Milwaukee fatal Deer District shooting; victim identified, suspect sought

Family members say Sharita Barber, 47, was shot and killed after a fender bender in Milwaukee’s Deer District on Saturday, Feb. 28, and police have not yet identified a suspect.

Milwaukee Weather - Drizzle and freezing drizzle by Tuesday morning

Increasing clouds overnight with temperatures dropping into the upper 20s. Sadly, it will be too cloudy to see the total lunar eclipse around here on Tuesday morning. Cloudy with areas of drizzle on Tuesday. Some freezing drizzle is possible between 2-7am.

Milwaukee Police Department facial covering policy modification
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The Milwaukee Police Department is now prohibiting officers from wearing face coverings intended to conceal their identity while on duty.

Iranians in Milwaukee see hope for change
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Zara Fakhri, a UW-Milwaukee student, reports that while her family in Iran faced physical danger from strikes, they feel a sense of hope and happiness regarding potential political change.

Milwaukee Film buys Downer Theatre, restoration project announced

Milwaukee Film announced on Monday, March 2, it purchased the historic Downer Theatre from Bridge33 Capital and also launched a multi-year capital campaign to restore and upgrade the 110-year-old cinema.

FOX6, T-Mobile, Summerfest partnership announced for 2026

FOX6 is excited to return to the lakefront as the proud TV sponsor of the T-Mobile Stage for Summerfest!  FOX6 and T-Mobile are joining forces to bring you closer to the music, the energy, and the magic of the Big Gig.

128th Air Refueling Wing plane has 'minor on-ground incident'

An aircraft with the 128th Air Refueling Wing in Milwaukee had a “minor on-ground incident” during normal operating procedures on Monday, March 2.

Milwaukee's The Wicked Hop reopens; pest control completed treatment

The owners of Wicked Hop in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward announced on Monday, March 2 that they have reopened the restaurant.

Milwaukee Police Department facial covering policy change

The Milwaukee Common Council announced the Milwaukee Police Department will adopt an addition to its Uniform Standard Operating Procedure that explicitly prohibits the use of facial coverings.

Eric Clapton at Fiserv Forum on Sept. 13; tickets on sale March 6

Eric Clapton will perform at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on Sept. 13. Joining him on tour will be special guest Jimmie Vaughan.

Milwaukee fatal shooting; 47-year-old killed near Deer District

A 47-year-old was shot and killed just after 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at Vel R. Phillips and State in Milwaukee’s Deer District as thousands attended nearby events, and police say the suspect remains at large.

47-year-old killed in Milwaukee's Deer District
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A 47-year-old was shot and killed just after 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at Vel R. Phillips and State in Milwaukee’s Deer District as thousands attended nearby events, and police say the suspect remains at large.

Wisconsin's Most Wanted: Antonio Brown sought for December homicide

A shooting outside a Milwaukee bar leaves one man dead and another injured. It was captured on surveillance. One person was charged but never arrested.

Milwaukee Weather: Sunny Monday, total lunar eclipse Tuesday AM

Mostly clear overnight. Temperatures dropping through the 20s. Mostly sunny on Monday with highs in the mid-40s inland, upper 30s near the lake.

Baconfest sizzles at Potawatomi Casino Hotel
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The 14th annual Bacon Fest brought smoky flavors and big crowds to Potawatomi Casino Hotel on Sunday, March 1. Photojournalist Gabrielle Zemplinski takes us inside the fan-favorite festival celebrating everything bacon.

Shooting outside Milwaukee lounge, case dismissed ahead of trial

Milwaukee County prosecutors charged two men in a shooting that wounded two people. On Friday, the case against one of those men was dismissed.