Milwaukee leaders push tougher landlord penalties amid no-heat shutdowns

Milwaukee leaders are pushing tougher fines for landlords after multiple buildings were shut down for lack of heat, including a 36-unit complex that displaced more than 50 residents.

Milwaukee leaders push tougher landlord penalties
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Milwaukee city leaders are calling out landlords they say are failing to provide basic standards for tenants, including heat, after a growing number of properties were temporarily shut down this winter.

Former MPS paraprofessional accused of slapping special needs student

Former MPS paraprofessional Demitrios Visvardis is charged with misdemeanor battery. Prosecutors say he slapped a special needs student at Riverside University High School in November 2025.

Milwaukee County highlights community violence intervention efforts

County Executive David Crowley hosted a roundtable discussion on Monday to highlight Milwaukee County’s Credible Messenger Program.

Milwaukee Weather: Light snow overnight, cold the rest of the week

Increasing clouds tonight with a chance of flurries and light snow, with minimal accumulation, if any. Temperatures will hold steady in the single digits overnight, then climb into the low teens Tuesday.

Milwaukee police chief faces criticism over training trip to Israel

Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman is under scrutiny after attending counterterrorism training in Israel, as residents criticized the trip during a commission meeting and officials defended it as nonpolitical.

Milwaukee teen accused in Facebook Marketplace iPad armed robbery

A Milwaukee teen faces an armed robbery charge after prosecutors say he robbed a man at knifepoint during a Facebook Marketplace iPad sale and was later identified on surveillance video.

Traveling the world at the Mitchell Park
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From now until March 22, there are some special exhibits and displays highlighting various wonders of world that you can check out at the Mitchell Park Domes. Eric Levin is back with a look at this family friendly event that you won’t want to miss.

Seven Modern Wonders of the World at the Mitchell Park Domes

All aboard for a world tour like no other—right in the heart of the Mitchell Park Domes. Watch in delight as model trains wind through vibrant beds of pansies, stocks and miniature azalea trees.

Trains at the Mitchell Park Domes
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If you are looking to get out of the cold, the Mitchell Park Domes has over 1,800 different plant species and has many different events that will have you looking forward to spring, including a miniature expedition to the Seven Modern Wonders of the World. Eric Levin joined FOX6 WakeUp live with more on the themed exhibits.

Milwaukee Weather: Snow ending, bitterly cold night ahead

Lake effect snow will taper off this evening along the southern lakeshore and clouds will decrease. Another cold night ahead with low temperatures in the single digits below 0 and wind chills in the 20s below 0.

Wisconsin winter weather: Lake effect snow starts Saturday night

The NWS has issued a winter weather advisory for Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha counties from Sunday morning into the afternoon.

Milwaukee girl battling lupus, 'super rare' condition for her age

A Milwaukee girl was diagnosed with lupus cerebritis, which her father said is rare for someone her age. Friends have organized fundraisers to help.

Minneapolis shooting: Milwaukee protest, march downtown Saturday

A U.S. Border Patrol agent shot and killed a man in Minneapolis on Saturday morning, Jan. 24. It led to protests there, as well as in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee shooting Saturday, 1 wounded

One person was shot and wounded on Milwaukee's north side Saturday afternoon, Jan. 24.

Wisconsin towing companies expect spike in calls through next week

As temperatures remain low, demand remains high for towing companies across southeast Wisconsin. They expect to see a surge in calls through next week.

Milwaukee health care fraud scheme, woman sentenced to federal prison

The owner of a now-defunct Milwaukee prenatal care company has been sentenced to federal prison for a health care fraud scheme.