Wisconsin State Fair vendors look back at 2025 historic flood
State Fair vendors reflected on the historic August 2025 floods that forced a rare cancellation. The flood set a 24-hour Wisconsin state record with some locations seeing over a foot of rain.
State Fair vendors reflected on the historic August 2025 floods that forced a rare cancellation. The flood set a 24-hour Wisconsin state record with some locations seeing over a foot of rain.
Wisconsin State Fair: Exploring traditions, stories, and memories
It's the 175th edition of the Wisconsin State Fair. FOX6's Sam Kraemer is out there live for us tonight exploring the stories, traditions, and memories.
It's the 175th edition of the Wisconsin State Fair. FOX6's Sam Kraemer is out there live for us tonight exploring the stories, traditions, and memories.
Wisconsin State Fair, America 250 Wheel minor mechanical issue
The America 250 Wheel is at the Wisconsin State Fair for 2026, and it had a small mechanical issue which meant people had to disembark the wheel while crews checked everything, although some people had a slightly longer ride as they spent a little more time in the air. The wheel is back open and running.
The America 250 Wheel is at the Wisconsin State Fair for 2026, and it had a small mechanical issue which meant people had to disembark the wheel while crews checked everything, although some people had a slightly longer ride as they spent a little more time in the air. The wheel is back open and running.
Wisconsin State Fair opening day, 175th anniversary
FOX6 is live at opening day of the 175th Wisconsin State Fair with a look at the sights, sounds, food (emphasis on cream puffs), and even a small mechanical mishap with the America 250 Wheel.
FOX6 is live at opening day of the 175th Wisconsin State Fair with a look at the sights, sounds, food (emphasis on cream puffs), and even a small mechanical mishap with the America 250 Wheel.
Wisconsin State Fair honors Evers; unveils newly named 'Tony Evers Bakery'
Gov. Evers was honored at the Wisconsin State Fair with a surprise unveiling of the “Tony Evers Bakery."
Gov. Evers was honored at the Wisconsin State Fair with a surprise unveiling of the “Tony Evers Bakery."
2026 Wisconsin State Fair opening day: Everything you need to know
The 2026 Wisconsin State Fair opens at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6 and runs through Aug. 16.
The 2026 Wisconsin State Fair opens at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6 and runs through Aug. 16.
Wisconsin State Fair rides inspected before opening day
The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services observed ride inspections on Wednesday, a standard procedure before the fair starts.
The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services observed ride inspections on Wednesday, a standard procedure before the fair starts.
2026 Wisconsin State Fair: Everything you need to know
The Wisconsin State Fair offers dozens of thrilling rides, hundreds of delicious foods and thousands of animals. Here's everything you need to know.
The Wisconsin State Fair offers dozens of thrilling rides, hundreds of delicious foods and thousands of animals. Here's everything you need to know.
Wisconsin State Fair 2026: Opening Day weather forecast and history
The Wisconsin State Fair kicks off on Thursday, Aug. 6. Take a look back at the fair's history and past weather trends, alongside the latest forecast for opening day and the weekend.
The Wisconsin State Fair kicks off on Thursday, Aug. 6. Take a look back at the fair's history and past weather trends, alongside the latest forecast for opening day and the weekend.
West Allis crash; motorcycle, minivan collide; 1 taken to hospital
A motorcyclist was taken to the hospital following a crash in West Allis on Wednesday night, July 29.
A motorcyclist was taken to the hospital following a crash in West Allis on Wednesday night, July 29.
West Allis standoff, home break-in near 76th and Lapham; man charged
A New Berlin man faces criminal charges after a home break-in led to a standoff in West Allis.
A New Berlin man faces criminal charges after a home break-in led to a standoff in West Allis.
Wisconsin State Fair; The Beach Boys cancel Aug. 16 concert
The Beach Boys concert scheduled to take place Sunday, Aug. 16 at the Bank Five Nine Main Stage during the Wisconsin State fair has been canceled.
The Beach Boys concert scheduled to take place Sunday, Aug. 16 at the Bank Five Nine Main Stage during the Wisconsin State fair has been canceled.
West Allis standoff, arrest after home break-in near 76th and Lapham
West Allis police arrested a man after a home break-in and standoff near 76th and Lapham on Monday afternoon, July 20.
West Allis police arrested a man after a home break-in and standoff near 76th and Lapham on Monday afternoon, July 20.
Cream Puff 5K and Golden Memories at State Fair Park
Just ahead of the Wisconsin State Fair, two big events took place at State Fair Park on Wednesday, July 15: Gold Memories and the Cream Puff 5K.
Just ahead of the Wisconsin State Fair, two big events took place at State Fair Park on Wednesday, July 15: Gold Memories and the Cream Puff 5K.
Bomb-making supplies seized from West Allis business; man put on probation
A Milwaukee man was put on probation after pleading guilty to a felony charge of possession of improvised explosives.
A Milwaukee man was put on probation after pleading guilty to a felony charge of possession of improvised explosives.
Corey Stingley death: Cases dismissed, men complete agreements
Two men, who pleaded guilty in Corey Stingley's death, have had their cases dismissed after a judge ruled they completed deferred prosecution deals.
Two men, who pleaded guilty in Corey Stingley's death, have had their cases dismissed after a judge ruled they completed deferred prosecution deals.
West Allis homicide, man sentenced to prison for 2023 shooting
The second of two men charged in connection to a 2023 West Allis homicide has been sentenced to prison.
The second of two men charged in connection to a 2023 West Allis homicide has been sentenced to prison.
West Allis police officer charged with misconduct, accused of kneeing suspect
Prosecutors accused a West Allis police officer of using excessive force. They said he kneed a suspect in the back of the neck.
Prosecutors accused a West Allis police officer of using excessive force. They said he kneed a suspect in the back of the neck.
West Allis police officer charged with misconduct
Prosecutors accused a West Allis police officer of using excessive force. They said he kneed a suspect in the back of the neck.
Prosecutors accused a West Allis police officer of using excessive force. They said he kneed a suspect in the back of the neck.
Wisconsin State Fair: New food, drink offerings for 2026
The Wisconsin State Fair will feature more than 80 new food and beverage options when the main event celebrates its 175th anniversary in August.
The Wisconsin State Fair will feature more than 80 new food and beverage options when the main event celebrates its 175th anniversary in August.