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.

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.

Milwaukee U-Haul storage fire sparks tenant concerns
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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
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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.

Minor issues at some MPS polling places
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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.

Wisconsin Supreme Court race; Judge Maria Lazar hopeful
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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
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.