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
Bass Bay Brewhouse reopens as beer garden after December Muskego fire
Bass Bay Brewhouse in Muskego reopened Wednesday, June 3, as Bass Bay Beer Garden six months after a massive fire destroyed the longtime restaurant and bar, with plans to rebuild by next year.
Waukesha murder suspect to represent himself at trial next week
Waukesha homicide suspect Kevin Lychwick will represent himself at trial next week after a judge denied another delay in the case charging him with killing his neighbor back in 2024.
Mukwonago horse breeder sentenced to jail for firearm possession
A Town of Mukwonago horse breeder is going to jail after police found guns on her property last year. The case became more complex than that when animals rights advocates got involved.
Okauchee homicide; woman accused of stabbing boyfriend going to trial
The woman prosecutors say stabbed and killed her boyfriend over chicken dinner is going to trial, and we're new details about the case straight from investigators.
Film Forever Weekend; Brookfield celebrates analog photo comeback
Mike Crivello’s Camera Center in Brookfield is hosting Film Forever Weekend, a celebration of analog photography featuring William Lemke’s portraits of Grateful Dead fans.
Project ADAM training helps Hartland teachers, staff prepare for crisis
North Shore Middle School teachers completed heart-safe training in Hartland, learning CPR and AED response to prepare for sudden cardiac arrest emergencies on campus.
Homebuying options: FOX6 Cents asks, should you buy or build?
To build or not to build? Home construction season is in full swing. But where do you begin if you’re looking to build your own home?
Lannon Elementary School was 'on hold' amid nearby police investigation
Lannon Elementary School in the Village of Lannon is on a "hold" on Thursday afternoon, May 21, while the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department assists local police in taking a subject into custody on a felony warrant.
Cop killer Ted Oswald's early release petition; qualifies for consideration
Convicted cop killer Ted Oswald is petitioning to be let out of prison early. But the district attorney who prosecuted the case in the 1990s vows to fight it.
Recycling clothes, keeping textile waste out of Waukesha County landfills
After someone left a dozen garbage bags full of soiled and torn clothes on the doorstep of The Women's Center, it raised an important question.