US inflation soared 7.9% in past year, a fresh 40-year high
Propelled by surging costs for gas, food and housing, consumer inflation jumped 7.9% over the past year, the sharpest spike since 1982 and likely only a harbinger of even higher prices to come.
Propelled by surging costs for gas, food and housing, consumer inflation jumped 7.9% over the past year, the sharpest spike since 1982 and likely only a harbinger of even higher prices to come.
BMW recalls 917K vehicles, most for 3rd time, over engine fire risk
BMW is recalling more than 917,000 older cars and SUVs in the U.S., many for a third time, due to a possible electrical short that presents a fire risk.
BMW is recalling more than 917,000 older cars and SUVs in the U.S., many for a third time, due to a possible electrical short that presents a fire risk.
Bad electrical work, big surprise: Contact 6 investigates
A Lannon man wrote to Contact 6 after getting burned by a man he?d assumed was a qualified electrician. His experience prompted Contact 6 to go on a road trip that led to some surprising destinations.
A Lannon man wrote to Contact 6 after getting burned by a man he?d assumed was a qualified electrician. His experience prompted Contact 6 to go on a road trip that led to some surprising destinations.
Wisconsin gas prices, $4/gallon average reported
The average price for one gallon of gasoline surpassed $4 in Wisconsin on Wednesday afternoon, according to gasbuddy.com.
The average price for one gallon of gasoline surpassed $4 in Wisconsin on Wednesday afternoon, according to gasbuddy.com.
Evictions backlog, Milwaukee families waiting months for help
Milwaukee continues to sort through a backlog of evictions. Community Advocates has helped distribute assistance to more than 10,000 households.
Milwaukee continues to sort through a backlog of evictions. Community Advocates has helped distribute assistance to more than 10,000 households.
Tinder now offering low-cost background checks for potential dates
Tinder’s parent company will now offer background searches for app users and the general public through its partnership with Garbo, a first-of-its-kind, non-profit background-check platform.
Tinder’s parent company will now offer background searches for app users and the general public through its partnership with Garbo, a first-of-its-kind, non-profit background-check platform.
Wisconsin gas prices: $4/gallon average reported
The average price for one gallon of gasoline surpassed $4 in Wisconsin on Wednesday afternoon, according to gasbuddy.com.
The average price for one gallon of gasoline surpassed $4 in Wisconsin on Wednesday afternoon, according to gasbuddy.com.
What is net-zero living and why experts say it’s worth it
Aiming to reach a goal of net-zero for all is a stretch, but there are feasible ways for you to reduce your greenhouse gas emissions just by making changes in your own home and behavior.
Aiming to reach a goal of net-zero for all is a stretch, but there are feasible ways for you to reduce your greenhouse gas emissions just by making changes in your own home and behavior.
Toilet paper prices rise as product sizes shrink
P&G increased prices at the end of February and plans to raise prices on various products again in April.
P&G increased prices at the end of February and plans to raise prices on various products again in April.
Milwaukee area gas prices 'likely' to approach $5/gallon, expert says
Gas prices across the U.S. are catapulting. The national average is more than $4.00 a gallon, up more than 40 cents a week ago. They could go even higher.
Gas prices across the U.S. are catapulting. The national average is more than $4.00 a gallon, up more than 40 cents a week ago. They could go even higher.
Milwaukee area gas prices 'likely' to approach $5/gallon, expert says
Gas prices across the U.S. are catapulting. The national average is more than $4.00 a gallon, up more than 40 cents a week ago. They could go even higher.
Gas prices across the U.S. are catapulting. The national average is more than $4.00 a gallon, up more than 40 cents a week ago. They could go even higher.
What does a US ban on Russian oil accomplish?
Amid rising gasoline prices in the U.S. — the average price has topped $4 a gallon for the first time since 2008 — the Biden administration has faced growing pressure to impose further sanctions on Russia, including a ban on oil imports.
Amid rising gasoline prices in the U.S. — the average price has topped $4 a gallon for the first time since 2008 — the Biden administration has faced growing pressure to impose further sanctions on Russia, including a ban on oil imports.
Wisconsin tenants see higher rent, but what is driving up costs?
Pay more or be pushed out. Tenants are seeing increased rent in Milwaukee ? and across the country. So what is driving up the costs?
Pay more or be pushed out. Tenants are seeing increased rent in Milwaukee ? and across the country. So what is driving up the costs?
Stolen cars possibly illegally towed, Milwaukee police investigate
Milwaukee police are investigating stolen cars discovered last week ? and possibly illegally towed, a Contact 6 investigation reveals.
Milwaukee police are investigating stolen cars discovered last week ? and possibly illegally towed, a Contact 6 investigation reveals.
Survey: 93% of student loan borrowers aren't ready to restart payments in May
Student loan payments resume in May, but a new survey suggests that the vast majority of borrowers aren't financially prepared.
Student loan payments resume in May, but a new survey suggests that the vast majority of borrowers aren't financially prepared.
Gas prices rising, increase expected: 'Ridiculous'
Gas prices in Wisconsin have gone up more than 20 cents in the past week. Economists predict prices could climb as high as $5 per gallon.
Gas prices in Wisconsin have gone up more than 20 cents in the past week. Economists predict prices could climb as high as $5 per gallon.
Will renters see relief, lower rent payments in 2022? Experts weigh in
Could renters see some relief in the coming months amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic? Will prices finally come down? Experts explain.
Could renters see some relief in the coming months amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic? Will prices finally come down? Experts explain.
US average price of gas to exceed $4 a gallon this summer, GasBuddy predicts
GasBuddy predicts the U.S. national average price of gas could reach up to $4.25 in May 2022 and remain above $4 per gallon through October.
GasBuddy predicts the U.S. national average price of gas could reach up to $4.25 in May 2022 and remain above $4 per gallon through October.
Made green upgrades in 2021? Quick-start guide to energy tax credits
Purchase an electric vehicle in 2021? There are federal tax credits for energy efficiency and other green upgrades.
Purchase an electric vehicle in 2021? There are federal tax credits for energy efficiency and other green upgrades.
UWM installs carbon monoxide detectors after Cambridge Commons leak
UWM told Contact 6 that none of its residence halls had carbon monoxide detectors. Installation of detectors is now underway.
UWM told Contact 6 that none of its residence halls had carbon monoxide detectors. Installation of detectors is now underway.