July 4th firework safety tips; what you need to know

Ahead of the Independence Day celebrations—which mark the United States' 250th anniversary—ReadyWisconsin is reminding everyone to prioritize safety and handle fireworks responsibly.

Milwaukee lakefront drone show July 3; here's what to know

Milwaukee County's lakefront Drone Show returns to McKinley Beach on Friday night, July 3. Here's what to know about the second-annual display.

Milwaukee child killed: Mother gets probation for helping felon

A Milwaukee woman was sentenced to probation for harboring/aiding a felon after her 4-year-old son was shot and killed.

Death threats to Evers' office, Wisconsin man charged

A Fond du Lac man is accused of calling Gov. Tony Evers' office and threatening to kill a "high ranking Wisconsin Executive Official" in late June.

Wisconsin severe weather threat, power outages Thursday

With an extreme heat warning already in effect, the FOX6 Weather Experts are tracking a chance for severe thunderstorms on Thursday night.

Milwaukee electric scooter fine increase, committee OKs proposal

Milwaukee leaders debated higher fines for electric scooter riders illegally riding on the sidewalks Thursday. It comes after a man was seriously injured.

Milwaukee dead birds nuisance, DNR collects carcasses for testing

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources said it has been fielding multiple calls this week about dead birds on Milwaukee’s north side.

Man charged following Whitefish Bay standoff; 'I'll blow up the house'

Prosecutors have criminally charged a 32-year-old man following an hours-long standoff in Whitefish Bay on Monday night, June 22.

Milwaukee DPW 2026 Independence Day schedule; offices closed July 3

The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works (DPW) offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.

July 4th travel: WisDOT shares safety tips for busy Wisconsin roads

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is urging motorists to practice safe driving habits and expect heavy traffic over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

Muskego fatal crash: Man sentenced to 18 years in prison

A man convicted in a Muskego crash that killed his 77-year-old mother was sentenced on Tuesday, June 30.

Milwaukee Weather: Thunderstorms likely, more this weekend

Southern Wisconsin remains under an Extreme Heat Warning through Thursday at 1pm. Thunderstorms move through the region in the early morning with damaging winds and heavy rainfall as the primary threats.

Mobile home park rent increases; Union Grove woman's effort to cap them

The cost of rent is up, and manufactured homes are not immune. Some Wisconsin lawmakers want to cap rent increases in mobile home parks.

Milwaukee school fire: Lincoln Avenue students, staff in flux

Milwaukee Public Schools is trying to solve its latest issue — where to send students and staff after fire destroyed Lincoln Avenue School.

Milwaukee Weather: Continued heat, storm chances increasing

Scattered thunderstorms tonight, then more heat, humidity and storms the rest of the week. Storms linger Saturday but temperatures return to the 80s.

Milwaukee electric scooter incident, alderman questions safety

After a recent incident involving an electric Lime scooter, downtown Milwaukee's alderman questions whether the city should allow them at all.

Milwaukee police shooting near 64th and Sheridan, men charged

Milwaukee County prosecutors charged two men with multiple felonies in connection to an officer-involved shooting that happened on June 16.