'God has blessed me:' Veteran grateful for donation of new furnace for his home
GREENDALE -- On Veterans Day, thanking a veteran for their service takes many forms.
Fox Company reunion brings Marines together for Veterans Day: 'It's always bittersweet'
MILWAUKEE -- In honor of the 243rd anniversary of the Marine Corps' founding and Veterans Day, a battalion of Marines gathered for a "Combat Reunion/KIA Memorial" at the Hyatt Regency Downtown, near Old World 3rd and Wells Street in downtown Milwaukee and the Milwaukee County War Memorial on near Mason and Lincoln Memorial on Friday, Nov. 9 and Saturday, Nov. 10.Deployed from Milwaukee and serving in Iraq twice, these men and women have seen it all.
Take time to honor veterans Saturday at Milwaukee's Veterans Day Parade
MILWAUKEE -- The Annual Veterans Day of Honor and Parade takes place on Saturday morning, Nov. 10 in downtown Milwaukee.According to the Honor Our Military, Inc.
'We're very thankful:' Veterans enjoy free lunch, great conversation at Concordia University
MEQUON -- Lured in with a free lunch, dozens of veterans from across the area showed up at Concordia University on Thursday, Nov. 8 -- invited for a pre-Veterans Day celebration."Who can pass up free food?
Thousands petition to change Halloween to final Saturday in October
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — When Halloween falls on a weekday, parents sometimes complain of feeling rushed and stressed.There’s now a movement change Halloween to the last Saturday of October.The Change.org petition already has more than 32,000 signatures.“51 percent Of Millennials say Halloween is their favorite holiday, why cram it into 2 rushed evening weekday hours when it deserves a full day!?!” the petition argues in part.The writers of the petition also claim that Halloween is dangerous for many children who aren't accompanied by their parents.“70% of parents don’t accompany their children trick-or-treating,” the petition reads. “You’re never too old to trick-or-treat!
She was 1st in her family to come to US for higher ed; now she's VP of HR at Rockwell
She was the first in her family to venture into the United States for higher education. Now Marisol Coriano, a leader at Rockwell Automation, is using her life experiences to inspire future generations in STEM fields.
Most popular Halloween candy ranked state by state
MILWAUKEE -- Folks in Wisconsin enjoy their Butterfingers -- this, according to Candystore.com's annual favorite Halloween candy-by-state rankings.The website reports $2.6 billion is expected to be spent on trick-or-treat candy in 2018.Using 11 years of sales data — looking at particular months leading up to Halloween — candystore.com found the top three “Most Popular Halloween Candy” by state.Butterfinger and Starbursts have been battling for the top spot over the past few years.In 2016, Butterfinger was above Starbursts, in 2017, Starbursts above Butterfinger and in 2018, Butterfinger took the top spot once again.
Applebee's $1 zombie drinks are here just in time for Halloween
MILWAUKEE -- Applebee's has officially unveiled the latest addition to their "Neighborhood Drink" menu -- and it's seriously spooky.Just in time for Halloween, the "Dollar Zombie" is described by Applebee's as a mixture of rum, pineapple, passion fruit, cherry, lime and garnished with a "gummy brain."
Dinorah Marquez uses violin to help Latino youth connect with their roots
The violin is an instrument with a rich history. At the United Community Center on Milwaukee’s south side, it can be found in the hands of young people, eager to learn it. At the head of the classroom is Dinorah Marquez.
Boo! A Halloween display was so scary, a neighbor called 911
WEST FARGO, N.D. — A Halloween decoration hanging in the window of a North Dakota home is so scary that it prompted calls from concerned neighbors and at least one plea for police assistance.The sign reading "Help Me," which appears to be written in blood, is part of Becky Muhs' display for her favorite holiday at her West Fargo home.WDAY-TV reports that Muhs and her husband began getting messages from neighbors over the weekend asking if they were OK, and one neighbor even dialed 911, leading to a visit from a police officer.Muhs says the incident ended in a laugh and that the officer didn't ask her to take the sign down.
'I knew this is what I want to be:' Cuban native becomes Milwaukee Ballet star
She works tirelessly to make complex choreography look effortless. At the age of 26, Marize Fumero is living her dream as a leading artist for the Milwaukee Ballet, but to make this stage of her life a reality, the young ballerina had to leap through many obstacles.
'Very proud:' A Cuban native, Marcus Theatres CEO's career comes full circle
After holding executive positions at Walmart and other movie companies, Rolando Rodriguez’s career has come full circle as he serves as Chairman, President and CEO of Marcus Theatres. He was once a ticket taker at a movie theater.
101-year-old celebrated Fourth of July on a jet ski
WALKER, Mich.-- At 101 years old, a Michigan man says his secret to a long life is keeping busy and even hopping on a jet ski once in a while.Bill Knottnerus, who says he's proud of his age, was seen cruising around Whitefish Lake this Fourth of July.“I loved it out there, oh yeah.
'Oh, you're scared of fireworks:' Good Samaritan helps reunite service dog with her family
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- A service dog was reunited with her family after she became spooked by fireworks on the Fourth of July -- and took off.Angel, a 9-year-old Sheltie/Huskie mix is a service dog for Tracelle Higgins' daughter Jocelyn, who is living with cerebral palsy.
'Helps the community come together:' Special picnic held for the homeless on the Fourth of July
MILWAUKEE -- A special Fourth of July cookout took place Wednesday, July 4 for those who are homeless.The fifth annual "peaceful picnic" for homeless and at-risk people brought volunteers and people from various communities together.It was sponsored by the MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary at 24th and Center.
'A little disappointing:' Mother Nature forces officials to reschedule 7 fireworks shows in southeast Wisconsin
WHITEFISH BAY -- Storms on Wednesday night, July 4 put a damper on multiple fireworks shows across southeast Wisconsin.
'Watching the radar:' Storms concern Cudahy fireworks organizers, but show would go on
CUDAHY -- There were questions about whether the fireworks shows would go on in municipalities across southeast Wisconsin on the Fourth of July after storms moved in on Wednesday evening, July 4.
'1,800 flags:' Fourth of July display in West Allis is about as patriotic as it gets
WEST ALLIS -- This just might be the most patriotic display you've seen in a long time!A yard near 91st and Montana in West Allis was decked out with flags, banners and even wind socks and wind mills for the Fourth of July.
'It's pretty hot!' On a scorcher of a Fourth of July, folks cool off in the water at Fox Brook Park
BROOKFIELD -- The heat and humidity did not stop people from taking in the sunshine on Wednesday, July 4.