Partygoers leave 10 tons of trash on Virginia Beach after Memorial Day 'Floatopia'
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Visitors to a beach in Virginia dumped 10 tons of trash and debris during an unofficial event some call “Floatopia,” city officials said.The City of Virginia Beach released a statement saying the event was not permitted and they were disappointed in the condition the beach was left in after the event.Video and images of the garbage went viral when residents started sharing what the beach looked like Monday morning.Virginia Beach spokesperson Drew Lankford told CNN the event was not city-sponsored or sanctioned.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Visitors to a beach in Virginia dumped 10 tons of trash and debris during an unofficial event some call “Floatopia,” city officials said.The City of Virginia Beach released a statement saying the event was not permitted and they were disappointed in the condition the beach was left in after the event.Video and images of the garbage went viral when residents started sharing what the beach looked like Monday morning.Virginia Beach spokesperson Drew Lankford told CNN the event was not city-sponsored or sanctioned.
MPD: No gun-related homicides for 1st time in 7 years over Memorial Day weekend
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Tuesday, May 28 were proud to announce that over the 2019 Memorial Day weekend, the City of Milwaukee had no gun-related homicides, and six non-fatal shootings.According to Milwaukee police, over the previous 14 years, the city averaged 2.1 homicides and 9.7 non-fatal shootings over the holiday weekend.2019 was the first year Milwaukee has not had a gun-related homicide over the Memorial Day weekend in the past seven years.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Tuesday, May 28 were proud to announce that over the 2019 Memorial Day weekend, the City of Milwaukee had no gun-related homicides, and six non-fatal shootings.According to Milwaukee police, over the previous 14 years, the city averaged 2.1 homicides and 9.7 non-fatal shootings over the holiday weekend.2019 was the first year Milwaukee has not had a gun-related homicide over the Memorial Day weekend in the past seven years.
Honor the brave with these Memorial Day parades, events around Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Memorial Day is a day to remember the fallen.
MILWAUKEE -- Memorial Day is a day to remember the fallen.
Brookfield Memorial Day celebration pays 'special' tribute to Marines who made the ultimate sacrifice
BROOKFIELD -- A meaningful Memorial Day ceremony was held in Brookfield on Sunday, May 26 to pay tribute to the fallen and recognize those who sacrificed so much.As flags waved in the wind, folks sat still, gathered in remembrance as they honored those who gave their lives protecting ours at the Marine Corps League's Marine Memorial Service at Wisconsin Memorial Park on Capitol Drive in Brookfield.
BROOKFIELD -- A meaningful Memorial Day ceremony was held in Brookfield on Sunday, May 26 to pay tribute to the fallen and recognize those who sacrificed so much.As flags waved in the wind, folks sat still, gathered in remembrance as they honored those who gave their lives protecting ours at the Marine Corps League's Marine Memorial Service at Wisconsin Memorial Park on Capitol Drive in Brookfield.
BBB says watch out for Memorial Day scams
MILWAUKEE -- The Better Business Bureau is warning about the Memorial Day scam.According to the BBB, these scammers use a patriotic or military approach when contacting service members for money.The BBB warns of the following scams:High-priced military loans : Advertisements for loans that guarantee instant approval or no credit check will often come with hidden fees and extremely high interest rates.
MILWAUKEE -- The Better Business Bureau is warning about the Memorial Day scam.According to the BBB, these scammers use a patriotic or military approach when contacting service members for money.The BBB warns of the following scams:High-priced military loans : Advertisements for loans that guarantee instant approval or no credit check will often come with hidden fees and extremely high interest rates.
'Give them their rightful honors:' Rolling Thunder departs Milwaukee for the last time, headed to DC
MILWAUKEE -- On this Memorial Day weekend, motorcyclists from Wisconsin hit the road on Thursday, May 23 to take part in the Run to the Wall demonstration ride.The ride shows support for prisoners of war, missing in action and veterans.
MILWAUKEE -- On this Memorial Day weekend, motorcyclists from Wisconsin hit the road on Thursday, May 23 to take part in the Run to the Wall demonstration ride.The ride shows support for prisoners of war, missing in action and veterans.
