FBI and Milwaukee police data reveal violent crime statistics
Recently released data from the FBI shows violent crime decreased 9.3% in 2025. According to the FBI, from 2024 to 2025, the data showed the largest year-to-year decline in violent crimes since FBI estimations started in 1936.
Recently released data from the FBI shows violent crime decreased 9.3% in 2025. According to the FBI, from 2024 to 2025, the data showed the largest year-to-year decline in violent crimes since FBI estimations started in 1936.
ACLU of Wisconsin on MPD Flock policy changes
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson is making some big changes to Flock camera regulations in the city. Among the most notable changes: access limited to supervisors only and the scenarios in which MPD can use these cameras. Amanda Merkwae, the Policy and Advocacy Director for the ACLU of Wisconsin joined FOX6 to discuss the organization's views on the changes.
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson is making some big changes to Flock camera regulations in the city. Among the most notable changes: access limited to supervisors only and the scenarios in which MPD can use these cameras. Amanda Merkwae, the Policy and Advocacy Director for the ACLU of Wisconsin joined FOX6 to discuss the organization's views on the changes.
Milwaukee FBI speaks on nationwide violent crime trends
New FBI data shows violent crime is trending down nationwide. But how do those number compare to what's happening in Milwaukee? FOX6's Bria Jones spoke with the FBI Special Agent in Charge of the Milwaukee Field Office to learn more.
New FBI data shows violent crime is trending down nationwide. But how do those number compare to what's happening in Milwaukee? FOX6's Bria Jones spoke with the FBI Special Agent in Charge of the Milwaukee Field Office to learn more.
Milwaukee partial building collapse; officials share latest
Milwaukee Assistant Fire Chief Schuyler Belott shared what information he could on a building that partially collapsed near Water and Bruce in the city's Harbor View neighborhood.
Milwaukee Assistant Fire Chief Schuyler Belott shared what information he could on a building that partially collapsed near Water and Bruce in the city's Harbor View neighborhood.
Flock policy, Milwaukee police agree to changes; what we know
The Milwaukee Police Department has agreed to make several changes to its Flock camera system policies. Here's what we know.
The Milwaukee Police Department has agreed to make several changes to its Flock camera system policies. Here's what we know.
Partial wall collapse at vacant Milwaukee industrial building
The Milwaukee Fire Department responded to a wall collapse at a vacant industrial building in the Harbor View neighborhood on Monday, Aug. 31.
The Milwaukee Fire Department responded to a wall collapse at a vacant industrial building in the Harbor View neighborhood on Monday, Aug. 31.
Milwaukee crash near 11th and Capitol; motorcycle, sedan collide
Two people were taken to the hospital following a crash in Milwaukee on Friday, Aug. 28.
Two people were taken to the hospital following a crash in Milwaukee on Friday, Aug. 28.
MPS security guard, coach charged with sexual misconduct, child grooming
A Milwaukee Public Schools security guard and coach is accused of sexual misconduct and child grooming, according to a criminal complaint.
A Milwaukee Public Schools security guard and coach is accused of sexual misconduct and child grooming, according to a criminal complaint.
Milwaukee Lowcountry on Water Street closes
Lowcountry restaurant on Milwaukee's Water Street closed for good. This comes just days after a strip club announced their temporary closure, and months after a bar shut down in May.
Lowcountry restaurant on Milwaukee's Water Street closed for good. This comes just days after a strip club announced their temporary closure, and months after a bar shut down in May.
Wisconsin's Most Wanted: Qua'Ron Patton sought for carjackings
A Milwaukee man is wanted for carjacking two people in one night. The crimes happened just a couple of months after he was released from prison.
A Milwaukee man is wanted for carjacking two people in one night. The crimes happened just a couple of months after he was released from prison.
Milwaukee Weather: Hot, humid and stormy pattern
Scattered t-storms overnight with temperatures in the 70s. Partly sunny skies after early AM t-storms Monday. Windy, hot and humid with a high of 90 and a heat index of 96. T-Storms with heavy rain/lightning return on Monday afternoon. Even hotter on Tuesday with a heat index of 100 along with a chance for t-storms.
Scattered t-storms overnight with temperatures in the 70s. Partly sunny skies after early AM t-storms Monday. Windy, hot and humid with a high of 90 and a heat index of 96. T-Storms with heavy rain/lightning return on Monday afternoon. Even hotter on Tuesday with a heat index of 100 along with a chance for t-storms.
Packers Josh Jacobs placed on NFL commissioner's exempt list
The Packers Josh Jacobs has been placed on indefinite administrative leave by the NFL commissioner as his alleged conduct is reviewed.
The Packers Josh Jacobs has been placed on indefinite administrative leave by the NFL commissioner as his alleged conduct is reviewed.
Packers Josh Jacobs placed on NFL commissioner's exempt list
The Packers Josh Jacobs has been placed on indefinite administrative leave by the NFL commissioner as his alleged conduct is reviewed.
The Packers Josh Jacobs has been placed on indefinite administrative leave by the NFL commissioner as his alleged conduct is reviewed.
Milwaukee Mile IndyCar doubleheader race postponed by rain
Saturday's IndyCar doubleheader opener at the Milwaukee Mile was postponed to Sunday due to rain.
Saturday's IndyCar doubleheader opener at the Milwaukee Mile was postponed to Sunday due to rain.
Chicago mass shooting leaves 1 dead, 14 others injured on South Side, CPD says
A mass shooting on Chicago’s South Side late Saturday night left one man dead and 13 other people injured.
A mass shooting on Chicago’s South Side late Saturday night left one man dead and 13 other people injured.
Stop the Violence tournament returns to St. Augustine Prep
Championship teams received $2,500 each in scholarship funds at the third annual Stop the Violence Basketball Tournament hosted by Evolve Church.
Championship teams received $2,500 each in scholarship funds at the third annual Stop the Violence Basketball Tournament hosted by Evolve Church.
Pedestrian injured in Milwaukee hit-and-run Friday
Milwaukee police are searching for a suspect in a hit-and-run that seriously injured a pedestrian on Friday, Aug. 28.
Milwaukee police are searching for a suspect in a hit-and-run that seriously injured a pedestrian on Friday, Aug. 28.
Milwaukee Weather: Chance afternoon rain, high dew points return
Mostly cloudy to cloudy Saturday. Increasing chances of rain and possible storms by the afternoon and evening. Highs near 80F with rising humidity. A continuous pattern of hot and very muggy forecast will arrive Sunday through Wednesday. Highs in the upper 80s/near 90F with high dew points.
Mostly cloudy to cloudy Saturday. Increasing chances of rain and possible storms by the afternoon and evening. Highs near 80F with rising humidity. A continuous pattern of hot and very muggy forecast will arrive Sunday through Wednesday. Highs in the upper 80s/near 90F with high dew points.
Milwaukee County chase; driver arrested, swallows suspected narcotics
A person was arrested after authorities say they led Milwaukee police and Milwaukee County sheriff's deputies on a chase on Friday evening, Aug. 28.
A person was arrested after authorities say they led Milwaukee police and Milwaukee County sheriff's deputies on a chase on Friday evening, Aug. 28.
'Silk on Water' temporarily closed due to public safety concerns
A strip club announces it's temporarily closing near Water Street, citing shootings and violence. In a release the owners of Silk on Water say they can no longer put its employees and customers at risk.
A strip club announces it's temporarily closing near Water Street, citing shootings and violence. In a release the owners of Silk on Water say they can no longer put its employees and customers at risk.