Glendale river rescue; father, son saved near Kletzsch Park

A father and son were rescued from the Milwaukee River in Glendale after getting stranded while kayaking near Kletzsch Park as high water levels created dangerous conditions.

Shreveport, Louisiana shooting was 7th mass killing in 2026 - See full list

The tragic deaths of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana, were the latest in the line of mass killings across the United States. Less than four months into 2026, there have already been seven shootings in which four or more people were killed, new data from the Gun Violence Archive showed.

Help migratory birds in Wisconsin this spring, tips from the DNR

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to enjoy the return of migratory birds to Wisconsin this spring and take a few simple steps to help our feathered friends.

Trump reading Bible verse from Oval Office in marathon event

President Trump will take part in a marathon Bible reading event that celebrates 250 years of the Bible in America. Several other politicians and leaders from his administration will be reading verses as well.

NFL Draft menu with Chef Julianne Butschli
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We are now days away from the NFL draft. And you might be looking for a nice spread as you celebrate. Chef Julianne Butschli joined FOX6 WakeUp with her updated cookbook and some dishes perfect for your draft party.

Bards and Bookwyrms in Lake Geneva
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If you have ever wondered what Dungeons & Dragons is, or how to play, then you are in luck as there is a free event happening Sunday (April 19) in Lake Geneva that will show the ins and outs of the game.

Milwaukee shots fired, standoff; man sentenced to probation

A Milwaukee man, who prosecutors said fired shots from a vacant building before engaging in a standoff with police, has been sentenced to probation.

Milwaukee boy critically missing found safe: police

UPDATE: Milwaukee police say Sir'Charles Bason has been found and is safe. The original reporting is below.

NWS confirms 7 southeast Wisconsin tornadoes from Friday storms

The National Weather Service confirmed seven tornadoes touched down in southeast Wisconsin on Friday night, April 17.

Fox River overflows in Burlington, flooding streets, basements

After several rounds of thunderstorms dumped inches of rain, Burlington is among the communities across Wisconsin dealing with flooding.

Coast Guard spots overturned vessel near where ship, 6 crew members went missing

An overturned ship matching the description of the one that went missing along with six crew members earlier this week has been located, the U.S. Coast Guard reported on Saturday.

Activists' attempt to storm Ridglan Farms ends with arrests

Hundreds of activists tried to breach the fortified perimeter of Ridglan Farms on Saturday, an attempt to remove thousands of beagles from the facility.

These states are drinking less alcohol as habits shift, analysis finds

Habits around drinking alcohol are changing as more Americans are beginning to drink less. Here’s which states have seen the biggest shift, according to a recent data analysis.

Milwaukee police catch loose horse on city's north side

Milwaukee police officers were called for a loose horse near 33rd and Brown on the city's north side Friday night, April 18.

Wisconsin storm damage: Tornado, flood fallout from Friday weather

Southeast Wisconsin experienced more tornadoes and flooding from severe thunderstorms on Friday night, the final round of an intense week of weather.

2020 Milwaukee homicide, former 'Most Wanted' man sentenced

A Milwaukee man, previously named one of Wisconsin's Most Wanted, has been sentenced to prison for shooting and killing his cousin in 2020.