Puerto Vallarta unrest forces Milwaukee flight home: 'Like a war zone'

A group of northeast Wisconsin friends returned to Milwaukee after unrest in Puerto Vallarta prompted their GlobalX flight to turn around, canceling their planned two-week Mexico vacation.

Puerto Vallarta unrest forces Milwaukee flight home
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A group of about a dozen friends from northeast Wisconsin returned home Sunday after unrest and violence in Mexico forced them to cut short a planned two-week vacation in Puerto Vallarta.

Milwaukee fatal shooting, 38th and North; Brookfield man pleads not guilty

A 67-year-old Brookfield man accused of fatally shooting a man near 38th and North in Milwaukee pleaded not guilty on Monday, Feb. 23, to a charge of first-degree reckless homicide.

Milwaukee shootings Monday morning, 2 wounded

Two people were shot in two separate shootings in Milwaukee on Monday morning, Feb. 23.

Marquette students expand Black Mindz nationwide push

Marquette University students behind Black Mindz are working to break mental health stigma in the Black community, winning funding and forming an LLC as they plan to expand nationwide.

Milwaukee Friendsgiving shooting; jury finds man guilty, family responds

A Milwaukee County jury convicted Kwon Burdine in a November 2024 Friendsgiving shooting that killed Nasif Bowie and seriously injured another man, with his sentencing set for May.

Puerto Vallarta unrest forces Milwaukee flight to return

A Puerto Vallarta flight landed in Milwaukee after violence in Mexico led to cancellations and shelter-in-place advisories, with passengers describing smoke and chaos at the airport.

From combat to closure: Honor Flight recruiting Black veterans for trips

The Stars and Stripes Honor Flight is recruiting for 2026 trips and working to increase Black veteran participation, as Milwaukee Vietnam veteran Al Flowers says the experience changed his life.

Milwaukee Weather - Below zero wind chill Monday morning

Windy tonight with snow showers tapering off overnight. Temperatures will drop into the teens by morning. Monday morning wind chills: 0 to -5. Becoming partly cloudy on Monday with the strongest winds in the morning. Chilly with an afternoon high in the mid-20s.

Milwaukee water main break; DPW repairs 16-inch line

The Milwaukee Department of Public Works repaired a 16-inch water main break near Clement and Dakota on Sunday, Feb. 22, stopping the flow of water; the cause of the break has not yet been released.

Free MPS lead-screening clinic set for Feb. 24 at Keefe Avenue School

Milwaukee Public Schools will hold a lead-screening clinic for its students and other children in the community at Keefe Avenue School on Tuesday, Feb. 24.

Marquette Gospel Choir: Talking with a the choir director
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For generations, gospel music has paved the way for Black Americans to express their faith through music and fellowship. On Marquette's campus, gospel music continues to pour into the leaders of tomorrow. FOX6's Andrew Amouzou sat down with Marquette University Gospel Choir Director Debbie Duff as the group expands its reach beyond campus.

Brewers spring training: Aurora pediatric patients take trip to remember

The Brewers and Aurora Health Care partnered to give three kids, each of whom face different health challenges, a spring training trip to remember.

'The Sound of Gospel' coming to the Bradley Symphony Center

The Sound of Gospel returns to Milwaukee. The production sheds a light on the scoundscape of the soul of African-American history.

The Sound of Gospel
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"The Sound of Gospel" returns to Milwaukee. The production sheds a light on the scoundscape of the soul of African-American history. Joining FOX6 WakeUp live in studio is playwright and producer Reverend William Pierce of 2nd Chance Outreach.

Marquette University Gospel Choir honors and celebrates Black History Month

The Marquette University Gospel Choir welcomes students of all races and faith traditions who seek to explore and enhance their spirituality through Gospel music and praise.

Marquette Gospel Choir: Talking with the choir president
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Earlier we heard from the Marquette University Gospel Choir and its rendition of "Lift Every Voice and Sing." Now it's time we hear from student leaders of the group. FOX6's Andrew Amouzou sat down with the choir president about the what the group means to the Marquette campus and beyond.

Marquette Gospel Choir: A music medley
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It's time for one final performance from Marquette's Gospel Choir. The group is on a mission to spread faith and inspiration beyond Marquette's campus. Here they're singing a gospel medley featuring iconic spirituals: "It is Well (Spiritual)", "Great Is Thy Faithfulness (Hymn)", "To Thine Be The Glory (Hymn)."

Marquette Gospel Choir: "Lift Every Voice and Sing"
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As we recognize Black History Month, we cannot forget to mention the song, now widely known as the black national anthem. Written and composed in the early 20th century, the song is a symbol of hope and promise for Black Americans. With that, we now welcome the Marquette Gospel Choir as they perform "Lift Every Voice and Sing."