Milwaukee Weather: Fall-like conditions this weekend
Partly sunny skies on Saturday with slight chances for a few showers/sprinkles this afternoon and evening.
Milwaukee 2025 Walk For Wishes at the Summerfest grounds
Help support life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses with Make-A-Wish Wisconsin's 2025 Walk For Wishes.
Make-A-Wish Walk for Wishes 2025
FOX6's Ted Perry joined WakeUp with a look ahead to the Walk for Wishes event at the Summerfest grounds. He talked to Wendy Cozzens to learn more.
Milwaukee tactical situation, police arrest wanted suspect
Milwaukee police arrested a wanted suspect after a tactical situation on the city's north side Friday. It happened near 1st and Concordia.
Milwaukee police chase; Jamie Coleman sentenced to 2 1/2 years prison
Milwaukee police chase; Jamie Coleman sentenced to 2 1/2 years prison
MPS lead risk: Schools built before 1950 cleared, work to continue
Milwaukee Public Schools announced all schools serving elementary students, built before 1950, have been cleared of lead risks.
Milwaukee police pay: Union protests, activists counter-protest
The Milwaukee police union protested for a pay raise, while an activist group counter-protested to say "no way," in downtown Milwaukee on Friday.
MCTS bus riders skipping fares, congressman calls for federal oversight
A Wisconsin congressman is calling for federal oversight of the Milwaukee County Transit System, after a FOX6 investigation found 8 million riders a year are boarding for free.
Milwaukee shooting; 57-year-old wounded near 20th and Congress
Milwaukee police say a 57-year-old was shot and wounded near 20th and Congress early Friday, Sept. 5.
Walmart hiring skilled tradespeople in Milwaukee; starting pay $19/hour
Walmart is seeking qualified skilled tradespeople to join its Facility Services team in southeast Wisconsin.
Milwaukee street takeovers; mayor, police chief address the chaos
Mayor Cavalier Johnson will hold a news conference Friday morning, Sept. 5 to discuss the street takeovers that have occurred in Milwaukee recently.
Milwaukee stabbing; 1 wounded near 37th and Custer, no arrests
One person was injured after a stabbing in Milwaukee on Thursday night, Sept. 4.
Milwaukee Weather: Blustery and chilly night ahead
Staying breezy and chilly tonight with temperatures dropping back to 40s Saturday morning. Some sunshine throughout the weekend with highs in the 60s.
Milwaukee street takeovers; MPA’s National Guard proposal sparks backlash
The Milwaukee Police Association president suggested the National Guard could help with recent street takeovers, but the suggestion quickly drew criticism from city leaders and activists.
Undocumented man at center of Judge Dugan case admits he illegally entered US
A man who allegedly evaded federal agents with the help of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan pleaded guilty Thursday to being in the U.S. illegally.
MKE South Shore Cruise Dock groundbreaking
Construction on a new cruise ship dock set sail on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025. Passengers will soon get a more picturesque view as they pull into Milwaukee. Work has begun and by June 2026, the land will become the new South Shore Cruise Dock.
MPS eyes shifting 7th, 8th graders to high schools in facilities plan
Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius floats the idea of seventh and eighth grades moving to high school campuses, as part of a 10-year facilities plan.
3 winning $50,000 Powerball tickets sold in Milwaukee, Appleton, Verona
Powerball fever is spreading, and although no one has won the now $1.7 billion jackpot, three tickets sold in Wisconsin won the $50,000 prize.
Milwaukee girl missing, last seen near 11th and Burleigh
Milwaukee police are investigating a missing person report for 15-year-old Jasmir Jones. She was last seen near 11th and Burleigh on Aug. 28.
Milwaukee Mitchell Interchange resurfacing, improvement project
Construction crews will soon begin a resurfacing and improvement project on the Mitchell Interchange in southern Milwaukee County.