Fourth of July recipes: Treats for camping, grilling, the beach and more

Fourth of July recipes for grilling, the beach, hiking, picnics, and simple backyard hangs -- with boozy popsicles for grown-ups only.

Summery sippers; Independence Day drinks

Author and cocktail historian Jeanette Hurt shows us two drinks perfect for the Fourth of July weekend.

What is ‘sober curious’? All about the growing shift on alcohol

The “sober curious” alcohol movement is becoming more mainstream. Here’s what it’s about and how it could impact your life.

The Cooking Mom: All-American Berry Trifle

Just in time for the 4th of July, Amy Hanten: The Cooking Mom joined FOX6 WakeUp with a recipe for a delicious All-American Berry Trifle.

Impact of epilepsy and raising awareness
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Jeff Joers joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the 2024 Brainstorm Walk/Run for Epilepsy Awareness at Veterans Park, and how epilepsy has impacted his family.

2024 Brainstorm Walk and Run in Milwaukee
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Epilepsy Families Southeast Wisconsin is hosting the 22nd Brainstorm Walk/Run at Veterans Park on Sunday, June 30.

Tourist hot spot to ban vacation apartments in bid to make city 'livable' again

Barcelona officials plan to ban short-term tourist apartment rentals by 2028, mirroring policies that have bubbled up across Europe in recent years. 

CDK cyberattack still affecting car dealerships across the country

Car dealerships across the country have reverted to pens and paper amid a massive cyberattack on its software provider, CDK.

Enjoy some 'Shakespeare in the City'
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Jenni Glueckstein from the Optimist Theatre joined FOX6 WakeUp to chat about the 'Shakespeare in the City' series in Milwaukee.

Optimist Theatre's 'Shakespeare in the City'
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Liz Shipe chatted with FOX6 WakeUp about 'Shakespeare in the City' and one of the plays, a Midsummer Night's Dream, put on by the Optimist Theatre.

Macbeth...with puppets!
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Shakespeare in the City is taking the classic plays in new directions. two special guests joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the Shakespeare play series in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee 'Shakespeare in the City,' new takes on classic plays

It's classic Shakespeare with a new take – like “Macbeth” with puppets! Or how about “Hamlet” where all the characters are played by one actor?

Shakespeare in the City at Humboldt Park
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Jason Hass, Director of Community Outreach for the Optimist Theatre, joined FOX6 WakeUp to share more about the 2024 season of 'Shakespeare in the City.'

The world's most liveable cities for 2024 listed in new report

The Economist Intelligence Unit's Global Liveability Index 2024 ranks 173 cities worldwide based on factors like healthcare, culture, and infrastructure, but which cities claimed the top spots globally and in the U.S.?

Summer fashion trends for the family

Brittany Mandeldove with Von Maur shows us summer fashion trends perfect for lounging by the pool or heading to a backyard BBQ.

Kid-Friendly Festivals

Milwaukee With Kids founder Calie Herbst shares a few kid-friendly festivals to add to your calendar.