Waukesha Bethesda, Hawthorne schools close; last day Thursday

Two Waukesha schools dismissed students for the final time on Thursday, June 11. Bethesda Elementary and Hawthorne Elementary are now closed.

Severe weather story: Tom Wachs shares childhood memory
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WATCH: During severe weather coverage on FOX LOCAL, FOX6 Chief Meteorologist Tom Wachs shared a childhood memory from when he was 10 years old, he was watching FOX6's Vince Condella on TV, and he ran to a neighbor's house. 

Flock search misuse, former Milwaukee police officer pleads guilty

A former Milwaukee police officer, who prosecutors accused of misusing the department's Flock Safety license plate reader system, pleaded guilty.

World Cup excitement on Brady Street in Milwaukee
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FOX6's Ben Handelman shared some of the World Cup excitement at a watch party on Brady Street in Milwaukee. During the visit, Mexico scored a goal -- and got the crowd really ramped up! Check out the atmosphere. 

Kevin Lychwick guilty at Waukesha homicide trial, verdict read
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Kevin Lychwick, the Waukesha man accused of killing his neighbor and hiding the body in 2024, was found guilty at trial on Thursday afternoon, June 11.

Jury finds Kevin Lychwick guilty at Waukesha homicide trial

A jury found Kevin Lychwick, the Waukesha man accused of killing his neighbor and hiding the body in 2024, guilty at trial on Thursday afternoon, June 11.

Wisconsin severe weather: View, submit pictures of storm damage

FOX6 News viewers often share images of the severe weather and damage caused by storms. We invite you to share pictures via this post, as long as it is safe to do so.

Kevin Lychwick Waukesha homicide trial, prosecution rebuttal
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The prosecution presented its rebuttal in the trial of Kevin Lychwick, the Waukesha man accused of killing his neighbor and hiding the body in 2024. With that, closing arguments concluded.

Kevin Lychwick homicide trial, prosecution closing arguments
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The prosecution presented its closing arguments in the trial of Kevin Lychwick, the Waukesha man accused of killing his neighbor and hiding the body in 2024.

Kevin Lychwick presents closing arguments in his homicide trial
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Kevin Lychwick, the Waukesha man accused of killing his neighbor and hiding the body in 2024, presented his closing arguments. He represented himself throughout the entire trial.

FIFA World Cup 2026™: Watch parties in southeast Wisconsin

With the FIFA World Cup 2026™ now underway, VISIT Milwaukee has a list of some of the best establishments to check out the action. We're talking watch parties!

Summerfest returns; Garth Brooks stoked for 'rock & roll amusement park'

On this week's episode of Open Record, the Vice President of Entertainment for Summerfest explains how they snagged Garth Brooks for the 58th running of the World's Largest Music Festival.

Summerfest: Behind the scenes | Open Record
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On this week's episode of Open Record, the Vice President of Entertainment for Summerfest tells the story of how they snagged the country rock legend as we preview the 58th running of the World's Largest Music Festival.

IndyCar champion Alex Palou still hungry for more

If you finish first in an IndyCar race, or first in the season-long points race, you still can't rest on your laurels. Tim Van Vooren goes Beyond the Game.

Dodge County storm damage; roofs ripped off in Horicon, Lomira

Severe winds tore roofs from buildings in Horicon and Lomira on Wednesday, June 10, displacing renters, damaging homes and prompting a Red Cross shelter and Lomira reception center.

Dodge County buildings damaged by afternoon storms
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Severe winds tore roofs from buildings in Horicon and Lomira on Wednesday, June 10, displacing renters, damaging homes and prompting a Red Cross shelter and Lomira reception center.

Milwaukee Weather: More storms ahead

There is a chance we could see more storms through 2am. We are watching closely. Temperatures around 70 all night. Partly to mostly cloudy on Thursday. Severe t-storms. Midday severe t-storms are possible, but the worst of the storms will be 4pm-9pm. Tornadoes are expected along with very strong winds and large hail. Flooding is also possible. This is a volatile setup. It is imperative to stay weather aware and have sheltering plans.