Country Thunder WI welcomes offers new attraction
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Country Thunder Wisconsin is welcoming thousands of country music fans to Wisconsin. And there's something new for 2026. Megan Benoit joined Wisconsin Live Desk to tell us more.

Cyclosporiasis cases in WI; what you need to know
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Dr. Greg DeMuri, a pediatric infectious disease doctor from UW Health, joined Wisconsin Live Desk to talk about cyclosporiasis. There are now 61 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in Wisconsin -- and we need to keep safe.

Democratic candidate for Wisconsin governor Joel Brennan speaks
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Democratic candidate for Wisconsin governor Joel Brennan spoke to the media on Friday afternoon, July 17, in the wake of Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez suspending her campaign in the race. 

WIldfire smoke health impacts; what you need to know
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Dr. Mark Moss, a pediatric allergist from UW Health joined Wisconsin Live Desk on Friday, July 17 to talk about the very serious impacts of wildfire smoke blanketing the region. 

Kentucky family awarded record settlement against gun dealer

A ghost gun organization has been ordered to pay more than $100 million to a Kentucky family after the death of a teenager who bought a pistol-building kit online from the company.

Milwaukee Weather: Smoky morning, hot and humid afternoon

Smoke will clear out during the afternoon as the wind shifts to the southwest. Hot and humid with temps in the 90s. Smoke could return Saturday night.

Map: Milwaukee air quality remains hazardous due to wildfire smoke

Air quality in the Milwaukee area remains hazardous as wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota continue to blanket the area Friday.

Wisconsin air quality, wildfire smoke lingers Friday

A thick blanket of smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota has reached southeast Wisconsin, creating unhealthy air quality and hazy conditions across the area. Follow live updates from the FOX6 Weather Experts and FOX6 News team.

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.

What is Code Purple air quality? What Code Orange, Red and Purple mean

Air quality alerts can change quickly during wildfire smoke events. Here’s what Code Orange, Code Red, Code Purple and Code Maroon mean, and when you should limit time outside.

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.