Comptroller’s Office releases Milwaukee’s five-year financial forecast
City Comptroller Bill Christianson released Milwaukee's first Five-Year Financial Forecast, a new annual planning resource intended to provide policymakers, City leadership, stakeholders, and residents with a clear view of the City’s long-term General Fund fiscal outlook. By identifying emerging financial pressures years in advance, the Comptroller’s Office is giving City leaders and stakeholders more time and information to plan ahead and develop solutions. FOX6's Sam Kraemer sat down with Christianson to dig into this forecast and learn more.
City Comptroller Bill Christianson released Milwaukee's first Five-Year Financial Forecast, a new annual planning resource intended to provide policymakers, City leadership, stakeholders, and residents with a clear view of the City’s long-term General Fund fiscal outlook. By identifying emerging financial pressures years in advance, the Comptroller’s Office is giving City leaders and stakeholders more time and information to plan ahead and develop solutions. FOX6's Sam Kraemer sat down with Christianson to dig into this forecast and learn more.
Collegiate volleyball featured at Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum
The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) is excited to reveal the eight teams that will be part of 2026 AVCA First Serve at Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum, August 21–23. This year’s event will include all four of the 2025 NCAA Championship semifinalists—national champion Texas A&M, Kentucky, Pittsburgh, and Wisconsin—as well as Arizona State, Louisville, SMU, and Texas. Jaime Gordon, AVCA CEO, joined Wisconsin Live Desk to talk more about this event.
The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) is excited to reveal the eight teams that will be part of 2026 AVCA First Serve at Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum, August 21–23. This year’s event will include all four of the 2025 NCAA Championship semifinalists—national champion Texas A&M, Kentucky, Pittsburgh, and Wisconsin—as well as Arizona State, Louisville, SMU, and Texas. Jaime Gordon, AVCA CEO, joined Wisconsin Live Desk to talk more about this event.
Milwaukee Weather: Scattered storms Friday, possibly severe
Spotty light showers possible Friday morning, then scattered thunderstorms through Friday night. These may impact high school football games. A few storms could be severe with all modes of severe weather possible, including a weak tornado.
Spotty light showers possible Friday morning, then scattered thunderstorms through Friday night. These may impact high school football games. A few storms could be severe with all modes of severe weather possible, including a weak tornado.
Milwaukee County Zoo's 'A la Carte' event kicks off 40th anniversary celebration
The Milwaukee County Zoo's annual "A la Carte" festival is taking place from Aug. 20-23. The event features dozens of food vendors, music performances and more.
The Milwaukee County Zoo's annual "A la Carte" festival is taking place from Aug. 20-23. The event features dozens of food vendors, music performances and more.
Critically missing 14-year-old girl found safe: Milwaukee police
The Milwaukee Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating a critically missing 14-year-old girl, Khloe Johnson.
The Milwaukee Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating a critically missing 14-year-old girl, Khloe Johnson.
Milwaukee stabbing; 1 seriously injured near Custer and Long Island
Milwaukee police are investigating a stabbing that left a 35-year-old with life-threatening injuries near Custer Avenue and Long Island Drive.
Milwaukee police are investigating a stabbing that left a 35-year-old with life-threatening injuries near Custer Avenue and Long Island Drive.
Attack outside Milwaukee pizza shop, man charged
A Milwaukee man is accused of beating another man outside a south side pizza shop in a caught-on-camera attack that happened earlier this month. The Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office charged 24-year-old Angel Garcia-Santibanez with substantial battery.
A Milwaukee man is accused of beating another man outside a south side pizza shop in a caught-on-camera attack that happened earlier this month. The Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office charged 24-year-old Angel Garcia-Santibanez with substantial battery.
Racine County Sheriff's Office Flock misuse, investigator suspended
A flock of problems surrounds another case of a law enforcement officer improperly using Flock cameras. It raises the question of how different agencies deal with abuse.
A flock of problems surrounds another case of a law enforcement officer improperly using Flock cameras. It raises the question of how different agencies deal with abuse.
