Milwaukee McDonald's security guard threatened with gun, woman charged

A Milwaukee woman is accused of firing gunshots outside a McDonald's restaurant near 14th and Burnham on the city's south side.

Parking garage kidnapping, sexual assault; Milwaukee man sentenced

A Milwaukee County judge sentenced James Cole to 85 years in prison in connection with the kidnapping and sexual assault of a woman in April 2024.

Big Time Rush coming to Milwaukee this summer

Big Time Rush will play the American Family Insurance Amphitheater on Saturday, Aug. 9.

Whitefish Bay police officers help dog out of 'ruff' situation

Whitefish Bay police officers helped a dog who got his head stuck while trying to eat the last treat out of a plastic container.

UW-Milwaukee event celebrates Black businesses through the years

The UWM School of Continuing Education hosted an event that explored the past, present and future of the city's Black businesses.

Milwaukee police chase tied to armed robbery, man arrested

Milwaukee police arrested a man after a police chase on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 19. It was related to an armed robbery investigation.

Milwaukee firefighter, brother charged in beating plead not guilty

A Milwaukee firefighter and his brother, accused of beating a man in December, pleaded not guilty and were bound over for trial on Feb. 19.

Milwaukee police shooting; wounded officer released from hospital

A Milwaukee police officer was released from Froedtert Hospital on Wednesday, Feb. 19, a week after being wounded by a man who was firing shots near 27th and Wisconsin.

Milwaukee bank robberies, car arson; 2 men accused, caught on cam

Two Milwaukee men are accused of attempting to rob one bank, rob a second bank and then setting a car on fire early in February.

Elsa's On The Park; an experience that’s distinctly Milwaukee

For 45 years, Elsa's On The Park has offered an experience that’s approachable, elegant, and distinctly Milwaukee.

Dangers of hypothermia, frostbite in bitter cold temperatures

Subfreezing temperatures post dangerous challenges for anyone who has to be outside – whether they are working in it or just need to get out and about.

Milwaukee fatal crash at Teutonia and Mill; 23-year-old arrested

Milwaukee police say a 23-year-old was arrested late Tuesday, Feb. 18 following a fatal crash at Teutonia and Mill Road.

Contact 6 helps consumers save $55,000 in January 2025

Consumers credit Contact 6 with helping them to resolve 20 cases in January 2025, amounting to $55,372.46.

Milwaukee northside bookstore, community space planned

The Milwaukee Common Council approved the sale of a city-owned building that will serve as a multipurpose facility.

Wauwatosa police chase of stolen car; 2 13-year-olds arrested

Wauwatosa police arrested two 13-year-olds following a high-speed chase throughout the city's streets early Tuesday, Feb. 18.