Are consumers skipping car dealers and buying private?

With high prices and low supply, consumers are weighing private car purchases versus dealerships, with industry experts noting private buying's potential cost savings but increased effort and risks driving many back to dealerships for trust and convenience.

Summer entertaining trends

A look at what's trending for summer entertaining

RNC Milwaukee 2024; restaurant food delivery, preparation

From full refrigerators to bottles of booze limiting shelf space, many bars and restaurants near the epicenter of the Republican National Convention are preparing for the likelihood of large crowds.

Educational travel toys

Speech-language pathologist and toy expert Erika Cardamone shares educational travel toys that can turn every journey into a learning adventure.

Baltimore's 'baby bonus' proposal aims to combat childhood poverty

A group of Baltimore teachers is asking voters to approve a ballot initiative that would give $1,000 to new parents in hopes of reducing childhood poverty starting from birth.

Arizona Iced Tea co-founder vows to 'fight hard' to keep price under $1

"We’re successful. We’re debt-free. We own everything," he said. "Why have people who are having a hard time paying their rent … pay more for our drink?"

The Cooking Mom: Watermelon Salad

It's perfect for potlucks and backyard barbecues, and it's easy to make as well! Amy Hanten: The Cooking Mom shows us how to whip up a delicious and refreshing watermelon salad.

Good food at Brunch on the Beach
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Hannah Koplin and Amanda Buhrman joined FOX6 WakeUp from the Lakeshore State Park, cooking up some great food before the crowds come in to the 3rd annual Brunch on the Beach.

July events happening in and around Milwaukee

Summerfest may be over, but there are still plenty of summer events in and around Milwaukee. Ian Thompson from Visit Milwaukee joined FOX6 WakeUp with some big ticket events happening this month.

July events with Visit Milwaukee
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Ian Thompson joined FOX6 WakeUp with the details on several events happening in and around Milwaukee in July.

Lakeshore State Park Brunch on the Beach; music, food, and more

What could be better than a nice brunch? How about a brunch by the beach? Head to Lakeshore State Park for the 3rd Annual ‘Brunch on the Beach’ on Sunday, July 7.

Enjoying brunch at Lakeshore State Park
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Melissa Shaw and David Wentrup from Friends of Lakeshore State Park joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about everything you can do Sunday's 'Brunch on the Beach,' and also what the Friends of Lakeshore State Park does.

Brunch on the Beach at Lakeshore State Park
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Melissa Shaw and David Wentrup from Friends of Lakeshore State Park joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about Sunday's 'Brunch on the Beach.'

Milwaukee African Cultural Festival; music, food and more showcased

Milwaukee's African Cultural Festival returned on Saturday for the first time since 2019. It showcased and celebrated the entire continent's communities.

Chia seeds recalled as FDA issues highest possible risk level

The FDA has reclassified a recall of chia seeds as the highest risk of injury or death due to salmonella poisoning.