Wisconsin governor race: Sara Rodriguez suspends campaign

Sara Rodriguez suspended her campaign for Wisconsin governor, days after firing her campaign manager due to inflated finance report numbers.

Muskego debit card theft, fraud; $1,000+ purchased, suspect identified

Police in Muskego are looking for the suspect who they say stole a debit card and used it to buy over $1,000 worth of merchandise from multiple stores.

On the Border strip club in Franklin has licenses revoked

A Franklin strip club at the center of a years-long human trafficking investigation will lose its license.

St. Francis homicide investigation; woman shot, man in custody

A woman is dead after a shooting in St. Francis on Thursday night, July 16. A Milwaukee man was taken into custody as a person of interest in this incident.

Great Lakes cruises having moment, Milwaukee invests to meet demand

Great Lakes cruises are exploding in popularity as Milwaukee shatters another record for visitors, but they're also providing important scientific research.

Financial advisor shortage, Northwestern Mutual looks to fill gaps

The U.S. will see a shortage of financial advisors by 2034. Northwestern Mutual hosted an event to expose local students to open investment-related careers.

Sade Robinson's belongings stolen from Milwaukee storage unit

Sade Robinson's mother said her storage unit containing her late daughter's belongings was broken into and emptied.

Milwaukee Weather: Thick smoke Friday morning

Air Quality Alert until Noon on Friday for all of SE WI Very smoky overnight into Friday morning, clearing out Friday afternoon. Temperatures in the 70s overnight. A few showers are possible overnight as well. Partly sunny with isolated t-storms on Friday. Hot and humid. AM wildfire smoke. Highs in the low-to-mid 90s with a heat index of 99.

Wildfire smoke in Milwaukee, people deal with the terrible air quality

Most of this week – heat and humidity were the enemies of comfort. But this smoke is a whole different level of annoyance and concern.

Wildfire smoke in Wisconsin, hardware store staying busy
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You can actually smell the smoke in the air right now, and visibility across the city has dropped significantly throughout the day.  Health officials say its simply not safe to be outside breathing this in, pushing many to take the right steps to be safe.

Tiefenthaler Park shots fired incident, homes struck by gunfire

The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shots-fired incident at Tiefenthaler Park in Milwaukee on Thursday afternoon, July 16.

Milwaukee floods, clogged sewer pipe investigation underway

MMSD said contractors have unclogged a sewer overflow pipe on Jones Island. Now, it's trying to determine if that clog contributed to flooding in Bay View.

Mount Pleasant homicide: Family seeks justice for 18-year-old victim

Mount Pleasant police are searching for the suspect who shot and killed 18-year-old Geovonnie Amie. It comes as one of Geovonnie’s relatives remembers a young life – taken right when it was getting started.

Marquette students killed in crash: McColgan plea deal falls apart

Nearly a month after a jury acquitted a woman of criminal wrongdoing in a crash that killed two Marquette University lacrosse players, a planned plea appears to have fallen apart for the men's teammate.

Wildfire smoke in Wisconsin, first responders brave the conditions

Milwaukee has some of the worst air in the whole country, but, for first responders – there's no option to stay inside.

Wildfire smoke in Wisconsin; outdoor activities cancel, pivot

Wildfire smoke forced many outdoor activities to either cancel or pivot on Thursday, from pools and beer gardens to events and camps.

Giannis Antetokounmpo introduced by Miami Heat
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The Miami Heat introduced Giannis Antetokounmpo to the team's fans on Thursday, July 16. Wisconsin Live Desk spoke with FOX6's Lily Zhao about Giannis' future in Florida, as well as his impact in Milwaukee.

Southwest Airlines expands nonstop service from Milwaukee

Southwest Airlines continues to expand its nonstop lineup from Milwaukee Mitchell International (MKE). Starting next March, travelers can fly directly to Northwest Florida Beaches International (ECP) in Panama City, Florida.