Dodge County woman crowned Fairest of the Fairs

DODGE CO. (WITI) -- Dodge County's Steffani Koch was crowned Fairest of the Fairs at the 90th Annual Wisconsin Association of Fairs Convention in Wisconsin Dells on Wednesday, January 9th.

First cases of swine flu discovered in Wisconsin

MADISON -- State and local health officials report the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene confirmed two cases of swine flu in Wisconsin.

State Fair 2012 attendance up, over 375,000 Cream Puffs sold

WEST ALLIS -- Wisconsin State Fair officials say the final attendance for the 2012 fair was 920,962 -- about 10,000 more than last year.

161st Wisconsin State Fair wraps up 11-day run Sunday

WEST ALLIS -- The 161st Wisconsin State Fair wraps up Sunday, August 12th following its 11-day run.

State Fair horses quarantined after horse found sick Saturday

WEST ALLIS -- Wisconsin State Fair's horse barn is closed indefinitely, due to concerns over a potential horse virus.

Fair officials urge frequent hand washing after swine flu cases nationwide

WEST ALLIS -- Wisconsin State Fair officials are urging fair goers to wash their hands often, following the CDC's announcement of swine flu that has sickened nearly 30 people across the country following state fairs in three states.

State Fair "Stratosphere" ride shut down Saturday

WEST ALLIS -- State Fair's "Stratosphere" ride could re-open Sunday, August 5th after it was shut down Saturday.

Opening Day of Wisconsin State Fair a tradition for families

WEST ALLIS -- The 161st Wisconsin State Fair kicked off Thursday, August 2nd and for some families, State Fair Opening Day is a big tradition -- something they've been doing together for decades.

Freeway Flyer, Shuttle service provided for Wisconsin State Fair

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) will be providing Freeway Flyer and Shuttle service to and from the Wisconsin State Fair.Freeway Flyers and the Watertown Plank Shuttle will operate from 7:30 a.m. until one half-hour after the fair closes from Thursday, August 4th to Sunday, August 14th.Round trip adult Free Flyer fare is $6.50.

FOX6's Ted Perry hops aboard the "Stratosphere"

WEST ALLIS -- The Wisconsin State Fair kicked off Thursday, August 2nd, and FOX6's Ted Perry checked out one of the new rides on the Midway -- named "Spin City" this year.

Patrols ramped up on fairgrounds, neighborhood for State Fair

WEST ALLIS -- As the 161st Wisconsin State Fair kicked off Thursday, August 2nd, there was an increase in security in place following Opening Day violence last year.

How do Wisconsin people say that?

The Real Milwaukee crew discusses the peculiar way Wisconsinites say certain things, and how common that really is.

Governor Scott Walker's favorite State Fair moments

Governor Scott Walker visited Real Milwaukee at the Wisconsin State Fair, and told us why he likes the State Fair so much.

Wisconsin State Fair begins 11-day run

WEST ALLIS -- The gates opened for the 161st Wisconsin State Fair for its 11-day run, on Thursday, August 2nd.

Crews make last minute preparations before State Fair gates open

MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin State Fair 2012 kicks off Thursday, August 2nd, and organizers spent the final day before the gates open making last minute preparations in advance of the fair's 11-day run.

BloodCenter of WI offering free State Fair ticket to donors

MILWAUKEE -- BloodCenter of Wisconsin is offering free Wisconsin State Fair tickets for anyone who donates blood at a participating donor center through August 11th.

Hundreds stop by State Fair Park for cream puff giveaway

WEST ALLIS -- Just as the sun was rising on Tuesday, July 31st, cars began lining up and people waited to get their hands on a State Fair tradition -- cream puffs!