These are the best, worst cities for retirement: Study
A new study ranked 180 U.S. cities to determine the best places to retire in 2024.
China halts foreign adoptions of its children, leaving families in limbo
China’s decision to stop the program affects American families with pending adoption applications.
September events for kids and families
Milwaukee With Kids Founder Calie Herbst fills us in on what's happening around town for kids and families this month.
2024 Doors Open Milwaukee set for Sept. 28-29; will feature 140+ locations
Doors Open Milwaukee returns Sept. 28-29 with opportunities to explore some of the city’s oldest and unique buildings.
McDonald's give classic menu item a 'makeover' amid push to reverse sales decline
Starting next week, McDonald's customers in the U.S. ordering McFlurry sweet treats will notice updated packaging and a different size available to purchase.
Volvo drops plan to go fully electric by 2030, hybrids to remain
Volvo has revised its 2030 plan to go fully electric, citing slowing demand for EVs and rising consumer interest in hybrids. The automaker now expects 90% to 100% of its 2030 sales to be electric or plug-in hybrids, with mild hybrids making up the remainder.
Capri Sun bottles are coming to a store near you: What about the iconic pouches?
Photos of Capri Suns bottles – yes, bottles – caused a “pouch panic" among Capri Sun fans who thought the iconic beverage pouches were going away for good.
Wendy’s Krabby Patty announcement hype: Other iconic fast food collaborations
Wendy’s reported Krabby Patty announcement has generated significant buzz, continuing the trend of iconic fast food collaborations. Discover other memorable partnerships that have captivated customers and created a stir in the fast food industry.
Krispy Kreme marks Barbie's 65th anniversary with pink, sparkly doughnuts
Barbie is celebrating its 65th anniversary this year, and Krispy Kreme has partnered with the brand to unveil a new collection of doughnuts.
Wine 101; Tranquil Blends Wine and the Milwaukee Wine Academy
Expand your palate without going far from home.
Mountain Dew giving out free drinks for rest of 2024 if you travel to this time zone
Consumers can grab a free Mountain Dew soda through this special promotion, and here’s how it works.
Hotel strikes: See list of the US hotels impacted
Thousands of workers at 25 U.S. hotels are on strike as they push for higher pay and better workloads.
Ford recalls over 90K vehicles in response to risk of engine intake valve breaking
There is a recall of roughly 90,700 Ford and Lincoln vehicles that the report says, "may contain intake valves that have a propensity to crack and break."
A cruise set to sail the world for 3 years has been stuck in Northern Ireland for 3 months
Travelers waiting to take a cruise around the world have been waiting for months to depart, but several passengers have made the most of their unexpected downtime in other ways.
Hotel workers strike across major US cities. What it means for guests
Approximately 10,000 hotel workers, represented by the UNITE HERE union, went on strike at 24 hotels across eight U.S. cities, including Honolulu, Boston, and San Francisco.
St. James Catholic Church Rummage Sale; bigger than ever for 2024
This Thursday, Sept. 8 through Sunday, Sept. 9, St. James Catholic Church Rummage Sale is back and bigger than ever.
The Cooking Mom: Freezer Corn (and a special announcement!)
Amy Hanten: The Cooking Mom joined FOX6 WakeUp with a quick recipe for freezer corn, a convenient way to lock in the fresh taste of sweet corn for later.
Big Unit Poker Run a 'labor of love'
Bill Michaels and Joe Hennes joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the 17th annual Big Unit Poker Run in Milwaukee.
Supporting veterans with the Big Unit Poker Run
Bikers are coming together for what is the largest annual ride in Wisconsin. Bill Michaels and Steven Rose joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the Big Unit Poker Run, the events happening after it, and the organization it all benefits: Fisher House.
17th annual Big Unit Poker Run in Milwaukee benefits Fisher House
Take advantage of the terrific Labor Day weekend weather and go for a ride, all while benefiting a good cause.