Extreme, excessive heat in Milwaukee; cooling sites and safety tips
The extreme heat has arrived in southeast Wisconsin, and the City of Milwaukee Health Department is urging residents to take precautions.
The extreme heat has arrived in southeast Wisconsin, and the City of Milwaukee Health Department is urging residents to take precautions.
Summerfest 2026 artist lineup for July 2-4
Don’t miss the biggest performances on the T-Mobile Stage, amazing food and endless festival fun. FOX6 will be there too with live updates and highlights throughout the weekend.
Don’t miss the biggest performances on the T-Mobile Stage, amazing food and endless festival fun. FOX6 will be there too with live updates and highlights throughout the weekend.
Dangerous, prolonged heat in southeast Wisconsin this week; what to know
Dangerous heat in the Midwest is prompting weather alerts for multiple states, including Wisconsin.
Dangerous heat in the Midwest is prompting weather alerts for multiple states, including Wisconsin.
Critically missing woman found safe: Milwaukee police
Milwaukee police need your help in finding a critically missing person, Rachel Smith.
Milwaukee police need your help in finding a critically missing person, Rachel Smith.
Milwaukee shooting late Sunday night, 1 wounded
One person was wounded in a shooting in Milwaukee late Sunday night, June 28.
One person was wounded in a shooting in Milwaukee late Sunday night, June 28.
Union leaders accuse US Postal Service of mismanagement
A union leader representing postal workers says what he witnessed at the Oak Creek Distribution Center is "disturbing."
A union leader representing postal workers says what he witnessed at the Oak Creek Distribution Center is "disturbing."
Milwaukee Weather: Extreme Heat All Week
Extreme Heat Warning for ALL OF SE WI from Noon Monday until 7pm Tuesday (and will likely be extended) Slight chance for a t-storm overnight ahead of a warm front. Temperatures around 70 all night. Partly sunny, windy, hot and humid on Monday. Temperatures around 90 at Noon with an afternoon high of 93. Combined with a dew point of 75, it will FEEL LIKE 105.
Extreme Heat Warning for ALL OF SE WI from Noon Monday until 7pm Tuesday (and will likely be extended) Slight chance for a t-storm overnight ahead of a warm front. Temperatures around 70 all night. Partly sunny, windy, hot and humid on Monday. Temperatures around 90 at Noon with an afternoon high of 93. Combined with a dew point of 75, it will FEEL LIKE 105.
Milwaukee anti-gun violence march honors teen killed 9 years ago
Nine years after 16-year-old Emani Robinson was shot and killed in Milwaukee, family and community members gathered Sunday to honor him and call for an end to gun violence.
Nine years after 16-year-old Emani Robinson was shot and killed in Milwaukee, family and community members gathered Sunday to honor him and call for an end to gun violence.
Wisconsin's Most Wanted: John Luckett has history of drug, gun charges
U.S. Marshals are searching for a man charged with smuggling drugs into jail that killed his cellmate. John Luckett bonded out and is now on the run.
U.S. Marshals are searching for a man charged with smuggling drugs into jail that killed his cellmate. John Luckett bonded out and is now on the run.
Venezuela earthquakes: Brewers players join Milwaukee relief effort
Milwaukee Brewers players William Contreras, Jackson Chourio and Nestor Corredor will help launch a Venezuela earthquake relief effort Monday, June 29, in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Brewers players William Contreras, Jackson Chourio and Nestor Corredor will help launch a Venezuela earthquake relief effort Monday, June 29, in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee fatal crash; man accused of driving drunk, didn't have license
A Milwaukee man has been criminally charged, accused of driving drunk and crashing into another vehicle and killing the driver.
A Milwaukee man has been criminally charged, accused of driving drunk and crashing into another vehicle and killing the driver.
Brady Street safety program, leaders hope to cut down on violence
Leaders on Milwaukee's Brady Street are looking to cut down on violence this summer. A safety pilot program was in the works before recent shootings.
Leaders on Milwaukee's Brady Street are looking to cut down on violence this summer. A safety pilot program was in the works before recent shootings.
Venezuela earthquakes: Milwaukee donation drive to help families
The death toll from two earthquakes in Venezuela has topped 1,400. In Milwaukee, a group collected donations to provide relief for families.
The death toll from two earthquakes in Venezuela has topped 1,400. In Milwaukee, a group collected donations to provide relief for families.
Milwaukee house fire, 115th and Mill; no injures reported
Plans to sell a home on Milwaukee's northwest side are on hold after fire damaged the property just before a showing on Saturday afternoon, June 27.
Plans to sell a home on Milwaukee's northwest side are on hold after fire damaged the property just before a showing on Saturday afternoon, June 27.
Milwaukee Domes corpse flower blooms, odor draws crowds
Milwaukee's Mitchell Park Domes were abuzz Saturday as people lined up to see – and smell – a corpse flower that is now in bloom.
Milwaukee's Mitchell Park Domes were abuzz Saturday as people lined up to see – and smell – a corpse flower that is now in bloom.
Milwaukee shootings Saturday; 2 wounded, police investigate
Milwaukee police said two people were wounded in separate shootings on Saturday afternoon, June 27.
Milwaukee police said two people were wounded in separate shootings on Saturday afternoon, June 27.
I-43 crash: Milwaukee Plainfield Curve traffic backups
A crash in Milwaukee's Plainfield Curve caused significant backups on I-43 northbound and I-94 westbound on Saturday afternoon, June 27.
A crash in Milwaukee's Plainfield Curve caused significant backups on I-43 northbound and I-94 westbound on Saturday afternoon, June 27.
Milwaukee fatal shooting; 53-year-old woman sentenced to prison
A Milwaukee woman was sentenced to prison after she was found guilty of fatally shooting a man near 21st and McKinley back in July 2025.
A Milwaukee woman was sentenced to prison after she was found guilty of fatally shooting a man near 21st and McKinley back in July 2025.
Milwaukee Weather: Mostly Sunny Saturday, cooler near the lake
Mostly sunny skies with mid to upper 70s inland to the low 70s lakeside.
Mostly sunny skies with mid to upper 70s inland to the low 70s lakeside.
Milwaukee Weather: Split weekend forecast, dangerously hot next week
Sunshine returns Saturday, then a slight chance of storms on Sunday. Temperatures jump to 90s next week with feel like temperatures in the 100s.
Sunshine returns Saturday, then a slight chance of storms on Sunday. Temperatures jump to 90s next week with feel like temperatures in the 100s.