Milwaukee weather: Rain returns Friday afternoon into Saturday

Southeast Wisconsin is expected to see its best chance of rain in several weeks as a weather system moves through the region Friday afternoon, July 31, into early Saturday.

Racine County Fair opens five-day annual event

It is the first day of the Racine County Fair: a tradition that has been going on since 1923.

Racine County Fair opening day 2026
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It is the first day of the Racine County Fair: a tradition that has been going on since 1923.

Menasha tornado aftermath, people cleaning up
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Menasha is still dealing with damage and power outages after a tornado hit the city on Monday afternoon. Cleanup continues but there are still a lot of utility poles down and homes underneath the rubble.

Avoiding scams after storm damage; what you need to know
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Severe weather brings out the best and unfortunately, the worst in people. Contact 6's Jenna Sachs joined Wisconsin Live Desk to talk about how people can avoid scams after storms like the one that hit Menasha.

Wisconsin governor's race; political perspective on Democrats
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We are closing in fast on the primary election in Wisconsin -- and a new Marquette Law Poll shows Francesca Hong leading the field of Democrats. Marquette fellow and former Journal Sentinel reporter Craig Gilbert joined Wisconsin Live Desk to bring some perspective.

Appleton hosts Mile of Music
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The City of Appleton is hosting Mile of Music, and doing what it can to help the people of Menasha, hit hard by severe weather.

New Milwaukee Crime Lab opens, processing evidence
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The Wisconsin Department of Justice on Wednesday announced that the Division of Forensic Sciences’ (DFS) new Milwaukee Crime Lab has achieved accreditation and is now fully open for processing evidence. The lab replaces the former lab located at South 11th Street​ in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee water fluoride reduction due to supply chain issues

Due to national supply chain constraints impacting fluoride treatment additives, Milwaukee Water Works will temporarily reduce the amount of fluoride added to drinking water.

Wisconsin voters who returned absentee ballot cannot get new one: judge

Wisconsin voters who have already returned their absentee ballots for the primary are not allowed to void those and request a new one, a judge ruled.

Act 10: Wisconsin appeals court restores anti-union law

A Wisconsin appeals court on Wednesday restored a 2011 anti-union law that abolished collective bargaining rights, in a setback for unions and public workers.

Milwaukee water to temporarily have less fluoride; here's why
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Due to national supply chain constraints affecting fluoride treatment additives, Milwaukee Water Works will temporarily reduce the amount of fluoride added to drinking water. The City of Milwaukee Health Department is working with Milwaukee Water Works to provide residents with public health information throughout this temporary adjustment. The water remains safe to drink and continues to meet water quality standards. This temporary adjustment is related only to the availability of fluoride treatment additives and does not affect the overall safety or quality of Milwaukee’s drinking water.

Racine County Fair kicks off; tour of the fairgrounds
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FOX6's Ben Hanson gives Wisconsin Live Desk a quick tour of the fairgrounds for the Racine County Fair, which is open for visitors through the weekend. 

Wisconsin tornado: Menasha police ask public to avoid damaged area

Menasha police asked the public to steer clear of storm-damaged areas while crews work through the aftermath of Monday's EF-3 tornado.

Wisconsin vs. Michigan coastlines: Which state has the best beaches?

Wisconsin and Michigan are neighbors across the lake, but a controversial topic has been brewing for years. Which side of Lake Michigan is better—the west side (Wisconsin) or the east side (Michigan)?