Milwaukee house fire near 10th and Cleveland; cause under investigation
A home on Milwaukee's south side was damaged by fire on Thursday morning, Nov. 20.
A home on Milwaukee's south side was damaged by fire on Thursday morning, Nov. 20.
Special FOX6 Coats for Kids Phone Bank raises $53,218
The FOX6 Coats for Kids Phone Bank is now closed – but we’re not done yet! Help us spread more warmth than ever this year by donating Coats for Kids through Dec. 7.
The FOX6 Coats for Kids Phone Bank is now closed – but we’re not done yet! Help us spread more warmth than ever this year by donating Coats for Kids through Dec. 7.
MPS child abuse case; former teacher gets no charges after video circulates
Prosecutors declined charges against a former Milwaukee Public Schools teacher seen on video grabbing and throwing a 5-year-old student, leaving the child’s mother concerned the case is being minimized.
Prosecutors declined charges against a former Milwaukee Public Schools teacher seen on video grabbing and throwing a 5-year-old student, leaving the child’s mother concerned the case is being minimized.
Marquette men’s basketball welcomes 10-year-old through Team IMPACT
Britain “B.J." Mathews, a 10-year-old living with sickle cell disease, joined Marquette men’s basketball through Team IMPACT, gaining mentors, support and a chance to live out his basketball dreams.
Britain “B.J." Mathews, a 10-year-old living with sickle cell disease, joined Marquette men’s basketball through Team IMPACT, gaining mentors, support and a chance to live out his basketball dreams.
Milwaukee church helps flood victims replace appliances ahead of holidays
Brentwood Church of Christ provided free washers, dryers and other appliances to Milwaukee families still recovering from August flooding, offering relief just ahead of the holidays.
Brentwood Church of Christ provided free washers, dryers and other appliances to Milwaukee families still recovering from August flooding, offering relief just ahead of the holidays.
Milwaukee Weather: More clouds tonight, drizzle Thursday
Cloudy with drizzle and patchy fog overnight. Temperatures steady in the upper 30s to around 40 all night. Cloudy with areas of drizzle on Thursday. Highs in the upper 40s to around 50.
Cloudy with drizzle and patchy fog overnight. Temperatures steady in the upper 30s to around 40 all night. Cloudy with areas of drizzle on Thursday. Highs in the upper 40s to around 50.
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival returns Thursday with music, fireworks
The 27th annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival begins Thursday, Nov. 20, with performances and fireworks, followed by six weeks of downtown light displays and Jingle Bus tours through Jan. 1, 2026.
The 27th annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival begins Thursday, Nov. 20, with performances and fireworks, followed by six weeks of downtown light displays and Jingle Bus tours through Jan. 1, 2026.
Milwaukee Harbor District public boat launch concept; feedback sought
The Milwaukee Harbor District is seeking feedback on a plan to update the boat launch at Bruce and Water streets.
The Milwaukee Harbor District is seeking feedback on a plan to update the boat launch at Bruce and Water streets.
Caledonia food pantry sparks surge in 'little free' sites across the area
Little free pantries in Caledonia and Milwaukee are adapting the “little free library" idea into 24/7 food shelves, serving families still facing food insecurity after the shutdown.
Little free pantries in Caledonia and Milwaukee are adapting the “little free library" idea into 24/7 food shelves, serving families still facing food insecurity after the shutdown.
Pleasant Prairie backyard chickens issue, statewide controversy
A Pleasant Prairie couple has a court hearing after a neighbor reported their backyard chickens violated the village's ordinance.
A Pleasant Prairie couple has a court hearing after a neighbor reported their backyard chickens violated the village's ordinance.
2025 Holiday Train Wisconsin schedule; what you need to know
The 2025 CPKC Holiday Train tour across the U.S. starts on Saturday, Nov. 22 in Maine. The holiday train will make several stops in southeast Wisconsin in early December.
The 2025 CPKC Holiday Train tour across the U.S. starts on Saturday, Nov. 22 in Maine. The holiday train will make several stops in southeast Wisconsin in early December.
Wisconsin lawmakers propose limiting eligible FoodShare items
The Wisconsin Assembly on Wednesday discussed a proposal that would limit the kinds of items people can purchase with FoodShare benefits.
The Wisconsin Assembly on Wednesday discussed a proposal that would limit the kinds of items people can purchase with FoodShare benefits.
Lake Mendota ancient canoes, Wisconsin archaeologists identify 16
Archaeologists identified more than a dozen ancient canoes that Indigenous people apparently left behind along a Wisconsin lakeshore.
Archaeologists identified more than a dozen ancient canoes that Indigenous people apparently left behind along a Wisconsin lakeshore.
Aging Milwaukee fire trucks; battle over funding new rigs
There is a battle brewing over Milwaukee tax dollars. Mayor Cavalier Johnson vetoed some, but not all, money to replace aging Milwaukee fire trucks.
There is a battle brewing over Milwaukee tax dollars. Mayor Cavalier Johnson vetoed some, but not all, money to replace aging Milwaukee fire trucks.
Fired MATC employees file discrimination complaints, college responds
A group of people fired from MATC's now-defunct DEI/Multicultural Services Department have filed state discrimination complaints.
A group of people fired from MATC's now-defunct DEI/Multicultural Services Department have filed state discrimination complaints.
Wisconsin online sports betting bill pulled, future uncertain
The Wisconsin Assembly failed to vote Wednesday on a proposal that would've moved the state one step closer to legal online sports betting.
The Wisconsin Assembly failed to vote Wednesday on a proposal that would've moved the state one step closer to legal online sports betting.
Milwaukee police civilian employee election fraud, woman pleads guilty
Marcey Patterson, a former civilian employee with the Milwaukee Police Department, pleaded guilty on Wednesday, Nov. 19, to felony election fraud.
Marcey Patterson, a former civilian employee with the Milwaukee Police Department, pleaded guilty on Wednesday, Nov. 19, to felony election fraud.
Student fatally shot after leaving Milwaukee school, teen charged
A Milwaukee teen is accused of killing Na'Mar Hicks, who was shot at Hopkins and Courtland after leaving Assata High School earlier this month.
A Milwaukee teen is accused of killing Na'Mar Hicks, who was shot at Hopkins and Courtland after leaving Assata High School earlier this month.
White buck spotted in Waukesha County, woman captures video
A Waukesha County woman captured video of a white buck in her yard in the town of Ottawa last week. She said it was not the first time she saw it.
A Waukesha County woman captured video of a white buck in her yard in the town of Ottawa last week. She said it was not the first time she saw it.
Wisconsin winter: Cold, snowy winter stretches during weak La Niña
The 2025/2026 winter outlook is shaping up to be active and somewhat variable with colder and snowier stretches mixed in with drier and milder periods when compared to the last several years.
The 2025/2026 winter outlook is shaping up to be active and somewhat variable with colder and snowier stretches mixed in with drier and milder periods when compared to the last several years.