Wisconsin State Patrol begins annual 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' campaign
The Wisconsin State Patrol is launching its annual "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign. The campaign works to raise awareness to the dangers of impaired driving and offers tips to avoid impaired driving, particularly over the Labor Day weekend.
The Wisconsin State Patrol is launching its annual "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign. The campaign works to raise awareness to the dangers of impaired driving and offers tips to avoid impaired driving, particularly over the Labor Day weekend.
Best real estate markets; where study ranks 3 WI cities
WalletHub has commissioned a survey and learned where the best real estate markets in the U.S. are at this time. There are three Wisconsin cities; one of them in the top ten. Chip Lupo from WalletHub joined Wisconsin Live Desk to talk about what makes the cities topping the list so special.
WalletHub has commissioned a survey and learned where the best real estate markets in the U.S. are at this time. There are three Wisconsin cities; one of them in the top ten. Chip Lupo from WalletHub joined Wisconsin Live Desk to talk about what makes the cities topping the list so special.
Attack outside Milwaukee pizza shop, man charged
A Milwaukee man is accused of beating another man outside a south side pizza shop in a caught-on-camera attack that happened earlier this month.
A Milwaukee man is accused of beating another man outside a south side pizza shop in a caught-on-camera attack that happened earlier this month.
Milwaukee Weather: Calm Thursday, rain returns Friday
A few clouds tonight with temperatures dropping into the low 60s. A mix of clouds and sun on Thursday with slightly warmer temperatures around 80.
A few clouds tonight with temperatures dropping into the low 60s. A mix of clouds and sun on Thursday with slightly warmer temperatures around 80.
Milwaukee alderman posts fake storm damage image; what he's saying
A Milwaukee alderman admitted he posted a fake image that depicted the “Mobile City" art car crushed beneath a tree after Tuesday night's storms.
A Milwaukee alderman admitted he posted a fake image that depicted the “Mobile City" art car crushed beneath a tree after Tuesday night's storms.
Milwaukee shootings Wednesday; 3 wounded
Separate shootings in Milwaukee on Wednesday, Aug. 19 left three people wounded.
Separate shootings in Milwaukee on Wednesday, Aug. 19 left three people wounded.
2 Milwaukee rappers killed in shooting, loved ones hold vigil
Loved ones are remembering two Milwaukee rappers killed in a shooting Monday afternoon.
Loved ones are remembering two Milwaukee rappers killed in a shooting Monday afternoon.
Milwaukee rappers killed in shooting, loved ones hold vigil
Two Milwaukee rappers were killed in a shooting. And tonight, loved ones are coming together to remember one of those men. He died in a shooting near 31st and Cameron in Milwaukee on Monday, Aug. 17. FOX6 spoke with his family and shares the message they want everyone to hear.
Two Milwaukee rappers were killed in a shooting. And tonight, loved ones are coming together to remember one of those men. He died in a shooting near 31st and Cameron in Milwaukee on Monday, Aug. 17. FOX6 spoke with his family and shares the message they want everyone to hear.
Milwaukee Weather: Quiet the rest of the night
Much quieter tonight with temperatures dropping into the 60s.
Much quieter tonight with temperatures dropping into the 60s.
Milwaukee road rage shooting, mother dead; 18-year-old in custody
We are learning more about the woman police say was shot and killed during a road rage incident on Monday.
We are learning more about the woman police say was shot and killed during a road rage incident on Monday.
Milwaukee undercover drug bust, 3 charged appear in court
Three people charged in an undercover drug bust, including a since-suspended Milwaukee County courts official, appeared in court on Tuesday, Aug. 18.
Three people charged in an undercover drug bust, including a since-suspended Milwaukee County courts official, appeared in court on Tuesday, Aug. 18.
Milwaukee fatal road rage shooting, woman killed identified
We're learning more about the woman police say was shot and killed during a road rage incident in Milwaukee on Monday, Aug. 17. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office has now identified the victim as the 18-year-old who was arrested remains in custody.
We're learning more about the woman police say was shot and killed during a road rage incident in Milwaukee on Monday, Aug. 17. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office has now identified the victim as the 18-year-old who was arrested remains in custody.