White House demolition begins for Trump's ballroom: See photos

Demolition at the White House began Monday, tearing down part of the East Wing to build President Trump’s ballroom.

These cities rank as the safest in America in 2025, data shows

From public safety to natural disasters, there are plenty of risks to deal with, but these cities are effective at managing issues like these and others, according to a new report.

Peanut allergies dropped significantly in last 10 years, study found

Changing advice on when to introduce young children to peanuts helped tens of thousands of kids avoid the allergy, a newly-published study found.

Afraid of the dark? You’re not alone, survey reveals

Nearly a third of American adults still admit to being afraid of the dark — and the Halloween season isn’t helping them sleep any better.

The Cooking Mom: Sweet little pigs

We're calling an audible with a last-minute addition to your game day spread.

Louvre museum robbery: Jewels gone in daring heist

Thieves stole items from the Louvre, one of Paris’ most iconic attractions, Sunday morning as tourists were already inside. Here’s what French officials said happened.

Learning about raptors, like owls
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This spooky season you've probably heard an owl while watching your favorite scary movies. Erin Toohey joined FOX6 WakeUp live from the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center where raptors like owls will also be a part of some fun activities today.

Learning about creepy critters
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Bats, snakes, spiders, you name it - there are a lot of scary animals out there. But it turns out - most of them are just misunderstood. Cassie Rincon joined FOX6 WakeUp live from the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center where today you can learn all about those creepy critters.

Learning more about Halloween animals
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Many of our favorite Halloween movies feature some pretty scary creatures, although in real life they may not be all that bad. AJ Grill joined FOX6 WakeUp live from the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center where you can learn about some creepy crawlies today.

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center hosting 'Species Spooktacular!'

Head to the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center to learn more about some of nature’s spooky and misunderstood animals.

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center Species Spooktacular
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It is spooky season and as many of us know - you can find some spooky stuff in the great outdoors. Aubrey Fulsaas joined FOX6 WakeUp live from the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center where today (Sunday) you can learn about some of nature?s most spooky and misunderstood animals.

Corn dog recall: More Foster Poultry Farms products added

Millions of pounds of corn dog products have been recalled since September over a contamination concern. Here's the product in the latest batch.

Government shutdown: SNAP benefits could run out in November, Rollins says

SNAP benefits may be at risk if the shutdown continues into November, meaning food assistance could disappear for about 40 million people.

Halloween threads for that spooky vibe
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It is spooky season - so of course you need some vintage looks for that horror vibe - Ashley Smith joined FOX6 WakeUp from the Spooky Frog Horrifying Book Fair - where there is more than just spooky books.

Chatting with author Shannon Vierra
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There are books out there for every type of reader and this time of year many will be looking to crack open something spooky. Books full of suspense are what you'll find at the Spooky Frog Horrifying Book Fair, including the books written by Shannon Vierra and her husband.

Author Matthew Salinas joins FOX6 WakeUp
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Horror books are what you'll find at the Spooky Frog Book Fair in Brookfield, where we're being joined by author Matthew Salinas.

Spooky Frog Horrifying Book Fair in Brookfield Saturday

Spooky stories and terrifying tales await you at the Spooky Frog Horrifying Book Fair at the Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel on Saturday, Oct. 18.

Ford recalls nearly 625K vehicles for seatbelt, camera display issues

Hundreds of thousands of Ford vehicles in the U.S. are being recalled due to seatbelt and rearview camera issues, regulators said on Friday.