Open Record: Take Shelter Now
This week on Open Record, FOX6's Carl Deffenbaugh and Bryan Polcyn ask FOX6 Weather Expert Rob Haswell how weather warnings have changed and why you should never rely on sirens alone.
This week on Open Record, FOX6's Carl Deffenbaugh and Bryan Polcyn ask FOX6 Weather Expert Rob Haswell how weather warnings have changed and why you should never rely on sirens alone.
Milwaukee flooding: Cars stuck in high water, roads closed
Flooding caused road closures and left vehicles stranded in Milwaukee on Thursday morning, April 16.
Flooding caused road closures and left vehicles stranded in Milwaukee on Thursday morning, April 16.
Milwaukee man charged in beating outside bar; victim severely injured
Milwaukee man Kwame Brown is charged with aggravated battery after a violent beating outside a bar left a 46-year-old victim unconscious and seriously injured earlier this month.
Milwaukee man Kwame Brown is charged with aggravated battery after a violent beating outside a bar left a 46-year-old victim unconscious and seriously injured earlier this month.
Milwaukee area flooding forces closures, safety alerts
Flooding forced a full southbound I-43 closure at Becher, with a northbound closure expected at Holt as officials warned drivers and Marquette University issued campus alerts on Wednesday, April 15.
Flooding forced a full southbound I-43 closure at Becher, with a northbound closure expected at Holt as officials warned drivers and Marquette University issued campus alerts on Wednesday, April 15.
Milwaukee area flooding; freeway closures Wednesday, drivers urged to stay off roads
Flooding across Milwaukee County led to multiple freeway closures, with officials warning drivers are getting stranded and urging people to stay off the roads if possible on Wednesday, April 15.
Flooding across Milwaukee County led to multiple freeway closures, with officials warning drivers are getting stranded and urging people to stay off the roads if possible on Wednesday, April 15.
Milwaukee shootings Wednesday; 3 injured
Milwaukee police are investigating three non-fatal shootings that left three people injured on Wednesday, April 15.
Milwaukee police are investigating three non-fatal shootings that left three people injured on Wednesday, April 15.
MMSD's effort to prevent sewer overflows
The Deep Tunnel is at 77% capacity due to heavy rain, prompting MMSD to ask residents to limit water usage to prevent overflows and basement backups.
The Deep Tunnel is at 77% capacity due to heavy rain, prompting MMSD to ask residents to limit water usage to prevent overflows and basement backups.
Wisconsin heavy rainfall; MMSD's effort to prevent sewer overflows
The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) is urging residents to limit their water use, to prevent sewer overflows.
The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) is urging residents to limit their water use, to prevent sewer overflows.
Shooting outside downtown Milwaukee lounge, man charged
A Milwaukee man is accused of killing two people and wounding three others in a shooting outside a downtown lounge last summer.
A Milwaukee man is accused of killing two people and wounding three others in a shooting outside a downtown lounge last summer.
2026 Chill on the Hill schedule; 21st season set to kick off June 9
The Bay View Neighborhood Association (BVNA) and Milwaukee County Parks announced on Wednesday, April 15, the lineup for the 21st Season of Chill on the Hill at the Humboldt Park Band Chalet.
The Bay View Neighborhood Association (BVNA) and Milwaukee County Parks announced on Wednesday, April 15, the lineup for the 21st Season of Chill on the Hill at the Humboldt Park Band Chalet.
Flash floods submerge vehicles, Milwaukee Fire Department responds
The Milwaukee Fire Department said crews responded to approximately 50 calls for water rescues during Tuesday night's storms, which caused flash floods.
The Milwaukee Fire Department said crews responded to approximately 50 calls for water rescues during Tuesday night's storms, which caused flash floods.
Milwaukee shootings Tuesday; 1 dead, 1 wounded
One person was killed and another was wounded in separate Milwaukee shootings on Tuesday, April 14.
One person was killed and another was wounded in separate Milwaukee shootings on Tuesday, April 14.
Milwaukee woman reporting critically missing found safe
The Milwaukee Police Department said 85-year-old Janet Pernell, who was reported critically missing, has been located and is safe.
The Milwaukee Police Department said 85-year-old Janet Pernell, who was reported critically missing, has been located and is safe.
Milwaukee Weather: Tornado watch until 10 p.m.
Showers and t-storms tapering off overnight. Watch out for flooding overnight. Mostly cloudy on Wednesday with a chance for strong showers and t-storms from 4pm through the late night hours. Wind, hail and flooding possible.
Showers and t-storms tapering off overnight. Watch out for flooding overnight. Mostly cloudy on Wednesday with a chance for strong showers and t-storms from 4pm through the late night hours. Wind, hail and flooding possible.
Storm clouds with possible funnel over Milwaukee
FOX6 News viewer Danny J. captured a time-lapse video of storm clouds racing over downtown Milwaukee. It appears there may be a funnel in the clouds.
FOX6 News viewer Danny J. captured a time-lapse video of storm clouds racing over downtown Milwaukee. It appears there may be a funnel in the clouds.
Flooding at 107th and Granville in Milwaukee
Heavy rain has caused terrible flooding near 107th and Granville in Milwaukee. Check out this report from FOX6's Lisa Michaels.
Heavy rain has caused terrible flooding near 107th and Granville in Milwaukee. Check out this report from FOX6's Lisa Michaels.
West Bend after the first found of storms
FOX6's Ashley Sears reports from West Bend, after the city was hit hard by heavy rain and winds.
FOX6's Ashley Sears reports from West Bend, after the city was hit hard by heavy rain and winds.
Localized flooding in Milwaukee
FOX6's Lisa Michaels and her photojournalist are seeing localized flooding on Milwaukee's far north and northwest side. Check out the view from our FOX6 live truck.
FOX6's Lisa Michaels and her photojournalist are seeing localized flooding on Milwaukee's far north and northwest side. Check out the view from our FOX6 live truck.
Milwaukee police shooting suspect, homicide victim identified
A Milwaukee homicide investigation led to a police chase, which ended with a crash and an officer-involved shooting on the city's south side Monday.
A Milwaukee homicide investigation led to a police chase, which ended with a crash and an officer-involved shooting on the city's south side Monday.
Milwaukee missing man; 54-year-old last seen on April 7
Milwaukee police are asking the public for help in their search for a missing 54-year-old man. Edward Hale was last seen on Tuesday, April 7.
Milwaukee police are asking the public for help in their search for a missing 54-year-old man. Edward Hale was last seen on Tuesday, April 7.