PICTURES: View & submit pictures of your child in their Halloween best!
MILWAUKEE -- From the scary to the cute -- the whimsical to the frightening.
Airlines see Thanksgiving travel rising 3 percent
Get ready for bigger airport crowds over Thanksgiving this year.The main trade group for U.S. airlines predicts that 28.5 million Americans will fly over a 12-day period around the holiday, an increase of 3 percent over last year.Airlines for America officials said Wednesday that the Sunday after Thanksgiving will be the busiest travel day, with about 2.9 million people flying.The group said that airlines are adding about 86,000 seats a day over the holiday stretch, more than the expected increase in travelers of 69,000 a day.While airlines make the bulk of their profits over the summer, the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are also key periods for the industry, which is enjoying a long boom.The trade group said that during the first nine months of this year, the nine major publicly traded U.S. airlines had a pretax profit of $14.7 billion.
Officials to conduct "Knock and Talks" at homes of sex offenders during trick-or-treat hours
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County officials are taking steps to ensure children are safe as they go trick-or-treating door to door through neighborhoods collecting Halloween treats.On Sunday, October 29th, the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Apprehension Unit and Criminal Investigative Unit, Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) Probation and Parole, and District Attorney’s Office investigators partnered to conduct "Knock and Talks" at residences of known sex offenders and serve warrants on sex offenders who have not registered with the Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry.During the “Knock and Talks,” officers will enforce and confirm that sexual predators are in compliance with the Halloween guidelines set forth by the DOC:
President Trump greets kids in Oval Office for early Halloween treats
WASHINGTON — Halloween came a little early at the White House as President Donald Trump welcomed the children of White House reporters into the Oval Office Friday for some early Halloween treats.More than a dozen costumed kids, including little witches and Princess Leias, a pint-sized Darth Vader, and a purple-haired unicorn gathered around the Resolute Desk, where the president handed out little boxes of White House Hershey's Kisses.The president also dispensed plenty of compliments, congratulating the kids' parents for doing a good job — at least of raising children, if not their coverage of the Trump White House."I cannot believe the media produced such beautiful kids.
Pictures: View and submit snaps of your Halloween 2017 costumes and decorations
MILWAUKEE -- Attention mummies, witches, goblins, and ghouls!
3-year-old princess celebrates Halloween with a stylish set of wheels
COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. -- A young Michigan girl is smiling after her mom took a page out of a fairy-tale by turning her wheelchair into a princess carriage.Roslyn Breen was born with an undiagnosed muscular condition that prevents her from walking or sitting up.
State-by-state ranking of America's favorite Halloween candy
Everyone loves candy, and everyone has their favorites -- including each state in America.According to candystore.com, the National Retail Federation estimates shoppers will spend $2.7 billion on Halloween candy this year.
"You name it, we have it:" Puerto Rican family opens 'El Flamboyan," 1st-of-its-kind bakery in Milwaukee
El Flamboyan is the first bakery of its kind in Milwaukee, and at its core is the Villafuentes family.
Sneak peek: What are expected to be the hottest Halloween costumes of the year?
MILWAUKEE -- If you can believe it -- Halloween is just three weeks from today!
"Nothing will change if you leave:" Ald. Jose Perez is focused on making positive changes in his district
As FOX6 celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, we introduce you to a city leader who grew up on Milwaukee's south side -- and is now making it a better place. We're talking about Milwaukee Alderman Jose Perez.
Milwaukee artist is living his "dream to wake up and create every day"
When it comes to 28-year-old Mauricio Ramirez the world is a canvas and Milwaukee is his muse. His art is scattered across the city. But before he gets spray cans near a wall, his creative process starts at his cousin's barbershop in West Allis.
"Doing something unique:" Cubanitas, 1st Cuban restaurant in Wisconsin, expanding to Oak Creek
Located in the heart of the Brew City is a restaurant where the atmosphere is inviting and the cuisine is authentic.
"It's been non-stop; 12 hours!" Fireworks cap off a fun-filled Fourth of July in SE Wisconsin
BROWN DEER -- Fireworks displays across SE Wisconsin capped off a perfect Fourth of July Tuesday night, July 4th.Thousands set up lawn chairs and blankets in Brown Deer's Village Park after a Fourth of July filled with fun!Gia Sixteco and her family started at 10:00 a.m.
Milwaukee VA hosts Fourth of July cookout for vets: "They put their lives on the line 2/4 for us"
MILWAUKEE -- On a beautiful Fourth of July in Milwaukee, officials at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center hosted their annual Fourth of July celebration, treating veterans and their families to a cookout.VA therapists said it's important for the hospital to honor its patients."This is the day we really remember they put their lives 24/7 on the line for us, and so that's why we do it," Shep Crumrine, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs said.Organizers said it's an opportunity for the men and women to get out and meet other veterans in the hospital who may not be in their hospital wing, and swap stories.PHOTO GALLERY
Plenty of Fourth of July fun at Milwaukee County Parks: "I'm going to eat and do games and win prizes!"
MILWAUKEE -- We couldn't have asked for better weather on the Fourth of July in SE Wisconsin -- and there was plenty going on!In Milwaukee's Washington Park, FOX6 News found a friendly competition between brothers, with anticipation for the rest of the day.
"It's just been awesome:" Hundreds celebrate Independence Day in Oak Creek
OAK CREEK -- Hundreds of thousands of people celebrated Independence Day Tuesday, July 4th in SE Wisconsin -- and the City of Oak Creek was no exception.It's not an Independence Day celebration without food, a parade and city of people celebrating.Elie Schwartz and his dad visited Oak Creek from Maryland Tuesday.
Governor Walker releases Fourth of July statement: "Celebrate the birth of our great nation"
MADISON -- Governor Scott Walker released the following statement Tuesday, July 4th in celebration of the Fourth of July holiday:
“Hats off to America:" The Wauwatosa Parade is one of the largest Independence Day parades in the state
WAUWATOSA -- Kramp spent the morning in Wauwatosa for their Fourth of July parade.
Wisconsin Senate passes bill making Veterans Day a holiday
MADISON, Wis. — Veterans Day would be an official state holiday in Wisconsin under a bill approved by the state Senate.The proposal passed on a voice vote Wednesday would mean state offices would be closed every year on Nov. 11.