Smoky Skies Choke Milwaukee As Health Alert Hangs Over City
Milwaukee woke up under a thick, smoky haze on Thursday, July 16, 2026, with local observations reporting smoky conditions, temperatures around 73°F, and visibility trimmed to roughly 1 to 1.5 miles at some stations. The smoke is giving the sky a milky tint and is set to make outdoor plans uncomfortable for much of the
Wisconsin’s Oldest County Fair Turns 184 Years Old!
Come kick it in Waukesha this weekend! Waukesha is celebrating their 184th year as Wisconsin's oldest county fair! Check it out for live music, animals, rides and more. We have a friend from Waukesha State bank telling us why they are excited to be a part of the Fun & supporting such strong community events in their to
Shots fired at Milwaukee County park; no injuries reported
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shots-fired incident at Tiefenthaler Park on Thursday evening. According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the park shortly after 4:30 p.m. after receiving reports of gunfire. Investigators located several shell
Wisconsin wildfire smoke; City of Milwaukee suspends some services
MILWAUKEE - Canadian wildfire smoke continues to blanket southeast Wisconsin, triggering poor air quality throughout the Milwaukee area. To protect employee health and safety amid the poor air quality, the City of Milwaukee Health Department and Department of Public Works are modifying their daily operations. Services
Milwaukee’s diverse culture breathes life into Frida Fest
For the eighth year running, The Farmhouse, a “paint and sip” hall at 4511 S. 6th St., is hosting Frida Fest this Saturday and Sunday. The festival honors painter Frida Kahlo’s Mexican heritage and celebrates a diverse Hispanic population and the Hispanic art scene in Milwaukee. Former...
Teen Driver Uninjured in Clay County Rollover Accident
Clay County, IA — A 15-year-old male from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, escaped injury after a rollover accident Wednesday afternoon in rural Clay County. The crash occurred at approximately 1:46 p.m. on July 15th near the intersection of 170th Avenue and 450th Street. According to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, the...
Feds increasingly leave local governments hanging when climate disasters hit, report finds
Communities that ask for federal assistance when climate disasters hit can’t count on that help to arrive. That increasingly common reality was reviewed in a recent report by Wisconsin Policy Forum, which focused on the historic floods in the state last August, finding that federal aid to help rebuild public infrastruc
10,000 Scoop Challenge brings free ice cream to Milwaukee today for charity
Free ice cream AND a good cause? 🍦 Moose Tracks is scooping 10,000 FREE cones at Pere Marquette Park TODAY from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — and every scoop raises $1 for Hunger Task Force. Tag someone who needs a free a scoop!
Milwaukee Weather: Dense smoke and poor air quality
Forecast from FOX6 Chief Meteorologist Rob Haswell. MILWAUKEE - Smoke continues to be the biggest weather story today, with poor air quality and reduced visibility expected across much of southern Wisconsin. It will stay hot and humid through Friday, although temperatures should ease back a few degrees compared to the
How This AMAZING Breakfast Tavern Became a Local Favorite in Milwaukee, WI
Open Mon-Thu 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Fri-Sun 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM & 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Uncle Wolfie’s Breakfast Tavern is the kind of Milwaukee neighborhood spot that feels like a morning hug the moment you walk in. The brick building on Vine Street has...

















