2026 Wisconsin spring election; Waukesha, Brookfield mayoral races
In Waukesha County, Alicia Halvensleben defeated Scott Allen in the Waukesha mayor’s race by fewer than 500 votes on Tuesday, April 7, while Brookfield voters re-elected Mayor Steve Ponto.
In Waukesha County, Alicia Halvensleben defeated Scott Allen in the Waukesha mayor’s race by fewer than 500 votes on Tuesday, April 7, while Brookfield voters re-elected Mayor Steve Ponto.
UWM Professor Mordecai Lee talks WI election
UW-Milwaukee Professor Emeritus Mordecai Lee discussed the Tuesday, April 7, election results.
UW-Milwaukee Professor Emeritus Mordecai Lee discussed the Tuesday, April 7, election results.
Judge Maria Lazar concedes Wisconsin Supreme Court election
WATCH: Judge Maria Lazar conceded the election for Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday night, April 7 from her campaign party in Pewaukee.
WATCH: Judge Maria Lazar conceded the election for Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday night, April 7 from her campaign party in Pewaukee.
Milwaukee Weather: Light rain/mix overnight, warm Wednesday
Freezing rain/rain showers possible after 2am. Temperatures in the low 30s overnight. Temperatures will warm above freezing by sunrise, so no icing concerns for the AM commute. Rain showers possible through 10am, otherwise mostly cloudy and windy. Highs in the low-to-mid 60s.
Freezing rain/rain showers possible after 2am. Temperatures in the low 30s overnight. Temperatures will warm above freezing by sunrise, so no icing concerns for the AM commute. Rain showers possible through 10am, otherwise mostly cloudy and windy. Highs in the low-to-mid 60s.
Missing Milwaukee VA patient; Silver Alert canceled for 69-year-old man
A Silver Alert has been canceled for Abran Huerta, 69, last seen leaving the Milwaukee VA Medical Center on Tuesday, April 7. He was been found safe.
A Silver Alert has been canceled for Abran Huerta, 69, last seen leaving the Milwaukee VA Medical Center on Tuesday, April 7. He was been found safe.
2026 Wisconsin spring general election results
The 2026 spring general election results from the vote on Tuesday, April 7 are coming in.
The 2026 spring general election results from the vote on Tuesday, April 7 are coming in.
Wauwatosa police investigate road rage incident; I-41 and Capitol
Wauwatosa police are investigating what they called a road rage incident that happened between two vehicles in the area of I-41 and Capitol Drive on Tuesday afternoon, April 7.
Wauwatosa police are investigating what they called a road rage incident that happened between two vehicles in the area of I-41 and Capitol Drive on Tuesday afternoon, April 7.
Milwaukee U-Haul storage fire; second blaze sparks tenant concerns
Tenants are demanding answers after a second fire in three months at a Walker’s Point U-Haul storage facility, where crews responded to a two-alarm blaze Monday night, April 6.
Tenants are demanding answers after a second fire in three months at a Walker’s Point U-Haul storage facility, where crews responded to a two-alarm blaze Monday night, April 6.
Milwaukee U-Haul storage fire sparks tenant concerns
Tenants returned to the Walker’s Point U-Haul storage facility on Tuesday after the second fire in three months.
Tenants returned to the Walker’s Point U-Haul storage facility on Tuesday after the second fire in three months.
Waukesha County voter turnout varied
Waukesha County poll workers report a slower-than-expected start to the day, though Brookfield saw a steady stream of voters for local mayoral and school board races.
Waukesha County poll workers report a slower-than-expected start to the day, though Brookfield saw a steady stream of voters for local mayoral and school board races.
2026 Wisconsin spring election: Waukesha County turnout varied
Poll workers in Waukesha County told FOX6 News on Tuesday, April 7, that voter turnout has been slower than expected.
Poll workers in Waukesha County told FOX6 News on Tuesday, April 7, that voter turnout has been slower than expected.
Minor issues at some MPS polling places
Several Milwaukee polling locations inside MPS buildings opened up to 40 minutes late Tuesday due to an overnight system update that restricted building access.
Several Milwaukee polling locations inside MPS buildings opened up to 40 minutes late Tuesday due to an overnight system update that restricted building access.
Wisconsin Supreme Court race; Judge Maria Lazar hopeful
Conservative-backed candidate Judge Maria Lazar is hosting her election party at the Ingleside Hotel in Pewaukee.
Conservative-backed candidate Judge Maria Lazar is hosting her election party at the Ingleside Hotel in Pewaukee.
Wisconsin Supreme Court race: Judge Chris Taylor optimistic
Liberal-backed candidate Judge Chris Taylor is hosting her election party at the Madison Concourse Hotel as results for the Wisconsin Supreme Court race come in.
Liberal-backed candidate Judge Chris Taylor is hosting her election party at the Madison Concourse Hotel as results for the Wisconsin Supreme Court race come in.
Wisconsin Supreme Court race: Judge Maria Lazar concedes race
Conservative-backed candidate Judge Maria Lazar conceded the Wisconsin Supreme Court race in a phone call with the top vote-getter, Judge Chris Taylor.
Conservative-backed candidate Judge Maria Lazar conceded the Wisconsin Supreme Court race in a phone call with the top vote-getter, Judge Chris Taylor.
Wisconsin Supreme Court race: Chris Taylor wins, growing liberal majority
Democratic-backed Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, the AP projected Tuesday evening, April 7, securing a liberal majority through 2030 as major cases loom in the battleground state.
Democratic-backed Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, the AP projected Tuesday evening, April 7, securing a liberal majority through 2030 as major cases loom in the battleground state.
Menomonee Falls CVS retail theft; $1,200 in items stolen
Menomonee Falls police are searching for a suspect accused of stealing more than $1,200 in allergy medication and eye drops from a CVS on Appleton Avenue back on March 13.
Menomonee Falls police are searching for a suspect accused of stealing more than $1,200 in allergy medication and eye drops from a CVS on Appleton Avenue back on March 13.
2022 Kenosha homicide of 6-year-old girl; child's mother now accused
The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office says charges have been filed in connection with the 2022 death of 6-year-old Layla Stahl. Christina Torchia has been charged with first-degree intentional homicide.
The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office says charges have been filed in connection with the 2022 death of 6-year-old Layla Stahl. Christina Torchia has been charged with first-degree intentional homicide.
2026 Wisconsin spring election: Minor issues at some polling locations
Several Milwaukee polling locations inside MPS buildings opened up to 40 minutes late Tuesday due to an overnight system update that restricted building access.
Several Milwaukee polling locations inside MPS buildings opened up to 40 minutes late Tuesday due to an overnight system update that restricted building access.
Milwaukee shooting near 79th and Bobolink; 54-year-old wounded
Milwaukee police say a 54-year-old was shot and wounded near 79th and Bobolink on Tuesday morning, April 7.
Milwaukee police say a 54-year-old was shot and wounded near 79th and Bobolink on Tuesday morning, April 7.