Make-A-Wish Walk for Wishes 2025
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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.

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.

Calls for federal oversight for MCTS
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Let the finger pointing begin. 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 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 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.

South Milwaukee homicide, 15-year-old held pending formal charges

A 15-year-old boy is being held, pending formal charges, for allegedly strangling his grandmother to death in South Milwaukee.

Teen arrested in connection to grandmother's death
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A 15-year-old boy is being held, pending formal charges, for allegedly strangling his grandmother to death. Police found the South Milwaukee woman in her home last week.

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
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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.