
Sam Kraemer
Since joining the FOX6 team in January 2020, it's been so rewarding to witness history in my hometown market.
I started here as a Multimedia Journalist — shooting and editing my own video in addition to writing stories. In late 2020, I pivoted to Reporter before shifting to the anchor desk as Weekend Anchor/Reporter in September 2024.
The front-row seat to history has led me to cover a lot of the biggest stories in our area, including some that drew national attention. I was on Main Street the night of the Waukesha Christmas Parade attack and covered the criminal case as it played out in court. I've covered political rallies from Eau Claire to Green Bay to Kenosha and everywhere in between, and on Election Night 2024, I was there to document the ballot-counting process until 3:30 a.m. The night the Bucks won the 2021 NBA title, I was there as fans lit off fireworks and celebrated the championship in the Deer District. I take great pride in simplifying and explaining complicated stories for our viewers, because I grew up as one!
As a sixth-grade student in Franklin, my school chose me to "anchor" our daily newscasts. At the time, I was excited for playground popularity, but I quickly realized that this would be my career moving forward. I'd eventually come to anchor our high school newscasts (shout-out to The Saber Roar). I’ve come to love the responsibility and search for truth that comes with journalism since then.
I can't tell you how nice it is to work close to my friends and family. After graduating from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Professional Journalism (Ski U Mah!), I began my career as a General Assignment Reporter at KNBN-TV in Rapid City, South Dakota, in 2016 before climbing the ranks to Weekend Anchor/Reporter and then Main Anchor. While there, I became one of the first reporters to enroll in wildland firefighter training, giving me unique access to the fire lines during some of the state’s most devastating fires. My reports also explored growth in South Dakota’s historic towns, in-depth looks at crimes and more.
From there, I joined the staff at KOAA-TV in Colorado Springs, Colorado, as a Reporter and Fill-In Anchor in 2018. Life in that state, at the base of Pikes Peak, was incredible and working there was, too. I spent an entire year reporting on the Kelsey Berreth case, from the missing person report to arrests and a high-profile murder trial. My work on the case was featured on an episode of "Dateline." In addition, I was the station’s point-person on many natural disasters and shed light on growing pains related to public safety in one of the nation’s fastest-growing cities.
When I'm not working, you might see me and my wife, Courtney, around town with our two dogs, Gus and Beckham. I've lived all over the country, but my support for the Packers, Bucks and Brewers has never wavered! We love getting out on walks with the dogs and trying new restaurants. Otherwise, I'm always in search of the next bingeworthy show or book, podcast, or workout class...
I am always looking for original stories that are of interest to our viewers. If you have an idea, please send it my way.
The latest from Sam Kraemer
MPS school resource officers, board approves funding motion
The Milwaukee school board approved a motion to authorize the necessary funding to comply with a judge's school resource officer order.
Wisconsin prison reform plan; advocate, inmate weigh in
Gov. Tony Evers wants to shut down Green Bay Correctional Institution while transforming Waupun Correctional Institution.
Milwaukee snow emergency declared Thursday; what to know
The Milwaukee Department of Public Works declared a snow emergency for Thursday, Feb. 13 following the winter storm.
Wisconsin winter storm: Snow impacts road conditions Wednesday
A winter storm system moving through southeast Wisconsin led to a messy situation on some roads Wednesday, Feb. 12.
MPS superintendent finalists; Brenda Cassellius named new superintendent
The Milwaukee Public Schools Board of Directors named Brenda Cassellius as the final superintendent finalist on Tuesday night, Feb. 11.
NFL Draft 2025; Green Bay, local businesses prep for event
The start of the 2025 NFL season begins in Green Bay in just a few months' time.
Racine County weather-related crashes; 20+ accidents Wednesday
The Racine County Sheriff's Office responded to over 20 weather-related accidents on Wednesday night, Feb. 5.
Open Record: Close Calls
FOX6 digs into public records that detail aviation close calls in Milwaukee and Chicago.
Bucks star Khris Middleton traded; Milwaukee legacy’s community commitment
Khris Middleton helped the Bucks win the NBA title in 2021, but has also helped the Milwaukee community.
Public records detail aviation close calls in Milwaukee, Chicago
Public records show at the three biggest airports in Milwaukee and the Chicago area, there have been multiple "near mid-air collisions" and other "close calls" in recent years.