Milwaukee Weather: Meteor shower overnight, sun on Wednesday

Clear skies tonight with the Lyrid Meteor Shower peaking overnight (look east). Temperatures will drop rapidly through the 40s overnight. Mostly sunny on Wednesday. Highs in the upper 60 inland, but 10° cooler along the lake with highs in the upper 50s.

Daniel Bice, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter, dies at 62

Daniel Bice, a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter and veteran political journalist, has died from complications of esophageal cancer. He was 62.

Milwaukee grocery store, pharmacy closures; Council takes action

The Milwaukee Common Council on Tuesday voted to approve several proposals aimed at stopping grocery store and pharmacy closures.

Milwaukee police find no evidence after digging at home linked to killer

Milwaukee police say no evidence was found after a two-day search at a home tied to a convicted killer, where crews dug up the yard and garage as part of an ongoing investigation.

'ICE Out:' Milwaukee Common Council approves ID, mask ordinance

Milwaukee Common Council members voted on part of what some have branded “ICE Out" legislation, approving new restrictions for law enforcement.

Milwaukee violence prevention, Karin Tyler appointment approved

The Milwaukee Common Council approved the appointment of Karin Tyler as the city's Department of Community Wellness and Safety commissioner.

BCDI Ride Into Literacy Gala coming up in Milwaukee

Wanda Montgomery and Keesha Jones-Sutton joined FOX6 WakeUp News to discuss the Black Child Development Institute's Ride Into Literacy gala.

Cesar Chavez Drive renaming, Milwaukee Common Council approves

Milwaukee's Common Council on Tuesday approved renaming Cesar Chavez Drive on the city's south side. There was no debate or discussion.

We Energies peregrine falcon chicks need a name, you can help

We Energies is naming the next generation of peregrine falcon chicks. This year, customers will vote to name the chicks after their favorite news anchors.

Milwaukee police search and dig through yard, garage of home
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Milwaukee police called in heavy construction equipment as they executed a search warrant on Milwaukee's north side on Monday, April 20.

Wisconsin utility disconnections resume; beware of scams

Wisconsin's moratorium on utility disconnections ended on April 15. Utilities can once again shut off heat services for people with unpaid bills. Scammers may take advantage of this change.

Milwaukee Weather: Big warm up on Tuesday

Mostly clear and chilly tonight. Temperatures holding steady in the low 40s with blustery southerly winds. Partly sunny and warmer on Tuesday with a high around 70. Cooler on Wednesday, especially near the lake with highs in the upper 50s lakeside, mid-60s far inland.

Milwaukee child found; police find his parents, alert canceled

The Milwaukee Police Department said a previously-reported lost child's parents have been located and thanked the public's assistance in the matter.

Milwaukee police scene near 15th and Hauser; garage searched
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There was a large police presence at the garage of a home near 15th and Hauser in Milwaukee on Monday, April 20, that involved a skid-steer loader and a DPW truck.

Milwaukee County Zoo launches new entry, parking system Tuesday

The Milwaukee County Zoo is launching a new entry and parking system Tuesday, April 21, with free-flow arrival, QR code payments and license plate parking to improve traffic and safety.

Husband, wife accused of stealing $400K from masonic lodge
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Tyler and Katie Kristopeit of Muskego are accused of stealing nearly $500,000 from a former Whitefish Bay masonic lodge to fund luxury cars and personal expenses.

Milwaukee police scene near 15th and Hauser; garage searched

Milwaukee police executed a search warrant at a north side home tied to a convicted killer, digging for hours with heavy equipment as the investigation continues.

Milwaukee police execute search warrant
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Milwaukee police executed a search warrant at a property near 15th and Congress. But plenty of questions remain.