Waukesha County lake ice rescue, nearby fishermen jump into action

It happened in a split second. A man walking on the ice in Waukesha County fell into the lake below. That’s when nearby ice fishermen jumped into action to help save his life.

Make-A-Wish families at Skating with Santa
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Iram and Ruby Herrera joined FOX6 WakeUp to share their experience with Make-A-Wish Wisconsin and how events like Skating with Santa make the holidays special for them.

See the reindeer at Skating with Santa
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Allie Jorgensen joined FOX6 WakeUp with two special reindeer friends for the Skating with Santa event in Hartland.

Skating with Santa brings joy to children
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Volunteer Zach Arndt joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about all the fun that can be had at the Skating with Santa event in Hartland, and how it benefits children and their families.

Skating with Santa at the Mullett Ice Center in Hartland

Wishmakers of Wisconsin is back with the 4th annual Skating with Santa in Hartland on Sunday, Dec. 15.

Waukesha County lake ice rescue, fishermen pull man to safety

A man was rescued after he fell through lake ice in Waukesha County on Saturday morning, Dec. 14. It happened on Pretty Lake in Ottawa.

Race to Feed Waukesha County

On January 9, teams will face off to see who can assemble bags of food for children in need the quickest. Tickets are available now!

Menomonee Falls retail theft at Best Buy; police seek man

The Menomonee Falls Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man wanted in a Best Buy retail theft.

Waukesha County murder-for-hire plot, man found guilty at trial

A Waukesha County man was found guilty at trial Tuesday for his role in what prosecutors described as a murder-for-hire plot.

Waukesha County food pantry renovation; expanded to meet growing need

The Food Pantry serving Waukesha County looks a little different after a recent renovation – and the building is not the only thing that is expanding.

Waukesha drive-by shooting; Rushawn Williams enters no contest plea

Rushawn Williams pleaded no contest to a charge of attempted first-degree intentional homicide on Tuesday, Dec. 10 in connection with a drive-by shooting in Waukesha in April 2023.

Menomonee Falls Walgreens theft; 2 sought; took 11 bottles of detergent

The Menomonee Falls Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying two people involved in a retail theft at Walgreens. It happened on Dec. 9 around 12:51 p.m. at the Walgreens on Silver Spring Drive.

Menomonee Falls Schools book ban, public speaks at board meeting

On Monday night, Dec. 9, parents and community members addressed the Menomonee Falls School District Board of Education.

Menomonee Falls Schools book ban comments
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On Monday night, Dec. 9, parents and community members addressed the Menomonee Falls School Board. It's over a controversy that started when the school district decided to ban a book.

Man accused of killing neighbor, hiding body
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A Waukesha man is charged with first-degree intentional homicide and hiding a corpse after police say he killed his neighbor and hid the body.

Waukesha homicide; man accused of killing neighbor, hiding body

A Waukesha man is charged with first-degree intentional homicide and hiding a corpse after police say he killed his neighbor and hid the body.