Wisconsin State Fair: Exploring traditions, stories, and memories
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It's the 175th edition of the Wisconsin State Fair. FOX6's Sam Kraemer is out there live for us tonight exploring the stories, traditions, and memories.

2018 Milwaukee Picasso theft, artwork returned 8 years later
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A rare and valuable Picasso stolen from an art gallery in Milwaukee back in 2018 was turned in to Milwaukee police eight years later.

Milwaukee Weather: Warm and humid on Friday

Patchy fog developing again overnight. Temperatures will settle in the upper 60s by sunrise. Morning fog possible on Friday. Partly sunny, warm and humid with a slight chance for an afternoon/evening t-storm. Highs in the mid-80s with a dew point around 70. Partly sunny and less humid on Saturday with highs in the low 80s. Slight chance for t-storms on Sunday with highs in the low 80s.

We Energies 2026 Cookie Book distribution schedule out now

We're still in summer, but We Energies is already planning for the fall! We Energies is out with the distribution schedule for the 2026 Cookie Book.

Winning Powerball, All or Nothing tickets sold in Wisconsin Wednesday

It was a lucky Wednesday for some lottery players in Wisconsin on Wednesday. A winning All or Nothing ticket was sold in Muskego, and two winning $50,000 Powerball tickets were sold, one in Brookfield and one in Marinette.

Madison protests: Wisconsin governor candidates speak on unrest

Wisconsin voters will decide in just five days the primary for Wisconsin governor. FOX6 asked the candidates about the Madison protests, arrests and the encampment that took over an intersection for nearly two weeks.

Wisconsin governor race: Evers questions Francesca Hong’s electability

This is another national test – can a Democratic Socialist win in a battleground state? All recent Democratic polls of the governor’s race show State Rep. Francesca Hong with commanding leads in the primary.

Gov. Evers questions Francesca Hong’s electability
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Can a Democratic Socialist win in a battleground state? All recent Democratic polls of the governor’s race show State Rep. Francesca Hong with commanding leads in the primary.

Milwaukee homicide, former security guard sentenced to life in prison
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A former Milwaukee gas station security guard convicted of killing a man who took snacks without paying for them was sentenced to life in prison on Thursday, Aug. 6.

2018 Milwaukee Picasso theft, artwork returned 8 years later

A rare and valuable Picasso stolen from an art gallery in Milwaukee back in 2018 was turned in to Milwaukee police eight years later.

Milwaukee police shooting, child sex crimes; man convicted

A man shot by Milwaukee police, wanted in connection to an interstate child sex crime case, pleaded guilty Thursday to two charges.

Wisconsin State Fair, America 250 Wheel minor mechanical issue
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The America 250 Wheel is at the Wisconsin State Fair for 2026, and it had a small mechanical issue which meant people had to disembark the wheel while crews checked everything, although some people had a slightly longer ride as they spent a little more time in the air. The wheel is back open and running.

Wisconsin State Fair opening day, 175th anniversary
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FOX6 is live at opening day of the 175th Wisconsin State Fair with a look at the sights, sounds, food (emphasis on cream puffs), and even a small mechanical mishap with the America 250 Wheel.

Milwaukee police eye downtown bar building for 'public safety use'

The Milwaukee Police Department said it’s in talks with the new owner of a former entertainment district bar for the department’s use of the space.

Milwaukee homicide, gas station security guard sentenced to life in prison

A former Milwaukee gas station security guard convicted of killing a man who took snacks without paying for them was sentenced to life in prison on Thursday, Aug. 6.

Milwaukee building fire near Fond du Lac and Locust; firefighter hurt

Crews from the Milwaukee Fire Department responded to a building fire near Fond du Lac and Locust around 12:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6.

Jalapeños linked to Salmonella outbreak in 27 states; including Wisconsin

Wisconsin ranks in the top five states with reported salmonella cases linked to jalapeños. The CDC reports 345 cases across 27 states, with no deaths reported.