Nathan Hale High School junior tumbles her way to success

She is the first in 12 years to accomplish a particular feat for her team. And it allowed Riley Strube to compete on the biggest stage.

West Allis police shooting, armed homicide suspect dead

West Allis police shot and killed an armed suspect who Police Chief Patrick Mitchell said had killed someone prior to police arrival on Saturday.

Wisconsin State Fair Cream Puff 5K raises money for foundation

The Cream Puff 5K at Wisconsin State Fair Park takes place on Wednesday night, June 25. FOX6's Mary Stoker Smith was there.

West Allis man charged; ties to drug trafficking cartel

41-year-old Timothy Bea of West Allis and multiple other men are facing federal drug trafficking charges.

2025 Wisconsin State Fair; chocolate cream puffs available all 11 days

Wisconsin State Fair and the Original Cream Puffs team up to sweeten the summer with the return of incredible offerings and adding some new ones as well.

West Allis police investigate death, possible kidnapping at apartment

West Allis police are investigating a man's death and another man's possible kidnapping. Both men were at a West Allis apartment.

Milwaukee County small business development program approved

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley signed legislation at West Allis City Hall approving the new Building Bridges small business development and commercial corridor activation program.

West Allis bakery reopens after hit-and-run destroyed storefront

A hit-and-run driver destroyed a West Allis bakery last year. Now, after the major setback, Elevate Coffee by Piece of Love is back.

West Allis business won't return heirloom pianos, customers say

Customers trusted a West Allis business with heirloom pianos. Years later, they wonder what's happened to their treasured instruments.

West Allis prisoner escapes custody; dashcam, bodycam video released

A Milwaukee man that escaped custody last month led West Allis police officers on a high-speed chase before getting arrested again.

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.