Milwaukee Weather: Cooler and less humid on Wednesday

Clearing skies overnight with temperatures dropping into the 50s. Partly sunny and cool on Wednesday. Highs in the mid-70s inland, around 70 near the lake. Dew points in the 40s. Gradually warming up late in the week. Heat returns late in the weekend.

1983 Wisconsin cold case, basement excavation underway

Investigators are conducting a basement excavation at a Fond du Lac County home in connection to the 1983 disappearance of Robert “Bobby Joe" Fritz."

Milwaukee officer disciplined after sex assault survivor's complaint

Disciplinary action has been taken against a Milwaukee police officer after a sexual assault survivor filed a formal complaint.

Why the reward for a Florida murder suspect just jumped to $16K

The reward for information leading to wanted suspect Isabelle Rose Johnson has increased to $16,000 in a multistate manhunt.

Milwaukee Soldiers Home sex trafficking case, 2 people charged

A sex trafficking case centers on the Milwaukee Soldiers Home. Two people are accused of trafficking the victim roughly 40 times.

Kenosha County gas power plant proposal, public hearing scheduled

A public hearing session is the last chance for the town of Paris community to stop the construction of the proposed Red Oak Ridge natural gas plant.

St. Francis homicide: Man accused of stalking, killing ex-girlfriend

A woman was shot and killed in St. Francis hours after she filed paperwork for a restraining order against her ex, who is now accused of killing her.

Dodge County homicide: Man sentenced for killing wife, hiding body

A Dodge County judge on Tuesday sentenced Zachariah Rach to life in prison for killing his wife, Crystal Rasch, and hiding her body.

Milwaukee car fire, man found dead; family shares story

Milwaukee police confirmed a man was shot before his body was found in a burning car. His family spoke exclusively with FOX6 News.

Illegal immigrant who murdered Michigan woman sues Trump, demands $75M, public apology, US citizenship

An illegal immigrant serving a lengthy prison sentence for the murder of a Michigan woman is suing President Donald Trump, alleging he faced humiliation when his case was used as a political talking point, and is demanding $75 million, a public apology, and U.S. citizenship.

DOJ investigating Harvard's international financial aid practices

President Trump called for a federal investigation by the Department of Justice into Harvard University’s China-related academic programs, arguing the school is acting as a shill, allowing Chinese donors to create scholarships that exclude American students. 

Treasury intercepts nearly $99M in federal payments to deceased individuals under Trump fraud order

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has prevented nearly $99 million in federal payments from being disbursed to deceased individuals using a new verification system deployed under President Donald Trump's executive order targeting government fraud, waste and abuse.

Why the US cyclospora outbreak is difficult to trace

Federal investigators say the cyclospora parasite behind the suspected illnesses of thousands of Americans has been unusually difficult to trace. Experts say it does not leave behind any culturable samples and no genetic fingerprints, which forces officials to rely almost exclusively on patient interviews instead of lab confirmation. 

Cyclosporiasis in Wisconsin; Milwaukee restaurant reuses COVID protocols

Health concerns surrounding Cyclospora are leaving many people with questions about food safety. In response, some local restaurants are taking extra steps to ensure diners feel confident in what's served.