Hart Park football field ready for game time after 2025 floods
From devastating floods to a triumphant return. Wauwatosa East Football is finally back home Friday night, Aug. 21. Exactly one year after historic floods ripped up Hart Park.
From devastating floods to a triumphant return. Wauwatosa East Football is finally back home Friday night, Aug. 21. Exactly one year after historic floods ripped up Hart Park.
Stalking suspect from Michigan arrested in Kewaskum
A man was arrested in Kewaskum after police say he was harassing and threatening a Kewaskum resident, and then drove to the village from Michigan.
A man was arrested in Kewaskum after police say he was harassing and threatening a Kewaskum resident, and then drove to the village from Michigan.
Milwaukee fatal road rage shooting, woman criminally charged
The woman accused of shooting and killing a Milwaukee mother during a road rage incident Monday is now charged.
The woman accused of shooting and killing a Milwaukee mother during a road rage incident Monday is now charged.
Racine County 10-year-old needs kidney donor to avoid dialysis
A 10-year-old Racine County boy needs a kidney donor to avoid dialysis. A donor within six months could give him the chance to live a normal life.
A 10-year-old Racine County boy needs a kidney donor to avoid dialysis. A donor within six months could give him the chance to live a normal life.
Milwaukee fatal road rage shooting, woman criminally charged
The woman accused of shooting and killing a Milwaukee mother during a road rage incident Monday is now charged.
The woman accused of shooting and killing a Milwaukee mother during a road rage incident Monday is now charged.
FOX6 celebrates the South Milwaukee Rockets
FOX6 WakeUp News celebrated South Milwaukee High School on Friday, Aug. 21, as part of the TV station's first Morning Kickoff.
FOX6 WakeUp News celebrated South Milwaukee High School on Friday, Aug. 21, as part of the TV station's first Morning Kickoff.
Milwaukee drug deal, fatal shooting; 2 men sentenced to prison
Two men, both convicted of felony murder in what prosecutors described as a drug-deal-turned-setup that left Cory Fritz dead, were both sentenced to prison on Thursday, Aug. 20.
Two men, both convicted of felony murder in what prosecutors described as a drug-deal-turned-setup that left Cory Fritz dead, were both sentenced to prison on Thursday, Aug. 20.
Milwaukee Weather: Storm chances continue Friday
Drying out for a few hours this afternoon, then scattered thunderstorms will develop along an incoming cold front. There is a chance storms are strong to even severe, especially if SE WI sees sunshine and warming temperatures.
Drying out for a few hours this afternoon, then scattered thunderstorms will develop along an incoming cold front. There is a chance storms are strong to even severe, especially if SE WI sees sunshine and warming temperatures.
Milwaukee shootings Friday; 2 wounded
Two shootings in Milwaukee on Friday, Aug. 21 left two people wounded.
Two shootings in Milwaukee on Friday, Aug. 21 left two people wounded.
Milwaukee budget faces $104.5 million gap by 2031, report shows
A new report shows the City of Milwaukee's budget is in rough shape.
A new report shows the City of Milwaukee's budget is in rough shape.
Milwaukee comptroller discusses city's budget problems
A new report shows the City of Milwaukee's budget is in rough shape. That's despite the two-year-old sales tax increase and the fact its savings accounts are strong. FOX6's Sam Kraemer sat down with the comptroller, who says city leaders need to make changes.
A new report shows the City of Milwaukee's budget is in rough shape. That's despite the two-year-old sales tax increase and the fact its savings accounts are strong. FOX6's Sam Kraemer sat down with the comptroller, who says city leaders need to make changes.
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.
West Allis-West Milwaukee DPW fire, building under construction
A three-alarm fire broke out at the under-construction West Allis-West Milwaukee Department of Public Works building on Thursday morning, Aug. 20. It happened near 53rd and Burnham.
A three-alarm fire broke out at the under-construction West Allis-West Milwaukee Department of Public Works building on Thursday morning, Aug. 20. It happened near 53rd and Burnham.
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.
St. Francis fatal crash Thursday; 2 dead
Two people were killed in a crash in St. Francis on Thursday morning, Aug. 20.
Two people were killed in a crash in St. Francis on Thursday morning, Aug. 20.
West Allis-West Milwaukee DPW fire, building under construction
A three-alarm fire broke out at the under-construction West Milwaukee Department of Public Works building on Thursday morning, Aug. 20.
A three-alarm fire broke out at the under-construction West Milwaukee Department of Public Works building on Thursday morning, Aug. 20.
West Milwaukee structure fire; West Allis assistant fire chief provides brief
Armando Suarez Del Real, the assistant chief for the West Allis Fire Department, provided an update on a three-alarm fire at the future site of the West Allis-West Milwaukee DPW building.
Armando Suarez Del Real, the assistant chief for the West Allis Fire Department, provided an update on a three-alarm fire at the future site of the West Allis-West Milwaukee DPW building.
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.