SNAP benefits at risk: Milwaukee leaders discuss community impact

As the federal government shutdown continues, access to SNAP benefits is at risk as the program is expected to stop providing food on Saturday, Nov. 1.

Dia de Los Muertos ofrendas
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If you’ve never experienced The Domes at night you may want to go there tonight. Brian Kramp is previewing Dia de Los Muertos where ofrendas will be set up as you explore a candle-lit Desert Dome.

Día de Los Muertos celebration at the Mitchell Park Domes

On Friday night, Oct. 31, you can enjoy a Día de Los Muertos celebration at the Mitchell Park Domes. The cultural event that celebrates our deceased loved ones will begin at 6 p.m.

Man buys Milwaukee house; water bill for $19,000 a 'shock'

An unexpected water bill is costing a Milwaukee house-flipper thousands of dollars. He didn't even own the property when the water was used.

North Carolina man wanted for allegedly killing grandmother, attacking deputy

Dominic Connelly, 24, allegedly set his grandmother's house on fire, killing her, then fleeing in her car before abandoning the vehicle in New Bern.

Wisconsin motocross prodigy trades dairy farm life for national competition

Wisconsin teen Eldon Baerwolf went from riding dirt bikes on his family’s dairy farm to winning state races – and now he’s gearing up for the national THOR Mini O’s motocross competition.

SNAP freeze looms as Wisconsin families fear losing food benefits

Without federal intervention, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – FoodShare in Wisconsin – will run out of funds Saturday, leaving families uncertain about affording food.

Milwaukee youth football team honors fallen teammate, aims for nationals

The CLE Panthers youth football team in Milwaukee just wrapped up an undefeated season in the wake of a tragic loss of an 11-year-old teammate and is now raising money to compete in a national championship.

Apparent meteor shoots over downtown Milwaukee: video

A FOX6 News tower camera captured an apparent meteor shoot over downtown Milwaukee on Wednesday night, Oct. 29.

Minivan hits Milwaukee boy, family wants driver held accountable

A 15-year-old Milwaukee boy is recovering after a minivan hit him as he waited on a bus to school Monday. It happened at Appleton and Congress.

Federal shutdown threatens Sheboygan Head Start program, others statewide

A federal government shutdown now stretching into 30 days is putting early childhood education programs at risk in Wisconsin, including Head Start in Sheboygan County.

Retired West Allis firefighter accused of shooting wife appears in court

A retired West Allis firefighter accused of trying to kill his wife the same day she filed for divorce appeared in court on Thursday, Oct. 30.

Anchorage shaken as 5.4 earthquake strikes southern Alaska

The 5.4 quake struck just after 9:30 a.m. Alaska Time and was centered in a remote coastal area about 110 miles south of Anchorage.

West Allis 1995 cold case death investigation, police seeking tips

30 years later, the West Allis Police Department is renewing a push for more information regarding the death of Terrie L. Engel.

Dog rescued after Sheboygan house fire, residents displaced

Sheboygan firefighters rescued a dog from a house fire on Thursday morning, Oct. 30. It happened near 11th and Pershing.

Washington County domestic violence incident, 63-year-old arrested

Authorities in Washington County arrested a man who they say beat his girlfriend while intoxicated, pointed a gun at several people, and then tried to hide from deputies by crawling through a swamp.