New Berlin homicide, woman sentenced to life in prison
The woman convicted of killing 77-year-old Richard Platt at his New Berlin home last year has been sentenced to life in prison on Thursday.
Missing, endangered Beaver Dam woman; police seek public's help
Beaver Dam police are searching for 42-year-old Alexis Nelson, who family said they have not heard from since May, and urge anyone with information about her whereabouts to contact investigators.
I-43 Milwaukee police chase, shooting; driver sentenced to prison
A Milwaukee man who fled police, leading to a chase and shooting on I-43 last summer, was sentenced to prison on Thursday.
High School Blitz 2025: Mayville, Kenosha St. Joseph win titles
The 2025 WIAA high school football state championships kicked off on Thursday, Nov. 20, with Kenosha St. Joseph and Mayville winning their Division 7 and Division 5 games, respectively.
Suspected gang members arrested in Grafton; 1 sentenced to jail
A suspected member of the Florida-based "Felony Lane Gang" was sentenced to jail time in Ozaukee County on Wednesday, Nov. 19.
Milwaukee home invasion murder, woman found guilty at trial
A Milwaukee woman was found guilty at trial for her involvement in the death of a man who was beaten in his own apartment earlier this year.
Wisconsin Lottery: $7.1 million winning Megabucks ticket sold in Wausau
Hy-Vee in Wausau sold a winning $7.1 million Megabucks ticket for the Wednesday, Nov. 19 drawing.
Town of Geneva shooting; Steven Merkel sentenced, 25 years prison
A Walworth County judge sentenced Steven Merkel to 25 years in prison in the death of his 8-year-old stepson, Michael Meagher, in the Town of Geneva last January.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.