State-by-state ranking of America's favorite Halloween candy

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.

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.

"Nothing will change if you leave:" Ald. Jose Perez is focused on making positive changes in his district

"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.

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"

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.

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.

"It's been non-stop; 12 hours!" Fireworks cap off a fun-filled Fourth of July in SE Wisconsin

"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.

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 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

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!"

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.

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 

"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.

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.

Wisconsin Senate passes bill making Veterans Day a holiday

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.

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.

"Freedom isn't free:" VA holds annual Memorial Day ceremony at Wood National Cemetery

"Freedom isn't free:" VA holds annual Memorial Day ceremony at Wood National Cemetery

MILWAUKEE -- The annual Milwaukee Veterans Affairs Memorial Day ceremony was held at Wood National Cemetery on Monday morning, May 29th.Guest speakers included U.S. Sen.

MILWAUKEE -- The annual Milwaukee Veterans Affairs Memorial Day ceremony was held at Wood National Cemetery on Monday morning, May 29th.Guest speakers included U.S. Sen.

Vets honor the fallen on Memorial Day in Milwaukee: "I'm a Marine from 17 until I die"

Vets honor the fallen on Memorial Day in Milwaukee: "I'm a Marine from 17 until I die"

MILWAUKEE -- Fallen service members were honored in Milwaukee on Memorial Day, May 29th during the annual Milwaukee Memorial Day Parade.The parade and pageantry kept the interest of those too young to know the meaning behind it.

MILWAUKEE -- Fallen service members were honored in Milwaukee on Memorial Day, May 29th during the annual Milwaukee Memorial Day Parade.The parade and pageantry kept the interest of those too young to know the meaning behind it.

Archbishop Listecki leads Memorial Day Mass: "We pray to your departed servants"

Archbishop Listecki leads Memorial Day Mass: "We pray to your departed servants"

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listecki led a special mass on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29th at Calvary Cemetery in Milwaukee.Archbishop Listecki served as a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve."We pray to your departed servants, those buried here and those which are in our hearts," Listecki said.The Mass also featured the "Sons of Union Veterans" leading a Civil War memorial service, with period clothing and military equipment.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listecki led a special mass on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29th at Calvary Cemetery in Milwaukee.Archbishop Listecki served as a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve."We pray to your departed servants, those buried here and those which are in our hearts," Listecki said.The Mass also featured the "Sons of Union Veterans" leading a Civil War memorial service, with period clothing and military equipment.