Fox Point community honors teen crash victim with purple display

Neighbors in Fox Point are lighting their homes purple – Grant Freeze’s favorite color – to honor the 16-year-old Nicolet High swimmer who died in a Mequon crash last month.

Children's Wisconsin hosts trick-or-treat event – with a surprise

Children's Wisconsin patients, families and staff got into the Halloween spirit on Friday, hosting a trick-or-treat event with a surprise flash mob.

Waukesha teens collect food donations on Halloween

A group of Waukesha North High School students went door to door on Halloween, collecting donations for The FOOD Pantry Serving Waukesha County.

New Berlin nonprofit gets surprise donation from 7-year-old girl

A New Berlin woman's nonprofit makes custom dolls for kids who are missing limbs or have skin conditions. A local girl sponsored one of those dolls.

Brown Deer woman makes pizza kits to help families facing food aid cutoff

As the federal government shutdown drags on, families in Wisconsin are bracing for the loss of food benefits – and in Brown Deer, neighbors are stepping in with a unique solution: pizza kits.

‘Uecker Magic’: Brewers fan behind viral sign shares the story

Fan Frank Vitucci popularized the phrase "Uecker Magic," a phrase that lit up through broadcasts, ballparks and watch parties as the Milwaukee Brewers surged this summer.

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.

Packers watch party honors late Waukesha man, supports Children’s Wisconsin

A Green Bay Packers watch party that began as one fan’s backyard fundraiser has grown into a community tradition supporting Children’s Wisconsin.

Milwaukee streetcar operator honored; saved woman, service dog from attack

A Milwaukee streetcar operator was recognized on Tuesday, Sept. 16 for stepping in to protect a woman and her small service dog during a frightening encounter involving two large dogs.

30th annual Milwaukee zoo bike ride offers families a wild start to Sunday

Nearly 700 cyclists rode through the Milwaukee County Zoo before opening hours for the Ride on the Wild Side fundraiser on Sunday, Sept. 14.

Greendale man giving blood since 1999, encourages others to donate

Giving back isn’t always about how much money you can donate. For one Greendale man, it’s all about rolling up his sleeve for a good cause.

'Heroic actions': Army football player saves driver from fiery crash

A West Point cadet is being praised for their heroic actions after rescuing a man from a burning vehicle in New York’s Hudson Valley.

Glendale couple celebrates 77th wedding anniversary

Donald and Bernadette Hoeller of Glendale celebrated their 77th wedding anniversary on Saturday and shared their secret to a long life and marriage.