MPS Run Back to School event benefits students
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Brian Litzsey joined FOX6 WakeUp with all the details on the MPS Run Back to School event and how it benefits the students taking part in youth sports.

MPS Run Back to School 2025
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Arvyanna Young joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the MPS Run Back to School event.

Community Within the Corridor block party celebrates reopening

Community Within the Corridor, a Milwaukee apartment complex closed for two years due to toxic chemicals, celebrated its reopening with a free block party.

Mexican Fiesta kicks off 52nd year at the Summerfest grounds

It's a celebration at the Summerfest grounds as Mexican Fiesta kicks off its 52nd year. The doors opened up at noon on Friday, Aug. 22.

Milwaukee flood recovery; cost of cleanup growing by the day

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Department of Public Works (DPW) Commissioner Jerrel Kruschke provided on Friday, Aug. 22, an update on the city's ongoing flood recovery efforts.

FEMA in Milwaukee, assessing flood devastation after historic flooding

Days after historic flooding devastated southeastern Wisconsin, FEMA crews were on the ground on Thursday, Aug. 21, assessing the damage in Milwaukee, Waukesha and Washington counties.

Milwaukee DoorDash driver's car smashed, angry customer charged

A Milwaukee woman is accused of smashing a DoorDash driver's car after a failed food delivery in July. It resulted in more than $10,200.

Southeast Wisconsin flood recovery; dozens of schools clean up

Milwaukee's Riverside University High School is among the 22 campuses in the district that suffered damage from recent flooding.

Milwaukee flood recovery; GoFundMe launches hub of verified fundraisers

GoFundMe launched a Milwaukee Flood Relief Hub to house verified fundraisers to help those affected by the recent historic flooding across the region.

String of Milwaukee restaurant burglaries, man charged

A Milwaukee man is accused of committing a string of restaurant burglaries on the city's west side that happened over the course of less than a month.

Milwaukee police chase; 4 taken into custody, Marquette police squad hit

Four people were taken into custody after a police chase in Milwaukee ended in a crash involving a Marquette Police Department vehicle on Wednesday night, Aug. 20.

Southwest Airlines expands nonstop service from Milwaukee

Southwest Airlines is expanding its nonstop service between Milwaukee to San Diego, Austin, and Miami.

Faith on Water Street: Milwaukee church turns bars into sanctuary amid violence

Evolve Church held a worship service Tuesday night at two Water Street bars in Milwaukee, bringing worship to a nightlife district that has seen a recent uptick in crime.

Critically missing Milwaukee man found safe

Milwaukee police have located 35-year-old Juan Nunez-Jimenez, reported missing since Aug. 20.

Milwaukee Kilbourn bridge death, man's family files civil lawsuit

The family of Richard Dujardin, who died after Milwaukee's Kilbourn Avenue bridge opened while he was on it, has filed a civil lawsuit.

Milwaukee flood recovery; FEMA to inspect damage, volunteers pitch in

National attention focuses on Wisconsin's flooding. Volunteers from across the country are already on the ground helping. Now, FEMA inspectors will soon be in Wisconsin.