MILWAUKEE - A 17-year-old was shot by Milwaukee police on the city's south side near 7th and Scott on Wednesday, Sept. 30.

Officer-involved shooting

According to the Milwaukee Police Department, two officers responded to a report of shots fired near 15th and Greenfield at around 9:21 p.m. 

When officers arrived, they were flagged down by residents, directing them to dirt bikes that were leaving the area. 

Officers followed the dirty bikes into an alley near 7th and Scott, where they saw a masked suspect with a rifle running away.

The 17-year-old male suspect did not listen to commands to drop his weapon and was shot in the leg by an officer. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment of injuries.

Charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.

Officers involved

No officers were wounded.

The 26-year-old male officer who shot the suspect has over three years of service and will be placed on administrative duty, which is routine in officer-involved shooting investigations.

The Milwaukee Police Department's Homicide Division will be investigating the shooting. 

Milwaukee Police Chief Norman on shooting

Milwaukee Police Chief said in a press conference:

"We have another young adult in our community handling firearms. This is unacceptable. This is a school night. There is no reason why our children should be out, in these streets, misbehaving in a way that is absolutely damaging, not only to our community, but to oneself. 

We need to make sure that we're doing everything we can to ensure that our young ones are not bringing, again, negative behavior out here in our community. This is an important message for our community. We need to step up. All of us need to step up."

Forecast from FOX6 Chief Meteorologist Tom Wachs

MILWAUKEE - Steady rain moves in from the southwest overnight. Very rainy with temperatures holding steady in the 60s.
Rainy with a few non-severe rumbles on Thursday. Heavy rain at times. Highs in the mid-60s. Rain will end late Thursday night. An additional 1-2" is expected, highest near the IL border.
Mostly sunny, breezy and fall-like on Friday. Highs in the low-to-mid 60s. Beautiful this weekend with lows in the 40s and highs in the 60s.
Cool on Monday with highs in the 50s. Dry through Tuesday with highs in the low 60s.

Overnight:  Rain gets heavier overnight. A few rumbles possible.
Low:      63°
Dew point: 63°
Wind:     SW 5-10

Thursday: Rain likely. Heavy at times. Slight chance of thunderstorms.
High:     65°
Dew point: 63°
Wind:     NW 5-10

Friday:   Mostly sunny and breezy.
AM Low:   49°                   High:  63°
Dew point: 42°
Wind:     N 10-20

Saturday: Partly sunny.
AM Low:   46°                   High:  65°
Dew point: 43°
Wind:     SSE 5-10

Sunday:   Partly sunny and breezy.
AM Low:   49°                   High:  68°
Dew point: 45°
Wind:     NW 10-20

Monday:   Mostly sunny.
AM Low:   44°                   High:  59°
Dew point: 36°
Wind:     NW 5-10

Tuesday:  Partly sunny.
AM Low:   42°                   High:  62°
Dew point: 40°
Wind:     S 5-10

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MILWAUKEE - It has been one week since 40 people were displaced after a Milwaukee apartment building emergency evacuation.

Last week, the Milwaukee Department of Neighborhood Services shut down the two apartment buildings at 23rd and Michigan due to electrical and fire alarm safety issues.

Buildings boarded up

Jeffery Ben works as security.

"It doesn’t look good to me at all," Ben said. "It’s just so sad. And you know how hard it is to find somewhere else to stay."

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Last week, people who live there were given quick notice to get out after DNS said the electrical and fire alarm system were tampered with, and that it was unsafe to live there. Ben has been working security since Monday and has not seen any progress.

When asked if he had seen workers come to work on the building at all, Ben said, "No, no I haven’t."

Apartment ownership

Records show the properties were owned by S2 Real Estate, a company owned by Sam Stair. He is a local landlord accused of intentionally renting properties to drug dealers. Investigators have not said if that is the case here, but Milwaukee police said they have been called to the buildings 131 times this year.

Now the properties are owned by Smart Asset Reality. DNS said the management has not applied for the necessary permits to achieve compliance.

As for the next steps, DNS said first it will evaluate the owner's willingness to bring the buildings up to code. Then, the property would be inspected monthly with a fee.

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FOX6 News reached out to Smart Asset Realty for an update on the situation but has not heard back. FOX6 News is also waiting to hear back from Community Advocates, the organization that was helping people impacted, if folks are using those resources.

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WAUKESHA COUNTY, Wis. - The same disease that has been spreading rampant among deer in southeast Wisconsin was just found in dairy cattle — providing the latest challenge in a year full of them for farmers.

Epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD)

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced the discovery of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) via blood testing Tuesday.

In an interview on FOX6 Now, Wisconsin State Veterinarian Dr. Darlene Konkle said the virus was found in young heifers — cows that have not given birth to calves — in a herd in Waukesha County.

EHD is transmitted by biting flies known as midges, and there is no treatment for the disease.

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Dr. Keith Poulsen directs the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, which performs blood testing when searching for diseases like these.

In an interview Wednesday from the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Poulsen said he's been getting questions from plenty of dairy farmers and trade associations about how worried they should be about EHD.

"The question is how much time do I have to put into this? And my answer is always the same: almost none," Poulsen said. "Go worry about more important things, whether we're dealing with the environment, weather issues or supply chain geopolitical issues. I mean, we are never bored."

Dealing with EHD

Poulsen said part of the reason he downplayed concerns is that farmers already have a lot of insect management systems in place. For example, the tags you find on the ears may include bug spray as a deterrent, and farmers sometimes pour repellents onto their herd. Fans inside barns help to ventilate the space and mitigate insects, too.

What will help Wisconsin limit the spread of EHD is the arrival of a first strong frost, which will kill off the midges, much like mosquitoes.

