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.

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.

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.

Three-year-old girl fighting brain cancer gets dream visit with magical ‘unicorn’

Little Abigail, who is fighting brain cancer, had a magical time when was able to meet two 'unicorns,' feed a carrot to one and even have pictures taken with them.

Kansas City nurses crochet mini Olympic outfits for newborns

Newborns in Missouri wore Olympic-themed outfits hand-knitted by the nurse on staff in a mini opening ceremony.

Florida Naval station flies widow in helicopter around her husband's namesake ship for her 100th birthday

For her 100th birthday celebration, Naval Station Mayport welcomed Ima aboard her late husband's namesake ship, the USS Delbert D. Black. That's where they learned that it was her birthday wish to fly in a helicopter -- and they made that dream a reality.

Suns fan donates to Wisconsin charity, notes Milwaukee generosity

A Phoenix Suns fan who was in town made a sizable donation to Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin this week. That donation came with a touching note.

MCSO deputies escort daughter of fallen officer to 1st day of kindergarten

Julianna Kinnard was surrounded by deputies from the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office as they helped escort her to her first day of school.