Fun events at the Racine Zoo
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Beth Heidorn, Executive Director of the Racine Zoo, joined FOX6 WakeUp with all the info on some upcoming events, and she even brought a friend, a desert tortoise.

Learning more about the house at the showhouse
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Mary Best joined FOX6 WakeUp to share more about the English Tudor-style home at the 24th Showhouse for a Cure in Milwaukee.

2025 Wisconsin Breast Cancer Showhouse for a Cure in Milwaukee

The Wisconsin Breast Cancer Showhouse was founded in 1998 as an all-volunteer charitable organization, with a mission to support early-stage breast cancer and prostate cancer research.

Wisconsin Breast Cancer Showhouse
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The Wisconsin Breast Cancer Showhouse was created back in 1998 to help support early-stage breast cancer and prostate cancer research at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Kay Brogelman joined FOX6 WakeUp from the showhouse on North Lake Drive to give us more details about this year's showhouse.

Showhouse for a Cure fundraiser
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The Wisconsin Breast Cancer Showhouse is celebrating 24 years of fighting breast and prostate cancer. Volunteer Chair Linda Short joined FOX6 WakeUp from North Lake Drive in Milwaukee to share more about their Showhouse for a Cure fundraiser that starts Saturday.

Toyota to launch 2 US-made EVs in 2025, expand lineup to 7 by 2027

Toyota will begin building two all-electric vehicles in the U.S. next year, expanding to seven EV models by 2027. The automaker is also ramping up battery production in North Carolina to support its shift.

Shadow becomes art in Banksy’s latest street mural

British street artist Banksy confirmed a new mural in Marseille, France, featuring a lighthouse and the words “I want to be what you saw in me.” The work has drawn crowds and sparked global attention.

Lawsuit accuses Aldi of copying others' packaging: See for yourself

The maker of Oreos, Chips Ahoy and Wheat Thins is suing Aldi over the supermarket chain’s packaging, alleging it “blatantly copies" their name brands.

2025 Milwaukee Downtown Dining Week set for May 29-June 5

Milwaukee's Downtown Dining Week is back for 2025, starting Thursday, May 29 and running through Thursday, June 5.

How do you spell bougie? See the most-searched slang terms

From "bougie" to "tea," Google reveals each state's most searched “how to spell" slang ahead of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Passengers who unbuckle before the plane stops could face fines

Flyers in a certain popular tourist destination could face fines if they unbuckle and stand up too soon at the end of a flight.

Faklandia Brewing in St. Francis celebrating 5-year anniversary

Faklandia Brewing has been around for five years, and to celebrate, they’re holding a party called "The Feast Of The Realm."

Child care cost the most in these states in 2024, analysis found

The steep cost of child care in America is weighing on parents all over the country, but those in these particular states were found to feel the pinch the most.

These are the best cities to raise a family in 2025, study finds

A new study has listed the best cities for raising a family based on metrics including cost of housing, quality of local schools and opportunities for fun.

Best cities for new college grads to rent

Realtor.com has released a list of the top 10 most affordable U.S. cities for recent college graduate.