Milwaukee home assessments 'sticker shock;' your questions answered

Milwaukee home assessments 'sticker shock;' your questions answered

Home assessment sticker shock has led people to worry about higher taxes. But, higher assessments don't necessarily mean a higher tax bill.

Home assessment sticker shock has led people to worry about higher taxes. But, higher assessments don't necessarily mean a higher tax bill.

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Milwaukee property assessments sticker shock

Milwaukee's home values are up on average of 19%, and all properties combined are up about 17% following a recent property assessment. FOX6 sat down with the woman who oversees City of Milwaukee assessments to explain why this doesn't necessarily mean your property taxes will increase.

Milwaukee's home values are up on average of 19%, and all properties combined are up about 17% following a recent property assessment. FOX6 sat down with the woman who oversees City of Milwaukee assessments to explain why this doesn't necessarily mean your property taxes will increase.

Southwest Airlines will stop flying to these airports as Boeing troubles weigh

Southwest Airlines will stop flying to these airports as Boeing troubles weigh

Southwest reported a loss of $231 million, or 39 cents a share, for the quarter, becoming the latest carrier to face setbacks due to Boeing's issues.

Southwest reported a loss of $231 million, or 39 cents a share, for the quarter, becoming the latest carrier to face setbacks due to Boeing's issues.

Here's what it takes to be considered middle class in 2024 for each state

Here's what it takes to be considered middle class in 2024 for each state

With inflation rising, some families who used to be "middle class" no longer fit in that category. Here are the cheapest and most expensive states and cities for 2024.

With inflation rising, some families who used to be "middle class" no longer fit in that category. Here are the cheapest and most expensive states and cities for 2024.

Kristi Yamaguchi inspires Barbie's new Olympic figure skater doll

Kristi Yamaguchi inspires Barbie's new Olympic figure skater doll

Yamaguchi, who became the first Asian American to win an individual figure skating gold medal, at the 1992 Winter Olympics, has been immortalized as a doll for Barbie's "Inspiring Women Series," Mattel announced Wednesday.

Yamaguchi, who became the first Asian American to win an individual figure skating gold medal, at the 1992 Winter Olympics, has been immortalized as a doll for Barbie's "Inspiring Women Series," Mattel announced Wednesday.

Ring camera lawsuit: customers to receive settlement funds

Ring camera lawsuit: customers to receive settlement funds

Ring customers may soon receive refunds following a lawsuit settlement, as announced by the Federal Trade Commission

Ring customers may soon receive refunds following a lawsuit settlement, as announced by the Federal Trade Commission

These salaried workers are now eligible for overtime pay

These salaried workers are now eligible for overtime pay

The Biden administration's new rule significantly expands overtime pay eligibility to millions of salaried workers in the U.S., setting higher income thresholds and updating salary limits every three years.

The Biden administration's new rule significantly expands overtime pay eligibility to millions of salaried workers in the U.S., setting higher income thresholds and updating salary limits every three years.

Primal Kitchen avocado oil recalled because glass bottles prone to breaking

Primal Kitchen avocado oil recalled because glass bottles prone to breaking

Primal Kitchen avocado oil product is being recalled because “the glass may be prone to breakage, causing the product to spill,” an FDA notice says.

Primal Kitchen avocado oil product is being recalled because “the glass may be prone to breakage, causing the product to spill,” an FDA notice says.

Milwaukee property assessments; homeowners surprised by increases

Milwaukee property assessments; homeowners surprised by increases

There is sticker shock as Milwaukee homeowners get their new property assessments. On average, Milwaukee properties are up about 17%. But average home assessments are up even more.

There is sticker shock as Milwaukee homeowners get their new property assessments. On average, Milwaukee properties are up about 17%. But average home assessments are up even more.

'New Coke': Coca-Cola’s major marketing flop in 1985

'New Coke': Coca-Cola’s major marketing flop in 1985

This week is the anniversary of Coca Cola’s major marketing flop in 1985 – when they tried to discontinue the original flavor of Coke and use a new recipe. Hoarding, backlash and protests ensued.

This week is the anniversary of Coca Cola’s major marketing flop in 1985 – when they tried to discontinue the original flavor of Coke and use a new recipe. Hoarding, backlash and protests ensued.

Barbie through the years: Look back at some of her most iconic moments

Barbie through the years: Look back at some of her most iconic moments

Barbie has stayed relevant throughout the decades and has since evolved into not only a trend-setter and record-breaker, but an inclusive toy for everyone to enjoy.

Barbie has stayed relevant throughout the decades and has since evolved into not only a trend-setter and record-breaker, but an inclusive toy for everyone to enjoy.

Value of the stay-at-home parent: Study reveals time, cost required

Value of the stay-at-home parent: Study reveals time, cost required

Researchers analyzed the amount of time stay-at-home parents dedicate to the role and calculated what the cost of outsourcing their tasks would be in 80 cities.

Researchers analyzed the amount of time stay-at-home parents dedicate to the role and calculated what the cost of outsourcing their tasks would be in 80 cities.