Generac portable generators recalled due to fire, burn hazards
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall for nearly 150,000 Generac portable generators due to a potentially hazardous fuel leak.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall for nearly 150,000 Generac portable generators due to a potentially hazardous fuel leak.
Storms cause flooding in Milwaukee; FOX6 reporter helps push out vehicles stuck in stand water
FOX6’s Andrew Amouzou is not afraid to pitch in during WakeUp News and help drivers push their vehicles from flood streets.
FOX6’s Andrew Amouzou is not afraid to pitch in during WakeUp News and help drivers push their vehicles from flood streets.
Former Va. Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax fatally shot wife, then himself inside Virginia home, police say
Authorities say former Virginia lieutenant governor Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife, Cerina, before taking his own life inside their Annandale home early Thursday.
Authorities say former Virginia lieutenant governor Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife, Cerina, before taking his own life inside their Annandale home early Thursday.
Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 75 latest updates
Thursday marks Day 75 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie. Nancy disappeared from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1, and authorities believe Nancy was taken from her home against her will.
Thursday marks Day 75 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie. Nancy disappeared from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1, and authorities believe Nancy was taken from her home against her will.
Man dies after potential lightning strike in Waukesha; walking through parking lot
A man has died after possibly being struck by lightning in Waukesha on Wednesday night, April 15.
A man has died after possibly being struck by lightning in Waukesha on Wednesday night, April 15.
Flooding near Oklahoma and Howell in Milwaukee
The Milwaukee Fire Department tells FOX6 News that multiple vehicles were stranded in the water near Oklahoma and Howell on Thursday morning.
The Milwaukee Fire Department tells FOX6 News that multiple vehicles were stranded in the water near Oklahoma and Howell on Thursday morning.
Brookfield theft investigation; fragrances from Ulta Beauty stolen
Brookfield police are asking for the public's help to identify a woman suspected of stealing multiple bottles of fragrances from an Ulta Beauty.
Brookfield police are asking for the public's help to identify a woman suspected of stealing multiple bottles of fragrances from an Ulta Beauty.
Milwaukee area flooding; cars stuck in high water, roads closed
Milwaukee police had the area of 31st and Fond du Lac blocked off Thursday morning due to flooding.
Milwaukee police had the area of 31st and Fond du Lac blocked off Thursday morning due to flooding.
Flooding in Milwaukee after another round of storms
Some areas in Milwaukee are still seeing significant flooding following overnight storms.
Some areas in Milwaukee are still seeing significant flooding following overnight storms.
Milwaukee man charged in beating outside bar; victim severely injured
Milwaukee man Kwame Brown is charged with aggravated battery after a violent beating outside a bar left a 46-year-old victim unconscious and seriously injured earlier this month.
Milwaukee man Kwame Brown is charged with aggravated battery after a violent beating outside a bar left a 46-year-old victim unconscious and seriously injured earlier this month.
Milwaukee area flooding forces closures, safety alerts
Flooding forced a full southbound I-43 closure at Becher, with a northbound closure expected at Holt as officials warned drivers and Marquette University issued campus alerts on Wednesday, April 15.
Flooding forced a full southbound I-43 closure at Becher, with a northbound closure expected at Holt as officials warned drivers and Marquette University issued campus alerts on Wednesday, April 15.
Milwaukee area flooding; freeway closures Wednesday, drivers urged to stay off roads
Flooding across Milwaukee County led to multiple freeway closures, with officials warning drivers are getting stranded and urging people to stay off the roads if possible on Wednesday, April 15.
Flooding across Milwaukee County led to multiple freeway closures, with officials warning drivers are getting stranded and urging people to stay off the roads if possible on Wednesday, April 15.
Last-minute tax day tips
Jeremy Keil, a financial advisor in New Berlin, joined the Wisconsin Live Desk on tax deadline day -- April 15 -- with tips for what to do if you still have not filed.
Jeremy Keil, a financial advisor in New Berlin, joined the Wisconsin Live Desk on tax deadline day -- April 15 -- with tips for what to do if you still have not filed.
Wisconsin severe weather: Potentially dangerous storms Wednesday night
Strong to severe t-storms will move through southeastern Wisconsin through 1 a.m. on Thursday. Strong winds, hail and isolated tornadoes are possible. The main threat will be heavy/flooding rain. The severity of these storms is NOT expected to be like what we saw on Tuesday night, however, some severe storms are possible. Again, heavy rain is the main threat with 1-2" of rain likely. Scattered t-storms will also be possible on Thursday morning, ending by noon.
Strong to severe t-storms will move through southeastern Wisconsin through 1 a.m. on Thursday. Strong winds, hail and isolated tornadoes are possible. The main threat will be heavy/flooding rain. The severity of these storms is NOT expected to be like what we saw on Tuesday night, however, some severe storms are possible. Again, heavy rain is the main threat with 1-2" of rain likely. Scattered t-storms will also be possible on Thursday morning, ending by noon.
Milwaukee shootings Wednesday; 3 injured
Milwaukee police are investigating three non-fatal shootings that left three people injured on Wednesday, April 15.
Milwaukee police are investigating three non-fatal shootings that left three people injured on Wednesday, April 15.
Wisconsin severe weather; State of emergency declared by Gov. Evers
Gov. Tony Evers signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency as communities across the state recover from severe storms, power outages, record rainfall, and flooding.
Gov. Tony Evers signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency as communities across the state recover from severe storms, power outages, record rainfall, and flooding.
NWS confirms 4 southeast Wisconsin tornadoes from Tuesday storms
The National Weather Service confirmed four tornadoes formed during multiple rounds of severe storms in southeast Wisconsin on Tuesday, April 14.
The National Weather Service confirmed four tornadoes formed during multiple rounds of severe storms in southeast Wisconsin on Tuesday, April 14.
Storm damage cleanup underway in Waterford
Strong winds caused widespread damage in Racine County, including downed trees and damaged homes.
Strong winds caused widespread damage in Racine County, including downed trees and damaged homes.
Racine County storm damage leaves cleanup underway in Waterford
Strong winds in Racine County knocked down trees and damaged homes, with cleanup underway in Waterford as residents rush to secure properties before more storms arrive.
Strong winds in Racine County knocked down trees and damaged homes, with cleanup underway in Waterford as residents rush to secure properties before more storms arrive.
Elm Grove burglary; criminals in custody, stole firearm, jewelry, $50K
Elm Grove police say three suspects from Gurnee, Illinois are in custody, suspected in multiple burglaries in several southeast Wisconsin communities.
Elm Grove police say three suspects from Gurnee, Illinois are in custody, suspected in multiple burglaries in several southeast Wisconsin communities.