However, Poulsen said farmers still have to pay close attention to their herds and monitor for any symptoms, because EHD is what's known as a 'mimic disease'.

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"Many of these viral diseases – they cause clinical signs that are indistinguishable. And really what that triggers then is when animal owners talk to their veterinarian, or they call animal health, we collect samples to rule those out because we want to know right away when, if and when, there would be a more economically important viral infection that could be moving around," Poulsen said.

Konkle said the symptoms the affected cattle in Waukesha County presented included lesions on their hooves.

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RACINE COUNTY, Wis. - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins was in Racine County today discussing strengthening American agricultural manufacturing.

Racine County visit

Secretary Rollins was visiting the Case tractor plant, talking to and meeting employees and taking a tour of the plant. She covered a lot during this news conference.

She stressed the importance of agricultural trade, especially in Wisconsin. Mentioning how she is working to put farmers and ranchers first with policies she talked about at the Dairy Expo in Madison and will talk about at the G20 dinner in Milwaukee.

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She also highlighted "Make America Healthy Again" movements and the increase in exports of agricultural products throughout Wisconsin.

Pressure on farmers

At the same time, farmers are seeing record-high diesel prices throughout Wisconsin. The average price for a gallon of diesel in the state right now, according to AAA, is $6.44. That's nearly three dollars more than a year ago today, before the U.S. entered the war with Iran.

Just a week ago, Wisconsin reached its highest recorded average for a gallon of diesel at $6.62.

When asked about how the administration was hoping to help farmers in the midst of these rising prices, she admitted that – especially now during harvest season – it is very difficult for farmers. But she reiterated multiple times that she and the president are focusing on energy independence: the U.S. being able to fuel and feed itself rather than depending on other countries.

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"That is why reassuring all of this, having more biofuels, I know this is an important area of the country for biofuels. This is how we solve this for the long-term and this president has always been about fixing things for the long-term and for the short-term, there may be some challenges with that, but if he believes sincerely if he doesn’t do it then it won’t get done and that’s why he’s making these decisions," Rollins said.

Rollins is soon headed back to Washington, D.C. She hinted at a federal announcement she would make on future work to help farmers with diesel prices.

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WAUWATOSA, Wis. - One person was injured after a vehicle fire broke out at a parking structure on the Froedtert Hospital campus in Wauwatosa on Wednesday, Sept. 30.

Fire details

According to the Wauwatosa Fire Department, at 12:14 p.m., the Wauwatosa Fire Department responded to a report of a vehicle fire inside the parking structure.

When fire crews arrived, they encountered a well-involved vehicle fire that had spread to multiple vehicles within the parking structure. Crews quickly extinguished the fire while also searching the area for visitors and staff.

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The fire involved nine vehicles. One person was injured and went to the nearby Froedtert Hospital Emergency Room prior to the fire department arriving.

Crews brought the fire under control and conducted additional searches of the parking structure to confirm there were no other victims. Crews also monitored the structure for any remaining hazards.

Police investigation

Wauwatosa later provided additional information about the fire, saying an 88-year-old New Berlin man drove through a construction zone, which damaged his vehicle's fuel tank.

He got back into the car and drove into the parking structure. As the vehicle drove through the parking structure, the leaking gasoline ignited, starting the vehicle on fire. The vehicle quickly became fully engulfed in fire, and he got out of the vehicle. The ensuing fire damaged a total of nine cars.

The driver received treatment for his injuries at a local hospital. The case remains under investigation.

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Parking structure

The Froedtert Black Parking Structure was assessed and determined to be safe for vehicles to exit the structure. Security personnel are on site to help people exit the parking structure, which is closed to arriving vehicles to further assess and investigate the incident.

The public is asked to avoid the area of 92nd and Doyne to allow security personnel and investigators to assess the damage.

MILWAUKEE - A court official issued a 10-year restraining and firearm restriction order against a man criminally charged with pointing a gun at a private Franklin American Indian school employee, during a dispute over brush being cleared from adjoining property lines earlier this month.

Steven Trudell, 62, did not appear before a restraining order court Wednesday morning.

Sept. 16 incident

ICS – a private, faith-based intertribal school that offers nearly 400 students from 4K-8th grade an education based on traditional Indian spiritual and cultural principles – owns nearly 180 acres of woodland, prairie and wetlands surrounding its campus near W. Martins and Loomis Roads.

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The employee told police he was operating a front-end loader along the property line on Sept. 16, when Trudell "poked his head out" from a clearing in the woods, who immediately pointed a gun at the employee. The employee told police he put his hands up, as Trudell – who the employee said had ‘numerous’ issues with ICS – was questioning and swearing at him, and said, "Don’t worry, you’re not going to get shot and to bring all the Indians," according to the complaint.

During the confrontation, prosecutors say Trudell’s son came up from behind his father and yelled derogatory statements, according to the complaint. 

At the injunction hearing Wednesday, an attorney for the school said it plans to continue to clear their land.

"They're going to be clearing land on their own property, and there's a concern – based on the sworn statement that was provided – that he is going to pop out with another weapon," said Luis Arroyo, noting the employee may be the one tasked with the work. "There's a heightened level of concern there's going to be a confrontation."

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Court Commissioner Julie Whitney entered a 10-year injunction against Trudell, ordering him not to possess a firearm for the period, and to have no contact with ICS, property owned by ICS, and avoid contact with all employees, staff, students and parents on school property – and remain 500 feet away from all property owned by the school when there are employees visible. A no contact order was already in place in the criminal case.

Trudell is due back in court next month in the criminal matter.

MILWAUKEE - The latest Marquette University Law School poll, released Wednesday, found Democrat David Crowley leads Republican Tom Tiffany in the race for Wisconsin governor.

