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

Pleasant Prairie Fire responded to an ammonia smell at a meat processing facility.

Ammonia leak at Pleasant Prairie meat processing facility

Pleasant Prairie Fire responded to an ammonia smell at a meat processing facility.

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

Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce President & CEO Kurt Bauer joins us with details on this year's Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest – and which products made it to the top 8.

Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest; Top 8 finalists announced

Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce President & CEO Kurt Bauer joins us with details on this year's Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest – and which products made it to the top 8.

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

Police say emergency crews responded to Disneyland after a woman in her 60s was found unresponsive after riding the Haunted Mansion.

Woman dies after suffering medical episode on Disneyland's Haunted Mansion

Police say emergency crews responded to Disneyland after a woman in her 60s was found unresponsive after riding the Haunted Mansion.

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

The park was closed after water levels were lowered for construction projects, exposing a steep underwater drop-off near the beach.

Quarry Lake Park reopens for fishing after projects aimed at safety, sustainability

The park was closed after water levels were lowered for construction projects, exposing a steep underwater drop-off near the beach.

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

Ridglan Farms called a letter extortion, while Dane4Dogs said it amounts to a boycott protected under the First Amendment.

Wisconsin dog breeder sues activists, judge hears oral arguments

Ridglan Farms called a letter extortion, while Dane4Dogs said it amounts to a boycott protected under the First Amendment.

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

The U.S. Senate rejected competing funding bills for the seventh time on Thursday, meaning that the federal government shutdown will continue, at least for now.

Government shutdown latest: Senate rejects funding bills for 7th time

The U.S. Senate rejected competing funding bills for the seventh time on Thursday, meaning that the federal government shutdown will continue, at least for now.

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

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt clarified Thursday that up to 200 troops will be tasked with monitoring the peace agreement in Israel and will work with other international forces on the ground.

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

The United States is sending about 200 troops to Israel to help support and monitor the ceasefire deal in Gaza. Here’s what we know.

US sending about 200 troops to Israel as part of Gaza ceasefire deal

The United States is sending about 200 troops to Israel to help support and monitor the ceasefire deal in Gaza. Here’s what we know.

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

The Trump administration has been investigating James for months over allegations of mortgage fraud, which she has denied.

Letitia James indicted on fraud charge: AP source says

The Trump administration has been investigating James for months over allegations of mortgage fraud, which she has denied.

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

Because negations have stalled between the two companies, Ascension Wisconsin is no longer in network with UnitedHealthcare. Now, human resource departments are scrambling.

UnitedHealthcare, Ascension Wisconsin stalemate; HR departments scrambling

Because negations have stalled between the two companies, Ascension Wisconsin is no longer in network with UnitedHealthcare. Now, human resource departments are scrambling.

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

The United States is sending about 200 troops to Israel to help support and monitor the ceasefire deal in Gaza. Here’s what we know.

US sending about 200 troops to Israel as part of Gaza ceasefire deal

The United States is sending about 200 troops to Israel to help support and monitor the ceasefire deal in Gaza. Here’s what we know.

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

A defamation lawsuit that Drake brought against Universal Music Group was tossed out by a federal judge who said lyrics branding the superstar as a pedophile in Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us" were opinion.

Drake loses defamation lawsuit vs. UMG over Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us'

A defamation lawsuit that Drake brought against Universal Music Group was tossed out by a federal judge who said lyrics branding the superstar as a pedophile in Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us" were opinion.

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

Officers turned the tables on a decades-old homecoming prank.

Hartford police get toilet-paper payback on students at homecoming game

Officers turned the tables on a decades-old homecoming prank.

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

A federal judge partially granted a temporary restraining order halting President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Illinois after hearing arguments challenging the legality of the action.

LIVE UPDATES: Judge partially blocks Trump’s National Guard deployment to Illinois

A federal judge partially granted a temporary restraining order halting President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Illinois after hearing arguments challenging the legality of the action.

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

A Milwaukee police officer fatally shot a man following a traffic accident and altercation. Police and the deceased man's family offer conflicting accounts of the incident.

