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 Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign kicks off with $1M goal
It is a sound synonymous with the season: The Salvation Army Red Kettle bell ringers kicked off their Christmas campaign in Waukesha on Friday afternoon.
Waukesha 'Stuff the Bus' collects toys, food for holiday donations
Who needs Santa's sleigh when you have this – "Stuff the Bus" took place all day Friday at the Waukesha Metro Transit Center.
2 beavers trapped and killed at Brookfield's Fox Brook Park
Some Brookfield parkgoers are angry about the removal of two beavers from Fox Brook Park. FOX6 News spoke with two women who said they learned the county planned to trap the beavers last week. They were sad to learn the animals were killed.
Waukesha veterans honored as county expands benefit services
Veterans issues were front and center at a ceremony honoring vets in Waukesha. Resources available to help may not be as well known.
Waukesha County election canvass underway ahead of Dec. 15 vote
Voters in Waukesha County will soon head back to the polls to cast another ballot as last week’s results are now being certified.
Wisconsin bartender served underage son before fatal crash: police
Big Bend police say a bartender served an 18-year-old – who later crashed his motorcycle and died. The bartender was the 18-year-old’s mother.
Oconomowoc boy recognized, fire safety lesson put to test
An Oconomowoc boy is being called a hero after quickly putting into action a fire safety plan he learned in school only hours earlier.
Muskego police, fire referendum; voters reject $5.9M measure
Muskego voters rejected a $5.9 million referendum to fund additional police officers and transition to full-time staffing for fire department services.
Wisconsin election: Waukesha County voter turnout strong
Voters in Waukesha County say national issues motivated them to head to the polls Tuesday.
Brookfield, Mequon daycare centers shut down, licenses revoked
Two Kiddie Academy daycare locations in the area are shut down after state officials revoked their licenses.