Wisconsin governor's race

Forty-six percent of registered voters backed Crowley, compared to 45% for Tiffany. Nine percent of registered voters were undecided. The two were tied among registered voters in the last poll.

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Crowley's lead over Tiffany was wider among likely voters, the poll found, with 49% support for Crowley versus 46% for Tiffany with 5% undecided. However, the number of likely voters who back Tiffany is up two points compared to the last poll.

The poll also found Crowley's favorability among voters swung from favorable to unfavorable since last month's poll, a 17-point swing from +4 to -13. Tiffany's favorability dropped from -3 to -6.

The survey was conducted Sept. 16–23. Pollsters interviewed 843 Wisconsin registered voters, with a margin of error of +/- 4.3%. For likely voters, the sample size was 692 with a margin of error of +/- 4.8%.

Race for Wisconsin governor by region, per new @MULawPoll: pic.twitter.com/FHq82TdlTq

— Jason Calvi (@JasonCalvi) September 30, 2026

Marquette's last poll in the race for governor was conducted in the days after the August primaries, and the results were released on Aug. 26. The race between Crowley and Tiffany was tied at 44% each among registered voters with 12% undecided. But among likely voters, the poll found Crowley took the lead – 49% to 44% – over Tiffany. Seven percent were undecided. 

Key issues

The Marquette University Law School poll asked voters about a number of key issues.

What is the most important issue for registered voters? The poll found more than half said it was some sort of financial or economic issue:

• Inflation/cost of living: 45%
• Illegal immigration/border security: 11%
• Health insurance: 9%
• Jobs/economy: 9%
• Property taxes: 7%
• Data centers: 5%
• Abortion policy: 5%
• Housing affordability: 4%
• Public schools: 4%
• Crime: 2%

The poll also asked voters about Flock cameras, specifically, and found 63% of those surveyed consider them an "unacceptable violation of privacy rights." Thirty-seven percent said the cameras are an important tool for police investigations.

When is the election?

Wisconsin's general election will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The next Marquette poll will be released on Wednesday, Oct. 28.

MILWAUKEE - The scoreboard only tells part of the story. Beyond the stat sheets, the heart of the Milwaukee Brewers is fueled by culture, family and passion.

For Hispanic Heritage Month, FOX6 News went behind the scenes with three distinct Latino voices bound by one shared love for the game. Three words summarize their drive: pride, family and gratitude. It represents one shared purpose across the Brewers organization.

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Latino roots

For outfielder Luis Lara, his heritage is about bringing his full identity to the field: "I feel that every single Latino on this team represents our culture to the absolute highest degree."

Assistant pitching coach Juan Sandoval sees his position as part of a larger historical continuum: "So many big names have paved the way for us. Continuing that representation is a legacy for me."

And for director of experiential marketing Izzy Lugo, it comes down to authenticity. He explained he is "trying to stay true to our roots and show what being a Latino means to everybody."

Beyond the ballpark

That passion extends beyond the ballpark and their shared love for the game. For Lara, that drive started long before he put on a professional uniform, training alongside his uncle back in Venezuela.

"Baseball is truly a lifestyle for me. It's all I've known since I can remember, and it's the gift God gave me," Lara said. "I always work hard for my family, and to hold my country and my community high."

Before moving into coaching, Sandoval remembers his humble beginnings with the sport back in the Dominican Republic. "My mom tells me she gave me plastic bats when I was 5 or 6 (years old). Baseball was everywhere in the Dominican Republic – in the streets, in schools, wherever you went," Sandoval said. Driven by gratitude, he brings that lifelong passion to the dugout today. "With this group of coaches and players, it really is a special team."

Lugo's passion stems from representation. From South Side murals to ballpark celebrations, he uses his platform to make sure Latino fans see themselves in the Brewers.

"Being 100% Puerto Rican, I very much am true to my roots," Lugo said. "It's all about family being able to lean into that as much as possible, inspire our Latino fan base to think bigger."

While they all play a distinct role with the organization, their shared love for the game makes the team and the community stronger. 

"Watch out for Milwaukee, we're coming for it all," Lara said.

FOX6 News translated quotes from the subjects of this story from Spanish to English. Portions of this article were formatted using A.I. FOX6’s reporter and an editor reviewed it for accuracy and tone prior to publishing.

TOWN OF DELAFIELD, Wis. - An elected official in the Town of Delafield is raising concerns about a crosswalk – that isn’t even fully in his community.

Watching with worry

When he sees kids walking to and from North Shore Middle School each day, Edward Kranick watches with worry. "I’ve had numerous residents reach out to me about the safety of this particular crosswalk in general," Kranick said.

The latest sent Kranick over the edge. Kranick shared video taken by a parent in a nearby park. The parent recorded a silver pickup truck barreling through North Shore Drive and Old School House Road just as a crossing guard tries to help a kid cross the street. "It made me very upset and very frustrated," Kranick said.

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Kranick knows the area well. He’s the Town of Delafield town chairman. This road is the dividing line between his community and the Village of Hartland. Kranick says the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department did a traffic study here three weeks ago and deemed it safe.

"At the end of the day, I don’t care whose name or municipality is on the side of the squad. I just want a squad here, enforcing the traffic laws and making sure this is a safe crossing," Kranick said.

School district statement

When asked about the school district and if he reached out to them, Kranick said, "I’ve left some messages, but I haven’t had anything returned yet." FOX6 News reached out to Hartland-Lakeside School District Wednesday. In a written statement, the superintendent told FOX6 News:

"Student safety is our top priority, and Hartland-Lakeside has and will continue to take every reasonable step to protect students crossing at North Shore Drive, while following the guidelines and determinations made by the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department.

