Milwaukee 911 delay: Wisconsin public employee immunity law protections
Wisconsin governmental immunity laws provide agencies and employees strong protections from civil litigation, while capping damages at $50,000.
Wisconsin governmental immunity laws provide agencies and employees strong protections from civil litigation, while capping damages at $50,000.
Milwaukee Weather: Extremely humid tonight with a few more storms
Extremely humid tonight with a chance for t-storms. A complex of t-storms could impact parts of the area by morning (mainly northern areas). Temperatures will be in the 70s overnight. Partly sunny, hot and humid on Wednesday with a slight chance for t-storms. Highs in the upper 80s with dew points in the low 70s. A few degrees cooler near the lake in the afternoon. The heat index will be around 95.
Extremely humid tonight with a chance for t-storms. A complex of t-storms could impact parts of the area by morning (mainly northern areas). Temperatures will be in the 70s overnight. Partly sunny, hot and humid on Wednesday with a slight chance for t-storms. Highs in the upper 80s with dew points in the low 70s. A few degrees cooler near the lake in the afternoon. The heat index will be around 95.
Milwaukee murder: Teens charged as adults, headed to trial
The second of two Milwaukee teens charged as adults with shooting and killing a man who asked for a ride during a spring rainstorm is headed to trial.
The second of two Milwaukee teens charged as adults with shooting and killing a man who asked for a ride during a spring rainstorm is headed to trial.
Milwaukee bars The Garage, Hi Hat permanently closed, to be sold
The Garage and Hi Hat Lounge are permanently closed and expected to be sold in the next few weeks, according to a statement released by the owners.
The Garage and Hi Hat Lounge are permanently closed and expected to be sold in the next few weeks, according to a statement released by the owners.
Milwaukee National Warehouse collapse, building to be demolished
The Milwaukee DNS said a vacant building in the Harbor View neighborhood, which partially collapsed Monday, is subject to an emergency raze order.
The Milwaukee DNS said a vacant building in the Harbor View neighborhood, which partially collapsed Monday, is subject to an emergency raze order.
Tony Romo Milwaukee OWI arrest; pleads no contest, license revoked
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo pleaded no contest to operating while intoxicated (1st) on Tuesday, Sept. 1, following his July arrest in Milwaukee.
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo pleaded no contest to operating while intoxicated (1st) on Tuesday, Sept. 1, following his July arrest in Milwaukee.
MPS welcomes students on first day of 2026-27 school year
Milwaukee Public Schools celebrated the start of the new school year on Tuesday, Sept. 1.
Milwaukee Public Schools celebrated the start of the new school year on Tuesday, Sept. 1.
Milwaukee apartment fire near 60th and Oklahoma, no injuries
Firefighters responded to the scene of an apartment building fire near 60th and Oklahoma in Milwaukee on Tuesday morning, Sept. 1.
Firefighters responded to the scene of an apartment building fire near 60th and Oklahoma in Milwaukee on Tuesday morning, Sept. 1.
Milwaukee Water Street safety issues spark criticism from alderman
Milwaukee's Water Street faces scrutiny after a fight at bar close and recent business closures. Alderman Bob Bauman blamed police for not doing enough to enforce laws along Water Street.
Milwaukee's Water Street faces scrutiny after a fight at bar close and recent business closures. Alderman Bob Bauman blamed police for not doing enough to enforce laws along Water Street.
Milwaukee Water Street safety issues spark criticism from alderman
Milwaukee's Water Street district faces scrutiny after a fight at bar close and recent business closures. Alderman Bob Bauman blamed police for not doing enough to enforce laws along Water Street.
Milwaukee's Water Street district faces scrutiny after a fight at bar close and recent business closures. Alderman Bob Bauman blamed police for not doing enough to enforce laws along Water Street.
Milwaukee mayor announces Flock policy changes
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson announced major changes to the way the Flock license plate camera system will be used. These changes come after three Milwaukee police officers were investigated for abusing system.
