Generac portable generators recalled due to fire, burn hazards
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall for nearly 150,000 Generac portable generators due to a potentially hazardous fuel leak.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall for nearly 150,000 Generac portable generators due to a potentially hazardous fuel leak.
Shoppers could be eligible for payouts after Trader Joe's $7.4 million settlement
Trader Joe’s is settling a multi-million dollar lawsuit that could lead to shoppers qualifying for a payout as part of a class action lawsuit.
Trader Joe’s is settling a multi-million dollar lawsuit that could lead to shoppers qualifying for a payout as part of a class action lawsuit.
Banks will have to collect citizenship data, Trump administration says
The Trump administration is reportedly preparing an executive order that would require banks to collect citizenship data for new and existing customers.
The Trump administration is reportedly preparing an executive order that would require banks to collect citizenship data for new and existing customers.
Man dies, likely struck by lightning in Waukesha; walking through parking lot
A man has died after possibly being struck by lightning in Waukesha on Wednesday night, April 15.
A man has died after possibly being struck by lightning in Waukesha on Wednesday night, April 15.
Brookfield theft investigation; fragrances from Ulta Beauty stolen
Brookfield police are asking for the public's help to identify a woman suspected of stealing multiple bottles of fragrances from an Ulta Beauty.
Brookfield police are asking for the public's help to identify a woman suspected of stealing multiple bottles of fragrances from an Ulta Beauty.
Milwaukee flooding: Cars stuck in high water, roads closed
Flooding caused road closures and left vehicles stranded in Milwaukee on Thursday morning, April 16.
Flooding caused road closures and left vehicles stranded in Milwaukee on Thursday morning, April 16.
Milwaukee man charged in beating outside bar; victim severely injured
Milwaukee man Kwame Brown is charged with aggravated battery after a violent beating outside a bar left a 46-year-old victim unconscious and seriously injured earlier this month.
Milwaukee man Kwame Brown is charged with aggravated battery after a violent beating outside a bar left a 46-year-old victim unconscious and seriously injured earlier this month.
Milwaukee area flooding forces closures, safety alerts
Flooding forced a full southbound I-43 closure at Becher, with a northbound closure expected at Holt as officials warned drivers and Marquette University issued campus alerts on Wednesday, April 15.
Flooding forced a full southbound I-43 closure at Becher, with a northbound closure expected at Holt as officials warned drivers and Marquette University issued campus alerts on Wednesday, April 15.
Milwaukee area flooding; freeway closures Wednesday, drivers urged to stay off roads
Flooding across Milwaukee County led to multiple freeway closures, with officials warning drivers are getting stranded and urging people to stay off the roads if possible on Wednesday, April 15.
Flooding across Milwaukee County led to multiple freeway closures, with officials warning drivers are getting stranded and urging people to stay off the roads if possible on Wednesday, April 15.
Iran latest: CENTCOM says no vessels have made it past US forces blockade of Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump suggested the end of the Iran war may be in sight in new interview as the blockade of Iranian ports continues. No ships have made it past U.S. forces.
President Donald Trump suggested the end of the Iran war may be in sight in new interview as the blockade of Iranian ports continues. No ships have made it past U.S. forces.
California woman served 14 drinks on Carnival cruise wins lawsuit after fall
A federal jury in Florida has found the cruise line company Carnival liable for injuries sustained by a woman who fell while heavily intoxicated aboard one of its cruises. The woman also alleged that a crewmember’s false statement prevented her from investigating whether she had been sexually assaulted.
A federal jury in Florida has found the cruise line company Carnival liable for injuries sustained by a woman who fell while heavily intoxicated aboard one of its cruises. The woman also alleged that a crewmember’s false statement prevented her from investigating whether she had been sexually assaulted.
Wisconsin severe weather: Potentially dangerous storms Wednesday night
Strong to severe t-storms will move through southeastern Wisconsin through 1 a.m. on Thursday. Strong winds, hail and isolated tornadoes are possible. The main threat will be heavy/flooding rain. The severity of these storms is NOT expected to be like what we saw on Tuesday night, however, some severe storms are possible. Again, heavy rain is the main threat with 1-2" of rain likely. Scattered t-storms will also be possible on Thursday morning, ending by noon.
Strong to severe t-storms will move through southeastern Wisconsin through 1 a.m. on Thursday. Strong winds, hail and isolated tornadoes are possible. The main threat will be heavy/flooding rain. The severity of these storms is NOT expected to be like what we saw on Tuesday night, however, some severe storms are possible. Again, heavy rain is the main threat with 1-2" of rain likely. Scattered t-storms will also be possible on Thursday morning, ending by noon.
Milwaukee shootings Wednesday; 3 injured
Milwaukee police are investigating three non-fatal shootings that left three people injured on Wednesday, April 15.
Milwaukee police are investigating three non-fatal shootings that left three people injured on Wednesday, April 15.
Wisconsin severe weather; State of emergency declared by Gov. Evers
Gov. Tony Evers signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency as communities across the state recover from severe storms, power outages, record rainfall, and flooding.
Gov. Tony Evers signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency as communities across the state recover from severe storms, power outages, record rainfall, and flooding.
Storm damage cleanup underway in Waterford
Strong winds caused widespread damage in Racine County, including downed trees and damaged homes.
Strong winds caused widespread damage in Racine County, including downed trees and damaged homes.
Racine County storm damage leaves cleanup underway in Waterford
Strong winds in Racine County knocked down trees and damaged homes, with cleanup underway in Waterford as residents rush to secure properties before more storms arrive.
Strong winds in Racine County knocked down trees and damaged homes, with cleanup underway in Waterford as residents rush to secure properties before more storms arrive.
Elm Grove burglary; criminals in custody, stole firearm, jewelry, $50K
Elm Grove police say three suspects from Gurnee, Illinois are in custody, suspected in multiple burglaries in several southeast Wisconsin communities.
Elm Grove police say three suspects from Gurnee, Illinois are in custody, suspected in multiple burglaries in several southeast Wisconsin communities.
Surveying storm damage in Waukesha County
FOX6's Abril Preciado and Bret Lemoine surveyed damage from severe weather in Waukesha County on Wednesday, April 15.
FOX6's Abril Preciado and Bret Lemoine surveyed damage from severe weather in Waukesha County on Wednesday, April 15.
MMSD's effort to prevent sewer overflows
The Deep Tunnel is at 77% capacity due to heavy rain, prompting MMSD to ask residents to limit water usage to prevent overflows and basement backups.
The Deep Tunnel is at 77% capacity due to heavy rain, prompting MMSD to ask residents to limit water usage to prevent overflows and basement backups.
Wisconsin heavy rainfall; MMSD's effort to prevent sewer overflows
The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) is urging residents to limit their water use, to prevent sewer overflows.
The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) is urging residents to limit their water use, to prevent sewer overflows.