Milwaukee County Safety Building facing heat, maintenance issues

Extreme temperatures are heating up the Milwaukee County Courthouse. Now – court officials are sounding the alarm on the outdated Safety Building.

Milwaukee County Courthouse heat and maintenance issues
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Extreme temperatures are heating up the Milwaukee County Courthouse. Now – court officials are sounding the alarm on the outdated Safety Building.

Milwaukee shootings Friday; 1 person killed, 2 wounded

Three people were shot, one fatally, in Milwaukee on Friday, July 17. A 48-year-old was killed, and a 12-year-old and 18-year-old were wounded.

EAA AirVenture traffic impacted by Waukesha County Airport runway closure

Aviation enthusiasts are preparing for the annual EAA AirVenture event in Oshkosh next week, but runway construction at Waukesha County Airport has forced a temporary closure of the main runway.

Milwaukee police Flock misuse, detective accused appears in court

A Milwaukee police detective accused of misusing the department’s license plate reader system appeared in court on Friday, July 17.

Milwaukee city attorney says mask ordinance 'legal and enforceable'

Milwaukee's city attorney said an ordinance that would prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing masks is "legal and enforceable."

Wildfire smoke in Wisconsin, impact on wildlife and pets

Smoky air is not just causing health concerns for people – it is also impacting animals, especially wildlife.

Wildfire smoke in Wisconsin, impact on wildlife and pets
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Smoky air is not just causing health concerns for people – it is also impacting animals, especially wildlife.

Wisconsin governor race: David Crowley resumes campaign

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley resumed his campaign and reentered the Wisconsin governor's race, sources told FOX6 News on Friday.

Gunfire hits homes near Muskego gun club, police investigate

Muskego police are investigating after three homes near Schultz Gun Club were hit by gunfire. Community members want answers.

Viking cruise ships in Milwaukee; get a look inside
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FOX6's Ben Handelman got the opportunity to check out one of the Vikings cruise ships that has been docking in Milwaukee on a regular basis. He joined Wisconsin Live Desk to take us inside, and talk more about what he saw on these high-end big boats.

Country Thunder WI welcomes offers new attraction
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Country Thunder Wisconsin is welcoming thousands of country music fans to Wisconsin. And there's something new for 2026. Megan Benoit joined Wisconsin Live Desk to tell us more.

Cyclosporiasis cases in WI; what you need to know
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Dr. Greg DeMuri, a pediatric infectious disease doctor from UW Health, joined Wisconsin Live Desk to talk about cyclosporiasis. There are now 61 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in Wisconsin -- and we need to keep safe.

Democratic candidate for Wisconsin governor Joel Brennan speaks
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Democratic candidate for Wisconsin governor Joel Brennan spoke to the media on Friday afternoon, July 17, in the wake of Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez suspending her campaign in the race. 

WIldfire smoke health impacts; what you need to know
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Dr. Mark Moss, a pediatric allergist from UW Health joined Wisconsin Live Desk on Friday, July 17 to talk about the very serious impacts of wildfire smoke blanketing the region. 

Milwaukee Weather: Smoky morning, hot and humid afternoon

Smoke will clear out during the afternoon as the wind shifts to the southwest. Hot and humid with temps in the 90s. Smoke could return Saturday night.

Map: Milwaukee air quality remains hazardous due to wildfire smoke

Air quality in the Milwaukee area remains hazardous as wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota continue to blanket the area Friday.

Wisconsin air quality, wildfire smoke lingers Friday

A thick blanket of smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota has reached southeast Wisconsin, creating unhealthy air quality and hazy conditions across the area. Follow live updates from the FOX6 Weather Experts and FOX6 News team.