Juneteenth 2025: What's open and closed
Juneteenth, observed on June 19, marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States were informed of their freedom in Galveston, Texas.
Kroger free ice cream coupon: How to download yours
The popular grocery chain is kicking off summer with a sweat deal. Here’s how to get your coupon.
Juneteenth celebrations scale back as corporate sponsors pull support
Juneteenth events are facing cutbacks as funding dries up and companies rethink commitments to DEI efforts.
Bruce Willis' wife confesses she 'wants it all back' in raw Father's Day tribute to actor
A Father's Day tribute to the Hollywood star celebrates how he teaches 'resilience and unconditional love' despite frontotemporal dementia.
View & submit photos of fathers you’re honoring this Father’s Day
In honor of Father's Day on Sunday, June 15, we invite you to submit a picture of your father.
Milwaukee County July 3 drone show; to light up sky over McKinley Beach
County Executive David Crowley and Milwaukee County Parks announced on Wednesday, June 4 that a drone show will light up the sky life over McKinley Beach on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
Majority of Americans say Memorial Day has lost its meaning, new poll finds
A new survey finds that 52% of Americans believe Memorial Day has lost its original meaning, even as many still associate the holiday with honoring fallen military members.
Memorial Day travel, millions of people expected to hit the road
Memorial Day weekend isn’t just the unofficial kick-off to summer, it’s reliably one of the busiest travel weekends of the entire year.
Memorial Day 2025: What’s open, closed
The vast majority of retailers will be open, with many trying to lure customers with big promotional sales.
Memorial Day weekend water safety; Wisconsin DNR tips, reminders
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has some tips on how to boat responsibly and stay safe on the water this Memorial Day weekend.
Mother's Day 2025: Give your mom a shout-out on FOX6 with a photo!
Show your mom you love her with a shout-out on FOX6 WakeUp! Submit a photo to have it be featured on the show.
Cinco de Mayo: Milwaukee festival organizers, police plan for safety
Cinco de Mayo celebrations start this weekend, Epect to see added police presence and safety measures in Milwaukee.
New Milwaukee archbishop celebrates 1st Easter
Archbishop Jeffrey Grob shared a message of hope to the parish on Sunday, April 20, marking his first Easter in Milwaukee.
Grafton church airplane Easter egg hunt, 20,000 dropped from sky
New Life Church organized a free event in which 20,000 plastic Easter eggs were dropped from an airplane over Grafton High School on Saturday.
Community Projects for Seniors giving back with Easter meals
More than 3,000 meals will be going out to low-income seniors thanks to Community Projects for Seniors later this morning.
Racine Zoo 'Eggstravaganza' full of Easter family fun
Hop on over to the Racine Zoo on Saturday, April 19 for the “Eggstravaganza!" It's the perfect Easter-themed event for the whole family.
Top Easter candy by state and other 2025 holiday trends, according to Google
From Peeps to chocolate eggs, here are the top Easter candy Google searches for 2025.
Which stores are open and closed on Easter?
Here’s a list of which stores will be open and closed on Easter this year.
Easter Weekend Milwaukee garbage, parking changes
The Milwaukee DPW will be modifying certain operations due to Good Friday and Easter. Here's a list of changes that residents need to know.
Easter wouldn’t be the same without Peeps—here’s how they’re made
Whether you love them or leave them, Peeps are one of Easter’s most iconic candies. Here’s how they’re made, how many are produced, and what goes into the sugary marshmallow treats.