Carl Deffenbaugh

Main anchor for FOX6 WakeUp, Milwaukee's No. 1 morning show.

milwaukee, wisconsin, united states

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Carl is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and anchor for FOX6 WakeUp, Milwaukee's No. 1 morning show. He is a dynamic and personable host, as comfortable handling serious breaking news as he is with the light, spontaneous moments that make live TV so much fun. Throughout his career, Carl has excelled as an anchor, won numerous awards for his storytelling, pushed boundaries as a live morning feature reporter, covered sports around the country, created engaging podcasts and more.

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Marcus Theatres: 90 years of movie magic, humble start in Ripon | FOX6 Milwaukee

90 years of movie magic for Marcus Theatres Marcus Theatres, a Wisconsin company, began in 1935 when founder Ben Marcus opened the Campus Theatre in Ripon. The Brief Marcus Theatres, a Wisconsin company, began in 1935 when founder Ben Marcus opened the Ca... See more

fox6now.com•Carl Deffenbaugh•Nov 26, 2025

World's largest theater pipe organ found in Franklin business park | FOX6 Milwaukee

World's largest theater pipe organ found in Franklin business park FRANKLIN, Wis. - There’s a rhythm to the routine at Carma Labs in Franklin. A melody, if you will, to the method of producing and packing Carmex lip balm. "My name is Paul Woelbing," Woelb... See more

fox6now.com•Carl Deffenbaugh•Sep 26, 2025

Wisconsin families fight to bring WWII heroes home 80 years later | FOX6 Milwaukee

Wisconsin families fight to bring WWII heroes home 80 years later MILWAUKEE - The journey of two Milwaukee-area families, who only recently discovered their shared connection. And the bold attempt – happening this week on the other side of the world – to ... See more

fox6now.com•Carl Deffenbaugh•Sep 18, 2025

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Bachelor Of Science, Broadcast Journalism, Journalism at Northwestern UniversityGraduated: 2009

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Marcus Theatres: 90 years of movie magic, humble start in Ripon | FOX6 Milwaukee

World's largest theater pipe organ found in Franklin business park | FOX6 Milwaukee

Wisconsin families fight to bring WWII heroes home 80 years later | FOX6 Milwaukee

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Marcus Theatres: 90 years of movie magic, humble start in Ripon | FOX6 Milwaukee

World's largest theater pipe organ found in Franklin business park | FOX6 Milwaukee

Wisconsin families fight to bring WWII heroes home 80 years later | FOX6 Milwaukee