Autism awareness walk ready to begin
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Dr. Tamika Johnson and Shauna Morris-Patterson joined FOX6 WakeUp with the final push ahead of the Faith in Humanity autism awareness walk in Milwaukee.

Stomach illness at Milwaukee County Community Reintegration Center

The Milwaukee County Community Reintegration Center (CRC) reported an increase in the number of residents experiencing a stomach or gastrointestinal-related illness at the CRC.

Wisconsin Drug Take Back Day is April 26; find a site near you

Wisconsinites are encouraged to dispose of unwanted and unused medications at Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26. Over 170 events are planned across Wisconsin.

USDA withdraws plan to limit salmonella levels in raw poultry: What to know

The USDA will not require poultry companies to limit salmonella bacteria in their raw products, withdrawing a Biden-era proposal. Here's what to know.

Whooping cough on the rise again: What parents need to know in 2025

CDC data shows US whooping cough cases have doubled in 2025 compared to last year, raising concerns over vaccine hesitancy and declining immunization rates.

Pewaukee man running across Wisconsin
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A Pewaukee man is training to run across the southern half of Wisconsin ? 202 miles in total to raise money and awareness for a rare cancer and fitness programs.

Novavax COVID-19 vaccine to get full approval
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The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine is set to finally receive full approval from the FDA. The agency said Novavax must collect more clinical data from people who received that vaccine in order to get full approval. Dr. Bill Hartman from UW Health joined FOX6 with more info on that and other health topics.

Lisa Rinna threatened to kill husband Harry Hamlin amid postpartum depression

Lisa Rinna recently opened up about her struggle with postpartum depression, including how the experience led her to threaten her husband, Harry Hamlin.

US birthrates: People over 40 giving birth surpass teens for first time

A new CDC report confirms a growing shift: More people are having children later in life, with births among those 40 and older now outpacing teen births for the first time in U.S. history.

Trump reportedly ponders $5K baby bonus as US fertility rate remains near record low

The Trump administration is reportedly looking at ways to incentivize having a baby to increase the U.S. birth rate, which remains near a record low according to newly-released CDC data.

RFK Jr. to launch national autism registry collecting Americans’ medical records

The Health and Human Services secretary has vowed to do detailed studies on the causes of autism, which he has referred to as a “preventable disease."

FDA warns of dangerous chemicals in some gel nail polish removers: What to know

The FDA has issued a warning after discovering methylene chloride, a banned and potentially cancer-causing solvent, in several gel nail polish remover products.

Lead crisis in Milwaukee; town hall meeting held seeks solutions

The Coalition On Lead Emergency hosted a town hall meeting focused on solving the lead crisis in our neighborhoods and providing families with urgent support and resources.