Summerfest announces 2026 attendance, 2027 dates for music festival

Hundreds of thousands of fans attended Summerfest this year, organizers announced Thursday, as the Big Gig welcomed more than 100 first-time artists.

Silver Alert canceled: Caledonia woman found safe

A statewide Silver Alert was issued for 74-year-old Rosemarie Michals of Caledonia on Thursday, July 9.

Wisconsin weather: Summer heat, humidity in full swing

After a relatively comfortable stretch of weather, the dog days of summer are making a return to southeast Wisconsin.

Super El Niño becoming likely, Wisconsin impact explained

How El Niño influences Wisconsin winters, from milder temperatures to reduced snowfall, and why Pacific Ocean temperatures can shape our local weather.

Milwaukee police squads crash into each other during chase

Four Milwaukee police officers were hurt when two squads crashed into one another during a pursuit early Wednesday morning, July 8.

Monroe County OWI arrest; Madison woman accused, 5th offense

A 32-year-old Madison woman was arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol on Wednesday, July 8 for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 5th offense.

Electric scooter injuries approach record highs; 'use them safely'

Local hospitals tell FOX6 they're experiencing a surge in e-scooter-related injuries. It comes as Milwaukee leaders have take up new rules for the popular rentals.

Self-deported MPS teacher's aide returns to Milwaukee

It was an emotional homecoming in Milwaukee. A beloved teacher’s aide—who self-deported to El Salvador last year—is officially back home.

Milwaukee Weather: Severe t-storm watch until 10pm north

Scattered t-storms will come to an end overnight. Humid with temperatures in the 70s. Scattered t-storms on-and-off again on Thursday. Humid but cooler with a high in the low-to-mid 80s. Dropping near the lake in the afternoon.

Military Women's Memorial: Wisconsin veterans stories kept alive
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They've served our country since the Revolutionary War, and many don't even consider themselves veterans. Despite the fact that women are the fastest-growing group in the U.S. military, they still feel invisible. But there's a monument in Washington that's working to change that for veterans like Helene Brown of Waukesha.

2 of 3 children who died in Geneva Lake boating accident identified
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An Illinois family identified two of the three children who died in a boating accident on Geneva Lake Friday. A fundraiser posted to GoFundMe by Brad Oswald identified two of his children, Caleb Oswald, 6, and Abigail Oswald, 7, as having "lost their lives in a tragic boating accident caused by an unprecedented severe storm".

Racine water rescue, 62-year-old victim in critical condition

Developing news out of Racine at the Pershing Park boat launch. The Racine County Sheriff’s Office says the victim of the incident is in critical condition. The water rescue happened on Tuesday morning.

Racine water rescue, 62-year-old victim in critical condition
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Developing news out of Racine at the Pershing Park boat launch. The Racine County Sheriff’s Office says the victim of the incident is in critical condition.