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Milwaukee crash near Sherman and Villard; 1 taken to hospital
MILWAUKEE - One person was taken to the hospital following a crash in Milwaukee on Friday, Aug. 30. It happened around 8:30 a.m. near Sherman Boulevard and Villard Avenue. Police say a motorist failed to yield while making a turn and was struck by another vehicle. The impact of the collision caused the vehicle that failed to yield to spin and collide with a third vehicle.
As algae recedes, Lake Geneva reopens for Labor Day weekend
LAKE GENEVA, Wis. — As the beaches of Lake Geneva reopen after a brief closure due to blue-green algae blooms, people are coming out to swim and boat for Labor Day weekend. The closure was prompted by the discovery of toxic algae by the Walworth County Department of Health and Human Services. These blooms, known to produce harmful bacteria, can pose serious health risks to both humans and animals. In extreme cases, exposure can result in illness or even death.
Racine firefighters rescue 4-year-old from house fire
RACINE, Wis. — The City of Racine Fire Department is sharing a vital safety message after rescuing a 4-year-old boy from a house fire. At 2:21 p.m. on July 17, the Racine Fire Department was called to a house fire. Engine 2 arrived to the house to fight the flames just minutes later; they got word that a 4-year-old boy was still inside the home.
Outdoor recreation in Wisconsin still booming 4 years after pandemic
APPLETON, Wis. — There’s plenty of work to keep Andrew Puckett busy in the archery department at The Reel Shot in Appleton. He recently restrung, re-cabled and tuned a crossbow dropped off by a customer. “Every two years, you’re supposed to get strings and cables replaced on a...
Summer back-to-school supply drives serve students in need
With Wisconsin students heading back to class, organizations around the state have been working to make sure kids have all the school supplies they need no matter their families’ financial circumstances. Groups hosted summer school supply drives, and have been holding back-to-school celebrations to hand out backpacks packed with...
The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity
Wrestling meets the theater! Head to Milwaukee's Next Act Theatre to see ‘The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity.’ Director Michael Cotey and Dimonte Henning, who portrays Chad Deity, joined FOX6 WakeUp in studio to give us a sneak peek of the play.
Short on fixes for prison problems, Wisconsin weighs independent oversight
Wisconsin lawmakers have offered few remedies for deteriorating prison conditions spotlighted this year by investigative journalism, litigation surrounding extended lockdowns and criminal charges against nine Waupun prison officials following a string of inmate deaths. But prisoner rights advocates remain energized by the recent attention. They are calling for the creation...
Minnesota storm photos: Aug. 29, 2024
The latest in a string of severe storms rolled through Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday, leaving behind toppled trees and damaged homes. There were several reports of tornadoes, and several thousand are still without power on Friday morning.Submit your photos and videos here
Wisconsin High School Cancels 1st 2 Varsity Football Games
A high school in Wisconsin was forced to cancel the first two varsity football games of the season after an incident with players on the team. Player Incident Causes Wisconsin High School To Cancel Football Games. Some of my favorite memories during high school are from playing football. Our team...
Wisconsin To Implement New Driver’s License Testing Guidelines
This fall, a change from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation will impact a wide variety of drivers who require any class of a commercial driver's license (CDL). The change involves switching to a new testing system for all CDL holders, and everyone needs to be aware of the change and what it means for them moving forward.
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