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Milwaukee shooting Tuesday, 2 18-year-olds wounded
Two 18-year-olds were wounded in a shooting near Fond du Lac and Hampton avenues in Milwaukee at about 11:40 a.m. Tuesday, according to the Milwaukee Police Department. Both were taken to a hospital for treatment…
Milwaukee burglary; police seek to ID suspect caught on cam
Milwaukee police are asking for help identifying a man suspected of breaking into a closed business near Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Brown Street around 3:30 a.m. on October 26. Police say he forced entry and took…
Predators' Cole O'Hara: Contributes three points for Milwaukee
Cole O’Hara scored twice and added an assist as the Milwaukee Admirals beat the Iowa Wild 4-1 on Tuesday. The Nashville Predators prospect has seven goals and six assists through 13 games this season. The report says…
Harley-Davidson Museum offers free Veterans Day admission to veterans and their families in Milwaukee
The Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee is offering free Veterans Day admission to veterans and active-duty military personnel, along with one adult guest and up to four children, with valid military identification. The…
Bucks Rookie Brayden Burries is a Bright Spot Amid the Darkness
Milwaukee rookie Brayden Burries is showing promise despite the Bucks’ difficult 1–9 start to the season. Drafted 10th overall from Arizona, the guard has offered encouraging flashes as the team adjusts after trading…
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Why players' union can’t just walk away if MLB insists on a salary cap
Major League Baseball’s owners are pressing for a salary cap as part of collective bargaining, while the players’ union has refused to consider one. Los Angeles Times columnist Bill Shaikin explains that labor law…
Milwaukee fatal battery; MPS teacher beaten to death, man charged
A 22-year-old Milwaukee man, Daylan Mallard, has been charged with first-degree intentional homicide following the fatal beating of 56-year-old MPS teacher Harry Bruce. According to FOX6 News, the incident occurred on…
Kel'el Ware (ankle) questionable Tuesday vs. Knicks
Milwaukee Bucks center Kel’el Ware is listed as questionable for Tuesday’s game against the New York Knicks after appearing on the injury report with a left ankle sprain. If Ware is unable to play, some of his…
Neighbors Hold Vigil For Killed MPS Teacher
Family, friends and neighbors held a candlelight vigil Sunday near 12th and Walnut in Milwaukee for Harry Bruce, a 56-year-old special education teacher killed last week. Authorities say Bruce was beaten and strangled…
Southeast Wisconsin: Let's talk cold temperatures, chances of snow
Milwaukee has yet to record snowfall this season, leaving totals more than half an inch below average, but forecasters see a small chance of snow Thursday night. Colder air is expected to bring highs in the low 40s and…
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State Debate: Some more looks at last week's elections
The Recombobulation Area and other local outlets are analyzing the results of last week's Wisconsin elections. Columnists and bloggers offer diverse perspectives on the outcomes, ranging from calls for Medicaid…
2026 Food for the Holidays campaign; help families facing hunger
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin launched its annual Food for the Holidays campaign on November 10 to help families facing hunger. Donations made through December 31 will be matched dollar for dollar by an anonymous…
Milwaukee Brewers Release 24-Year-Old Outfielder in Surprise Move
The Milwaukee Brewers have released outfielder Luis Matos as they begin their offseason roster decisions, according to MLB.com. The 24-year-old appeared in nine major-league games this season, batting .200, and spent…
He Quit Basketball to Work in a Warehouse. Now He’s the NBA’s Newest Star.
An inspiring journey from warehouse worker to professional basketball player has captured national attention. After stepping away from the sport to pursue manual labor, the athlete's remarkable comeback and rapid ascent…
Milwaukee couple’s Hogwarts-inspired Halloween display raises over $100,000 for homeless youth
A Halloween display in Milwaukee’s Bay View neighborhood has raised more than $100,000 for homeless youth. Created by Andy Reid and Jamie Beauchamp, A&J’s Halloween House has transformed residential properties with…
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Milwaukee Weather: Sunny Tuesday, showers Wednesdsay
FOX6 meteorologist Rob Haswell forecasts sunny, mild weather in Milwaukee on Tuesday, with a high near 62 degrees. Light showers are possible Wednesday, followed by colder, gusty conditions Thursday, when winds in…
Wisconsin Weather Alert: Milwaukee, WI 30 MPH Winds Nov 10-14
Milwaukee is forecast to turn colder later this week after a sunny Tuesday with highs near 60 degrees. The National Weather Service expects rain chances on Veterans Day, followed by gusty winds that could reach 30 mph…
Riverwest food table complaints over rats, city plans to inspect site
Residents in Milwaukee’s Riverwest neighborhood have complained that a community garden and free food table may be contributing to a rat problem. The Bremen Community Garden volunteers say the food-sharing setup is…
Milwaukee shooting, woman killed; surviving victim speaks out
A woman who survived a shooting in Milwaukee has described the attack that killed 20-year-old Amaya Walls on Oct. 8. Police say Timothy Taylor, Walls’ former partner, shot her during a domestic incident and remains at…
Bucks' Gary Trent: Not listed on injury report
Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Trent is no longer listed on the injury report ahead of Tuesday’s game against the New York Knicks. Trent missed one game because of an illness and is now set to be available. His return does…
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Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo Gets Doc Rivers Clarification
Doc Rivers clarified remarks about Giannis Antetokounmpo after they drew attention, telling ESPN reporter Marc J. Spears that he did not intend his comment about the star being difficult to coach as an insult. Rivers…
Annual Santa Cycle Rampage set to return to Milwaukee
Milwaukee’s Santa Cycle Rampage is scheduled for Dec. 5, with costumed riders taking part in a citywide charity event. The main ride starts at 9:30 a.m., followed by the three-mile, family-friendly Elf Cycle Frenzy at…
Giannis Antetokounmpo (wrist) probable Tuesday
Giannis Antetokounmpo is listed as probable for Milwaukee’s Tuesday game against Utah while managing a sprained right wrist. The designation suggests he is likely to play, though his availability is not yet certain. If…
Gary Trent (illness) removed from injury report
Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Trent Jr. has been removed from the injury report and is available for Tuesday’s game against the New York Knicks after dealing with an illness. Availability does not guarantee he will play…
Milwaukee shooting Monday, 2 wounded; stemmed from argument
Two people, ages 28 and 21, were wounded in a shooting near 22nd and Melvina in Milwaukee on Monday, Nov. 9. Police said the shooting happened around 12:18 p.m. and may have stemmed from an argument. Both victims were…
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Bucks' Ousmane Dieng: Goes for season-high 10 points
Bucks forward Ousmane Dieng scored a season-high 10 points on perfect shooting in 15 minutes during Sunday's 117-97 loss to the Celtics. He also grabbed one rebound, making all three field-goal attempts, both…
Bucks' Brayden Burries: Holding down starting job
Bucks rookie Brayden Burries recorded 13 points, eight rebounds, four assists and a block in Sunday's 117-97 loss to Boston. He made his fourth consecutive start and is expected to remain in competition with…
Wisconsin Residents Could Win $2,500 Watching Christmas Movies
CableTV.com and DIRECTV are accepting applications for their annual “Chief of Cheer” holiday contest, which offers one winner $2,500 and a separate $2,500 donation to a charity of their choice. The selected participant…
Giannis Antetokounmpo Responds to Doc Rivers’ Criticism
Giannis Antetokounmpo a répondu aux critiques de Doc Rivers sur son intelligence de jeu et son exécution, en appelant à ne pas laisser l’amertume et la mesquinerie détourner des objectifs. Le joueur s’est exprimé…