Darrell Brooks' postconviction relief appeal extension request denied

An appeals court judge on Tuesday denied the latest attempt from Darrell Brooks to get an extension to file an appeal for postconviction relief.

Morgan Geyser left group home, DOC staffer fired after investigation

A Wisconsin Department of Corrections employee was fired after Morgan Geyser, convicted in the Slender Man stabbing, left a group home.

3 Waukesha homes struck by gunfire; police seek info, video

Three Waukesha homes were struck by gunfire on Saturday, Jan. 24. The Waukesha Police Department and Waukesha County Sheriff's Department is now investigating.

Big Bend snowplow crew travels to Kentucky to help after winter storm

A snowplow crew from Big Bend traveled to Kentucky to help storm-hit communities, working 48 hours and plowing hundreds of miles, with most of the effort donated to those in need.

Big Bend snowplow crew travels to Kentucky to help after winter storm
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A snowplow crew from Big Bend traveled to Kentucky to help storm-hit communities, working 48 hours and plowing hundreds of miles, with most of the effort donated to those in need.

Pewaukee dispute; man accused of making threats to 'air the place out'

A 46-year-old West Allis man is accused of misdemeanor disorderly conduct for an incident that unfolded at Point Burger Bar in Pewaukee.

Waukesha County measles case confirmed
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State and county health officials have confirmed a case of measles in a Waukesha County resident, the first in Wisconsin for 2026.

Waukesha County measles case confirmed, Wisconsin health officials say

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Waukesha County Health and Human Services confirmed on Monday, Jan. 26, one case of measles in a resident of Waukesha County.

Brookfield retail theft at Kohl's; police seek to identify 2 women

Brookfield police are seeking the public's help to identify two women they say stole various merchandise from the Kohl's on N. 124th Street.

Brookfield Burlington retail theft; $1K worth of merchandise stolen

Brookfield police are looking for three people who they say stole more than $1,000 in merchandise from the Burlington store on Jan. 18.

Lake Country Classical Academy senior helped build team at new school

John Calvin Walker, a senior at Lake Country Classical Academy, helped build a team at a new school. Some family inspiration also has him focus on a career path that helps people.

Lake Country Classical Academy senior helped build team at new school
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John Calvin Walker, a senior at Lake Country Classical Academy in Oconomowoc, helped build a team at a new school. Some family inspiration also has him focus on a career path that helps people.

Waukesha couple’s Colombia adoption stalled by US visa pause

A Waukesha couple is waiting to adopt their daughter after a U.S. pause on visa issuance stopped their planned trip to Colombia, leaving them seeking answers and help from elected officials.

Waukesha couple’s Colombia adoption stalled by US visa pause
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A Waukesha couple is waiting to adopt their daughter after a U.S. pause on visa issuance stopped their planned trip to Colombia, leaving them seeking answers and help from elected officials.

Virgin Voyages at the Ultimate Travel Expo
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Cindy Kaul joined FOX6 WakeUp live from the Brookfield Conference Center to talk about Virgin Voyages at the Ultimate Travel Expo in Brookfield.

African Travel Inc. at the Ultimate Travel Expo
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Roqi Dean joined FOX6 WakeUp live from inside the Brookfield Conference Center with more on African Safari Trips at the Ultimate Travel Expo event.

Cruise options at the Ultimate Travel Expo
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The frigid temperatures outside have some of us already counting down the days to spring and possibly your next vacation. If you are already thinking about it, the Ultimate Travel Expo has got you covered. Katy Canizzaro joined FOX6 WakeUp live from the Brookfield Conference Center to tell us more about different cruise options.