FEMA workers put on leave after warning cuts may lead to Katrina-type disaster

Some FEMA employees have been fired after warning that the Trump administration's drastic cuts could lead to a disaster similar to Hurricane Katrina.

Toddler thrown from Milwaukee balcony, child abuse charge dismissed

A Milwaukee man was accused of throwing a toddler off a second-story balcony. Prosecutors dismissed the child abuse charge against him on Tuesday.

Wildlife In Need Center air conditioners break, donors step up

Wildlife In Need Center, a Waukesha County nonprofit that helps injured animals, found itself in a sticky situation after storms earlier this month.

Missing man last seen at Milwaukee's McKinley Marina

The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office has requested help from the public to find a missing 55-year-old man, Charles Brown.

Milwaukee County Judge Dugan headed to trial, dismiss motion denied

Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan, accused of helping a man evade federal immigration agents at the courthouse earlier this year, will go to trial.

Milwaukee prostitution crime ring; Travis Schwantes sentenced

A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Travis Schwantes on Tuesday, Aug. 26 to 45 days in jail in connection with a Milwaukee prostitution ring.

Milwaukee Public Schools; lead, flood remediation being handled

Students in Milwaukee are set to go back to school on Tuesday, Sept. 2. But preparations for the new school year come with a heavier load – as schools tackle lead and flood remediation.

Green Lake kayaker faked death, Borgwardt sentenced to jail

Ryan Borgwardt, the Wisconsin kayaker accused of faking his own death on Green Lake and fleeing the country, pleaded no contest and was sentenced.

'The Outsiders' screening in Milwaukee; C. Thomas Howell on iconic role

FOX6 News talked with actor C. Thomas Howell about his iconic role in "The Outsiders" ahead of his screening of the movie and Q&A at Turner Hall.

Wisconsin releases another $17M to MPS, funds previously withheld

MPS announced the state has released another $17 million in funds that had been withheld after the district missed deadlines for required financial reports.

Activities to get kids excited for learning
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Paul Post, owner of Mathnasium of Oak Creek, shares three activities to get kids excited about learning.

Back-to-school lunch tips
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Emilie Williamson shares ways to mix it up for lunch time

Deer District Holiday Market celebrates winter season Nov. 21-30, 2025

Deer District revealed on Tuesday, Aug. 26 that it will tip off the winter holiday season by hosting the first Deer District Holiday Market from Nov. 21-30 on the Plaza at Fiserv Forum.

Milwaukee hit-and-run collision with motorcyclist; woman charged

A 19-year-old Milwaukee woman accused in a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a motorcyclist near 27th and Medford in Milwaukee is now charged with a crime.