Wauwatosa bringing back Fourth of July fireworks in 2026

Wauwatosa will bring back its Fourth of July fireworks in 2026 after a brief switch to drones in 2025, with the show planned near Hoyt Park on July 4 at 9:15 p.m.

Children's Wisconsin hosts trick-or-treat event – with a surprise

Children's Wisconsin patients, families and staff got into the Halloween spirit on Friday, hosting a trick-or-treat event with a surprise flash mob.

Wauwatosa troll inspires homemade Halloween costumes

At Wauwatosa's Firefly Grove Park, a number of people showed off their homemade "Mama Rosa" troll sculpture-inspired Halloween costumes.

SUV struck by train in Wauwatosa; no injuries, driver arrested for OWI

A 45-year-old woman was arrested for a suspected OWI after she escaped injury early Wednesday, Oct. 22, when her SUV was struck by a train in Wauwatosa.

'Wandering Wauwatosa:' 2025 Tour of Homes highlights history

The Wauwatosa Historical Society invited the community to step inside history for the 36th annual Tour of Homes on Saturday.

Wandering Wauwatosa: 2025 Tour of Homes final stop
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The Wauwatosa Historical Society Tour of Homes gives people the opportunity to see homes that showcase different eras in Wauwatosa?s history. Executive Director Amanda Saso is back to show us the final stop of the tour.

Wauwatosa history preserved in buildings
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The Wauwatosa Historical Society's Tour of Homes is an annual fundraising event and a way for people to check out different parts of the city's history. Executive Director Amanda Saso is showing us another historical home on the tour, the former Home for Dependent Children.

Captain Henry and Catherine Leisk House
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If you are a fan of history, the Wauwatosa Historical Society has you covered with its tour of historical homes. Amanda Saso joined FOX6 WakeUp live from another historical house, the Captain Henry and Catherine Leisk House.

Wandering Wauwatosa: 2025 Tour of Homes
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The Wauwatosa Historical Society Tour of Homes gives people the opportunity to see homes that showcase different eras in Wauwatosa?s history. Amanda Saso joined FOX6 WakeUp from the Kneeland-Walker House to share more.

Suicide Prevention Month; coffee shops join Wauwatosa campaign for mental health

The Wauwatosa Health Department partnered with 10 local coffee shops to distribute 10,000 coffee sleeves with suicide prevention messages during National Suicide Prevention Month.

Wisconsin's Most Wanted: Willie Anderson sought, family feud leads to gunfire

A family feud spills out of a Wauwatosa bar and onto a popular street. One person was shot and another got away. U.S. Marshals are now searching for the suspect.

Tosa Green Summit talking points
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The Tosa Green Summit aims to help the community and be a resource to help people learn about environmental issues and take steps to live a more sustainable lifestyle. Co-founder Jeff Roznowski talks about some of the day's speakers and what you can learn from them.

Tosa Green Summit events
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The Tosa Green Summit includes household hazardous waste collection, recycling drives for various items, educational speakers on how to live a sustainable lifestyle, and more! Co-founder Jeff Roznowski is back with all the details.

Tosa Green Summit focuses on sustainability, environmental issues

The 15th annual Tosa Green Summit aims to help the community while also being a resource to help people learn about environmental issues and take steps to live a more sustainable lifestyle.

It's easy being green, just ask Kermit
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Saving money and making a lasting impact on the environment. The Tosa Green Summit is an event showing people how to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle. Jeff Roznowski is back at Wauwatosa City Hall where it kicks off at 9 a.m.

15th annual Tosa Green Summit
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The Tosa Green Summit aims to help the community and be a resource to help people learn about environmental issues and take steps to live a more sustainable lifestyle. Jeff Roznowksi joined FOX6 WakeUp live from Wauwatosa City Hall to share more about the event.

Wauwatosa Christkindlmarkt on hiatus; buildings impacted by flood

The Wauwatosa Christkindlmarkt will go on a one-year hiatus with plans to return in 2026, officials announced on Tuesday, Sept. 16.

Joseph Mensah civil retrial ends with a hung jury again

A hung jury…again. The jury couldn't agree on whether a former Wauwatosa police officer used excessive force in the death of Alvin Cole.