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SoutheastMilwaukee, WI

Brady Street firehouse could reopen under Milwaukee 2027 budget plan

Added staffing in the proposed police and fire budgets could allow Milwaukee to reopen a Brady Street station closed about ten years ago.

SoutheastMilwaukee, WI

Milwaukee marks Weird Al Week ahead of Fiserv Forum concert

A week of music, film and trivia events runs Oct. 12-18 in Milwaukee before a Fiserv Forum tour stop on Oct. 17.

SoutheastRacine, WI

Racine Park ends football season early, players say they will be back

Low roster numbers forced Racine Park to cancel its final two games, but sophomores on the team say they plan to rebuild for next fall.

SoutheastMount Pleasant, WI

Mount Pleasant hemp shop worries over federal rule change set for December

Customers and the owner of WellProEdge say a narrower federal definition of hemp could remove some products they now buy for pain and relaxation.

SoutheastRacine, WI

Records show Racine voting equipment is serviced by a vendor, run by local officials

A review of records through 2025 and interviews with five local officials found no record that a Minnesota company operates polling places or counts ballots in Racine County.

SoutheastKenosha, WI

Historic Kenosha Eagles Club moves into state review for demolition

The former Eagles Club building, later known as Marina Shores, is under state historic review after its owners sought demolition, with no date set and a city permit still needed.

SoutheastSomers, WI

Residents raise cost, water and power concerns at Kenosha data center forum

Students at UW-Parkside hosted a two-hour public forum on a proposed Kenosha data center and the effects such facilities can have on nearby communities.

SoutheastKenosha, WI

Kenosha Unified Jazz Festival runs Nov. 5-7 at Tremper

Three days of student performances and evening concerts are planned at Tremper High School, opening with funk band Phat Phunktion.

SoutheastPleasant Prairie, WI

RecPlex offers free training for cancer patients and survivors

The Living Well Scholarship will provide eight free personal training sessions at Pleasant Prairie RecPlex to the first 10 qualified applicants.

SoutheastRacine, WI

Racine Zoo welcomes a newborn Hartmann's mountain zebra

A female foal born early Oct. 12 is the third Hartmann's mountain zebra born at the Racine Zoo and its first female.

SoutheastRacine, WI

Second newborn surrendered at Racine Fire Station 4 baby box

Racine's Fire Station 4 has recorded a second Safe Haven Baby Box surrender, and the same firefighter paramedic was on duty for both.

SoutheastRacine, WI

Racine proposes higher police overtime in 2027 budget

Racine's proposed 2027 police budget raises overtime to $2.5 million and sets the department's General Fund total at $39.2 million.

SoutheastMilwaukee, WI

Milwaukee Public Museum plans final events for Streets of Old Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Public Museum is highlighting the Streets of Old Milwaukee and European Village in their final months on Wells Street, with seasonal events through Dec. 17.

SoutheastMilwaukee, WI

Higher diesel prices could add millions to Milwaukee school bus costs

Milwaukee Public Schools expects diesel costs well above its contract benchmark could add $3.4 million to $4 million it did not plan for this year.

SoutheastMilwaukee, WI

Milwaukee stays cool and cloudy Wednesday, with rain due Thursday

FOX6 forecasts a quiet, cloudy Wednesday in Milwaukee before widespread rain Thursday, strong northwest wind Friday and a possible frost Friday night.