Volunteers, students place 35K+ flags at graves of fallen at Wood National Cemetery
MILWAUKEE -- Volunteers and students from southeast Wisconsin paid tribute to our nation's fallen on Thursday, May 23 by placing American flags at the graves of more than 35,000 troops at Wood National Cemetery.Officials say the process of placing all those flags took roughly two hours -- because of the volunteer help.
MILWAUKEE -- Volunteers and students from southeast Wisconsin paid tribute to our nation's fallen on Thursday, May 23 by placing American flags at the graves of more than 35,000 troops at Wood National Cemetery.Officials say the process of placing all those flags took roughly two hours -- because of the volunteer help.
How many LEGOs does it take to turn a river green? Chicago River, parade recreated at LEGOLAND
CHICAGO -- How many LEGO bricks does it take to turn a river green?
CHICAGO -- How many LEGO bricks does it take to turn a river green?
Wauwatosa East HS band heading to Ireland to perform at St. Patrick's Festival Parade
DUBLIN, Ireland -- Wauwatosa East High School's marching band is heading to Dublin, Ireland, to perform at the iconic St.
DUBLIN, Ireland -- Wauwatosa East High School's marching band is heading to Dublin, Ireland, to perform at the iconic St.
3 boys buy Valentine’s Day flowers for every girl, woman at middle school
OLATHE, Kan. -- Three Kansas middle school students made sure every girl and woman at their school received a special valentine on Thursday.According to KMBC, three boys – eighth-grader Tristan Valentine, seventh-grader Kyan Rice, and sixth-grader Lincoln Holmes – used their own money to purchase flowers for all 270 girls and 70 female staff members at their middle school.
OLATHE, Kan. -- Three Kansas middle school students made sure every girl and woman at their school received a special valentine on Thursday.According to KMBC, three boys – eighth-grader Tristan Valentine, seventh-grader Kyan Rice, and sixth-grader Lincoln Holmes – used their own money to purchase flowers for all 270 girls and 70 female staff members at their middle school.
Valentine's Day flowers compared: See what you could get from 4 top services
Valentine's Day flowers compared.
Valentine's Day flowers compared.
Thinking chocolate: Some sweet treats your valentine is sure to love
MILWAUKEE -- Valentine's Day is just a week and a half away -- and of course we're thinking chocolate!
MILWAUKEE -- Valentine's Day is just a week and a half away -- and of course we're thinking chocolate!
Pictures: View and submit your 2018 'Scared of Santa' photos (and the not-so-scared ones too)
MILWAUKEE -- Visiting the Jolly Old Elf at the mall can be one of the most exciting moments for a child -- or one of the most terrifying.
MILWAUKEE -- Visiting the Jolly Old Elf at the mall can be one of the most exciting moments for a child -- or one of the most terrifying.
Ads, hours, who's open, and who's not! Your Ultimate 2018 Black Friday shopping guide 🛒 🛍️
MILWAUKEE -- Once you finish your Thanksgiving feast on Thursday, Nov. 22, you may be itching to get started on your holiday shopping!
MILWAUKEE -- Once you finish your Thanksgiving feast on Thursday, Nov. 22, you may be itching to get started on your holiday shopping!
'So many people struggle:' Aurora Family Service provides 3K+ families with Thanksgiving groceries
MILWAUKEE -- Thanksgiving is about family and tradition -- but sadly, not everyone has a chance to celebrate.
MILWAUKEE -- Thanksgiving is about family and tradition -- but sadly, not everyone has a chance to celebrate.
Nearly 100 stores will be closed on Thanksgiving 'to give our employees a chance to relax'
MILWAUKEE -- Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 22, and many stores have announced their plans to close for the holiday.BestBlackFriday.com released a list of nearly 100 national and regional retailers that will be closed on Thanksgiving Day 2018.Costco, Nordstrom, IKEA, Barnes & Noble, Home Depot and Petco are among the list of stores choosing to stay closed on Thanksgiving.Do you think stores should be closed for Thanksgiving?
MILWAUKEE -- Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 22, and many stores have announced their plans to close for the holiday.BestBlackFriday.com released a list of nearly 100 national and regional retailers that will be closed on Thanksgiving Day 2018.Costco, Nordstrom, IKEA, Barnes & Noble, Home Depot and Petco are among the list of stores choosing to stay closed on Thanksgiving.Do you think stores should be closed for Thanksgiving?