Milwaukee DPW 2026 Independence Day schedule; offices closed July 3

The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works (DPW) offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.

Milwaukee Weather: Thunderstorms likely, more this weekend

Southern Wisconsin remains under an Extreme Heat Warning through Thursday at 1pm. Thunderstorms move through the region in the early morning with damaging winds and heavy rainfall as the primary threats.

Milwaukee school fire: Lincoln Avenue students, staff in flux

Milwaukee Public Schools is trying to solve its latest issue — where to send students and staff after fire destroyed Lincoln Avenue School.

Milwaukee Weather: Continued heat, storm chances increasing

Scattered thunderstorms tonight, then more heat, humidity and storms the rest of the week. Storms linger Saturday but temperatures return to the 80s.

Milwaukee electric scooter incident, alderman questions safety

After a recent incident involving an electric Lime scooter, downtown Milwaukee's alderman questions whether the city should allow them at all.

Milwaukee police shooting near 64th and Sheridan, men charged

Milwaukee County prosecutors charged two men with multiple felonies in connection to an officer-involved shooting that happened on June 16.

Milwaukee ICE enforcement, city accuses feds of violating ordinance
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Milwaukee leaders accuse U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement of breaking a city ordinance, while an agency spokesperson stands by officers' decision to "protect themselves" on the job.

Milwaukee ICE enforcement, city accuses feds of violating ordinance

Milwaukee leaders accuse ICE of breaking a city ordinance, while an agency spokesperson stands by officers' decision to “protect themselves."

Wisconsin's Most Wanted: Cortez Moore arrested, viewer tip helps

U.S. Marshals said Cortez Moore was arrested in Madison on June 23 after a viewer recognized him and contacted the law enforcement agency.

Wisconsin heat warning extended, storms July 4 holiday weekend

Wisconsin will continue to experience dangerous heat and humidity heading into the end of the week. An extreme heat warning has been extended.

Video: Milwaukee police shooting near 64th Sheridan

The Milwaukee Police Department on Wednesday released video related to the investigation of an officer-involved shooting that happened on June 16.

Milwaukee Weather: Extreme heat continues

Extreme Heat Warning for ALL OF SE WI until 7pm Wednesday. Partly cloudy, warm and humid overnight. Temperatures around 80 by sunrise. Scattered t-Storms are possible on Wednesday and Wednesday night. Partly sunny, windy, hot and humid. Highs in the mid-90s with a heat index around 107.

Milwaukee shooting Tuesday; victim taken to hospital

Milwaukee police are investigating a Tuesday night shooting after a 35-year-old victim was found near 2nd and North and taken to the hospital as officers search for a suspect.

Children's Wisconsin issues urgent asthma warning to parents

Children's Wisconsin is warning parents after 11 children came to the hospital with critical asthma in June, including two who died and several who needed ICU care.

ICE arrests in Milwaukee spark backlash from advocacy group
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Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed for FOX6 News that agents arrested 39 people in Wisconsin last weekend. A Milwaukee immigration group calls it a "targeted ICE surge." ICE officials said the people were in the country illegally. 

ICE arrests in Milwaukee spark backlash from advocacy group

The Department of Homeland Security confirmed ICE agents arrested 39 people across Wisconsin over the weekend, a sweep drawing backlash from immigration advocates and families of people detained.