‘It honestly felt surreal’: Boy who was born deaf talks to Disneyland character in sign language
A 3-year-old boy, who was born deaf, signed to Jessie from “Toy Story" during a recent Disneyland visit – and the character signed back, surprising his family.
A 3-year-old boy, who was born deaf, signed to Jessie from “Toy Story" during a recent Disneyland visit – and the character signed back, surprising his family.
Fisherman risks life to rescue great white shark caught on fishing line: ‘He didn’t hesitate’
Dramatic footage captured the moment a fisherman rescued a great white shark caught on a fishing line in Hermosa Beach, California on April 1.
Dramatic footage captured the moment a fisherman rescued a great white shark caught on a fishing line in Hermosa Beach, California on April 1.
Easter Sunday Meals by Community Projects for Seniors
As many across our area celebrate Easter Sunday, Community Projects for Seniors is making sure low-income seniors have a hot and ready-to-eat meal. Lisa Fohey joined FOX6 Weekend WakeUp to share more.
As many across our area celebrate Easter Sunday, Community Projects for Seniors is making sure low-income seniors have a hot and ready-to-eat meal. Lisa Fohey joined FOX6 Weekend WakeUp to share more.
Pearl Harbor veteran celebrates 106th birthday in Brookfield
A Pearl Harbor veteran celebrated a milestone in Brookfield on Thursday, April 2.
A Pearl Harbor veteran celebrated a milestone in Brookfield on Thursday, April 2.
Open Record: The Bond of Brothers
Oasiz Wiesblatt is a center for the Milwaukee Admirals, one of four hockey-playing brothers who stand out for more than just their skills on the ice. They are CODAs -- children of deaf adults. On this episode of Open Record, FOX6's Bryan Polcyn and Carl Deffenbaugh detail Wiesblatt's remarkable story.
Oasiz Wiesblatt is a center for the Milwaukee Admirals, one of four hockey-playing brothers who stand out for more than just their skills on the ice. They are CODAs -- children of deaf adults. On this episode of Open Record, FOX6's Bryan Polcyn and Carl Deffenbaugh detail Wiesblatt's remarkable story.
Drivers play rock, paper, scissors to pass time in traffic jam
A traffic jam in South Africa took an amusing turn as two drivers faced off in a game of rock, paper, scissors.
A traffic jam in South Africa took an amusing turn as two drivers faced off in a game of rock, paper, scissors.
Watch: Surf coach saves father, daughter from rip current in California
A surfer is now being hailed a hero, after he dove in to save a father and daughter from a rip current.
A surfer is now being hailed a hero, after he dove in to save a father and daughter from a rip current.
Waukesha Boots and Badges basketball game for charity
A charity basketball game featuring a rivalry between first responders from Waukesha, Brookfield, and New Berlin is set for Friday, April 10, at Waukesha South High School.
A charity basketball game featuring a rivalry between first responders from Waukesha, Brookfield, and New Berlin is set for Friday, April 10, at Waukesha South High School.
Waukesha Boots & Badges: First responders play basketball for charity
They work together in the community. But on the basketball court, all bets are off.
They work together in the community. But on the basketball court, all bets are off.
Milwaukee Admirals' Oasiz Wiesblatt: CODA rookie playing for family
The bond of teammates in professional sports is often called a brotherhood. In that sibling metaphor, Milwaukee Admirals rookie Oasiz Wiesblatt is the prototypical little brother.
The bond of teammates in professional sports is often called a brotherhood. In that sibling metaphor, Milwaukee Admirals rookie Oasiz Wiesblatt is the prototypical little brother.
Elderly DoorDash driver finally gets to retire after customer raises $550K
A DoorDash customer jumped into action after she saw an elderly delivery driver struggling to drop off her order. More than 18,000 people have answered her call to help.
A DoorDash customer jumped into action after she saw an elderly delivery driver struggling to drop off her order. More than 18,000 people have answered her call to help.
Verona, WI teen's lawncare business could land him $5,000
A 15-year-old from Verona may be too young to drive a vehicle, but his ability to maneuver landscaping equipment may land him a $5,000 scholarship.
A 15-year-old from Verona may be too young to drive a vehicle, but his ability to maneuver landscaping equipment may land him a $5,000 scholarship.
Tom Pipines in retirement; from FOX6 Sports to jail ministry
He is a beloved member of the FOX6 family. We recently got a chance to catch up with former FOX6 Sports Director Tom Pipines as he retired from a position that kept him busy for years.
He is a beloved member of the FOX6 family. We recently got a chance to catch up with former FOX6 Sports Director Tom Pipines as he retired from a position that kept him busy for years.
Ascension NICU book drive
We learn about the NICU book drive being organized by Ascension Columbia St. Mary's in Milwaukee
We learn about the NICU book drive being organized by Ascension Columbia St. Mary's in Milwaukee
Watch: Dog reunites with owner after surviving 43 days alone in Colorado
A 10-year-old dog named Rocky has been reunited with his owner after surviving 43 days alone in Summit County, Colorado.
A 10-year-old dog named Rocky has been reunited with his owner after surviving 43 days alone in Summit County, Colorado.
Hurricane Melissa: Wisconsin family helps Jamaica, months of effort
A Wisconsin family, with help from their community, spent months working to help the people of Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa devastated the island.
A Wisconsin family, with help from their community, spent months working to help the people of Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa devastated the island.
Watch: Soccer players rush to help seagull struck by ball mid-flight
Video captured the captivating moment when a soccer player rushed to perform CPR on a seagull after it was whacked by a soccer ball during a playoff match.
Video captured the captivating moment when a soccer player rushed to perform CPR on a seagull after it was whacked by a soccer ball during a playoff match.
Left behind at Las Vegas airport, dog ‘JetBlue’ now has a forever home
A dog that was tied to a baggage sizer and abandoned at a Las Vegas airport earlier this month has found a new home with the police officer who helped rescue him.
A dog that was tied to a baggage sizer and abandoned at a Las Vegas airport earlier this month has found a new home with the police officer who helped rescue him.
2026 Paralympics: Oconomowoc woman to compete after overcoming injury
Nearly 14 years after a spinal cord injury left her paralyzed, Oconomowoc’s Laura Dwyer will compete in mixed doubles curling at the 2026 Paralympics in Italy beginning March 6.
Nearly 14 years after a spinal cord injury left her paralyzed, Oconomowoc’s Laura Dwyer will compete in mixed doubles curling at the 2026 Paralympics in Italy beginning March 6.
Photos: Wolfdog joins race, crosses finish line at Olympic ski event
A Czechoslovakian wolfdog named Nazghul was on a walk with its owner when it escaped onto an Olympic race course and joined the women’s cross-country skiing team sprint.
A Czechoslovakian wolfdog named Nazghul was on a walk with its owner when it escaped onto an Olympic race course and joined the women’s cross-country skiing team sprint.