Bret Lemoine
Prior to joining the FOX6 News team in June 2013, Bret Lemoine reported for the CBS affiliate in Green Bay (WFRV). Wisconsin is home: Bret grew up in Waukesha and interned in the Milwaukee TV market while attending the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point (UWSP).
During his time at WFRV, Bret covered some of the biggest stories in our state. He was in Madison for daily updates during the collective bargaining debate in 2011. He also covered the Kaukauna tornadoes, the Marinette High School shooting and was stationed in Dallas as the Packers won Super Bowl XLV.
Bret previously worked at WMBD in Peoria, Illinois as a Weekday Reporter and Weekend Anchor/Producer. His reports were recognized twice by the Illinois Broadcasters Association – once in the category of Best Hard News story in 2007, and again in 2008 for his weekly franchise series, "Streets of Speed." In 2011, he was recognized by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association for his work covering the Chestnut St. fire.
Bret enjoys traveling. Some of the places he’s visited include Turkey, Germany, Jamaica, England, Finland, Estonia and many others! In his spare time, Bret enjoys working out, watching TV and talking with people. He is also a big Superman fan.
The latest from Bret Lemoine
Waukesha warming center to open at St. Matthias during extreme cold
It has been a long-time criticism in Waukesha when temperatures dip to dangerous lows. The community lacked a warming center – until now.
Town of Delafield crosswalk dangers raised by town chairman
An elected official in the Town of Delafield is raising concerns about a crosswalk – that isn’t even fully in his community.
Delafield Public Library launches 1,000-mile hiking challenge
The Delafield Public Library has a challenge for the community in October – they want everyone to collectively hike 1,000 miles. It is part of the fourth annual "Let’s Hike, Delafield" campaign.
Oconomowoc shots fired over missing cats, man charged: prosecutors
Prosecutors charged an Oconomowoc man with misdemeanors Monday after police say he fired two gunshots into his neighborhood.
Waukesha author's book teaches kids value of mindfulness
A Waukesha author wrote a children's book that teaches kids the value of mindfulness and helps them understand their emotions.
UWM Waukesha campus sale authorized, housing development planned
The Waukesha County Board approved an ordinance that authorizes the sale of the former University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee at Waukesha campus.
Waukesha bar Club 400 brings live fantasy football to fans
A historic bar in Waukesha is trying something high-tech to keep patrons coming back. Club 400 is making fantasy football more rewarding for fans.
Young adults building wealth, Milwaukee group launches network
A Milwaukee group says people are neglecting a very important component of their finances: "building wealth" should be the focus over managing money.
Mukwonago cheerleaders fundraising for Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade trip
Some veterans in Mukwonago hope to give a few athletes the experience of a lifetime. But they need your help to pull it off.
New Berlin man grabbed postal worker, left her pills: prosecutors
A New Berlin man, who was previously accused of pretending to be a U.S. Border Patrol agent, faces new criminal charges.