West Allis shooting on Wildwood Lane, 1 wounded

One person was shot and wounded in West Allis on Wednesday night, May 28. It happened on Wildwood Lane, just northwest of 108th and Morgan.

West Allis deputy fire chief on administrative leave; what we know

West Allis placed a deputy fire chief on administrative leave, and FOX6 News obtained an investigation that coincided with a citizen complaint.

Honoring Payton by helping others
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After the passing of Payton Alexander from ewing sarcoma in 2021, her family knew they had to honor Payton and embrace her spirit of helping others. They have since raised thousands of dollars to help children and young adults in their fight against cancer. Kim Alexander joined FOX6 WakeUp from Perspective Brewing in West Allis to share more.

Fundraiser at Perspective Brewing
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The goal of the Payton Alexander Foundation is to honor her strength and spirit by giving back to her community, helping children and young adults battling cancer, while also funding research for ewing sarcoma. Perspective Brewing owner Ben Naus is at his business in West Allis where they have some special brews to honor Payton.

Payton Alexander Foundation fundraiser at Perspective Brewing

In January 2018, at the age of 15, Payton Alexander was diagnosed with ewing sarcoma and passed away in November 2021. And now, her family is giving back.

Payton Alexander Foundation seltzer event
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The Payton Alexander Foundation will hold a summertime seltzer event to honor Payton and help others. Foundation President Kim Alexander joined FOX6 from Perspective Brewing in West Allis to share more about Payton's journey.

Payton Alexander Foundation fundraiser
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Kim Alexander joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the Payton Alexander Foundation and a fundraiser happening at Perspective Brewing in West Allis.

Wisconsin State Fair: Jon Pardi, Easton Corbin take Main Stage, Aug. 6

Wisconsin State Fair officials announced on Wednesday, May 21 that country star Jon Pardi along with opener Easton Corbin will perform at the Bank Five Nine Main Stage on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.

WI State Fair: Queensrÿche with Great White & Quiet Riot, Aug. 3

Wisconsin State Fair officials announced on Tuesday, May 20 that Queensrÿche with Great White & Quiet Riot will each take the newly titled Bank Five Nine Main Stage on Sunday, Aug. 3.

The Drunk Uncle's liquor license, West Allis council votes to revoke

The West Allis Common Council on Tuesday voted 9-0 to revoke the liquor license for The Drunk Uncle – closing the bar, effective immediately.

West Allis police chase, accused driver hit 120 mph: video

A Milwaukee man is accused of leading West Allis police on a wild chase earlier this year – and it was all captured on video.

Celebrating National Speech, Language, and Hearing Month

May is National Speech, Language, and Hearing Month, and the theme for this year is connecting through communication.

T-Pain, Wisconsin State Fair Park dispute; alleged discrimination

T-Pain blasted Wisconsin State Fair Park officials, alleging they discriminated against his "Wiscansin State Fear" event set for June.

West Allis man in court on drug, gun crimes
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A West Allis man is charged with drug and gun crimes after a gang task force raided a former Milwaukee bar turned soon-to-be day care.

West Allis police chase ends in crash
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A wild chase ends with a car flipped over and the driver refusing to get out of the wreck. The February chase happened in West Allis and went on for miles as smoke filled the air.

West Allis police chase ends with crash, 2 suspects arrested

A West Allis police chase ended with a crash and, after a drone and K-9 search, two suspects on custody early Tuesday morning, April 15.