Meet a professional pumpkin carver
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Halloween is less than a week away and you can get into the spirit early at Gazebo Park in Greendale. Bob Lechtenberg joined FOX6 WakeUp live while expertly carving a pumpkin.

Hallowings Pumpkin Carving Festival 2025
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Enjoy pumpkin carving at Gazebo Park in Greendale for some early Halloween fun. That's where we find Scott Fisher. He joined FOX6 WakeUp live to get us ready for the Hallowings event.

Wisconsin floods: FEMA denies municipal relief, what's next?

FEMA denied Wisconsin's disaster relief request in the wake of historic floods. Now, the question becomes: Where will municipalities go from here?

Mission BBQ truck overturns in Kenosha County, 2 taken to hospital

A Mission BBQ truck overturned in Kenosha County, causing an hours-long road closure Saturday. It happened on County Highway W in Wilmot.

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.

Pewaukee Planet Fitness child sexual exploitation, ex-employee guilty

A jury found a former Planet Fitness employee guilty of child sexual exploitation, the crime in question having taken place at the gym in 2024.

Wisconsin Drug Take Back Day; what to do if you missed event

Saturday was Drug Take Back Day across Wisconsin and the nation, giving the public a chance to safely dispose of unused or expired medication.

Deer breaks into Wisconsin wine bar: video

A deer wreaked havoc inside a Wisconsin wine bar on Wednesday. It happened at Lush Wine Bistro in Holmen, just north of La Crosse.

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.

'Boo at the Zoo' at the Racine Zoo
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Halloween is right around the corner! But you can get into the spirit of Halloween early at the Racine zoo. Beth Heidorn is back once again to show us some of the fun going on at "Boo at the Zoo."

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.

Fruit bat at 'Boo at the Zoo'
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McKenna Moats is back once again to show off another animal you can see at the Racine Zoo's "Boo at the Zoo" Halloween event, a fruit bat!

'Boo at the Zoo' in Racine offers plenty of Halloween fun

Calling all little ghosts and goblins! Enjoy safe, outdoor trick-or-treating all day with the animals at the Racine Zoo on Saturday, Oct. 25.

Racine Zoo hosting 'Boo at the Zoo'
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Halloween is right around the corner! But you can get in the spirit of Halloween early at the Racine Zoo. Beth Heidorn joined FOX6 WakeUp live to get us ready for Boo at the Zoo this morning.

Historical marker honors 'Chinese Laundry Era' in Milwaukee

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