Breast cancer awareness and increasing cancer rates
UW Health Family Medicine Physician Dr. Robert Freidel joined FOX6 to talk about breast cancer awareness, and a concerning trend in the rise of cancer cases in young people.
UW Health Family Medicine Physician Dr. Robert Freidel joined FOX6 to talk about breast cancer awareness, and a concerning trend in the rise of cancer cases in young people.
Nearly 100 aboard Royal Caribbean ship fall ill in norovirus outbreak
This latest incident is the 19th cruise ship outbreak the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has tracked this year.
This latest incident is the 19th cruise ship outbreak the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has tracked this year.
Milwaukee County human case of West Nile Virus; reported in North Shore
The North Shore Health Department (NSHD) announced on Wednesday, Oct. 1 it has confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in northern Milwaukee County.
The North Shore Health Department (NSHD) announced on Wednesday, Oct. 1 it has confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in northern Milwaukee County.
Want to live to be over 100? These states have the most centenarians
See the map of where the most centenarians live in the United States. There’s more than 80,000 of them, according to 2020 census data.
See the map of where the most centenarians live in the United States. There’s more than 80,000 of them, according to 2020 census data.
Suicide Prevention Month; coffee shops join Wauwatosa campaign for mental health
The Wauwatosa Health Department partnered with 10 local coffee shops to distribute 10,000 coffee sleeves with suicide prevention messages during National Suicide Prevention Month.
The Wauwatosa Health Department partnered with 10 local coffee shops to distribute 10,000 coffee sleeves with suicide prevention messages during National Suicide Prevention Month.
Mukwonago clerk earns international honor while living with mechanical heart
Mukwonago Village Clerk Lana Kropf is urging others to “listen to your body" after surviving multiple heart attacks and strokes in her mid-30s – all while achieving one of the highest honors in her field.
Mukwonago Village Clerk Lana Kropf is urging others to “listen to your body" after surviving multiple heart attacks and strokes in her mid-30s – all while achieving one of the highest honors in her field.
Milwaukee childhood immunization clinics; city leaders speak
The City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) announced four additional Fall Childhood Immunization Clinics designed to help families ensure their children are up-to-date on school-required vaccines.
The City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) announced four additional Fall Childhood Immunization Clinics designed to help families ensure their children are up-to-date on school-required vaccines.
2025 Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk
Thousands will be at Milwaukee's lakefront this morning for the 2025 Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk. Elizabeth Kay joined FOX6 WakeUp live from Henry Maier Festival Park on why she is taking part in the walk this morning.
Thousands will be at Milwaukee's lakefront this morning for the 2025 Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk. Elizabeth Kay joined FOX6 WakeUp live from Henry Maier Festival Park on why she is taking part in the walk this morning.
MFD Fire Chief Aaron Lispki at the More Than Pink Walk
The Susan G. Komen Foundation started with $200 and a shoebox of potential donor names and has grown into the world?s largest nonprofit source of funding for the fight against breast cancer. Milwaukee Fire Chief Aaron Lispki joined FOX6 WakeUp to tell us about the department's involvement in the walk.
The Susan G. Komen Foundation started with $200 and a shoebox of potential donor names and has grown into the world?s largest nonprofit source of funding for the fight against breast cancer. Milwaukee Fire Chief Aaron Lispki joined FOX6 WakeUp to tell us about the department's involvement in the walk.
Hope Village at the More Than Pink Walk
The More Than Pink Walk raises millions of dollars every year to help support breast cancer research, patient care, and community outreach. Tami Salawater joined FOX6 WakeUp from Hope Village to tell us her story and why they are participating in the walk today.
The More Than Pink Walk raises millions of dollars every year to help support breast cancer research, patient care, and community outreach. Tami Salawater joined FOX6 WakeUp from Hope Village to tell us her story and why they are participating in the walk today.
Hundreds join More Than Pink Walk on Milwaukee lakefront to fight breast cancer
Thousands of people were at Milwaukee's lakefront on Sunday morning, Sept. 28, for the Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk.
Thousands of people were at Milwaukee's lakefront on Sunday morning, Sept. 28, for the Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk.
Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk
Thousands will be at Milwaukee's lakefront this morning (Sept. 28) for the Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk. Executive Director Nikki Panico joined FOX6 WakeUp from Henry Maier Festival Park to break down what we can expect to see.
Thousands will be at Milwaukee's lakefront this morning (Sept. 28) for the Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk. Executive Director Nikki Panico joined FOX6 WakeUp from Henry Maier Festival Park to break down what we can expect to see.
New trend has people taping their mouths shut at night: Here's why you shouldn't
TikTok influencers are telling people to tape their mouths shut at night for better sleep. Here's why doctors say it’s a bad idea.
TikTok influencers are telling people to tape their mouths shut at night for better sleep. Here's why doctors say it’s a bad idea.
Native Wellness Garden plants showcase
The Native Wellness Garden?s mission is to restore traditional practice of food as medicine. It serves as a space for the urban Native American community to gather and learn together. Diana Osberg showcases some of the garden.
The Native Wellness Garden?s mission is to restore traditional practice of food as medicine. It serves as a space for the urban Native American community to gather and learn together. Diana Osberg showcases some of the garden.
Native Wellness Garden plants and produce
The Native Wellness Garden features a wide variety of plants and produce. Some that can even help you live a healthy lifestyle. Diana Osberg joined FOX6 WakeUp to tell us more about the improvements the garden made over the summer.
The Native Wellness Garden features a wide variety of plants and produce. Some that can even help you live a healthy lifestyle. Diana Osberg joined FOX6 WakeUp to tell us more about the improvements the garden made over the summer.
Milwaukee Native Wellness Garden promotes health, well-being
The Native Wellness Garden in Milwaukee is a space that uses culturally significant plants and traditional Native American practices to promote health, healing, and community well-being.
The Native Wellness Garden in Milwaukee is a space that uses culturally significant plants and traditional Native American practices to promote health, healing, and community well-being.
Native Wellness Garden in Milwaukee
The Native Wellness Garden in Milwaukee is a space that uses culturally significant plants and traditional Native American practices to promote health, healing, and community well-being. Lisa Albright joined FOX6 WakeUp to share more about the garden.
The Native Wellness Garden in Milwaukee is a space that uses culturally significant plants and traditional Native American practices to promote health, healing, and community well-being. Lisa Albright joined FOX6 WakeUp to share more about the garden.
Milwaukee childhood immunization; additional clinics announced
The City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) announced on Friday, Sept. 26 four additional Fall Childhood Immunization Clinics designed to help families ensure their children are up-to-date on school-required vaccines.
The City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) announced on Friday, Sept. 26 four additional Fall Childhood Immunization Clinics designed to help families ensure their children are up-to-date on school-required vaccines.
Health alert issued after heat-and-eat pasta dish sold at Walmart linked to deadly listeria outbreak
Federal health officials are warning consumers not to eat certain heat-and-eat beef meatball pasta meals sold at Walmart stores nationwide.
Federal health officials are warning consumers not to eat certain heat-and-eat beef meatball pasta meals sold at Walmart stores nationwide.
Bird flu identified in Jefferson County, commercial site quarantined
A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1), commonly known as bird flu, has been identified in a commercial poultry flock in Jefferson County.
A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1), commonly known as bird flu, has been identified in a commercial poultry flock in Jefferson County.



















