Milwaukee 2025 Walk For Wishes at the Summerfest grounds
Help support life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses with Make-A-Wish Wisconsin's 2025 Walk For Wishes.
Make-A-Wish Walk for Wishes 2025
FOX6's Ted Perry joined WakeUp with a look ahead to the Walk for Wishes event at the Summerfest grounds. He talked to Wendy Cozzens to learn more.
Milwaukee tactical situation, police arrest wanted suspect
Milwaukee police arrested a wanted suspect after a tactical situation on the city's north side Friday. It happened near 1st and Concordia.
Milwaukee police chase; Jamie Coleman sentenced to 2 1/2 years prison
Milwaukee police chase; Jamie Coleman sentenced to 2 1/2 years prison
MPS lead risk: Schools built before 1950 cleared, work to continue
Milwaukee Public Schools announced all schools serving elementary students, built before 1950, have been cleared of lead risks.
Milwaukee police pay: Union protests, activists counter-protest
The Milwaukee police union protested for a pay raise, while an activist group counter-protested to say "no way," in downtown Milwaukee on Friday.
MCTS bus riders skipping fares, congressman calls for federal oversight
A Wisconsin congressman is calling for federal oversight of the Milwaukee County Transit System, after a FOX6 investigation found 8 million riders a year are boarding for free.
Milwaukee shooting; 57-year-old wounded near 20th and Congress
Milwaukee police say a 57-year-old was shot and wounded near 20th and Congress early Friday, Sept. 5.
Calls for federal oversight for MCTS
Let the finger pointing begin. A Wisconsin congressman is calling for federal oversight of the Milwaukee County Transit System, after a FOX6 investigation found 8 million riders a year are boarding for free.
Walmart hiring skilled tradespeople in Milwaukee; starting pay $19/hour
Walmart is seeking qualified skilled tradespeople to join its Facility Services team in southeast Wisconsin.
Milwaukee street takeovers; mayor, police chief address the chaos
Mayor Cavalier Johnson will hold a news conference Friday morning, Sept. 5 to discuss the street takeovers that have occurred in Milwaukee recently.
Wauwatosa retail theft leads to police chase; 1 taken into custody
One person was taken into custody following a police chase in Wauwatosa early Friday morning, Sept. 5.
Milwaukee stabbing; 1 wounded near 37th and Custer, no arrests
One person was injured after a stabbing in Milwaukee on Thursday night, Sept. 4.
Milwaukee Weather: Blustery and chilly night ahead
Staying breezy and chilly tonight with temperatures dropping back to 40s Saturday morning. Some sunshine throughout the weekend with highs in the 60s.
Milwaukee street takeovers; MPA’s National Guard proposal sparks backlash
The Milwaukee Police Association president suggested the National Guard could help with recent street takeovers, but the suggestion quickly drew criticism from city leaders and activists.
Wauwatosa floods; TosaFest brings community together after flooding
The annual TosaFest kicks off this weekend, nearly a month after historic flooding devastated parts of the city.
South Milwaukee homicide, 15-year-old held pending formal charges
A 15-year-old boy is being held, pending formal charges, for allegedly strangling his grandmother to death in South Milwaukee.
Teen arrested in connection to grandmother's death
A 15-year-old boy is being held, pending formal charges, for allegedly strangling his grandmother to death. Police found the South Milwaukee woman in her home last week.
Undocumented man at center of Judge Dugan case admits he illegally entered US
A man who allegedly evaded federal agents with the help of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan pleaded guilty Thursday to being in the U.S. illegally.
MKE South Shore Cruise Dock groundbreaking
Construction on a new cruise ship dock set sail on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025. Passengers will soon get a more picturesque view as they pull into Milwaukee. Work has begun and by June 2026, the land will become the new South Shore Cruise Dock.