Madison protests: Encampment cleared, police make arrests

Madison police arrested several people and cited others after protests that followed removal of an encampment where police shot and killed Corey Ruiz.

Merton culvert failure, Highway E closed to through traffic

The Waukesha County Department of Public Works shut down a stretch of highway in Merton after a culvert failed.

National Night Out: Mount Pleasant police give community insight

The Mount Pleasant Police Department used its National Night Out to invite community members to connect with officers in their neighborhoods.

Child sex assault, longtime Milwaukee radio fixture accused

Prosecutors charged a former Milwaukee radio executive and longtime fixture in the city’s radio and music scene with child sexual assault.

Wisconsin State Fair: Sporkies, Drinkies winners revealed for 2026

The Wisconsin State Fair Sporkies and Drinkies winners for 2026 have been revealed. Check out the fair food creations that claimed top honors this year.

Madison police protest encampment cleared, demonstrations continues
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City of Madison crews cleared out an encampment near Williamson and Baldwin streets on Tuesday, Aug. 4, which had been established to protest the fatal police shooting of Corey Ruiz. This led to tensions between authorities and demonstrators, which led to additional arrests. 

Madison police use pepper spray, 2 arrested after protest encampment cleared
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City of Madison crews cleared out an encampment near Williamson and Baldwin streets on Tuesday, Aug. 4, which had been established to protest the fatal police shooting of Corey Ruiz. This video shows police using pepper spray on demonstrators, and two people were taken into custody. 

Over 20 states sue Trump administration over sharing social services info

More than 20 states and the District of Columbia sued the Trump administration on Monday to block it from getting wide access to the personal information of millions of recipients of a benefits program for low-income families.

Wisconsin's Most Wanted: John Luckett arrested, found hiding in attic

U.S. Marshals said John Luckett was arrested. He was charged with smuggling drugs into jail that killed his cellmate, bonded out and went on the run.

Fired FBI agents find support in lawsuit against Trump administration

Three former FBI agents fired after working on the investigation into President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election are receiving support from current and former law enforcement officials as they challenge their dismissals in court.

Slinger construction worker airlifted after falling from ladder into basement

Flight for Life airlifted a construction worker to the hospital Tuesday, August 4, after they fell from a ladder at a Slinger construction site.

Clear the Shelters 2026 adoption event: 60 animals arrive on rescue flight

HAWS kicked off Clear the Shelters 2026 on Tuesday, Aug. 4, welcoming a rescue transport flight to Waukesha. A total of 60 animals arrived on the flight.

Pirates defeat Brewers for the 6th time in 7 games this season

Spencer Horwitz hit a three-run double and the Pittsburgh Pirates extended their dominance over the Brewers this season, beating Milwaukee 4-3 on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series.

Brew Crew Tuesday returns to FOX6 as 50-50 Raffle helps Milwaukee

Crew Tuesday is back on FOX6 on Aug. 4. Catch the Brewers face the Pirates at 6:30 p.m., while FOX6 News celebrates the team with fans all day long.

Lincoln Avenue Elementary school supply drive hosted by MPD District 2

Milwaukee police are asking you to help students, staff, and families impacted by the Lincoln Avenue School fire by donating to a supply drive.