The District staffs crossing guards before and after school for both North Shore Middle School and Hartland South arrival and dismissal times. We are also working with Waukesha County to fund and install additional lighting and warning signage at the crossing. 

We will continue to work with our community partners, review new information, and take appropriate action that is within our reach. The safety and well-being of our students remains at the forefront of every decision we make."

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"I believe the school district should offer bussing to these kids because I don’t believe this crossing is safe," Kranick said.

Kranick fears nothing will be done until it’s too late. FOX6 News also reached out to the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department. A spokesman says he met with the school district Wednesday, and FOX6 News is still waiting to hear back from them about the outcome.

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MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and BMO announced that the top 16 products have been selected for the 11th annual "Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin" contest.

Contest Details

WMC's "Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin" contest has narrowed down its search from 108 total nominees to the top 16.

Thousands of votes were cast to determine which products would be nominated to go head to head in "Manufacturing Madness," WMC's name for its tournament style bracket that will determine this year's winner.

Meet the Nominees

The nominees were matched up and given seeds No. 1 through No. 16. Here's the full list of the nominees in order by seed:

1. 4800XPC Electric Rope Shovel | Komatsu | Milwaukee
2. Comfort Unite Back Support | Permobil Inc | New Berlin
3. Gravely ZT HD STEALTH 60 | AriensCo | Brillion
4. liC Smart Privacy Glass | Cardinal IG | Tomah
5. ORION Cellular Endpoint | Badger Meter | Racine
6. Meltaway Candy Bars | Seroogy’s Chocolates | De Pere
7. 4-Post FreeSpan Shelving | Spacesaver Corporation | Fort Atkinson
8. LU-Series Lightweight Electric Torque Pump | Enerpac Tool Group | Milwaukee
9. Giddings & Lewis Vertical Turning Centers | Fives Giddings & Lewis | Fond du Lac
10. Aspex Printed Wall Protection / GrooveLine | Inpro | Muskego
11. Barrel Collection | Muza Sheet Metal Co. | Oshkosh
12. Custom Pool Cues | Jacoby Custom Cues | Nekoosa
13. Scag Turf Tiger | Metalcraft of Mayville | Mayville
14. Carmex | Carma Laboratories, Inc. | Franklin
15. M157 Small Arms Fire Control | Vortex | Barneveld
16. Help Alert Staff Protection Pendant | RF Technologies | Brookfield

Voting and more information

First round voting begins at 8 a.m. on Thursday Oct. 1 through Thursday, Oct. 6 at 5 p.m. Voters are encouraged to vote once per day by going to the Made in Wisconsin website.

The top 8 will be announced on Wednesday, Oct. 7.

This year's winner will be announced on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at WMC's Business Day Event. 

MILWAUKEE - You can't have the best record in baseball without the best food in the stands, right?

As the Milwaukee Brewers get ready for postseason play, American Family Field is getting ready for the fans with a variety of new tasty food options.

The Brewers and food service partners Delaware North and Black Shoe Hospitality have cooked up an array of new menu items that will be available throughout the postseason.

"Postseason vibes call for standout flavors," said Kevin Jezewski, Delaware North’s general manager at American Family Field. "We’re rolling out fresh, crave-worthy menu additions because from our perspective, unforgettable food is part of the playoff magic."

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What's on the menu?

Throughout the entire postseason, fans can dig into an all-star lineup of Wisconsin-inspired specialties and fan favorite creations across American Family Field. Whether you’re craving Brat Rangoons, Oktoberfest pizza, birria nachos, lobster hush puppies or a sweet postseason treat from the 3rd St. Market Hall Annex, October baseball has never tasted so good.

Check out the menu list below and a picture gallery of some of the items at the bottom of this article.

National League Division Series

Concessions Stands

• Birria Banh Mi Dog: Bacon-wrapped hot dog with birria onions, pickled carrots and daikon, jalapeño, cilantro, spicy mayo and birria consommé. Available at the Topped Dog stand on Loge Level, Section 208.
• Big Chew Burger: A double-patty burger topped with pot roast, ranch dressing and pepperoncini. Available at Burger stands on Field Level, Sections 108 and 125.

Throughout the 2026 Postseason 

Concession Stands

• Brat Rangoons: Crispy fried wontons filled with a creamy blend of cheddar cheese, bratwurst, beer-braised onions, chives and sweet horseradish mustard. Available at the Cheese Curd stands on Loge Level, Sections 214 and 223.
• Monkey Bread: Cinnamon-caramel pull-apart bread. Available at the Baked Potato stand on Loge Level, Section 216.
• Wagyu Pasty: A traditional pasty filled with Wagyu beef, carrots, potatoes and rutabaga in a rich brown gravy. Available at the Wisco Supper Club on Field Level, Section 111.
• Oktoberfest Slice: Mozzarella, house-made cream sauce, red onions, sauerkraut, brown mustard and bratwurst. Available at Ian’s Pizza on Field Level, Section 106.

3rd St. Market Hall Annex

• CHX Bacon Ranch Sandwich: Signature buttermilk chicken dusted in ranch seasoning, topped with lettuce, house-made dill pickles, ranch and bacon. Available at Bebe Zito.
• Pink Squirrel Shake: Bright pink almond shake garnished with Door County cherry jam. Available at Bebe Zito.
• Kompali Nachos: House-made tortilla chips, nacho cheese, pico de gallo, jalapeños, sour cream and choice of protein. Available at Kompali Tacos.
• Boba in flavors: Dubai Strawberry, S’mores and Mango. Available at Drop Chocolate MKE.
• Cake Cups in flavors: Strawberry Shortcake, S’mores and Cannoli. Available at Drop Chocolate MKE.