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson announced major changes to the way the Flock license plate camera system will be used. These changes come after three Milwaukee police officers were investigated for abusing system.
Milwaukee Weather: Hot and humid conditions continue
Warm and humid overnight with an isolated t-storm possible. Temperatures in the 80s this evening and 70s overnight. Partly sunny, hot and humid on Tuesday with an isolated t-storm possible. High around 90 with a heat index of 99. Chance for t-storms on Wednesday with a high in the upper 80s and a heat index of 93. More of the same on Thursday with a heat index of 92.
Warm and humid overnight with an isolated t-storm possible. Temperatures in the 80s this evening and 70s overnight. Partly sunny, hot and humid on Tuesday with an isolated t-storm possible. High around 90 with a heat index of 99. Chance for t-storms on Wednesday with a high in the upper 80s and a heat index of 93. More of the same on Thursday with a heat index of 92.
FBI and Milwaukee police data reveal violent crime statistics
Recently released data from the FBI shows violent crime decreased 9.3% in 2025. According to the FBI, from 2024 to 2025, the data showed the largest year-to-year decline in violent crimes since FBI estimations started in 1936.
Recently released data from the FBI shows violent crime decreased 9.3% in 2025. According to the FBI, from 2024 to 2025, the data showed the largest year-to-year decline in violent crimes since FBI estimations started in 1936.
ACLU of Wisconsin on MPD Flock policy changes
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson is making some big changes to Flock camera regulations in the city. Among the most notable changes: access limited to supervisors only and the scenarios in which MPD can use these cameras. Amanda Merkwae, the Policy and Advocacy Director for the ACLU of Wisconsin joined FOX6 to discuss the organization's views on the changes.
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson is making some big changes to Flock camera regulations in the city. Among the most notable changes: access limited to supervisors only and the scenarios in which MPD can use these cameras. Amanda Merkwae, the Policy and Advocacy Director for the ACLU of Wisconsin joined FOX6 to discuss the organization's views on the changes.
Milwaukee FBI speaks on nationwide violent crime trends
New FBI data shows violent crime is trending down nationwide. But how do those number compare to what's happening in Milwaukee? FOX6's Bria Jones spoke with the FBI Special Agent in Charge of the Milwaukee Field Office to learn more.
New FBI data shows violent crime is trending down nationwide. But how do those number compare to what's happening in Milwaukee? FOX6's Bria Jones spoke with the FBI Special Agent in Charge of the Milwaukee Field Office to learn more.
Milwaukee partial building collapse; officials share latest
Milwaukee Assistant Fire Chief Schuyler Belott shared what information he could on a building that partially collapsed near Water and Bruce in the city's Harbor View neighborhood.
Milwaukee Assistant Fire Chief Schuyler Belott shared what information he could on a building that partially collapsed near Water and Bruce in the city's Harbor View neighborhood.
Flock policy, Milwaukee police agree to changes; what we know
The Milwaukee Police Department has agreed to make several changes to its Flock camera system policies. Here's what we know.
The Milwaukee Police Department has agreed to make several changes to its Flock camera system policies. Here's what we know.
Partial wall collapse at vacant Milwaukee industrial building
The Milwaukee Fire Department responded to a wall collapse at a vacant industrial building in the Harbor View neighborhood on Monday, Aug. 31.
The Milwaukee Fire Department responded to a wall collapse at a vacant industrial building in the Harbor View neighborhood on Monday, Aug. 31.
Milwaukee crash near 11th and Capitol; motorcycle, sedan collide
Two people were taken to the hospital following a crash in Milwaukee on Friday, Aug. 28.
Two people were taken to the hospital following a crash in Milwaukee on Friday, Aug. 28.
MPS security guard, coach charged with sexual misconduct, child grooming
A Milwaukee Public Schools security guard and coach is accused of sexual misconduct and child grooming, according to a criminal complaint.
A Milwaukee Public Schools security guard and coach is accused of sexual misconduct and child grooming, according to a criminal complaint.