Wisconsin

Christopher Stokes sentenced, 205 years for killing 5 family members

A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Christopher Stokes to 205 years in prison and an additional 105 years of extended supervision. Stokes is the man who pleaded guilty to fatally shooting five of his family members in 2020.

2 days ago

Aaron Rodgers, Packers' tensions appear to be cooling: report

Aaron Rodgers has indicated to those close to him he will play for the Packers in 2021 amid a summer-long drama that saw the quarterback take a shot at the culture in the organization, the NFL Network reported.

3 days ago

Alleged drug planting video: Chief says police were giving plastic bag back, not planting it

Video from the perspective of the people in the car shows an officer throwing a plastic bag into the back of a car. The headline on one post was “Cop caught in 4K planting evidence.” However, the police chief said that bodycam video shows that the officers had decided that the bag, which came from the car, had nothing in it and had thrown it back into the car.

5 days ago

Playful banter: Bucks billboard goes up in Phoenix

Two Milwaukee Bucks season ticket holders purchased the digital billboard in Phoenix as a way to send love and respect to the Suns fans.

July 22

Suns fan donates to Wisconsin charity, notes Milwaukee generosity

A Phoenix Suns fan who was in town made a sizable donation to Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin this week. That donation came with a touching note.

July 22

Milwaukee Bucks championship parade; fans turn out by thousands

Thousands of people poured into downtown streets on Thursday to catch a glimpse of the Milwaukee Bucks in a parade that celebrates the city’s first NBA championship in half a century.

July 22

Milwaukee Bucks are champions; Giannis scores 50

Giannis Antetokounmpo ended one of the greatest NBA Finals ever with 50 points — and a championship Milwaukee waited 50 years to win again.

July 20

Giannis named 2021 Finals MVP, caps extraordinary postseason

Exactly three weeks after suffering a knee injury that appeared to put his future in doubt, Giannis Antetokounmpo carried the Milwaukee Bucks to their first championship in half a century.

July 20

'Go Suns' billboard in Milwaukee, Bucks fans say, 'What the heck?'

If you've driven near downtown Milwaukee, you might have noticed a big blemish off I-43 near 12th and Walnut. Phoenix Suns fans can be a little petty, and they've brought that to our turf! A new billboard popped up ahead of Game Six of the NBA Finals, cheering for the “other guys.”

July 19

Deer District expanded, allow up to 65K fans for Game 6 watch party

The Milwaukee Bucks just announced a massive expansion in the Deer District watch party set for Game 6 of the NBA Finals. The space has been adjusted to accommodate up to 65,000 fans.

July 19

Jury awards $125M to woman with Down syndrome in Walmart discrimination case

A jury awarded $125 million to a former Walmart employee who claimed she was fired because she has Down syndrome.

July 18

'Underrated sports town:' Suns fans impressed by Milwaukee

The Suns' fans were here Wednesday night are now heading home, but not before FOX6 asked them what they thought of Milwaukee.

July 15

Woman attacked by Walmart worker speaks out: 'She went crazy'

A 70-year-old woman says she was beaten by a Mount Pleasant Walmart employee – and now she is speaking out.

July 15

Undercover investigator kills suspect who 'executed' man at gas station

Authorities in Wisconsin responded Tuesday morning to an apparent shooting at a gas station, with one witness describing a "sea of people" fleeing the store.

July 13