New dates for 2027 Summerfest, Bastille Days
Summerfest will open the final weekend of June for its 2027 season. The East Town Association says it's also moving Bastille Days one week later next year to prevent clash with both festivals and to ensure safety.
Summerfest will open the final weekend of June for its 2027 season. The East Town Association says it's also moving Bastille Days one week later next year to prevent clash with both festivals and to ensure safety.
Metcalfe Park community members address food insecurity
Neighbors said a gap was created after Metcalfe Park's Pick 'n Save closed in July 2025. On Saturday, July 11, community leaders and members walked to the vacant store to speak about local food insecurity.
Neighbors said a gap was created after Metcalfe Park's Pick 'n Save closed in July 2025. On Saturday, July 11, community leaders and members walked to the vacant store to speak about local food insecurity.
2026 Famous Sausage Run/Walk 5K and 10K
More than 3,000 people laced up their running shoes for the annual Famous Racing Sausages 5K and 10K Run/Walk at American Family Field on Saturday morning, July 11.
More than 3,000 people laced up their running shoes for the annual Famous Racing Sausages 5K and 10K Run/Walk at American Family Field on Saturday morning, July 11.
Milwaukee police chase, crash; 3 juveniles arrested
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office arrested three juveniles after a short chase ended in a crash near 11th and Rogers streets on Friday.
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office arrested three juveniles after a short chase ended in a crash near 11th and Rogers streets on Friday.
Milwaukee police shooting on July 4th weekend, suspect in court
The 18-year-old man accused of hitting a Milwaukee police officer with his car on July 5 is now being held in jail on a $200,000 bond.
The 18-year-old man accused of hitting a Milwaukee police officer with his car on July 5 is now being held in jail on a $200,000 bond.
Milwaukee Weather: Hot weather continues
High pressure holds place in Wisconsin through the weekend and much of next week keeping weather calm.
High pressure holds place in Wisconsin through the weekend and much of next week keeping weather calm.
Milwaukee school fire: Staff, students to relocate to Casimir Pulaski
Milwaukee Public Schools is keeping a school community together. Two weeks after a fire tore through Lincoln Avenue School – the district revealed its plan for the fall.
Milwaukee Public Schools is keeping a school community together. Two weeks after a fire tore through Lincoln Avenue School – the district revealed its plan for the fall.
Milwaukee Lincoln Avenue School fire; staff, students to relocate
Milwaukee Public Schools is keeping a school community together. Two weeks after a fire tore through Lincoln Avenue School – the district revealed its plan for the fall.
Milwaukee Public Schools is keeping a school community together. Two weeks after a fire tore through Lincoln Avenue School – the district revealed its plan for the fall.
Police standoff in Brown Deer, 33-year-old man arrested
A man was arrested following a police standoff at an apartment in Brown Deer on Friday morning, July 10.
A man was arrested following a police standoff at an apartment in Brown Deer on Friday morning, July 10.
Hunter syndrome: Wisconsin boy receiving breakthrough treatment
A breakthrough drug that treats a rare disorder is giving families new hope, and Children's Wisconsin is playing a key role.
A breakthrough drug that treats a rare disorder is giving families new hope, and Children's Wisconsin is playing a key role.
Hunter syndrome: Wisconsin boy receiving breakthrough treatment
A breakthrough drug that treats a rare disorder is giving families new hope, and Children's Wisconsin is playing a key role – including for a New Berlin boy.
A breakthrough drug that treats a rare disorder is giving families new hope, and Children's Wisconsin is playing a key role – including for a New Berlin boy.
Milwaukee man sentenced in child sexual assault case
A man who played a role in the kidnapping and assault of a 13-year-old girl will spend seven years in prison. Now we're learning another person has been charged.
A man who played a role in the kidnapping and assault of a 13-year-old girl will spend seven years in prison. Now we're learning another person has been charged.
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.
Van Buren and Brady shooting, Milwaukee man charged
A Milwaukee man is accused of killing one person and wounding two others in a June shooting near Van Buren and Brady.
A Milwaukee man is accused of killing one person and wounding two others in a June shooting near Van Buren and Brady.
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.
Milwaukee shooting Friday; 1 wounded near 12th and Hadley
A shooting in Milwaukee on Friday morning, July 10, left one person wounded.
A shooting in Milwaukee on Friday morning, July 10, left one person wounded.
Contact 6 helps viewers save nearly $22,000 in June
Every month, Contact 6 works hard for consumers who feel cast aside and neglected. In June, the team helped resolve 19 cases.
Every month, Contact 6 works hard for consumers who feel cast aside and neglected. In June, the team helped resolve 19 cases.
Milwaukee Weather: Partly sunny Friday, warmer weekend
Partly sunny today with temperatures reaching the mid 70s lakeside and the low 80s inland. A clear, sunny weekend ahead but staying warm and humid.
Partly sunny today with temperatures reaching the mid 70s lakeside and the low 80s inland. A clear, sunny weekend ahead but staying warm and humid.
9-year-old Milwaukee girl shot and killed, family seeks justice
The family of the 9-year-old girl killed by gunfire in Milwaukee last week says she was in her own bed when she was struck. Police do not know who shot her or why, but her family is determined that she will not be forgotten.
The family of the 9-year-old girl killed by gunfire in Milwaukee last week says she was in her own bed when she was struck. Police do not know who shot her or why, but her family is determined that she will not be forgotten.