Dodge County tornadoes, NWS confirms 2 touched down Wednesday

The National Weather Service confirmed two tornadoes touched down in Dodge County during Wednesday afternoon's severe storms.

Less than a third of Americans have confidence in US institutions, poll finds

For the fourth consecutive year, fewer than 30% of Americans have confidence in U.S. institutions like the Supreme Court, the presidency and Congress, according to a new Gallup poll. 

Bastille Days returns to Milwaukee’s Cathedral Square on July 17

Brian Kramp was at Cathedral Square where Bastille Days returns July 17-20. The French-themed party is filled with a marketplace, food, music and more.

Slender Man stabbing: Judge OKs release plan for Morgan Geyser

Morgan Geyser, one of two people convicted in the Slender Man stabbing that took place more than a decade ago, appeared in court on Thursday, July 17.

Wisconsin man arrested after Nebraska chase, woman found dead

A Wisconsin man was arrested in Nebraska after a police chase early Wednesday morning. A woman was found dead inside the vehicle.

Contact 6 helps consumers save $34,000 in June 2025

Wisconsin consumers say Contact 6 helped to resolve 17 cases in June 2025. Their reported total savings are $34,175.36.

Milwaukee officer Corder dies; police district gets community support

There was a powerful display of support at the Milwaukee Police Department - District 2’s monthly crime & safety meeting on Wednesday, July 16.

Tsunami warning downgraded to advisory after 7.3 earthquake rocks Alaska coast

After a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Alaska’s southern coast, the National Weather Service downgraded the initial tsunami warning to an advisory.

2023 Milwaukee shooting, man sentenced for felony murder

A Milwaukee man has been sentenced to prison in connection to a 2023 shooting near 50th and Hampton that killed Kevin Cross.

Waukesha County Fair weather concerns; safety a top priority

The forecast isn’t looking great for this year’s Waukesha County Fair, but leaders hope storms will not dampen the excitement.

Wisconsin transplant surgeon accused of possessing child porn

He is tasked with saving lives. Now a Wisconsin transplant surgeon has been charged by federal prosecutors with possessing child pornography.

Southeast Wisconsin severe weather; photos shared by FOX6 viewers

FOX6 News viewers shared images of the severe weather and damage caused by storms that raced through southeast Wisconsin on Wednesday, July 16.

Milwaukee company honors fallen officer, creates custom t-shirts, hoodies

Fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder remains in our minds. He was laid to rest last Friday. Now, a Milwaukee business is giving back in Corder's name.

MCTS bus drivers, mechanics to vote on contract offer

Milwaukee County Transit System bus drivers and mechanics approved a strike. Negotiations continued, and they will vote on a contract offer Friday.

Milwaukee homicide: Teen sentenced in shooting of 12-year-old boy

Deondre Davis, the Milwaukee teen accused in a shooting that killed a 12-year-old boy in October 2024, appeared in court on Wednesday, July 16 for a plea and sentencing hearing.

Navy Band Great Lakes Wisconsin performances; dates and times

Navy Band Great Lakes is coming to Milwaukee for a series of free public concerts as part of Milwaukee Navy Week.

Wisconsin tornado watches Wednesday; here's what to know

The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for most of southeast Wisconsin on Wednesday, July 16.