The Alley Food Truck Park

• The Dino Rib: More than a pound and a half of smoked beef rib served with BBQ sauce, pickles and pickled red onions. Available at K&L BBQ.
• Birria Nachos: Topped with cheddar cheese sauce and choice of beef, chicken or steak, plus onions, cilantro and red and green salsa. Available at Chucho’s Red Tacos.
• Maine-Style Lobster Roll with a side of fries. Available at Hidden Kitchen MKE.
• J. Leinenkugel’s Barrel Yard 
• Lobster Hush Puppies, served with remoulade sauce.

Specialty Cocktails 

• Maple Whiskey Sour: Bourbon, fresh lemon juice, maple simple syrup and Sprite.
• Apple Cider Mule: Vodka, apple cider, lime juice and ginger beer.
• Available at X-Golf, SKYY Lounge, Sections 110 and 125, 3rd St. Market Hall Annex, The Alley and Section 420.

Photo gallery

Credit: Milwaukee Brewers

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MILWAUKEE - FOX6 News consumer reporter Jenna Sachs is investigating a case that's close to home. Over the last few weeks, colorful tuxedos have been showing up at her house that she did not order.

Mystery tuxedos?

A few weeks ago, a consumer investigation literally showed up at Sachs’ doorstep in the form of a purple tuxedo. It came in a beat-up Amazon box from a person she does not know. Her name and address were on the box, and there was an Amazon return slip inside.

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One week later, Sachs received another purple tuxedo in a child's size. The following week, she got a three-piece pink tuxedo. Every time, Sachs reported the issue to Amazon through her personal account.

Sachs has been documenting her experience with the purple tuxedos on her new Instagram page.

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Return address 

Amazon told Sachs that it appears an international seller is using her address for its returns. Not every item on Amazon comes from a fulfillment center, as third-party sellers handle their own shipping. Under Amazon's policy, these sellers must provide their own return labels or refund items without taking them back.

Sachs' theory is that the seller finds it cheaper to ship these items to her, rather than pay for international shipping. Amazon prohibits this practice. Sachs talked with one person who mailed a package to her and was told they just used the label Amazon provided.

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Amazon spokesperson Lex Evans said in a statement: "We appreciate FOX6 News for bringing this matter to our attention. Our team has addressed the matter with the seller and apologized to the customer for any inconvenience caused."

Amazon told Sachs she does not have to return the tuxedos, and it doesn't appear her personal Amazon account is compromised. The seller's pages are still active.

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MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission (MADACC) said Wednesday, Sept. 30, its shelter is at capacity, and they are asking the community for help.

MADACC at capacity

Right now, MADACC is caring for 116 animals at its shelter, including 55 cats and kittens along with 61 dogs.

Each pet is fully spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped—making them ready to join their new families today.

Milwaukee County residents adopting an animal 4 months or older will need a $12 license.

"These animals are our neighbors' pets, strays found on our streets, and animals from right here in Milwaukee County," MADACC said in a news release. "We're asking the community to step up and adopt locally: adopt from your community, for your community. When local families open their homes to local animals, we keep our shelter moving and make room for the next animal who needs us."

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Adoption Specials

• Cats 5 months and older: Fee waived
• Kittens under 5 months: $50
• Dogs: Fees Vary. With 61 dogs in our care, we especially need adopters ready to open their homes to a dog.
• See available animals here. 

Location and hours

The Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission (MADACC) is located at 3839 W. Burnham Street, West Milwaukee. 

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Adoption hours are Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee man has been criminally charged in connection to a fatal crash that happened on Wednesday night, Sept. 16. 

Prosecutors charged Christopher McCallum, 34, with second-degree reckless homicide, homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle, and operating while intoxicated causing injury, 1st offense. 

Fatal crash

According to a criminal complaint, at about 7:37 p.m. on Sept. 16, Milwaukee police officers were dispatched to the area of 68th and Hampton for a report of a crash. Upon arrival, police found a grey Toyota Camry and a black Chevrolet Silverado, both showing disabling damage.

The front passenger of the Toyota, identified as Sheila Washington, was pronounced deceased. The driver was taken to Froedtert Hospital.

Police then made contact with Christopher McCallum, who stated that he was driving the Silverado. 

According to the complaint, McCallum told investigators he was heading east on Hampton Avenue from 68th Street when he noticed a flashing red light at the intersection. McCallum stated that he did not stop for the flashing red traffic signal and collided with the Toyota.

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According to court filings, the officer detected a strong odor of intoxicants emanating from McCallum. Additional observations included slurred speech, bloodshot and glassy eyes, and a failure to speak in complete sentences. 

When the officer asked McCallum if he had been drinking, he said he "might have been drinking but no," before later admitting to smoking marijuana an hour before the crash, according to the criminal complaint. 

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A Preliminary Breath Test showed McCallum had a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.16.

Per the complaint, police obtained a search warrant for the Bosch Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) accessible Event Data Recorder (EDR) contained inside the Silverado’s Airbag Control Module (ACM).

Court filings say that data showed the Silverado was traveling at 85 mph in the five seconds leading up to the crash. At the start of the crash, the complaint says McCallum was traveling at 57 mph. The posted speed limit for that section of W. Hampton Avenue is 30 mph.

Court proceedings

McCallum made his initial appearance in court on Sept. 23. Cash bond was set at $100,000.

McCallum appeared in court on Sept. 30 for his preliminary hearing. During the hearing, the court ordered the case adjourned for cause for an indigency hearing. That hearing is set to take place on Oct. 15. 

MOUNT PLEASANT, Wis. - A 21-year-old Racine woman was taken into custody on Tuesday, Sept. 29, after a gun discharged during a confrontation in Mount Pleasant.

