Job seekers beware! Employers are now checking your credit report

Finance professor Dan Roccato joins FOX6 WakeUp to explain the new thing employers are looking at when you apply for a position.

31st Annual Lake Geneva Winterfest is on now through Sunday; check it out

Visitors at this weekend’s Winterfest in Lake Geneva will enjoy a mix of behind-the-scenes artistry, lakeside bonfires, fire dances, and even scenic ice sculpture strolls through the local downtown.

Portion of 27th Street to close Feb. 2; I-94 East-West Freeway Project

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is scheduled to begin closures on Feb. 2 to facilitate the reconstruction of the 27th Street bridge over I-94.

Look who's 6 on Jan. 30, 2026

Look who is turning six years old on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.

Lamar Odom getting professional help after DUI arrest: TMZ

Lamar Odom is getting professional help following his recent DUI arrest. Alex Klohn with TMZ joins FOX6 WakeUp with the Hollywood headlines.

Look who's 6 on Jan. 29, 2026

Look who is turning six years old on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026.

Hunger Task Force launches 'Connecting Farms to Families' program

Jonathan Hansen from Hunger Task Force joins FOX6 WakeUp with more details on the "Connecting Farms to Families" program.

Look who's 6 on Jan. 28, 2026

Look who is turning six years old on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.

National Plan for Vacation Day: What's trending in travel for 2026?

Travel expert Jeanenne Tornatore joins FOX6 WakeUp to share what's trending in travel for 2026 and what travelers should be booking now for the year ahead.

Zoological Society of Milwaukee preparing to bring back 'Hearts and Tails'

The Zoological Society of Milwaukee is preparing to bring back its “Hearts and Tails" event. Katie Krecklow joins FOX6 WakeUp with the details.