Milwaukee fatal shooting near MLK and Concordia; plea deal reached

A Milwaukee man accused of fatally shooting a man near MLK and Concordia in February 2025 reached a plea deal in his case on Monday, Feb. 2.

Milwaukee hit-and-run crash that killed EMT; not guilty plea entered

One of two men accused in the fatal hit-and-run crash that killed an EMT pleaded not guilty to charges in the case. Earl Gordon entered the pleas on Monday, Feb. 2.

Milwaukee prayer candle donation box break-in, theft; 2 accused

A Milwaukee man and woman are accused of breaking into a prayer donation box at the Basilica of St. Josaphat and stealing the money inside that box.

Pregnant woman killed, Milwaukee man charged with homicide

A Milwaukee man, already charged with related felonies, including arson, is now accused of killing Gladys Johnson-Ball and her unborn child.

Milwaukee illegal dumping; council forms committee to curb blight

Illegal dumping remains a growing problem in Milwaukee neighborhoods, with residents frustrated by repeat sites and city leaders launching a new committee to seek solutions beyond fines.

New attempt to curb Milwaukee illegal dumping
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Illegal dumping remains a growing problem in Milwaukee neighborhoods, with residents frustrated by repeat sites and city leaders launching a new committee to seek solutions beyond fines.

Milwaukee fatal shooting; police investigate argument-turned-homicide

Milwaukee police are investigating a lower east side homicide after an argument led to a fatal shooting near Ogden and Astor on Monday, Feb. 2, leaving a 50-year-old man dead and a suspect in custody.

Man killed in Milwaukee shooting, suspect in custody
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Milwaukee police are investigating a lower east side homicide after an argument led to a fatal shooting near Ogden and Astor on Monday, Feb. 2, leaving a 50-year-old man dead and a suspect in custody.

Milwaukee Weather: Flurries overnight, chilly morning ahead

Becoming partly cloudy tonight with a few flurries possible overnight. Temperatures will drop through the 20s and settle in the teens overnight. Partly sunny and cooler on Tuesday with highs in the low 20s. We have some cold morning ahead. Single digits on Wednesday morning.

Milwaukee violence prevention leader resigns, raising legal questions

Milwaukee’s violence prevention leader will resign after city attorneys cited a constitutional restriction tied to his past conviction, leaving officials scrambling for options before the decision takes effect.

MKE violence prevention leader resigns, raising legal questions
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The unexpected resignation of Milwaukee’s violence prevention leader is triggering questions at City Hall, with limited time to determine next steps before the decision takes effect.

Milwaukee leaders call for ICE contingency plans after Minneapolis enforcement

Milwaukee leaders are pushing for contingency plans after federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis drew attention, saying the city should be proactive if similar ICE activity occurs locally.

Milwaukee leaders call for ICE contingency plans
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Milwaukee city leaders say now is the time to prepare for the possibility of increased federal immigration enforcement locally, following high-profile activity in Minneapolis that has drawn national attention.

Milwaukee shootings Monday; 1 dead, 1 injured

Two shootings in Milwaukee on Monday, Feb. 2, left one person dead and another injured, with a suspect arrested in a fatal east side shooting and an earlier case still under investigation.

FOX6 digital content manager Cary Docter inducted into Silver Circle

A valued member of the FOX6 family received a major honor on Sunday, Feb. 1. Digital content manager Cary Docter was inducted into the Silver Circle.

Milwaukee salt shortage; DNR urges residents to use less amid winter demand

Milwaukee salt suppliers say inventories are running low, while the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources urges residents to use less salt to protect waterways and save money during winter storms.

Milwaukee salt shortage awareness
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Milwaukee salt suppliers say inventories are running low, while the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources urges residents to use less salt to protect waterways and save money during winter storms.