Shots fired

According to the Mount Pleasant Police Department, officers were dispatched to the area of Durand and Packard shortly before 5 p.m. for a call involving shots fired. 

Investigators determined the incident stemmed from a dispute between two women. The dispute escalated when one of the women grabbed a gun and attempted to confront the other, police say.

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A third party attempted to intervene and disarm the woman, during which the weapon discharged. No one was struck by the gunfire. Police located two loaded firearms at the scene. 

A 21-year-old woman from Racine was taken into custody for multiple counts of Recklessly Endangering Safety and transported to the Racine County Jail. 

Police tips

This incident remains under investigation. There is no danger to the public at this time. 

Anyone who has any information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Mount Pleasant Police Department. Anonymous tips may be submitted to Crime Stoppers through the P3 Tips app or by calling 262-636-9330.

MILWAUKEE - An epizootic hemorrhagic disease outbreak among deer in southeast Wisconsin has expanded into Fond du Lac and Jefferson counties over the past week, according to data from the state Department of Natural Resources.

EHD cases totals

The DNR is monitoring an epizootic hemorrhagic disease – or EHD – outbreak that was first reported in Washington County deer. Reported cases have since spread to nearby counties, including Fond du Lac and Jefferson for the first time this week.

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Total number of sick/dead deer reported as of Sept. 28:

• Dodge County: around 80
• Fond du Lac County: less than 10
• Jefferson County: less than 10
• Milwaukee County: around 10
• Ozaukee County: around 90
• Washington County: just over 1,200
• Waukesha County: just over 400

Last week's report, Sept. 22, had cases in Washington County at just over 1,100. An initial DNR report in mid-August estimated "as many as 100" deer had died from EHD. At that time, DNR deer herd health specialist Erin Larson said the outbreak was considered larger than normal.

The average outbreak typically sees 30 to 50 deer deaths, according to the DNR. The highest number of deer deaths in a single Wisconsin county is estimated at 226, when the DNR tracked a seven-county outbreak in southeast Wisconsin in 2019.

What is EHD?

Epizootic hemorrhagic disease, or EHD, is a virus that impacts white-tailed deer and other hoofed animals, according to the Wisconsin DNR. The disease is most often fatal and usually kills the animal within a week of infection. 

When the disease regularly occurs in a deer herd population, death rates are lower, typically killing less than 25% of the deer population. However, in areas like Wisconsin, where the disease is less common, death rates are usually higher, and high-density herds will suffer higher fatality rates. 

EHD is transmitted by biting flies, usually midges, so the disease is typically most prevalent when the fly population is most abundant, in late summer and fall. The virus cannot last long outside the insect or its host. 

Symptoms of the infection in deer vary depending on what stage of the disease the deer are in and how long they have been infected. Potential signs of infection include: 

• A lack of fear of humans
• Excessive salivation
• Foam present around the nose (sometimes with blood)
• Look weak despite having a good body condition
• Appear to have parts of the body swollen (usually the head and neck)

The deer will also often appear near water sources, as they head there to try to combat their high fevers and dehydration. 

Can people, pets get EHD?

The disease does not pose a risk to humans. Humans cannot contract the virus by handling infected deer, eating venison, or being bitten by infected insects. It also does not impact common household pets, such as cats and dogs, according to Idaho Department of Fish and Game.

Will EHD affect the deer hunt?

The 2026 deer season will occur as outlined in the current regulations and without any reductions to harvest opportunities, the DNR said Sept. 22. Given the history of deer harvest and current population size, the affected areas can still support an antlerless harvest. While some area may experience high mortality from the disease, populations rebound quickly.

Reporting sick or deceased deer 

If you spot a deer carcass or a deer that appears sick, you can report this to the Wisconsin DNR by emailing the agency at DNRWildlifeSwitchboard@wisconsin.gov or by calling 608-2267-0866. When you contact Wisconsin DNR, include the following: 

• The number of dead deer
• If the deer is sick or dead
• The specific location where you saw the deer, including the county
• Your contact information

You do not have to report deer that you see killed on the roadway for health reporting. The department also does not have the resources to remove the dead deer. 

MILWAUKEE - An immigration judge ruled on Wednesday, Sept. 30, that the United States has grounds to deport Salah Sarsour, the president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee. Sarsour's legal team is likely to appeal. 

Detained by ICE

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detained Sarsour in March and did not release him until more than 80 days later – when a judge ruled federal officials targeted him over his pro-Palestinian speech.

Sarsour has been a lawful permanent resident of the U.S. for decades, and his wife and children are American citizens. ICE detained Sarsour in March. Federal records show he was locked up in Indiana.

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Sarsour claims he is being targeted for supporting Palestine. Federal prosecutors say he lied on his green card application when he applied over 30 years ago. However, Sarsour's attorneys say the government is trying to deport him over his political beliefs. And his convictions in Israel were the result of torture.

No matter what the ruling is, both sides are likely to appeal the decision.

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MILWAUKEE - October begins on Thursday this year, and drifting further into fall, temperatures begin to drop. Oct. 1 has a normal high temperature of 68°F with a drop of 13°F by the end of the month into the middle 50s. 

Temperatures falling

The normal low temperature is 50°F with a drop of 11°F by the end of the month in the upper 30s!

Not only are the temperatures falling, but the leaves will begin to as well! Peak fall foliage colors across the state of Wisconsin range between mid to late October with leaves heading towards November. 

Snow in October

This also marks the first month when snow can fall and accumulate. In fact, October has an average total snowfall accumulation of 0.3". 

With colder temperatures arriving near the end of the month, this is when we typically experience the first snow of the season.