Milwaukee police shooting; officials say incident captured on video

A Milwaukee police officer fatally shot a man following a traffic accident and altercation. Police and the deceased man's family offer conflicting accounts of the incident.

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

The training facility has brought the owner even closer to his favorite team. Some players have stopped there to train.

Brewers fandom huge in Heavy Hitters training facility owner's life

The training facility has brought the owner even closer to his favorite team. Some players have stopped there to train.

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

Turning Point USA, the conservative politics non-profit co-founded by the late Charlie Kirk, announced it will be offering a separate Super Bowl LX halftime show next year.

Turning Point USA announces alternative Super Bowl halftime show after Bad Bunny selection

Turning Point USA, the conservative politics non-profit co-founded by the late Charlie Kirk, announced it will be offering a separate Super Bowl LX halftime show next year.

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

A woman is accused of driving drunk with a 4-year-old in her SUV and then crashing into a Milwaukee police squad.

Milwaukee crash involving police squad; accused driver had child in SUV

A woman is accused of driving drunk with a 4-year-old in her SUV and then crashing into a Milwaukee police squad.

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FOX6 News Milwaukee @fox6now.bsky.social · 9h

The Milwaukee Police Department is taking a closer look at its chase policy following several deadly crashes in 2025.

Open Record: Pursuit of Justice

The Milwaukee Police Department is taking a closer look at its chase policy following several deadly crashes in 2025.

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FOX6 News Milwaukee @fox6now.bsky.social · 9h

State joins growing list of legal challenges against gaming platform with 85 million daily users.

Kentucky sues Roblox, citing Charlie Kirk 'assassination simulators' in child safety lawsuit

State joins growing list of legal challenges against gaming platform with 85 million daily users.

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FOX6 News Milwaukee @fox6now.bsky.social · 10h

Americans are paying more for their coffee as prices are near record levels.

That latte or cappuccino could get more expensive as coffee prices continue to rise

Americans are paying more for their coffee as prices are near record levels.

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FOX6 News Milwaukee @fox6now.bsky.social · 10h

A 35-year-old Milwaukee man who was accused of placing drops of superglue into a woman's soda was put on three years' probation.

Man placed on probation for putting superglue in co-worker's drink

A 35-year-old Milwaukee man who was accused of placing drops of superglue into a woman's soda was put on three years' probation.

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FOX6 News Milwaukee @fox6now.bsky.social · 11h

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene blamed Republican congressional leadership for the ongoing government shutdown during an interview on CNN Thursday.

Marjorie Taylor Greene blames GOP leadership for shutdown

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene blamed Republican congressional leadership for the ongoing government shutdown during an interview on CNN Thursday.

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FOX6 News Milwaukee @fox6now.bsky.social · 12h

Former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal and three other executives have reached a settlement with Elon Musk over alleged unpaid severance following his $44 billion company takeover.

Musk's X settles $128 million severance pay lawsuit with former Twitter executives

Former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal and three other executives have reached a settlement with Elon Musk over alleged unpaid severance following his $44 billion company takeover.

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FOX6 News Milwaukee @fox6now.bsky.social · 12h

DATCP is suspending all poultry shows, exhibitions, swap meets, and movement of poultry in Jefferson, Waukesha, Walworth, and Rock Counties through Dec. 31, 2025, in an effort to prevent the spread of bird flu.

Bird flu in Wisconsin; poultry shows, exhibitions suspended in 4 counties

DATCP is suspending all poultry shows, exhibitions, swap meets, and movement of poultry in Jefferson, Waukesha, Walworth, and Rock Counties through Dec. 31, 2025, in an effort to prevent the spread of bird flu.

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FOX6 News Milwaukee @fox6now.bsky.social · 13h

Derrick Groves, the last of 10 inmates captured after escaping from a New Orleans jail earlier this year, waived extradition back to Louisiana.

New Orleans jail escapee Derrick Groves waives extradition from Atlanta

Derrick Groves, the last of 10 inmates captured after escaping from a New Orleans jail earlier this year, waived extradition back to Louisiana.

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