Checking out all the kites you can fly
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Get outside and check out the IKEA Family Kite Festival along the lakefront. Scott Fisher, owner of Gift of Wings, joined FOX6 WakeUp with a look at some of the unique kites.

Flying kites with the pros
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If you are in need of some family fun this Sunday morning, the IKEA Family Kite Festival has you covered. Professional kite flier James Almos joined FOX6 WakeUp from Veterans Park to show us some kite flying tips and tricks.

38th Annual IKEA Family Kite Festival takes flight at Veterans Park

Gift of Wings is hosting the 38th annual IKEA Family Kite Festival at Milwaukee's Lakefront in Veterans Park (1300 N Lincoln Memorial Drive).

IKEA fun at the Family Kite Festival
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Zach Neff from IKEA joined FOX6 WakeUp with some of the stuff you can check out at the IKEA tent at the Family Kite Festival at Veterans Park.

38th Annual IKEA Family Kite Festival
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Scott Fisher, event organizer and owner of Gift of Wings, joined FOX6 WakeUp to share more about the 38th Annual IKEA Family Kite Festival happening at Veterans Park in Milwaukee.

VFW hosts Memorial Day weekend picnic for veterans: 'It means the world to me'

The Veterans of Foreign Wars hosted a Memorial Day weekend picnic for veterans at Lake Wheeler, next to the Zablocki VA Medical Center, on Saturday.

Federal agents raid Milwaukee clothing store; warrants explain why

Federal agents raided a clothing store on Milwaukee's south side Monday. FOX6 News has now obtained court documents that explain why.

Milwaukee apartment fire, displaced residents still can't get in

As the investigation into a fire at Milwaukee's Highland Court Apartments continues, so does the wait for dozens of residents to collect their things.

Milwaukee boys found safe, reported critically missing Friday

The Milwaukee Police Department requested the public’s help to find two critically missing boys, Uzziah Franklin and Deairius Holmes.

Former Milwaukee Children's Choir director gets probation

The former Milwaukee Children's Choir director has been sentenced to probation after he pleaded guilty to contributing to the delinquency of a child.

Run Across Wisconsin; Pewaukee man finishes at Milwaukee lakefront

Trevor Kaucic wrapped up a 202-mile run on Friday, May 23, 2025. He started the run on Sunday in Praire du Chien, the purpose of which is to raise money and awareness for a rare cancer.

Pewaukee man finishes 202-mile run across WI
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Trevor Kaucic wrapped up a 202-mile run on Friday, May 23, 2025. He started the run on Sunday in Praire du Chien. The purpose of the run is to raise money and awareness for a rare cancer and fitness programs.

Milwaukee Little Free Library once vandalized, now replaced

In 2024, three people destroyed the little free library for no reason. But now, it has been replaced after a community collaboration.

Video: Milwaukee County Judge Dugan, undocumented man at courthouse

New video from inside the Milwaukee County Courthouse shows Judge Hannah Dugan on the day federal immigration agents were there to arrest a man.

Milwaukee Veterans Park Field of Flags honors Wisconsin's fallen

More than 27,000 flags have been placed at Veterans Park ahead of Memorial Day, each representing a Wisconsinite lost in battle.

Milwaukee mail theft 'Scamily' leader sentenced to federal prison

A Milwaukee man, described as the leader of a so-called "Scamily" that robbed mail carriers and washed checks, has been sentenced to federal prison.

Milwaukee DPW Memorial Day 2025 holiday schedule

Memorial Day is this Monday, May 26, and that means Milwaukee DPW services like garbage and recycling pick-up will be paused for the federal holiday.