Just because we normally have our first snow in October, doesn't mean that it always occurs. 

In 2025, there was no snow in October. But several years prior, in 2023, Milwaukee had over three inches!

And as the "berrr" months continue, November and December, the average snowfall increases rapidly. 

By the time January and February come around, Milwaukee typically experiences its highest snowfall totals near a foot and up. 

Milwaukee has been experiencing warmer winters, so our bigger snow events don't usually happen until the end of January into February and March. 

This year is an El Niño year which could delay the onset of snow and lower the overall totals in Wisconsin. We will have to see what Mother Nature has in store. 

MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee council members are calling on the Department of Public Works to come up with a plan to keep floodwater from taking over streets during storms.

 Flood prevention plan

In a resolution attached to the agenda item, city leaders point to flood management projects already underway. Some of those plans include keeping floodwater in parks and open spaces. 

City council members say if the DPW has a plan for snowfall, there should be one for the rain.

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The resolution is sponsored by Alderwoman Pratt and Alderwoman Coggs. It calls for developing protocol, especially in areas known to be prone to flooding. 

City leaders said flooding is an ongoing issue in the city, not just during extreme weather events. They even mention tactics such as a game plan to clear debris from sewer grates before weather events happen.

Earlier this year, FOX6 News heard a variety of updates from the Department of Public Works and the city about how they handled historic floods and future plans for prevention.

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City council members are giving the Department of Public Works 90 days to develop a plan that would be approved by the council. Wednesday's meeting starts at 9 a.m.

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NEW BERLIN, Wis. - New Berlin officials met behind closed doors on Tuesday night, Sept. 29, to discuss a petition calling for Mayor Dave Ament's removal. This comes weeks after Ament apologized for anti-Muslim posts shared on his personal Facebook page.

Special meeting

The special meeting to discuss the future of Mayor Dave Ament went into closed session, lasted only an hour, and ended with no decision made or announced by the Common Council. 

This meeting comes after folks filed a petition seeking his removal after a series of anti-Muslim posts were found on his personal Facebook page.

The petition calling for Ament's removal centers around two things: the social media posts and claims the approval of a Milwaukee Rescue Mission facility violated open meetings laws. 

Folks present at the meeting consisted of organizations and neighbors who called on Mayor Ament's removal, some holding posters that said New Berlin deserves better and others straight up calling out his removal.

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Just last month, Mayor Ament gave a public apology during the city's Common Council meeting following public comment where a number of neighbors spoke out and voiced their wishes for his resignation and removal. Ament was not present for the rest of that meeting.

"We have a lot of people come to meet the community and to get to know us and apologize for something that they had nothing to do with none of the common council members showed up, and the Mayor didn't show up and so well our question is is this the culture of new Berlin? Is this the government culture of new Berlin?" said Janan Najeeb, executive director of the Milwaukee Muslim Women's Coalition.

"There's no place for hate. The mayor's comments have been extremely disappointing. I voted for him as long as he's been here and never known he had this much hate," said Mohammad Fareed, a Muslim New Berlin resident.

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FOX6 News asked Common Council members if they plan to have another meeting where this matter will be revisited and folks will get a direct answer, but FOX6 News was told they are not commenting at this time nor sharing any details spoken during closed session. Mayor Ament was also not present during the meeting.

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WAUWATOSA, Wis. - Nearly six years after he left the department, a controversial former Wauwatosa police officer will receive one more payout from the city — this time through a worker's compensation claim.

Settlement approved

Tuesday, the city's common council approved a proposed $95,000 settlement claim filed by Joseph Mensah, the officer who shot-and-killed three different people over five years while working in the city.

The city said Mensah, who filed the claim a few years back, listed PTSD as the reason for seeking the claim.

Wauwatosa Mayor Dennis McBride, a former lawyer, told FOX6 the claim will be paid through the city's worker's compensation fund — a bucket of the budget set aside for this very reason.

"I described it to clients as a contract that nobody likes, but both sides can live with, you know? It's always between zero and whatever the plaintiff, or the claimant, is looking for. And this was decided as a reasonable settlement to put the matter behind us," McBride said.

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Previous fatal shootings

In 2015, Mensah shot and killed 29-year-old Antonio Gonzales after police said Gonzales was drunk and carrying a sword, which he refused to drop despite officer's commands.

A little more than a year later, Mensah shot and killed 25-year-old Jay Anderson Jr. in a city park. Mensah told officers he saw Anderson, who had been sleeping in his car, reach for a gun in the passenger seat.

Then, in February 2020, police responded to Mayfair Mall after a reported domestic disturbance, in which someone saw a teen carrying a gun in his bag. Eventually, security guards and police chased after the teen, who was later identified as 17-year-old Alvin Cole. Mensah told police he saw Cole point his gun at him and opened fire, killing him.

The Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office declined to charge Mensah in every case.

Kimberley Motley has represented the Anderson and Cole families. She told FOX6 Tuesday she wasn't surprised Mensah sought this compensation.

"Based on our experience and just life and being a human being, certainly being involved in three shootings within a five-year time period as the only Wauwatosa officer to do that, certainly, I think everyone can agree, it would be unsurprising if that person did not have any type of mental health issues," Motley said.

The families of all three sought compensation through federal use of force lawsuits. In May, the parties reached a settlement in the Cole case. After a judge dismissed the Anderson case, Motley said she's still waiting on a decision to their appeal.

She said it's sad the families have had to pursue justice through the legal system while the city pays Mensah.

McBride distanced what happened from this claim in an interview after Tuesday's meeting.

"Whatever happened in 2020 or earlier, that's actually a different matter. So, although I understand the feelings of the Cole family, it's really an unrelated matter at this point," McBride said.

