday. The driver was arrested.

What it means to have a wish granted
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FOX6's Ted Perry talked with Lisa Segura, whose son, Noah had a wish granted by the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Ted and Noah also had some fun in the bouncy house!

Supporting the Walk For Wishes fundraiser
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FOX6's Ted Perry chatted with Forrest Doolen about the sponsors at Make-A-Wish Wisconsin's Walk for Wishes fundraiser.

Milwaukee Weather: Fall-like conditions this weekend

Partly sunny skies on Saturday with slight chances for a few showers/sprinkles this afternoon and evening.

Milwaukee 2025 Walk For Wishes at the Summerfest grounds

Help support life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses with Make-A-Wish Wisconsin's 2025 Walk For Wishes.

Make-A-Wish Walk for Wishes 2025
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FOX6's Ted Perry joined WakeUp with a look ahead to the Walk for Wishes event at the Summerfest grounds. He talked to Wendy Cozzens to learn more.

Milwaukee tactical situation, police arrest wanted suspect

Milwaukee police arrested a wanted suspect after a tactical situation on the city's north side Friday. It happened near 1st and Concordia.

MPS lead risk: Schools built before 1950 cleared, work to continue

Milwaukee Public Schools announced all schools serving elementary students, built before 1950, have been cleared of lead risks.

Milwaukee police pay: Union protests, activists counter-protest

The Milwaukee police union protested for a pay raise, while an activist group counter-protested to say "no way," in downtown Milwaukee on Friday.

MCTS bus riders skipping fares, congressman calls for federal oversight

A Wisconsin congressman is calling for federal oversight of the Milwaukee County Transit System, after a FOX6 investigation found 8 million riders a year are boarding for free.

Milwaukee street takeovers; mayor, police chief address the chaos

Mayor Cavalier Johnson will hold a news conference Friday morning, Sept. 5 to discuss the street takeovers that have occurred in Milwaukee recently.

Milwaukee Weather: Blustery and chilly night ahead

Staying breezy and chilly tonight with temperatures dropping back to 40s Saturday morning. Some sunshine throughout the weekend with highs in the 60s.

Milwaukee street takeovers; MPA’s National Guard proposal sparks backlash

The Milwaukee Police Association president suggested the National Guard could help with recent street takeovers, but the suggestion quickly drew criticism from city leaders and activists.