Bret Lemoine
Prior to joining the FOX6 News team in June 2013, Bret Lemoine reported for the CBS affiliate in Green Bay (WFRV). Wisconsin is home: Bret grew up in Waukesha and interned in the Milwaukee TV market while attending the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point (UWSP).
During his time at WFRV, Bret covered some of the biggest stories in our state. He was in Madison for daily updates during the collective bargaining debate in 2011. He also covered the Kaukauna tornadoes, the Marinette High School shooting and was stationed in Dallas as the Packers won Super Bowl XLV.
Bret previously worked at WMBD in Peoria, Illinois as a Weekday Reporter and Weekend Anchor/Producer. His reports were recognized twice by the Illinois Broadcasters Association – once in the category of Best Hard News story in 2007, and again in 2008 for his weekly franchise series, "Streets of Speed." In 2011, he was recognized by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association for his work covering the Chestnut St. fire.
Bret enjoys traveling. Some of the places he’s visited include Turkey, Germany, Jamaica, England, Finland, Estonia and many others! In his spare time, Bret enjoys working out, watching TV and talking with people. He is also a big Superman fan.
The latest from Bret Lemoine
Waukesha County executive discusses cancer diagnosis
Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow has received a huge outpouring of support since he announced last week that he was diagnosed with cancer.
Pewaukee speed reduction; community members want drivers to slow down
Pewaukee leaders will vote on reducing a stretch of Duplainville Road to 35 miles an hour on Monday, Sept. 16.
Waukesha mental health organization celebrates 25 years
A mental health group in Waukesha aims to erase stigmas and bring people together. Now, they're celebrating a milestone.
Pewaukee Subway employee accused of stealing thousands of dollars
Prosecutors charged a Milwaukee man after they say he stole thousands of dollars from a subway restaurant in the Village of Pewaukee.
Wisconsin man punched over tattoos dies, Kevin Sehmer sentenced
The man convicted of killing a stranger because he didn’t like his tattoos is going to prison.
Body found in Fox River at Waukesha's Frame Park
Waukesha police say the deceased body of a man was located in the Fox River around 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5 at Frame Park.
UW-Whitewater fatal shooting of gymnast; students in mourning
There is heartbreak ahead of the fall semester at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Classmates are mourning after a star gymnast was shot and killed.
MPS school resource officer requirement, educator opposed to return
Milwaukee Public Schools has no plan in place to have school resource officers back in buildings for the start of the school year, which is now just days away.
Waukesha fatal shooting; 24-year-old accused of killing his grandmother
A 24-year-old Waukesha man is accused of shooting and killing his grandmother near Garfield and Douglass on Sunday night, Aug. 25.
Waukesha County budget cuts; sales tax on the table for future
A big question looms as Waukesha County grapples with potential budget cuts: How much longer until the county implements a sales tax?