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New employment

When Mensah left the department in November 2020, the city agreed to pay him up to $125,000 in lieu of employment as part of the separation agreement.

But a short time later, Mensah began working with the Waukesha County Sheriff's Office, where he worked until he resigned in July 2025. His resignation letter said he intended to leave the business.

It's unclear if Mensah has attorneys representing him on the worker's compensation claim or the duty disability claim he's filed with the state.

State law enables first responders working for the state or municipal agencies to pursue the claim if they meet certain criteria. The employee must have been working the job when the disability happened, and the disability has to be work-related and permanent. The applicant also has to prove they missed out on future promotions, jobs, or was forced to light duty or retire because of it.

Applicants must seek a pair of medical opinions before submitting the duty disability claim. City staff told FOX6 that the process is still ongoing.

Duty disability applications are first sent to the state's Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF). If the department approves a claim, it pays the wage replacement benefit right away. If it's denied, it then goes to a state Department of Workforce Development division to assign a hearing.

Forecast from FOX6 Chief Meteorologist Tom Wachs

MILWAUKEE - Rain moves in overnight and continues on-and-off through Thursday. Temperatures in the 60s overnight with a dew point around 60.
Rainy and windy on Wednesday, especially in the morning. Lighter rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid-60s. 0.25"-0.75" out of this first batch of rain.
Heavier rain moves in Wednesday night and all day on Thursday. An additional 1-2" of rain possible, putting the storm total by Thursday night at 1-3". Highs in the 60s again on Thursday.
Rain ends late Thursday night. Dry Friday and Saturday. Only a few showers late Saturday night. Highs in the mid-60s this weekend, upper 50s on Monday.

Overnight:  Rain likely.
Low:      61°
Dew point: 60°
Wind:     S 5-15

Wednesday: Morning rain likely, then an afternoon light rain/break in rain. Rain returns at night.
High:     66°
Dew point: 64°
Wind:     SSW 15-25

Thursday: Rain likely. Heavy at times. Rain ends late Thursday night.
AM Low:   62°                   High:  66°
Dew point: 63°
Wind:     NNE 5-10

Friday:   Partly sunny. Less humid.
AM Low:   52°                   High:  64°
Dew point: 47°
Wind:     NNE 5-10

Saturday: Partly sunny. A few rain showers are possible late at night.
AM Low:   46°                   High:  65°
Dew point: 46°
Wind:     SE 5-10

Sunday:   Partly sunny.
AM Low:   50°                   High:  63°
Dew point: 46°
Wind:     NW 5-15

Monday:   Mostly sunny and cool.
AM Low:   44°                   High:  59°
Dew point: 38°
Wind:     NNE 5-10
 

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SHOREWOOD, Wis. - In a meeting with players and coaches, the Shorewood School District said it is not going to renew its football co-op with Messmer High School and Dominican High School for the 2028-29 school year.

Reasoning for the decision

The school district says the decision came after several discussions about declining participation and player safety.

Shorewood staff will be talking with team members over the next several weeks to support them through the end of the current season and ensure that they have opportunities to get involved in other team sports, extracurricular activities, clubs, and/or other recreational sports programs that Shorewood offers.

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Because the current co-op agreement extends through 2027–28, the school district will determine the viability of a football season next year as it winds down the administrative aspects of the program.

History of the program

Shorewood and Messmer formed the first ever public-private co-op team in 2001.

The "Messwood" team was also the subject of numerous media projects, including a book and documentary that chronicled the team’s development.

With football participation declining across the state in recent years, Shorewood and Messmer welcomed Dominican High School to the co-op in 2025. Still, participation numbers remained low and impacted the ability to safely field a varsity team.

Shorewood’s wrestling co-op with Messmer will continue.

MILWAUKEE - Wisconsin voters say their top issue is the cost of living and affordability. Both candidates for Wisconsin governor are laying out proposals to lower costs and hitting the other on this issue.

David Crowley's plan

On Tuesday, Sept. 29, Democrat David Crowley spoke at Gee's Clippers in Milwaukee. He laid out what he calls the Badger Basics Plan. It includes allowing anyone who wants the option to join BadgerCare, the state's version of Medicare. He said premium costs will be on a sliding scale based on our income. Crowley wouldn't say how much it would cost, but that he will work with the legislature to make sure people get the healthcare they need.

"Wisconsin seniors and families, they simply cannot afford Tom Tiffany to be governor of Wisconsin, because at the end of the day, Wisconsin seniors deserve a healthcare system where getting the medicine their doctor prescribes doesn’t mean sacrificing their groceries, sacrificing their utilities, or other necessities," said Crowley.

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Tom Tiffany's plan

Republican Tom Tiffany campaigned Monday at the Hot House Tavern in Menomonee Falls. He laid out his proposals to lower utility bills. He blamed higher rates in part on stopping traditional power plants and replacing them with sources like wind and solar. He called for keeping them open and tapping into nuclear power, as well as appointing public service commissioners who will focus on affordability.

"We cannot afford to have David Crowley’s Milwaukee mess become Wisconsin’s way of life. So, there is a much better way to go about this. I’ve laid out a full policy agenda in regards to this. It starts with: let’s stop closing our base-load sources of power. Those sources of power that are on almost 24 hours a day. We’ve got to make sure that we keep them on. They’ve been retired here over the last number of years. And we’re feeling that impact," said Tiffany.

Looking ahead to the election

The high-stakes Election Day is now just five weeks away. Voters are already returning their absentee ballots.

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The Wisconsin Elections Commission reports as of Tuesday that clerks have sent out 304,000, with 51,000 returned.

Wednesday will be a snapshot of the race. That's when the latest Marquette Law School poll comes out.

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