Frida Fest 2025 back at Farmhouse Paint and Sip in Milwaukee

Frida Fest MKE aims to promote artists in southeastern Wisconsin by using the platform of the icon Frida Kahlo in a two-day interactive cultural art festival.

Look-alike contest at Frida Fest MKE
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The goal of Frida Fest is to promote artists in southeastern Wisconsin by using the platform of the icon Frida Kahlo in an interactive cultural art festival, with local vendors, live music, educational pieces, interactive art exhibits, and food trucks. Thaime Nanez joins us live with more on a special contest they are hosting.

Frida Fest at the Farmhouse Paint and Sip
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Today (Sunday) is the last chance for you to check out Frida Fest, an interactive cultural art festival with local vendors, live music, food trucks and much more. Thaime Nanez joined FOX6 WakeUp to show us some of the fun activities you can do at Frida Fest this morning.

Amber Alert canceled: Milwaukee boy safe, 25-year-old man arrested

The Milwaukee Police Department Sensitive Crimes Division confirmed to FOX6 News that a 7-year-old boy, the subject of an Amber Alert, has been found safe.

Milwaukee shootings Saturday; 2 dead, 4 wounded

Six people were shot in Milwaukee on Saturday, July 12, in two separate shootings. Two people died, and four others were injured.

Harley-Davidson Homecoming Women's Ride supports cancer research

The Harley-Davidson Women's Ride, part of the company's Homecoming festivities, raises money for cancer research. As FOX6 Photojournalist Gabrielle Nasby shows, the event is also a tribute to "the first lady of motorcycling."

Student sexual assault, former MPS safety officer charged

A former Milwaukee Public Schools safety officer is now accused of sexually assaulting a student in November 2023.

Milwaukee Dragon Boat Festival rows into Lakeshore State Park

The Milwaukee Dragon Boat Festival brought teams of paddlers from across the region together at Lakeshore State Park on Saturday, July 12.

Milwaukee moped crash near 124th and Silver Spring, driver dead

Milwaukee police said a moped driver died at the scene of a crash near 124th and Silver Spring on the city's far northwest side on Friday, July 11.

West Allis police chase, driver arrested
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A Milwaukee man was arrested after prosecutors say he led West Allis police on a chase.

Milwaukee fatal hit-and-run, woman sentenced to prison

A Milwaukee woman accused and convicted of driving drunk when she struck two sisters – killing one, injuring the other – was sentenced to prison on Friday, July 11, 2025.

Enjoying the Milwaukee Dragon Boat Festival
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Sharon Chen joined FOX6 WakeUp to share more about the Milwaukee Dragon Boat Festival at Lakeshore State Park.

Captaining a dragon boat
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Zhengming Lee joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about what it's like to be a captain at the Milwaukee Dragon Boat Festival

Milwaukee Dragon Boat Festival
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Melissa Shaw joined FOX6 WakeUp to chat about the Milwaukee Dragon Boat Festival at Lakeshore State Park.

Milwaukee shooting: 4-year-old boy dead, 2 people arrested

A 4-year-old boy was shot and killed in Milwaukee on Thursday night. Police arrested two people, one of whom is suspected of intentional homicide.

Wisconsin tornado, thunderstorm alerts expire Friday night

The National Weather Service issued a series of severe weather alerts, including a tornado warning, for parts of southeast Wisconsin on Friday, July 11.

Milwaukee shootings Friday; 1 dead, 1 wounded

Milwaukee shootings left one person dead and a teen wounded on Friday, July 11. Anyone with information is asked to call MPD.

Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder funeral: full coverage

Kendall Corder was laid to rest on Friday. The Milwaukee police officer, shot near 25th and Garfield last month, died of his injuries on June 29.