"The support came pouring in:" Students raise enough money to send 5 veterans on Honor Flight
NEW BERLIN -- An elementary school in New Berlin celebrated the service of veterans in a special way on Friday, November 11th.The "Reagan Gives Back" event for Veterans Day at Ronald Reagan Elementary really started a few weeks ago.Students sold U.S. flags in hopes of raising more than $500 -- the amount needed to send a one veteran on an Honor Flight.Nearly 700 students gathered on the school's front lawn -- and knew they had done even better than their goal."Our goal was to sell flags to put out in the school yard to raise $500 to send one veteran on an honor flight.
"This is our chance to give back:" Holiday drive for veterans now underway in Milwaukee County
MILWAUKEE -- Around the holidays so many give to the less fortunate, but on Friday, November 11th, veterans are the center of our attention.
BBB: Avoid becoming a victim of a scam on Veterans Day
MILWAUKEE -- On Veterans Day, many Americans will seek to remember and honor veterans by contributing to charities and other nonprofit organizations that address a variety of issues and needs facing veterans, military service members and/or their families.
Soldiers' simple acts of kindness make boy's day brighter
SNOHOMISH, Wash. - This is a story about kindness.The type of story we need to hear about more often.The kind of story that brings people together.Alyssa Galios shared the story on Facebook.
"There's only five of us that have survived:" Meet one veteran who sacrificed so much for our country
MILWAUKEE -- Corporal Todd Nicely, USMC, refuses to take life lying down.
Mom posts note closing living room for a month to keep it clean for Thanksgiving
An Ohio mother is taking extreme measures to keep her living room clean until Thanksgiving -- just ask her son.On Nov. 5, Nick Denbow, 17, Tweeted a photo that shows tape stretched across the door and a sign posted on it that states the room has been cleaned for the holidays and is closed until Nov. 24.
An important lesson about veterans: Rose Glen Elementary raises money for Fisher House Wisconsin
WAUKESHA — As Veterans Day approaches, students are learning about the importance of the men and women that serve our country.
14-year-old girl teaches horse the perfect trick for Veterans Day
CLINTON, Missouri -- A Missouri girl who wanted to do something special for Veterans Day decided changing her Facebook profile picture or using the right hashtag wasn't enough.Instead, the "Show Me State" teen demonstrated her own respect for the country's veterans by teaching her horse a special trick.Autumn Winkler shared two photos on Monday of her daughter, Landyn Mount, with her American Saddlebred horse "An Unlisted Angel" and a video that shows the horse doing a new trick it's been working on for a few months. "This past summer, Landyn decided she needed to teach her best friend in the world (the horse) how to bow in case any veterans ever stopped by the barn," Winkler said.The horse is currently being kept in a stable just west of Clinton, Missouri."Everyone said this horse was untrainable, and this kid has worked nonstop to prove them wrong," Winkler said.Winkler says Landyn just turned 14 and thought of teaching the horse the trick herself."Landyn would love to send out a warm thank you to all the veterans in the area," Winkler added.Landyn's great-grandfather served in World War II, her grandfather served in the Vietnam War and her uncle also served in the military.Veterans Day is Friday, Nov. 11.
"Tears started flowing:" Bus driver saves the day, her act of kindness as sweet as cupcakes
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, Pennsylvania -- A simple picture of Halloween cupcakes taken by a school bus driver in Schuylkill County has gone viral.
Reports of tampered Halloween candy surface in Wisconsin
NEENAH — Police in at least two Wisconsin communities are investigating reported cases of children getting tampered candy while trick-or-treating on Halloween.Two families in Neenah reported finding nails inside Tootsie Rolls.
Parents outraged after principal dresses as Trump, secretary as Clinton in prison garb
STAUNTON, Va. – Some parents are outraged after the Principal at Robert E.
5-year-old boy has nightmares after someone fired paintballs, injuring him during Trick-or-Treat
PHOENIX, Arizona -- A group of nearly 30 people visiting a neighborhood haunted house on Halloween were the targets of a nasty trick.People in a car driving by fired paintballs at them, hitting at least four people, including five-year-old Logan White."It was a happy night turned into something not so happy," said Kristopher White, the little boy's father.It happened around 7:30 p.m. near 31st Avenue and Sweetwater in Phoenix.Logan was dressed up as his soldier father for Trick-or-Treating.
"Sickening:" Mothers find staple, thumbtack inside children's Halloween candy
LEXINGTON, Missouri -- Two mothers in Lexington, MO., are furious after finding a staple and a thumbtack inside their children's Halloween candy.
13-year-old injured after biting into razor hidden in Halloween candy bar, mom says
HAMILTON COUNTY, Indiana – Indiana sheriff's officials are encouraging parents to check their children’s Halloween candy after a mother reported that her 13-year-old daughter found a metal razor in one of her candy bars.The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office says the teen discovered the blade when she bit into a 3 Musketeers Minis that she received while Trick-or-Treating in the Orchard Park neighborhood."She was seen by medical personnel and is being treated for any possible injuries she might have sustained as a result of the metal inside the candy," according to the sheriff's office.The girl suffered a laceration to the inside of her mouth in the incident, according to WTHR.The girl’s parents contacted the sheriff’s office and turned over the metal piece to detectives, who are investigating the incident.The sheriff’s office says this appears to be an isolated incident and no other reports have been made, but they encourage parents in all areas to make sure to examine all treats before allowing children to eat them.
Jimmy Kimmel makes kids cry again with 6th annual Halloween candy prank
It's the Halloween prank that never gets old.For the sixth year in a row, Jimmy Kimmel asked parents to pretend they ate all their kids' Halloween candy – and parents delivered.The “I Told My Kids I Ate All Their Halloween Candy” challenge is back and possibly better than the years before.
Wisconsin Rapids police: Mother found nail in child's Tootsie Roll after Trick-or-Treating
WISCONSIN RAPIDS -- Authorities in Wood County, Wisconsin are investigating after someone put a nail into Halloween candy.A mother called police after finding the inch-long nail inside a Tootsie Roll.No one was hurt.One woman said she was so concerned after hearing the news that she broke all of her grandchildren's Tootsie Rolls in half to check for foreign objects."I'd be devastated.
Spotted in Bay View: Nightmare Before Christmas-themed Halloween display!
BAY VIEW -- There is quite the elaborate "Nightmare Before Christmas" themed Halloween display in Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood!The below photos were shared with FOX6 news by Katie Monti.
"Close your eyes and aim!" Pumpkin drop in Lake Geneva involves zip-line and bullseye
LAKE GENEVA -- When it comes to pumpkins on Halloween, there are a lot of options.
Dad passes out candy on flight so 3-year-old missing Halloween can trick-or-treat
BOSTON – A father is being called the "dad of the year" for what he did on a cross-country flight Monday, October 31st.He felt bad that his young daughter had to be on a plane during Halloween night, so he found a way to make it super special for the little girl, who was dressed as a doughnut.According to fellow passenger Stephanie Kahan, the father passed out candy to all the passengers on a flight from Boston's Logan Airport to San Francisco International Airport Monday evening.He included a note to explain the gesture:
Celebrities who absolutely nailed their Halloween 2016 costumes
These stars really rocked Halloween!Some were wicked, some were wild, some were sexy and some were just plain silly.