Town of Somers animal mistreatment case, woman faces 15 charges

They found the inside of the house covered in molding feces, maggots, and trash. That is the environment police say a Town of Somers woman kept her pets in.

Somers animal mistreatment case, woman faces 15 charges
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They found the inside of the house covered in moldy feces, maggots, and trash. That is the environment police say a Town of Somers woman kept her pets in.

Comptroller’s Office releases Milwaukee’s five-year financial forecast
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City Comptroller Bill Christianson released Milwaukee's first Five-Year Financial Forecast, a new annual planning resource intended to provide policymakers, City leadership, stakeholders, and residents with a clear view of the City’s long-term General Fund fiscal outlook. By identifying emerging financial pressures years in advance, the Comptroller’s Office is giving City leaders and stakeholders more time and information to plan ahead and develop solutions. FOX6's Sam Kraemer sat down with Christianson to dig into this forecast and learn more.

Brookfield North Shore Bank robbery, police seek suspect

Brookfield police are looking for the person wanted in connection to a bank robbery that happened on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 20.

Waukesha homicide: Kevin Lychwick sentenced to life in prison
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Kevin Lychwick, the Waukesha man convicted of killing his neighbor and hiding the body in 2024, was sentenced to life in prison on Thursday.

West Allis-West Milwaukee DPW fire, building under construction
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A three-alarm fire broke out at the under-construction West Allis-West Milwaukee Department of Public Works building on Thursday morning, Aug. 20. It happened near 53rd and Burnham.

Collegiate volleyball featured at Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum
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The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) is excited to reveal the eight teams that will be part of 2026 AVCA First Serve at Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum, August 21–23. This year’s event will include all four of the 2025 NCAA Championship semifinalists—national champion Texas A&M, Kentucky, Pittsburgh, and Wisconsin—as well as Arizona State, Louisville, SMU, and Texas. Jaime Gordon, AVCA CEO, joined Wisconsin Live Desk to talk more about this event.

Wisconsin E. coli, Salmonella outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts

The Wisconsin DHS said 17 people have been sickened, one of them hospitalized, due to E. coli and/or Salmonella from alfalfa sprouts.

Wisconsin tornado count hits second-highest yearly total on record

A confirmed tornado Tuesday in southern Washington County brought the statewide total to 47, the second highest on record since records began in 1950.

Kenosha County pursuits; 3 arrested, multiple felony charges referred

On Wednesday, Aug. 19, Kenosha County Sheriff's deputies attempted to detain wanted suspects in Somers, which led to two police chases. All three suspects were eventually arrested on a range of felony drug charges.

Milwaukee Weather: Scattered storms Friday, possibly severe

Spotty light showers possible Friday morning, then scattered thunderstorms through Friday night. These may impact high school football games. A few storms could be severe with all modes of severe weather possible, including a weak tornado.

Milwaukee County Zoo's 'A la Carte' event kicks off 40th anniversary celebration

The Milwaukee County Zoo's annual "A la Carte" festival is taking place from Aug. 20-23. The event features dozens of food vendors, music performances and more.

St. Francis fatal crash Thursday; 2 dead

Two people were killed in a crash in St. Francis on Thursday morning, Aug. 20.

Waukesha gas station armed robbery, suspect sought

Waukesha police are looking for a suspect after a gas station convenience store employee was robbed at gunpoint early Thursday morning, Aug. 20.

West Allis-West Milwaukee DPW fire, building under construction

A three-alarm fire broke out at the under-construction West Milwaukee Department of Public Works building on Thursday morning, Aug. 20.

West Milwaukee structure fire; West Allis assistant fire chief provides brief
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Armando Suarez Del Real, the assistant chief for the West Allis Fire Department, provided an update on a three-alarm fire at the future site of the West Allis-West Milwaukee DPW building. 

Critically missing 14-year-old girl found safe: Milwaukee police

The Milwaukee Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating a critically missing 14-year-old girl, Khloe Johnson.

Flock security camera in Germantown park causing controversy

Flock Safety has sparked another controversy in southeast Wisconsin, this time over a camera at Germantown's Kinderberg Park.

Waukesha homicide: Kevin Lychwick sentenced to life in prison

Kevin Lychwick, the Waukesha man convicted of killing his neighbor and hiding the body in 2024, was sentenced to life in prison on Thursday, Aug. 20.