Milwaukee Weather - First day of 2026, coldest day of the week

Wind chills 0 to -8F Thursday morning. Temps remain in the mid teens during the day with wind chills in the single digits.

New Year’s Eve safety; Milwaukee agencies urge safe rides amid celebrations

As New Year’s Eve celebrations begin, Milwaukee agencies are urging safe rides, offering free AAA tows, rideshare options and fare-free bus service to prevent impaired driving.

New Year's Eve celebrations in Wisconsin welcome 2026 early

Clocks have not struck midnight, but that doesn't mean southeast Wisconsin is waiting to celebrate the end of 2025 and the start of 2026.

Wisconsin Weather Experts | Dec. 31, 2025
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The Wisconsin Weather Experts at FOX6 News Milwaukee share weather forecast trends and much more.

New Year's Eve hair & makeup tips
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Jenna Fredrick and Dani Headley from Scottfree Salons share hair and makeup tips to ring in 2026 in style. 

Milwaukee New Year's Eve at Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel

Welcoming 2026, Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel in downtown Milwaukee keeps creativity flowing into the new year with food, cocktails and art-filled spaces

Milwaukee fatal bar shooting; 1 dead, warrant out for man's arrest

A warrant is out for a Milwaukee man charged with first-degree homicide after prosecutors say he fatally shot a man outside a northwest side bar earlier this month.

Milwaukee tenants seek help, cold weather worsens no-heat conditions

A Milwaukee tenant says weeks without heat forced her family to use stove burners to stay warm, as city officials warn of rising no-heat complaints during dangerous cold.

Milwaukee tenant says apartment without heat for weeks
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A Milwaukee tenant says weeks without heat forced her family to use stove burners to stay warm, as city officials warn of rising no-heat complaints during dangerous cold.

Milwaukee teen accused of OWI hit-and-run outside bar

A Milwaukee teenager faces felony charges after prosecutors say she drove intoxicated, hit a security guard outside a bar and fled, leaving the victim with a broken foot.

Newly-restored space for autism therapy clinic
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Caravel Autism Health opened a clinic on Milwaukee's south side in 2021. In August, it suffered damage from heavy rains. Now, the Mitchell Street space is restored. We learn more from Alicia Ehlen and Tori Ostergaard. 

Waukesha County Courthouse shooting threat; teen charged after lockdown
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A 17-year-old Milwaukee teen is charged after allegedly calling in shooting threats to the Waukesha County Courthouse, prompting a lockdown.

Waukesha County Courthouse shooting threat; teen charged after lockdown

A Milwaukee teenager faces felony charges after prosecutors say he made shooting threats to the Waukesha County Courthouse, triggering a lockdown and major law enforcement response.

Milwaukee man, accused of throwing baby, sentenced to prison
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A Milwaukee man accused of throwing a baby against a wall while playing video games pleaded guilty and was sentenced to prison on Tuesday, Dec. 30.

Milwaukee DPW 2025-26 New Year holiday schedules released

The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works (DPW) offices will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 31 and Thursday, Jan. 1 for the New Year holiday.

Wisconsin Humane Society year-end donation matching campaign
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All donations to the Wisconsin Humane Society are being tripled through the end of the year, thanks to a dollar-for-dollar matching gift.

Wisconsin Humane Society year-end donation matching campaign

You do not have to adopt a pet to help the Wisconsin Humane Society out. The organization's year-end donation matching campaign is going on right now.