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Kenosha County pickup truck, semi collision; pickup driver dead

January 16, 2025 3:04pm CST

A 70-year-old man is dead after colliding his pickup truck into a semi that had failed to stop at a stop sign in Kenosha County early Thursday, Jan. 16.

Chippewa Falls Leinenkugel's brewery closing, family's purchase offer denied

January 16, 2025 1:49pm CST

The Leinenkugel Brewery in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, will permanently close its doors on Friday after more than 150 years in operation.

Kenosha elementary school threat; judge finds boy delinquent

January 16, 2025 10:22am CST

A judge found a boy delinquent after he admitted to a felony charge of terrorist threats related to a Kenosha elementary school scare late last year.

Cudahy police chase, accused driver never had license: complaint

January 16, 2025 5:56am CST

A South Milwaukee man is accused of leading Cudahy police officers on a chase that ended with a crash on Sunday, Jan. 5.

Milwaukee arson near 18th and Keefe; 1 arrested, 5 people inside home

January 16, 2025 5:47am CST

Milwaukee police are investigating an arson that damaged a home on the city's north side on Wednesday night, Jan. 15.

Milwaukee shootings Wednesday; 2 wounded, 1 arrested

January 15, 2025 10:50pm CST

Milwaukee police said two people were wounded in separate shootings on Wednesday, Jan. 15.

Wisconsin winter, lack of snow poses challenge for small businesses

January 15, 2025 10:02pm CST

This Wisconsin winter has created a challenge for some small businesses who rely on snow to make money.

Milwaukee social club shooting; 3 wounded, 6 charged

January 15, 2025 9:17pm CST

Gunfire at an after-hours Milwaukee social club wounded three people – including the owner – in December. Six people are now charged.

Elected as Milwaukee County District Attorney; 1-on-1 with Kent Lovern

January 15, 2025 9:05pm CST

FOX6's Aaron Maybin went one-on-one with Milwaukee County District Attorney-elect Kent Lovern about assuming the office, challenges he faces, his focus on public safety and more.

Milwaukee lead poisoning case, child 'likely' exposed at MPS school

January 15, 2025 8:20pm CST

MPS and the Milwaukee Health Department said lead-based paint was found at a school after a student experienced lead-poisoning last week.

Silver Alert canceled, Two Rivers woman found safe

January 15, 2025 7:48pm CST

The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office said Denise Laflam, the subject of a Silver Alert, has been found safe.

Milwaukee wrong-way driver passed Harris motorcade, pleads not guilty

January 15, 2025 7:20pm CST

The Milwaukee man accused of driving the wrong way toward Vice President Kamala Harris’ motorcade in October pleaded not guilty on Wednesday.

Racine child sex assault; former pastor sentenced to 11 years prison

January 15, 2025 6:28pm CST

A Racine County judge sentenced Barnabe Leon-Alvarez to 11 years in prison in connection with multiple charges related to child sexual assault.

Brookfield robbery at Burlington; pepper spray used by suspect

January 15, 2025 6:03pm CST

Brookfield police requested the public's help to identify and locate suspects tied to a Burlington store robbery that happened on Tuesday, Jan. 7.

Milwaukee ICE enforcement facility proposed for city's northwest side

January 15, 2025 6:01pm CST

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has proposed to open an Immigration and Customs Enforcement enforcement facility on Milwaukee's northwest side.

UWM at Waukesha campus closing; what's next for 70-acre site?

January 15, 2025 6:00pm CST

The UWM at Waukesha campus will close at the end of this semester. What takes the campus' place could include $1 million homes.

Milwaukee free fitness, wellness day at Noyes Indoor Pool

January 15, 2025 5:54pm CST

The Milwaukee Parks Foundation is inviting the community to dive into health and wellness with a free “Splash into the New Year Pool Day" on Saturday, Jan. 18.