2026 Wisconsin spring election: Minor issues at some polling locations
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Several Milwaukee polling locations inside MPS buildings opened up to 40 minutes late Tuesday due to an overnight system update that restricted building access.

What's Up in the Ward? April events

Jordan Dechambre with the Historic Third Ward Association shares events to take note of in the Historic Third Ward this month. 

UW System President Jay Rothman fired; regents vote unanimously

Jay Rothman, the Universities of Wisconsin system president, was fired after a closed-door UW regents meeting on Tuesday evening, April 7.

Milwaukee's Lake Express Ferry moves to terminal home for travel season

The Lake Express Ferry made its annual trek on Tuesday, April 7, from its winter home in Milwaukee’s Menomonee River Valley to its in-season terminal home on the lakefront.

Power outage at Glendale polling location
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The polling location at Glendale City Hall lost power for a few minutes, which caused a minor delay for some voters. 

2026 Wisconsin spring election: Minor issues at some MPS polling places

The Milwaukee Election Commission and Milwaukee Public Schools were made aware of polling locations inside MPS buildings that opened later than the required 7 a.m. start time on Election Day, April 7.

Wisconsin DNR: New fishing regulation, season structure reminders

The Wisconsin DNR has reminders about new regulations and season structures ahead of the general inland fishing season, which opens statewide on May 2.

Fiserv Forum hosts collegiate volleyball event; ticket sales open April 17

A marquee women's collegiate volleyball event is taking place at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee from Aug. 21 to 24. Not single-session tickets for the AVCA First Serve event go on sale on Friday, April 17.

Hartford Quad fire, loss estimated at nearly $1 million

A fire inside Quad's Hartford facility caused an estimated loss of nearly $1 million Sunday, according to the fire department.

Bayshore 'teen takeover,' Glendale police video shows scene

Video from the Glendale Police Department shows the scene of a so-called "teen takeover" event that happened at Bayshore late last month.

2026 Wisconsin spring election; what voters need to know

Across Wisconsin, voters will head to the polls to cast ballots in the 2026 spring election on Tuesday, April 7. Here's what you need to know.

Crews battle another fire at Milwaukee U-Haul storage facility | FOX6 News Milwaukee
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Milwaukee firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire at a U-Haul facility near 1st and Lapham on Monday night, April 6, the same complex that burned in January, with no injuries reported.

U-Haul fire: Milwaukee firefighters battle storage facility flames again

Milwaukee firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire at a U-Haul facility near 1st and Lapham on Monday night, April 6, the same complex that burned in January, with no injuries reported.

Milwaukee Mitchell airport responds to small plane landing issue

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport crews responded to a small private plane landing issue on Monday, April 6, with the pilot unhurt and operations unaffected.

Milwaukee Weather: Snow showers end, cold on Tuesday

Spotty snow showers will end overnight. It will be brisk with temperatures settling in the 20s by sunrise. Mostly sunny and chilly on Tuesday. Highs in the 30s, coolest near the lake. A blustery ESE wind will keep wind chills in the 20s all day.

Port Milwaukee welcomes first vessel of 2026 international season

Port Milwaukee welcomed the Marshall Islands-flagged Federal Nagara as the first vessel of the 2026 international season on Friday, April 3.

West Allis named winner of 2026 Strongest Town contest

West Allis was named the 2026 Strongest Town after defeating 15 North American cities in a bracket-style contest highlighting community progress and resilience rather than perfection.

Fundraiser aims to expand dental care for southeast Wisconsin kids

Community Smiles Dental says 100,000 local kids need care as its Laugh for a Smile fundraiser and silent auction aim to expand services for Medicaid and uninsured families.