Newborn named after Marine dad killed in Afghanistan airport bombing
The name of Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum, a Marine who was killed in a bombing in Afghanistan last month, will live on through his newborn daughter.
Milwaukee's Lopez Bakery built on tradition, surviving pandemic
If you want to build something that stands the test of time, take a lesson from Lopez Bakery & Restaurant on Milwaukee’s south side.
Strangers help Milwaukee family, no natural gas after storms
They asked for help, and you answered. FOX6 News told you about a family forced to live without natural gas after severe weather devastated their home in August.
Honor Flight donation: Sendik's, customers pitch in $150K
Sendik's Food Market in Mequon is giving back to hundreds of veterans.
Falls Eagle Scout's wheelchair-accessible picnic tables approved
A Menomonee Falls sophomore is already effecting change, not just for himself but for so many others in his community.
Menomonee Falls Eagle Scout project aims to bring wheelchair-accessible tables to parks
A Menomonee Falls high school sophomore is already effecting change, not just for himself but so many others in his community.
With only weeks left to live, young groom marries high school sweetheart in San Francisco
A young man who has only weeks left to live married the love of his life Thursday in front of friends and family along San Francisco's waterfront.
Original 'Blue's Clues' host Steve says he never forgot about the fans in emotional anniversary video
To celebrate "Blue's Clues" 25th anniversary, original host Steve Burns donned his iconic striped-green shirt once again to tell all the fans he never forgot about them.
Sanitation worker, boy trade gifts in mutual acts of kindness
Ashley Rai said her young son gave a bag of chips to a sanitation worker to show gratitude. In return, the sanitation worker gifted him toys.
Waukesha man climbs for ALS awareness; inspires others
A Waukesha native is climbing to great heights for a great cause. He wants to journey to the top of Mount Fuji in Japan – every step for ALS awareness.
Father, son reunite in Milwaukee after 35 years apart
Father and son Fausto and José Roque were separated in Mexico. After more than three decades, the two reunited in Milwaukee where the father now lives.
Free water ski club for those with disabilities
An opportunity to learn how to water ski for everyone -- including people with disabilities. One water ski club is adapting the sport.
Rescue dog tests out new wheelchair ramp in heartwarming video
The paralyzed rescue dog barks with excitement over his present before courageously testing out his new ramp.
Hartford child saves mom's life
When someone is experiencing a medical emergency, every minute counts, and it's because of the quick actions of a 5-year-old that her mom is alive today.
Milwaukee dog, owner reunited; pet spotted on FOX6 WakeUp
A Milwaukee man spotted his long-lost dog in an unlikely place, FOX6 WakeUp, and is bringing the pup home after two years apart.
Polish Olympian auctions off medal to help fund baby's heart surgery
Polish javelin thrower Maria Andrejczyk held an auction for her Olympic medal in an effort to help fund a baby’s life-saving heart surgery.
‘I am smart!’: Teacher has students say positive affirmations in mirror in viral video
In the video, students are seen lining up saying affirmations including, “I am smart,” “I am a good person” and “I am strong and independent.”
'Keep on trusting in the Lord': Georgia native turns 100, shares her secret to long life
Mrs. Marie Robinson, a Georgia native, celebrated her 100th birthday over the weekend with a few dozen family and friends in Henry County.
Orange County firefighters finish lawn work for elderly man who collapsed while mowing
Orange County firefighters went above and beyond the call of duty to help a 92-year-old man who was hospitalized after he collapsed while mowing his lawn. “He shouldn’t have to worry about it when he comes home,” the firefighters said.
Las Vegas officers escort boy to school after his dad died of COVID-19
Las Vegas officers escorted a fourth grader to his first day of school just months after his dad, a fellow officer, died of COVID-19.