Milwaukee homicide victim's family holds vigil

A Milwaukee man accused of shooting and killing three people. Meanwhile, the family of one of those victims is still trying to process their loss.

Arty's Sweet Talk Cupcakes showcases Halloween-inspired treats

FOX6 WakeUp is taking cupcakes from simple to spooktacular with the help of Chef Arty from Arty's Sweet Talk Cupcakes in Milwaukee.

4th Annual Sherman Park Harvest Fest in Milwaukee on Saturday

If you are looking for something fun to do on Saturday, Oct. 25, head to Milwaukee's Sherman Park for the 4th Annual Harvest Fest!

Harvest Fest at Sherman Park in Milwaukee
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If you are looking for something fun to do, we have you covered. Today (Oct. 25) is the annual Harvest Fest at Sherman Park. Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the event.

Historical marker honors 'Chinese Laundry Era' in Milwaukee

A Wisconsin Historical Society marker was installed on Friday, honoring the "Chinese Laundry Era" in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee police fundraiser to honor fallen Officer Kendall Corder

Milwaukee police officers held a fundraiser on Friday to honor fallen Officer Kendall Corder. He was shot and killed in the line of duty.

MCTS bus security officers proposal
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Milwaukee County supervisors want to spend more than $620,000 on uniformed security officers with one job: convince more people to pay their bus fare.

MCTS bus security officers, committee approves $600K+ proposal

The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors wants to spend more than $600,000 on uniformed security officers to address fare evasion on MCTS buses.

Milwaukee police: Teen crashes stolen car into MCTS bus

Milwaukee police will refer criminal charges against a teen who they said crashed a stolen car into a bus near 91st and Bradley on Thursday.

Milwaukee shootings Friday; 3 wounded

Three people were shot and wounded in Milwaukee on Friday, Oct. 24. MPD is looking for whoever is responsible.

Raking alternatives from Sweet Water
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Paige Orals and Valentina Casab Klescova from Sweet Water share some alternatives to raking your leaves into the street.

2025 We Energies Cookie Book distribution schedule; how to get yours

It's a decades-old holiday tradition in Wisconsin. We Energies has released its Cookie Book distribution schedule for the 2025 holiday season.

International Bat Week is Oct. 24-31; How you can help local bats
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Jennifer Redell, a conservation biologist and cave & mine specialist with the Wisconsin Bat Program, answers all our bat-related questions.

2 people shot, killed near Appleton and Ruby; Milwaukee man charged

A Milwaukee man has been charged with two counts of 1st-degree reckless homicide, accused of killing two people at a home near Appleton and Ruby on Oct. 18, 2025.

Scary good Halloween-themed eats
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Registered Dietitian Kate Peterson walks us through two easy recipes that are scary good for you.