Man buys Milwaukee house; water bill for $19,000 a ‘shock’
MILWAUKEE - An unexpected water bill is costing a Milwaukee house-flipper thousands of dollars. He didn't even own the property when the water was used. In August 2024, Mark Tolliver bought a house on Richards Street in Milwaukee's Harambee neighborhood with plans to renovate and resell. "I liked about the...
Minivan hits Milwaukee boy, family wants driver held accountable
MILWAUKEE - A 15-year-old Milwaukee boy is recovering after a minivan hit him as he waited on a bus to school Monday morning. That crash happened at Appleton and Congress, where pieces of debris remained on Thursday. The bones in 15-year-old Darrius Stenson's right leg were twisted and broken. His left leg was hurt...
Milwaukee shooting Thursday, 1 injured near 19th and Locust
MILWAUKEE - One person was injured in a shooting in Milwaukee on Thursday morning, Oct. 30. According to the Milwaukee Police Department, at about 8:42 a.m., a 27-year-old was shot in the area of 19th and Locust. The shooting victim arrived at a hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Police...
Survivor and relatives share memories of teen who died after fiery crash
Iyana Roberson was just days away from turning 18 when she died from injuries sustained in a devastating car crash near 91st and Bradley Road in Milwaukee.
Spooky-good Halloween treats at National Bakery & Deli
MILWAUKEE - We're less than 24 hours away from Halloween – but a Milwaukee bakery is helping people get a Halloween treat a little early. Dawn Pethke from National Bakery and Deli joins FOX6 WakeUp with some spooky good options.
Wisconsinites who rely on food assistance scramble as SNAP benefits run out
Latricia Williams relies on food stamps from FoodShare each month to feed her 4-month-old baby formula. He drinks five bottles a day — and cans of his formula cost Williams $75. “All my benefits go to his milk. I stock up on that,” said Williams, a Milwaukee resident. “And...
Milwaukee’s ‘Mississippi Blues Boy’ is Back in Town
Maybe Gerome Durham is a man of few words in an interview because he lets his music do the talking? “I'm the Mississippi Blues Boy,” Durham notes of his nickname, “born and raised in Durant, MS and moved to North Carlonia in 1961.”. Durham, who has called...
Apparent meteor shoots over downtown Milwaukee
A FOX6 News tower camera captured an apparent meteor shoot over downtown Milwaukee on Wednesday night, Oct. 29.
Milwaukee police contract would bring 15% raise after 3 years of negotiations
Milwaukee police could see 15% pay raises under a newly announced tentative contract after 3+ years of negotiations. The deal is facing mixed community reaction.
Wisconsin communities come together to feed neighbors as FoodShare benefits expire
For Amber Daugs of the Grow it Forward food pantry in Manitowoc, the spike in demand has already started as people prepare for their benefits to run out. “Personally, I can’t keep up. I pick one thing up, and I set one thing down,” said Daugs, the founder and CEO of the nonprofit. “Our shelves are being depleted very...
