VFW hosts Memorial Day weekend picnic for veterans: 'It means the world to me'

The Veterans of Foreign Wars hosted a Memorial Day weekend picnic for veterans at Lake Wheeler, next to the Zablocki VA Medical Center, on Saturday.

Federal agents raid Milwaukee clothing store; warrants explain why

Federal agents raided a clothing store on Milwaukee's south side Monday. FOX6 News has now obtained court documents that explain why.

Gun at Cudahy school, boy's father charged with misdemeanor

The father of a 12-year-old boy, who is accused of bringing a loaded handgun to Cudahy's Lincoln Elementary School, is now charged with a misdemeanor.

Milwaukee apartment fire, displaced residents still can't get in

As the investigation into a fire at Milwaukee's Highland Court Apartments continues, so does the wait for dozens of residents to collect their things.

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.

Mount Pleasant Walmart disturbance; David Berryhill sentenced

A Racine County judge sentenced David Berryhill Jr. to 141 days in the Racine County Jail and probation in connection with a disturbance at the Walmart store in Mount Pleasant back in March 2021.

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.

Payton Alexander Foundation fundraiser
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Kim Alexander joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the Payton Alexander Foundation and a fundraiser happening at Perspective Brewing in West Allis.

Kenosha County chase into Illinois, new crash scene video released

The Kenosha County Sheriff's Office released new bodycam video of a high-speed chase into Illinois that ended with a crash and multiple arrests.

Milwaukee boys found safe, reported critically missing Friday

The Milwaukee Police Department requested the public’s help to find two critically missing boys, Uzziah Franklin and Deairius Holmes.

Former Milwaukee Children's Choir director gets probation

The former Milwaukee Children's Choir director has been sentenced to probation after he pleaded guilty to contributing to the delinquency of a child.

Run Across Wisconsin; Pewaukee man finishes at Milwaukee lakefront

Trevor Kaucic wrapped up a 202-mile run on Friday, May 23, 2025. He started the run on Sunday in Praire du Chien, the purpose of which is to raise money and awareness for a rare cancer.

Pewaukee man finishes 202-mile run across WI
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Trevor Kaucic wrapped up a 202-mile run on Friday, May 23, 2025. He started the run on Sunday in Praire du Chien. The purpose of the run is to raise money and awareness for a rare cancer and fitness programs.

Milwaukee Little Free Library once vandalized, now replaced

In 2024, three people destroyed the little free library for no reason. But now, it has been replaced after a community collaboration.

Video: Milwaukee County Judge Dugan, undocumented man at courthouse

New video from inside the Milwaukee County Courthouse shows Judge Hannah Dugan on the day federal immigration agents were there to arrest a man.