Milwaukee

A major reconstruction project on National Avenue in Milwaukee will begin soon, with city leaders warning of disruptions as crews rebuild 2.6 miles over three years.

Mostly cloudy tonight with a chance for freezing drizzle overnight, mainly north of Milwaukee. Slick spots are possible. Temperatures will be in the low-to-mid 30s. Early AM freezing rain possible north of Milwaukee, ending by 7am. Becoming partly sunny. Highs in the low 40s near the lake, mid-40s inland.

Opening statements began on Wednesday, March 18, in a trial where a Milwaukee man is accused of killing his uncle, then weeks later fatally shooting another man and burning a vehicle.

Wisconsin will extend postpartum BadgerCare coverage to 12 months from 60 days starting July 1, joining 48 other states and leaving Arkansas as the only state without the expansion.

Increasing clouds overnight with light snow. The snow will end by 7am. 1" or less of accumulation possible. Temperatures will slowly rise through the 20s. Early AM snow on Wednesday, ending by 7am. Mostly cloudy with highs in the upper 30s. Rain showers (mixed with freezing rain at times) overnight Wednesday night.

A Milwaukee man is accused of crashing into a school bus, causing it to tip onto its side in February 2025 reached a plea deal on Tuesday, March 17.

Milwaukee Public Library introduced the Play Cart at its Villard Square Branch. It is a portable play space designed to support caregivers with young kids while they use library resources.

Prosecutors say a Milwaukee man killed his uncle, and then weeks later killed again.

A 27-year-old Milwaukee man is accused of fatally shooting a man, woman and her unborn child near Darien and Green Tree on March 9.

FOX6 is excited to announce the return of Brew Crew Tuesdays, giving fans across southeast Wisconsin the chance to watch Milwaukee Brewers games from the comfort of their homes — for free.

A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Timothy Olson, the man once dubbed the "Ripoff Romeo," on Tuesday to 33 years of initial confinement in prison plus 9 months in jail.

Blowing snow and subzero wind chills buried cars in Milwaukee on Monday, March 16, while drifting snow and slick roads caused crashes and tow calls from Waukesha to Sheboygan.

Clearing skies overnight and cold. Wind chills around -5 to -15 by morning. Partly sunny and cold on Tuesday with a high of 19.

Milwaukee suspended garbage and recycling pickup, delayed leaf collection and kept parking rules unchanged on Monday, March 16, as the Department of Public Works shifted trash trucks and heavy equipment to snow removal.