Milwaukee

RNC Milwaukee 2024; stage construction, final touches underway

July 3, 2024 5:43pm CDT

About 50,000 people are expected to pack Fiserv Forum over the course of the RNC, with the stage being the centerpiece tying it all together.

Robert F. Kennedy on Wisconsin ballot? Supporters begin push

July 3, 2024 4:58pm CDT

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is still trying to get on Wisconsin's ballot as a third-party candidate. Will it help or hurt Democrats or Republicans?

Milwaukee hotel death; family of victim represented by Ben Crump

July 3, 2024 4:11pm CDT

There is new information about a man's death after a fight with hotel security in downtown Milwaukee. FOX6 News has learned a well-known civil rights attorney is now getting involved.

July 4th Milwaukee parking, garbage collection changes

July 3, 2024 2:34pm CDT

The Milwaukee Department of Public Works will be modifying certain operations due to the Fourth of July.

Milwaukee motorcycle collision with vehicle; rider seriously hurt

July 3, 2024 1:51pm CDT

A 23-year-old motorcyclist was seriously hurt on Wednesday morning, July 3 after a collision near 27th and Kilbourn in Milwaukee.

UWM Chancellor Mark Mone to step down in 2025

July 3, 2024 12:05pm CDT

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Chancellor Mark Mone will step down after the Spring 2025 semester, he announced in a campus update Wednesday.

Fatal Milwaukee shooting, 54th and Meinecke, woman charged

July 3, 2024 11:58am CDT

A Milwaukee woman has been criminally charged in connection to a fatal shooting that occurred Friday, June 28 near 54th and Meinecke in Milwaukee.

Wisconsin Senate election, Rep. Dora Drake wins open seat

July 3, 2024 10:22am CDT

Democratic State Rep. Dora Drake beat fellow Democratic State Rep. LaKeshia Myers to win an open seat in the Wisconsin Senate.

2024 RNC Milwaukee protest zone; federal judge to hear case

July 3, 2024 6:04am CDT

A federal judge on Wednesday, July 3 will hear a case against the City of Milwaukee.

RNC Milwaukee 2024; airport preps for first-time travelers

July 2, 2024 10:49pm CDT

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport will have thousands of first-time visitors walking through its terminals as they arrive for the 2024 Republican National Convention.

Money orders stolen; Milwaukee woman gets refund and answers

July 2, 2024 10:23pm CDT

After her money orders were stolen, a Milwaukee woman wrote to Contact 6 wanting answers and her money back.

July 4th fires: Packers' Josh Jacobs, Milwaukee chief promote safety

July 2, 2024 9:41pm CDT

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs joined Milwaukee Fire Chief Aaron Lipski and others to promote fire safety ahead of the Fourth of July.

Milwaukee private security ordinance rescinded; argued 'unconstitutional'

July 2, 2024 9:22pm CDT

An effort to provide more regulations for private security guards in the City of Milwaukee has taken a big step back.

Milwaukee hotel death; video shows moments leading up to man's death

July 2, 2024 9:10pm CDT

New video shows the moments leading up to a man's death at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee hotel that happened on Sunday, June 30.

Milwaukee shootings Tuesday; 1 dead, 2 injured

July 2, 2024 7:47pm CDT

One person is dead and two others injured in different shootings that happened in Milwaukee on Tuesday, July 2.

Milwaukee County DA email threats; Chisholm unaware due to 'junk' filter

July 2, 2024 5:51pm CDT

A federal investigation is uncovering threats against Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm.

Milwaukee school employee sexual assault of student; lawsuit filed

July 2, 2024 5:44pm CDT

A St. Peter-Immanuel Lutheran School employee was convicted of sexual assault in 2016. Years later, there's now a $20 million lawsuit.

July 4th water safety; tips for a safe holiday

July 2, 2024 5:24pm CDT

This holiday week, more people will be out enjoying the lakes, beaches and rivers – and Wisconsin has seen a spike in drownings.