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FOX6 News Milwaukee @fox6now.bsky.social · 21m

Actress Diane Keaton, best known for her iconic roles in "Father of the Bride," "The First Wives Club," and numerous other beloved films, has reportedly died at the age of 79.

Diane Keaton, reportedly dead at 79, famed for 'Father of the Bride' and 'First Wives Club'

Actress Diane Keaton, best known for her iconic roles in "Father of the Bride," "The First Wives Club," and numerous other beloved films, has reportedly died at the age of 79.

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FOX6 News Milwaukee @fox6now.bsky.social · 50m

Prosecutors said the chase reached speeds greater than 75 mph in residential areas, during which the driver ran multiple stop signs and a red light.

Milwaukee police chase, stolen car crashes into home; man charged

Prosecutors said the chase reached speeds greater than 75 mph in residential areas, during which the driver ran multiple stop signs and a red light.

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FOX6 News Milwaukee @fox6now.bsky.social · 1h

Authorities say no one survived the powerful explosion that leveled an explosives plant in rural Tennessee and was felt miles away.

Tennessee explosives plant blast leaves no survivors

Authorities say no one survived the powerful explosion that leveled an explosives plant in rural Tennessee and was felt miles away.

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FOX6 News Milwaukee @fox6now.bsky.social · 2h

Four people were shot and killed Friday night during homecoming weekend in a small Mississippi town.

4 killed, others hurt in shooting during homecoming weekend in Mississippi

Four people were shot and killed Friday night during homecoming weekend in a small Mississippi town.

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FOX6 News Milwaukee @fox6now.bsky.social · 3h

Former President Joe Biden's treatment for an aggressive form of prostate cancer has entered a new phase.

Biden undergoing radiation for prostate cancer

Former President Joe Biden's treatment for an aggressive form of prostate cancer has entered a new phase.

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FOX6 News Milwaukee @fox6now.bsky.social · 4h

Chocolate lovers will face higher chocolate prices this coming Halloween period. Here’s what we know.

Chocolate prices are scary this Halloween; here's what's driving it

Chocolate lovers will face higher chocolate prices this coming Halloween period. Here’s what we know.

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FOX6 News Milwaukee @fox6now.bsky.social · 4h

Federal layoffs began Friday as the government shutdown dragged into a second week.

Sweeping layoffs 'have begun' as government shutdown drags on

Federal layoffs began Friday as the government shutdown dragged into a second week.

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FOX6 News Milwaukee @fox6now.bsky.social · 5h

"Family Matters" star Darius McCrary was arrested near the U.S.-Mexico border in California.

'Family Matters' star Darius McCrary arrested at US-Mexico border on felony fugitive charges

"Family Matters" star Darius McCrary was arrested near the U.S.-Mexico border in California.

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FOX6 News Milwaukee @fox6now.bsky.social · 6h

Erika Kirk now leads Turning Point USA following Charlie Kirk's Sept. 10 killing at Utah Valley University.

Erika Kirk addresses grief in heartfelt social media post one month after husband's assassination

Erika Kirk now leads Turning Point USA following Charlie Kirk's Sept. 10 killing at Utah Valley University.

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FOX6 News Milwaukee @fox6now.bsky.social · 6h

If you’re planning to ship holiday packages, you’ll be paying more as the Postal Service has implemented temporary price changes for some package services.

Shipping holiday packages costing more this year as US Postal Service temporarily increases prices

If you’re planning to ship holiday packages, you’ll be paying more as the Postal Service has implemented temporary price changes for some package services.

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FOX6 News Milwaukee @fox6now.bsky.social · 7h

AstraZeneca has agreed to lower prescription drug costs for Medicaid under a deal with the Trump administration. Here’s what we know.

President Trump announces new drug-price deal with AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca has agreed to lower prescription drug costs for Medicaid under a deal with the Trump administration. Here’s what we know.

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FOX6 News Milwaukee @fox6now.bsky.social · 8h

One person was killed in a hit-and-run on Milwaukee's north side overnight Saturday, and police are looking for the driver.

Fatal hit-and-run in Milwaukee overnight Saturday, 25-year-old killed

One person was killed in a hit-and-run on Milwaukee's north side overnight Saturday, and police are looking for the driver.

