Milwaukee Christmas program helps single-parent families: 'A blessing'

Ten Milwaukee families had an entire Christmas experience delivered to their front doors on Friday, Dec. 10 through Voice of the Fatherless Child.

77-year-old dad battling 2 forms of cancer nails ice skating routine in viral video

Richard Epstein, 77, is battling two forms of cancer and recently nailed an ice skating routine with his teacher — proving that it's never too late to learn something new.

FOX6 personalities ring Salvation Army bells

FOX6 News anchors and reporters Nikola Junewicz, Brian Kramp and Jenna Sachs rang bells for the Salvation Army outside the Milwaukee Public Market.

Make-A-Wish Wisconsin radiothon underway

The annual Make-A-Wish Wisconsin radiothon is underway at local radio stations, giving the community a chance to give back to kids in the state.

2 North Texas military families surprised with free cars for the holidays

Two people already serving the country got some help over financial hurdles. They were given cars to end some of their money worries.

Jerseys for Jackson: Social media support for Waukesha parade victim

Support for a social media campaign honoring an 8-year-old boy killed in the Waukesha Christmas Parade has been nothing short of astounding.

VIDEO: Nursing home residents go ‘turkey’ hunting with staff

Azle Manor nursing home administrator Kip Kruger shared the video of him dressed up as a turkey and taking cover from residents.

Family donates Thanksgiving meals to honor teen daughter who died in car accident

They have been donating Thanksgiving meals to 30 families in need as a way to honor Dominique, who died in a terrible car accident just over a year ago.

Waukesha restaurant donates 100% of proceeds to victims of parade tragedy

A Waukesha, Wisconsin, breakfast restaurant called The Coop is donating 100% of its proceeds Friday to victims of the Nov. 21 Christmas parade tragedy.

New tradition continues as grandma and man she mistakenly texted to come to Thanksgiving dinner reunite

It's a new holiday tradition of sorts that has been going six years strong. On Thanksgiving day, two strangers who were brought together by a mistakenly-sent text message reunited again for Thanksgiving.

‘Well-fed’ squirrel freed by rescuers after getting stuck in bird feeder

According to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in England, a squirrel who may have had a few too many nuts found itself trapped in a bird feeder and had to be freed by an RSPCA rescue officer.

Grandmothers may hold deeper bond with grandchildren than own children, study suggests

“In many societies, grandmothers are important caregivers, and grandmaternal investment is often associated with improved grandchild well-being,” the study’s authors said.

Give Food for the Holidays

You can help your neighbors in need by giving Food for the Holidays.

Woman who started virtual Thanksgiving table in 2020 to ‘create another gathering’

In 2020, the Boston resident thought up a way to spread a little holiday cheer with a creative take on a virtual Thanksgiving party — and this year she will do the same.

16 children adopted in Milwaukee on Adoption Day

Sixteen Milwaukee children found a permanent home on Friday, Nov. 19 during Milwaukee's Adoption Day.

Truckload of food donated to Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin

Thousands of pounds of food rolled into Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin on Tuesday, Nov. 16. It was a hefty donation that came just in time for the holidays.

Wyoming girl, teddy bear reunited after year-long separation during Glacier National Park trip

Six-year-old Naomi Pascal lost a teddy bear she had since leaving an Ethiopian orphanage. Thanks to a sharp-eyed, compassionate park ranger, she has been reunited with the irreplaceable stuffed animal a year later.