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June events and happenings with VISIT Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE - It's a new month, and there's plenty to see and do in the Milwaukee area, especially as spring turns into summer. Claire Koenig from VISIT Milwaukee joined FOX6 WakeUp with the scoop on some fun events happening in June.
Old Milwaukee middle school transformed into affordable housing
MILWAUKEE - An old school building on the north side of Milwaukee has been flipped into something far from the classroom. It's the finishing touches on a building you would think is a school, in fact, it was formerly Thomas A. Edison Middle School, but it is now a brand-new home for senior citizens.
Your Guide to Live Outdoor Music Series This Summer
During the summer, there’s always music in the air. Mark these weekly free concerts in pen on your calendar. READ MORE FROM OUR SUMMER GUIDE HERE. Kick off your week with an evening of tunes in the East Side’s gem of a park. At this community series, in its 26th season, expect to hear a varied lineup of jazz, early rock, Afro-fusion and more.
Milwaukee's animal control center has 'insane' number of animals coming in
Milwaukee County’s animal control facility is seeing an “insane” number of animals entering and the crowding is leading to the animals' behavior deteriorating due to stress. The Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission, or MADACC, is housing 274 animals, mainly cats and dogs, almost double what its...
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker Heads to Milwaukee with Stark Warning for Democrats at Wisconsin Convention
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is slated to ratchet up the Democratic rhetoric as he heads to Wisconsin to deliver the keynote address at the state's Democratic convention in Milwaukee on June 8th. Looking to reinforce his political prowess while simultaneously sounding the alarm on the repercussions of a potential Trump comeback, Pritzker will take the stage with a warning about threats to "fundamental freedoms" in the nation, the Chicago Sun-Times reported.
State law prevents Milwaukee gun ban at RNC
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WBAY) - An ordinance regulating the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee would ban items such as tennis balls and air rifles, but state law prevents the city from banning most guns. According to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Information Memorandum, state law prohibits cities, villages, towns, and counties from...
Free Fishing Weekend in Wisconsin, clinics held statewide
MILWAUKEE - It's "Free Fishing Weekend" in Wisconsin, which means anyone can cast a line without a license on Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2. Keep in mind: Normal fishing regulations and rules still apply. There were several fishing clinics held statewide, including at Lakeshore State Park in Milwaukee.
Legal firearms will be allowed inside of RNC security footprint
Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, during a the media walkthrough of the 2024 Republican National Convention | Wisconsin Examiner photo. Security measures during the Republican National Convention (RNC) in July continue to concern Milwaukeeans. The news that non-plastic containers, water bottles and tennis balls will not be allowed near the convention but firearms will spurred criticism.
West Allis Food Truck Fridays; free event starts June 7
WEST ALLIS, Wis. - The city of West Allis announced a Food Truck Fridays event on Thursday, May 30. Food Truck Fridays are scheduled for eight Fridays in the summer at the West Allis Farmers Market near 65th and National, according to the event organizers. All events are held from 5 to 8 p.m., and admission is free.
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