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FOX6 News Milwaukee @fox6now.bsky.social · 14h

In the penultimate week of the regular season, a number of teams fought for playoff position. 🏈⬇️

High School Blitz 2025: Conference titles at stake, within reach in Week 8

In the penultimate week of the regular season, a number of teams fought for playoff position. 🏈⬇️

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FOX6 News Milwaukee @fox6now.bsky.social · 15h

Two people were taken to the hospital following a head-on collision in Dodge County on Friday morning, Oct. 10. Link in comments

Dodge County head-on crash; County Highway P, 2 taken to hospital

Two people were taken to the hospital following a head-on collision in Dodge County on Friday morning, Oct. 10. Link in comments

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FOX6 News Milwaukee @fox6now.bsky.social · 16h

Karen Huger, a star of Bravo’s "The Real Housewives of Potomac," was found guilty Wednesday of five out of six charges stemming from a March car crash in Potomac, Maryland, including the lead charge of Driving Under the Influence.

'Real Housewives' star Karen Huger found guilty on DUI, negligent driving charges

Karen Huger, a star of Bravo’s "The Real Housewives of Potomac," was found guilty Wednesday of five out of six charges stemming from a March car crash in Potomac, Maryland, including the lead charge of Driving Under the Influence.

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FOX6 News Milwaukee @fox6now.bsky.social · 17h

"He made a decision that he should not have made, and that is just something we have to live with."

Off-duty Milwaukee police shooting 'justified,' man's family says

"He made a decision that he should not have made, and that is just something we have to live with."

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FOX6 News Milwaukee @fox6now.bsky.social · 19h

More than 46,000 pressure-cookers are being recalled following several reports of burn injuries, according to a federal regulatory agency.

Pressure cookers sold at major grocery chain recalled after customers suffer severe burns

More than 46,000 pressure-cookers are being recalled following several reports of burn injuries, according to a federal regulatory agency.

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FOX6 News Milwaukee @fox6now.bsky.social · 19h

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson met with college students to address the city's "brain drain."

Milwaukee "brain drain;" city officials hope to keep talent in town

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson met with college students to address the city's "brain drain."

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FOX6 News Milwaukee @fox6now.bsky.social · 20h

The grand opening of the Milwaukee Repertory Theater's new Associated Bank Theater Center is set for Saturday, Oct. 11, and FOX6 got a sneak peek.

Milwaukee Rep's new Associated Bank Theater Center opening Saturday

The grand opening of the Milwaukee Repertory Theater's new Associated Bank Theater Center is set for Saturday, Oct. 11, and FOX6 got a sneak peek.

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FOX6 News Milwaukee @fox6now.bsky.social · 20h

Expect even longer delays at Atlanta's airport after the air traffic control tower was evacuated on Friday afternoon.

Ground stop at Atlanta's airport lifted after tower evacuated | What we know

Expect even longer delays at Atlanta's airport after the air traffic control tower was evacuated on Friday afternoon.

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FOX6 News Milwaukee @fox6now.bsky.social · 21h

Coffee sleeves in Waukesha County cafés serve as discreet conversation starters for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Domestic Violence Awareness: Waukesha coffee shops help spread word

Coffee sleeves in Waukesha County cafés serve as discreet conversation starters for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

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FOX6 News Milwaukee @fox6now.bsky.social · 21h

MPD showed video to the family of that man, 26-year-old Elijah Wilks, on Friday.

Off-duty Milwaukee police officer kills armed man, when will video be released?

MPD showed video to the family of that man, 26-year-old Elijah Wilks, on Friday.

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FOX6 News Milwaukee @fox6now.bsky.social · 22h

Lay's rolled out a major rebrand with cleaner ingredients, a new logo design, and packaging updates aligning with the "Make America Healthy Again" initiative.

Potato chip brand unveils biggest redesign in nearly 100-year history

Lay's rolled out a major rebrand with cleaner ingredients, a new logo design, and packaging updates aligning with the "Make America Healthy Again" initiative.

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FOX6 News Milwaukee @fox6now.bsky.social · 22h

The Orvis Company, one of the nation’s oldest outdoor retailers, plans to close more than two dozen stores by 2026 as part of a broader effort to shrink its retail footprint and streamline operations in response to rising tariffs.

Iconic 169-year-old retailer to shutter 36 locations, citing tariffs

The Orvis Company, one of the nation’s oldest outdoor retailers, plans to close more than two dozen stores by 2026 as part of a broader effort to shrink its retail footprint and streamline operations in response to rising tariffs.

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FOX6 News Milwaukee @fox6now.bsky.social · 23h

Online cargo theft has skyrocketed since the pandemic, rising 1,500% over the past four years, according to Trucking.org.

American trucking industry urges lawmakers to act as online cargo theft surges

Online cargo theft has skyrocketed since the pandemic, rising 1,500% over the past four years, according to Trucking.org.

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