Top cities to raise a family in 2026 revealed

New data is ranking the best U.S. cities to raise kids – and here’s which places are taking the top spots.

2025 Wisconsin vaccination rate data released by DHS

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) released on Monday, March 9, its annual vaccination rates among children, adolescents, and adults for 2025.

10-foot white shark pings near NC beach before spring break

As spring break approaches, a 10-foot, 689-pound juvenile female white shark named CAYO was detected March 7 swimming “tight to the beach” near Emerald Isle.

State Fair: Wynonna Judd, Melissa Etheridge take Main Stage on Aug. 9

Wynonna Judd and Melissa Ethridge will perform at the Bank Five Nine Main Stage during the Wisconsin State Fair on Sunday, Aug. 9.

Fond du Lac teens create a way to wear bug spray fashionably

Two North Fond du Lac High School students turned their hatred of mosquitoes into an opportunity that has earned them the title of finalist for Junior Achievement's Young Entrepreneur Competition.

Estabrook Park fatal shooting Friday night, 29-year-old woman killed

One person was killed in a shooting in Estabrook Park in Shorewood late Friday night. Authorities later identified the suspect, who has since been found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Wauwatosa East HS coach leads team to #1 seed in state tourney
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FOX6's Brandon Cruz spoke with Wauwatosa East High School girls basketball coach Mary Merg, who has led her team to the state tourney as a #1 seed. 

Texas women used crow drones to fly drugs into Louisiana prison, authorities say

Two Texas women were arrested for allegedly using a drone and hollowed-out plastic bird decoys to smuggle drugs and cellphones into a federal prison.

Slinger High School junior shooting for success as volunteer, leader

Holly Elsinger, a junior at Slinger High School, is a volunteer and a leader in many areas of her life. She is also a very decorated competitor.

Slinger HS junior shooting for success as volunteer, leader
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Holly Elsinger, a junior at Slinger High School, is a volunteer and a leader in many areas of her life. She is also a very decorated competitor. That is why Elsinger is the latest FOX6 High School Hot Shot. 

Milwaukee’s Vision Zero initiative; city leaders share traffic safety data

Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Vision Zero held a news conference on Monday, March 9 to highlight progress made through Milwaukee’s Vision Zero initiative and share new data demonstrating improvements in traffic safety across the city.

Green Bay Packers trading Rashan Gary to Dallas Cowboys: report

The Packers are finalizing a deal that would send Rashan Gary to the Dallas Cowboys, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. 

Oil prices spike as Iran war intensifies: What to know

The price of oil has jumped as the Iran war is now in its second week and it's impacting consumers at the pump in the U.S.

Milwaukee Public Schools budget proposals; board meeting Monday

MPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius proposed cutting more than 263 non-classroom positions to help bridge a $46 million structural budget deficit. The school board will vote on this proposal Monday.