Mississippi woman with rare medical history becomes a mother, defying odds
Brooke Lillie of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, defied medical odds by becoming a mother despite her rare medical history. Diagnosed with restrictive cardiomyopathy as a toddler, she underwent a heart transplant at 15 months and a kidney transplant in 2019.
Brooke Lillie of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, defied medical odds by becoming a mother despite her rare medical history. Diagnosed with restrictive cardiomyopathy as a toddler, she underwent a heart transplant at 15 months and a kidney transplant in 2019.
Valentine's Day surprise: Man scores $1M lottery win from mom's gift
Matthew Broadley from Tyngsborough, Massachusetts, scored a massive $1 million jackpot thanks to a Valentine's Day gift from his mother.
Matthew Broadley from Tyngsborough, Massachusetts, scored a massive $1 million jackpot thanks to a Valentine's Day gift from his mother.
Baby born without eyes, diagnosed with rare genetic disorder
Robert and Taylor Ice of Missouri struggled for a year to get pregnant.
Robert and Taylor Ice of Missouri struggled for a year to get pregnant.
Sparking heartfelt conversations during playtime
Speech-language pathologist and toy expert, Erika Cardamone, is back to guide us through some “Heartfelt Conversations" during playtime.
Speech-language pathologist and toy expert, Erika Cardamone, is back to guide us through some “Heartfelt Conversations" during playtime.
Games and rides at Unicorn World Milwaukee
Phillip Gootee has a little fun, showing FOX6 WakeUp all the fun rides and games children and their families can take part in at Unicorn World in Milwaukee.
Phillip Gootee has a little fun, showing FOX6 WakeUp all the fun rides and games children and their families can take part in at Unicorn World in Milwaukee.
Fun activities at Unicorn World Milwaukee
Phillip Gootee takes us to the 'stables' at Unicorn World in Milwaukee.
Phillip Gootee takes us to the 'stables' at Unicorn World in Milwaukee.
Enchanted Forest at Unicorn World Milwaukee
Phillip Gootee with Unicorn World Milwaukee takes FOX6 WakeUp to the 'Enchanted Forest.'
Phillip Gootee with Unicorn World Milwaukee takes FOX6 WakeUp to the 'Enchanted Forest.'
Unicorn World brings magical family fun to Milwaukee
It's a family-friendly magical wonderland right in downtown Milwaukee. Unicorn World is happening on Sunday, Feb. 4 at the Baird Center.
It's a family-friendly magical wonderland right in downtown Milwaukee. Unicorn World is happening on Sunday, Feb. 4 at the Baird Center.
Unicorn World comes to Milwaukee
Phillip Gootee, Show Director for The Unicorn World, joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the event at the Baird Center in Milwaukee.
Phillip Gootee, Show Director for The Unicorn World, joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the event at the Baird Center in Milwaukee.
‘Are you serious?’: Father ‘shocked and emotional’ after finding out grandson named after him
The emotional footage shows the moment when the father is introduced to his grandson and learns the baby’s name.
The emotional footage shows the moment when the father is introduced to his grandson and learns the baby’s name.
New events for families around Milwaukee
Just because it's winter doesn't mean the event calendars slow down! Milwaukee With Kids founder Calie Herbst shares a few things that are new around town for families.
Just because it's winter doesn't mean the event calendars slow down! Milwaukee With Kids founder Calie Herbst shares a few things that are new around town for families.
Unpopular baby names of 2024: Here’s what’s at risk of going extinct
If you’re due to have a baby this year, you may want to reconsider choosing one of these names.
If you’re due to have a baby this year, you may want to reconsider choosing one of these names.
Couple adopts safe haven baby surrendered at fire station: 'We're just thankful to God'
In a heartwarming story from Kentucky, Chris and Brittany Tyler officially adopted 20-month-old Samuel, who was surrendered at a fire station in a safe haven box with a touching message expressing love.
In a heartwarming story from Kentucky, Chris and Brittany Tyler officially adopted 20-month-old Samuel, who was surrendered at a fire station in a safe haven box with a touching message expressing love.
Decades-lost bridal photos discovered at auction, returned to 85-year-old bride
Lost bridal photos, missing for over 30 years, have been rediscovered and returned to their owner, Harriet Galbraith, by a Virginia woman named Sandra Poindexter. Poindexter found the photos at an auction while searching for vintage picture frames.
Lost bridal photos, missing for over 30 years, have been rediscovered and returned to their owner, Harriet Galbraith, by a Virginia woman named Sandra Poindexter. Poindexter found the photos at an auction while searching for vintage picture frames.
Hospital's smallest baby to ever survive goes home after 116 days in care
John "Buddy" McClinton, one of the smallest babies ever born at Methodist Women's Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, has been discharged after spending 116 days in care. Born at just 24 weeks and two days last September, Buddy weighed less than a pound.
John "Buddy" McClinton, one of the smallest babies ever born at Methodist Women's Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, has been discharged after spending 116 days in care. Born at just 24 weeks and two days last September, Buddy weighed less than a pound.
Mississippi mom says 7-year-old son was written up for saying 'Jesus Christ' at school
The mother said she received a phone call from her child’s first-grade teacher, who reported that he said “a bad word" after dropping his Lego toys.
The mother said she received a phone call from her child’s first-grade teacher, who reported that he said “a bad word" after dropping his Lego toys.
'Brave' teenager gets legs amputated while comatose after contracting infection on Christmas
A tragic incident involving a comatose Tennessee teenager, Anita Navas, has unfolded over the Christmas holiday. Navas, 13, had to undergo double leg amputation due to a severe infection.
A tragic incident involving a comatose Tennessee teenager, Anita Navas, has unfolded over the Christmas holiday. Navas, 13, had to undergo double leg amputation due to a severe infection.
Child tax credit expansion part of bipartisan $78B deal proposed in Congress
In a bipartisan effort, senior Congress lawmakers have unveiled a $78 billion tax deal aimed at expanding child tax credits and providing tax breaks for businesses.
In a bipartisan effort, senior Congress lawmakers have unveiled a $78 billion tax deal aimed at expanding child tax credits and providing tax breaks for businesses.
Family welcomes newborn son via surrogacy after losing 3 children in school bus stop crash
An Indiana mother recently welcomed her newborn son via surrogacy five years after her three children were killed in a school bus stop car crash.
An Indiana mother recently welcomed her newborn son via surrogacy five years after her three children were killed in a school bus stop car crash.
New year, new baby; Toys that teach through the power of play
Erika Cardamone, toy expert and speech-language pathologist from PlayOnWords.com, shows us toys that help shape how babies think, speak and move.
Erika Cardamone, toy expert and speech-language pathologist from PlayOnWords.com, shows us toys that help shape how babies think, speak and move.