Milwaukee police chase, crash; man sentenced for reckless homicide

A Milwaukee man, who is already serving prison time for a police chase and crash, has now been sentenced for the death of Anthony Higgins.

Walker's Point Youth & Family Center celebrates 50th anniversary
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The Walker's Point Youth and Family Center provides emergency services for homeless children in Milwaukee. This year the non-profit celebrates 50 years. During Weekend WakeUp executive director, Kali Daugherty and board member Rhonda Reid joined us in studio to discuss their upcoming gala hosted by our very own, Bria Jones.

2026 Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant in Milwaukee
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Juneteenth is less than two weeks away and the City of Milwaukee has already begun celebrating. FOX6's Mary Stoker Smith hosted the annual Scholarship Pageant on Saturday at the Northcott Neighborhood House.

Milwaukee Weather: Partly sunny and comfortable Sunday

Partly sunny Sunday and the most comfortable day of the week! Highs in the upper 70s inland to low 70s near the lake with lower dew points.

Milwaukee Brewers 'Play Ball' clinic brings kids, community together

Milwaukee Brewers alumni, community leaders and others were back at Baran Park for the annual "Play Ball" youth baseball and softball clinic on Saturday.

Celebrating pride with LaCage NiteClub in Walker's Point
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Pridefest wraps up Saturday, but Pride Month celebrations continue as the Milwaukee Pride Parade is happening on Sunday. FOX6's Andrew Amouzou joined Weekend WakeUp live from LaCage NiteClub which is right on the parade route.

Milwaukee police: Missing infant and teen mother found safe

Milwaukee police need your help in finding a critically missing mother and her infant child, Neeh’Vajah Montgomery-Greer and A'mya Fena.

Milwaukee Weather: Mostly sunny and sticky Saturday

Isolated early fog. Partly cloudy in the morning to mostly sunny in the day. Highs in the upper 70s lakeside to low 80s inland and sticky.

Milwaukee Common Council dispute; complaint, response reveal details

One Milwaukee Common Council member filed an ethics complaint against another, and FOX6 News obtained the official complaint and rebuttal.

Erik Mendoza sentencing; judge's complete statement
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Judge Michelle Havas handed down a life in prison sentence to Erik Mendoza, who was convicted in the 2023 death of 5-year-old Prince McCree. Here is her full statement.

Milwaukee homicide: Man killed brother, sentenced to prison

A Milwaukee man convicted of killing his brother was sentenced to prison on Friday, June 5. It happened near 47th and Stark.

Milwaukee Weather: Scattered storms through Saturday morning

Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms possible this evening, with another cluster of storms possible overnight. A strong to severe thunderstorm cannot be ruled out with gusty wind and hail.

Prince McCree homicide: Erik Mendoza sentenced to life in prison

A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Erik Mendoza to life in prison following his conviction in the death of 5-year-old Prince McCree. Mendoza will not be eligible to petition for release for 50 years.

Milwaukee Health monitors low-risk travelers, visited region with Ebola

The City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) confirmed to FOX6 News that it is monitoring three very low-risk travelers who recently visited a country in Africa, where Ebola has been present.

Milwaukee Weather: Warm, windy and dry

Increasing clouds overnight with temperatures settling in the upper 60s. Rainy on Friday morning with showers/t-storms. Heavy rain is possible (0.50"-1.0"). The heaviest rain will be in the morning, with scattered afternoon showers/t-storms. A few strong afternoon storms are possible with wind/hail. Highs in the mid-70s on Friday with the rain around. A second batch of t-storms is possible after 9pm Friday. IF those storms form, a few could be strong with wind/hail/heavy rain.

Milwaukee Mitchell Interchange weekend closure; what you need to know

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is notifying motorists of upcoming lane and ramp closures at Milwaukee's Mitchell Interchange starting on Friday, June 5.