Oconomowoc Area School District leases Flock cameras: records

Police use Flock cameras, which has sparked fierce debate, but now FOX6 has learned the Oconomowoc Area School District leases four Flock cameras.

Racine murder case: Miguel Cruz takes plea deal, will be free within a year

A man sentenced to life in prison in 2021 for a murder in Racine, will now walk free in less than a year. He accepted a guilty plea deal on lesser charges rather than going to a retrial he was granted this spring.

Tornadoes, September heatwaves & bug swarms | The Isobar
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Explore Detroit’s EF2 urban tornado, Wisconsin microbursts, and record-breaking September heat across the Midwest. Plus, dive into Chicago's bridge-halting temperatures, a deadly glacial collapse in Nepal, active Pacific tropical storms, late-summer bug swarms, and the myth behind Woolly Bear caterpillars.

Racine murder case: Miguel Cruz takes plea deal
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A man sentenced to life in prison in 2021 for a murder in Racine, will now walk free in less than a year. He accepted a guilty plea deal on lesser charges rather than going to a retrial he was granted this spring.

Wisconsin EHD deer deaths continue to climb

An unusually high number of Wisconsin deer are dying of epizootic hemorrhagic disease this season and continue to contract the disease.

Wisconsin endangered oak ecosystems, 'OAKtoberfest' to help

The Waukesha County Land Conservancy will hold "OAKtoberfest" on Sept. 26, at Old World Wisconsin in Eagle to raise money for habitat restoration.

China Lights returns to Boerner Botanical Gardens
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China Lights is back for another season -- and it's bigger and better than ever. Huiyuan Liu, China Lights event manager, joined FOX6 NOW to talk about what visitors can expect to see in 2026.

Wisconsin fall colors outlook for 2026
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Wisconsin is about to explode with fall colors, top to bottom. Anne Sayers, Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary, joined FOX6 NOW to talk about the fall colors outlook in the state -- and how you can take advantage of them.

 9/11 remembered; how school districts address lessons
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It has been 25 years since the attacks of September 11, 2001. The subject is a very serious one, but one that is being addressed in school districts everywhere. Jennie Ekstein, a social studies curriculum specialist for Milwaukee Public Schools, joined FOX6 NOW to talk about how 9/11 is being remembered and taught.

Milwaukee fatal hit-and-run victim identified, change sought

Milwaukee police said they are still looking for a suspect connected to a fatal hit-and-run Monday that killed a pedestrian.

9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field
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There are many, many ways to remember September 11, 2001. One of the most unique ways is to take part in an event like the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb that is happening at iconic Lambeau Field. Lt. Shauna Walesh of the Green Bay Metro Fire Department joined FOX6 NOW to talk about what this event entails.

Milwaukee police shooting, suspect killed identified

Milwaukee police said a suspect was killed in an exchange of gunfire with an officer. Now, the medical examiner's office has identified that suspect.

Unusually high number of deer deaths in SE Wisconsin
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The Wisconsin DNR is hearing from the public about an unusually high number of deer deaths for this time of year. FOX6 NOW spoke with Erin Larson, Deer Herd Health Specialist, Wisconsin DNR, about this phenomenon, and what, if anything, the public can do.

6th and Ring fatal shooting, Milwaukee men charged

Two Milwaukee men, charged in connection to an August shooting that killed Lester Whitmore on the city's north side, appeared in court Wednesday.

Opioid Settlement Funds allocated; David Crowley signs legislation

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley signed legislation on Wednesday, Sept. 9 allocating $7,457,592 in Opioid Settlement Funds to eight initiatives.

David Crowley on Flock cameras, gubernatorial debate
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David Crowley, Democratic candidate for Wisconsin governor, answered questions on Wednesday, Sept. 9 about Flock camera use in Milwaukee County and the canceled debate between him and his Republican opponent, Tom Tiffany.