Schlitz Audubon Nature Center; educational workshops, great programs

Next weekend, grab the kids and head to Schlitz Audubon Nature Center’s annual Hootenanny for a day filled with food, drinks, dancing and even owls.

Mother killed in Milwaukee fatal shooting
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Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting near Appleton and Silver Spring that killed a 29-year-old woman on Wednesday, Jan. 14, as family members called the incident an act of domestic violence.

Leaders urge caution amid Milwaukee dating app crimes
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The Milwaukee Police Department has seen a surge of robberies associated with dating apps, a news release from members of the Milwaukee Common Council said on Wednesday, Jan. 14.

Milwaukee Weather: Cold and windy overnight

Clear, windy and cold overnight. Temperatures dropping through the teens with wind chills between 0 and -5 all night. Partly sunny on Thursday with a blustery high in the low 20s. Daytime wind chills in the single digits. Snow moves in after 6pm and picks up overnight. 1-3" possible (2" or so Milwaukee, higher NW toward Kettle Moraine). Snow showers on Friday and windy with highs in the 30s.

Ridglan Farms under pressure; activists plan large-scale dog rescue

Animal rights activists say they may carry out a mass “open rescue" of dogs at Ridglan Farms, arguing animals remain at risk before the breeder surrenders its license by July 1.

Milwaukee fatal shooting, mother killed Wednesday; police investigating

Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting near Appleton and Silver Spring that killed a 29-year-old woman on Wednesday, Jan. 14, as family members called the incident an act of domestic violence.

Bullet found in Westosha Central High School boys' bathroom

A single bullet was located in a boys’ bathroom stall at Westosha Central High School in the Village of Paddock Lake.

Milwaukee apartment arson; lack of sprinklers raises safety questions

Milwaukee police say a fire at a senior apartment complex was intentionally set, displacing residents and injuring one woman, while officials explain why sprinklers were not required.

Children locked in Milwaukee storage unit; Charles Dupriest guilty

A Milwaukee County jury found Charles Dupriest guilty on Wednesday, Jan. 14, in connection to the discovery of six young children locked in a Milwaukee storage unit.

Wisconsin Weather Experts | January 14, 2026
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The Wisconsin Weather Experts at FOX6 News Milwaukee share weather forecast trends and much more.

MCTS bus hits parked vehicles, leaves roadway near medical center

A Milwaukee County Transit System bus hit two parked vehicles, a spokesperson said, and left the roadway on Wednesday morning.

2025 Milwaukee Community Health Assessment released; 5 issues emerge

The Milwaukee Health Department released its 2025 Community Health Assessment. A news release says it is the city’s most comprehensive snapshot of health and well-being.

Milwaukee dating app crimes; city leaders urge caution

The Milwaukee Police Department has seen a surge of robberies associated with dating apps, a news release from members of the Milwaukee Common Council said on Wednesday, Jan. 14.

Kenosha Sheriff's officials deal with number of crashes due to snow

Kenosha County Sheriff's officials on Wednesday, Jan. 14 were busy dealing with a number of crash reports due to snowy and icy road conditions.

Waukesha Municipal Judge Steve Wimmer dies at 68

Waukesha Municipal Judge Steve Wimmer has died, the city announced Wednesday. He was 68 years old.

Milwaukee 'Drone as First Responder' pilot program launched
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MPD Chief Jeffrey Norman debuted the "Drone as First Responder" (DFR) pilot program on Jan. 14 to provide rapid aerial support.

'Drone as First Responder:' Milwaukee police launch pilot program

Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman on Wednesday announced the launch of the city's "Drone as First Responder" pilot program.

Jefferson County squad struck, deputy had been helping at crash scene

Road conditions were snow-covered and slippery throughout southeast Wisconsin – and a Jefferson County sheriff's deputy learned that firsthand.

'Project Forward 911:' Milwaukee launches AI-assisted program

The Milwaukee Department of Emergency Communications announced the launch of "Project Forward 911," an artificial intelligence-assisted program.