‘Animal House’ actress Mary Louise Weller dies at 79: Reports

Actress Mary Louise Weller, best known for her role in "Animal House" has died at 79 — just one day before her 80th birthday, according to reports.

Metcalfe Playfield in Milwaukee; ribbon cutting and celebration
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There is a new, safe place for children in Milwaukee to play. ribbon was cut for Metcalfe Playfield on Thursday, Oct. 1. We learn more about this tremendous project from Milwaukee Rec Senior Director Annie Kubes. 

Man busted in Ohio for trying to buy 50,000 stamps using a fraudulent check

A New York man has been indicted by a grand jury after attempting to purchase thousands of dollars in postage stamps using a counterfeit check at an Ohio post office.

Wisconsin coastal communities receive $1.3M in grants
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Wisconsin coastal communities are receiving $1.3 million in grants. Mike Friis from the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program joined FOX6 NOW to talk about what this means for the state -- and those coastal communities.

First to fall: Why do some trees change color earlier than others?

Have you noticed that some trees seem to put on their fall colors weeks before their neighbors? There’s actually a reason!

Study ranks most, least affordable states for retirees

Thinking about retiring somewhere more affordable? See which states offer retirees the biggest savings, and which are the most expensive.

Tony Romo, CBS Sports part ways after July OWI arrest in Milwaukee

CBS Sports and Tony Romo are parting ways, the network announced Friday. The news comes after Romo pleaded no contest to OWI on Tuesday, Sept. 1, following his July arrest in Milwaukee.

Greendale High School marching band welcomes London dignitaries

Greendale High School received a special visit from London Parade dignitaries on Friday, Oct. 2, who traveled to present the marching band with an official invitation to the 2028 London Parade.

Man finds 6-carat diamond at famed Arkansas state park: 'We got a big one!'

A diamond-hunting enthusiast who moved to Arkansas just to be closer to the nation’s only public diamond mine has finally found his big rock. 

Fond du Lac County 5-mile chase; driver arrested, provided false name

A woman was taken into custody early Friday morning, Oct. 2, after fleeing from deputies in Fond du Lac County. The pursuit spanned roughly five miles.

Milwaukee fall leaf collection runs through Nov. 15; what to know

Milwaukee's Department of Public Works (DPW) reminds residents that the Fall Leaf Rake-Out period is officially underway. You can rake leaves directly into the street for collection now through Nov. 15.

Milwaukee baby sickened after formula swapped with flour at gas station

A Milwaukee mother said baby formula bought at a gas station was replaced with cooking flour. Her 3-month-old baby ingested the substance and suffered constipation before recovering.

Milwaukee Weather: Sunny, frost possible tonight

Clear skies and lighter winds tonight could allow temperatures to dip into the upper 30s, with patchy frost possible well inland.

Milwaukee Bucks sue Lesaffre Yeast over unpaid season tickets

The Milwaukee Bucks are suing Lesaffre Yeast Corp. for nearly $265,000 over unpaid ticket fees. Lesaffre argued player absences lowered the product value and counter-sued the Bucks.

Milwaukee Bucks sue Lesaffre Yeast over unpaid season tickets
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The Milwaukee Bucks are suing Lesaffre Yeast Corp. for nearly $265,000 over unpaid ticket fees. Lesaffre argued player absences lowered the product value and counter-sued the Bucks.

New Berlin mayor anti-Muslim comments; records reveal backlash, support

Newly released public records obtained by FOX6 from the City of New Berlin through an open records request reveal community backlash and support following controversy surrounding Mayor Dave Ament.

New Berlin mayor anti-Muslim comments; records reveal backlash, support
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Newly released public records obtained by FOX6 from the City of New Berlin through an open records request reveal community backlash and support following controversy surrounding Mayor Dave Ament.

Milwaukee Weather: Rain ends overnight, sun returns on Friday

Rain will come to an end overnight. Temperatures dropping into the upper 40s by sunrise. Becoming mostly sunny on Friday. Breezy and less humid. Highs in the low 60s with a NNE wind. We have a beautiful fall weekend on the way with partly sunny skies. Highs in the 60s.

Milwaukee Police District 5 shooter candidate for conditional release

The man convicted of opening fire inside the Milwaukee Police District 5 lobby in 2022 is now a candidate for conditional release.