"A great family tradition:" Turkey Bowl football game played in Whitefish Bay since 1939!
WHITEFISH BAY -- Football is one of the many traditions associated with Thanksgiving.
WHITEFISH BAY -- Football is one of the many traditions associated with Thanksgiving.
"A lot of good deals:" Shoppers hit Kmart in West Allis as early as 6:00 a.m. on Thanksgiving!
WEST ALLIS -- Once the Thanksgiving feast was consumed, for some, it was time to get the Christmas shopping started!
WEST ALLIS -- Once the Thanksgiving feast was consumed, for some, it was time to get the Christmas shopping started!
Recipes: Two quick, easy desserts that are sure to be a hit this Thanksgiving
MILWAUKEE -- In this week's Dining with Duria, Angelica shares some Thanksgiving desserts.Maple Pumpkin CheesecakeSubmitted by: Lindsay B.Courtesy: Eagle Brand http://www.eaglebrand.com/recipe-detail/maplepumpkincheesecake-3981Ingredients:For crust:
MILWAUKEE -- In this week's Dining with Duria, Angelica shares some Thanksgiving desserts.Maple Pumpkin CheesecakeSubmitted by: Lindsay B.Courtesy: Eagle Brand http://www.eaglebrand.com/recipe-detail/maplepumpkincheesecake-3981Ingredients:For crust:
On "Blackout Wednesday," law enforcement out in force in an effort to prevent tragedy
MILWAUKEE -- "Blackout Wednesday," the day before Thanksgiving, got that name because it's a big night for heading out on the town.
MILWAUKEE -- "Blackout Wednesday," the day before Thanksgiving, got that name because it's a big night for heading out on the town.
1 million from Wisconsin expected to travel this Thanksgiving: Smooth sailing at Mitchell Airport
MILWAUKEE -- It was a busy Wednesday, November 23rd at General Mitchell International Airport -- a travel day for many ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
MILWAUKEE -- It was a busy Wednesday, November 23rd at General Mitchell International Airport -- a travel day for many ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
"Just One More Ministry" repurposes food from restaurants, caterers for those in need this Thanksgiving
WAUWATOSA -- "Just One More Ministry," a non-profit organization, is stepping up in a big way this Thanksgiving.
WAUWATOSA -- "Just One More Ministry," a non-profit organization, is stepping up in a big way this Thanksgiving.
Actor Jon Voight buys 6 Thanksgiving turkeys for stranger in Walmart line
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky – A Louisville woman waiting in line at Walmart got a Thanksgiving surprise to remember when she turned around to find actor Jon Voight standing behind her.Sydney Gholston, 28, had six turkeys in her cart and Voight was intrigued – he commented that she must have an extensive family, according to CBS.Gholston explained that she works at Home of the Innocents, a nonprofit that works with vulnerable children and their families.Voight, who was apparently in Louisville filming a movie, pulled out his wallet and paid for Gholston's groceries.Gholston also had one request of the actor – a photo.
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky – A Louisville woman waiting in line at Walmart got a Thanksgiving surprise to remember when she turned around to find actor Jon Voight standing behind her.Sydney Gholston, 28, had six turkeys in her cart and Voight was intrigued – he commented that she must have an extensive family, according to CBS.Gholston explained that she works at Home of the Innocents, a nonprofit that works with vulnerable children and their families.Voight, who was apparently in Louisville filming a movie, pulled out his wallet and paid for Gholston's groceries.Gholston also had one request of the actor – a photo.
Show us your spread! What does your Thanksgiving table look like?
Happy Thanksgiving!We hope you're enjoying visiting with family members and friends -- and of course, Thanksgiving's all about that feast!SHOW US YOUR SPREAD!
Happy Thanksgiving!We hope you're enjoying visiting with family members and friends -- and of course, Thanksgiving's all about that feast!SHOW US YOUR SPREAD!
Ads, hours, who's open, and who's not! Your Ultimate 2016 Black Friday shopping guide
MILWAUKEE -- Once you finish your Thanksgiving feast, on Thursday, November 24th, you may be itching to get started on your holiday shopping!
MILWAUKEE -- Once you finish your Thanksgiving feast, on Thursday, November 24th, you may be itching to get started on your holiday shopping!
Serving others feeds us all: MPD officers, MATC, Messmer students, volunteers serve Thanksgiving dinner
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Department's District 5 on Sunday, November 20th hosted Thanksgiving dinner for families in the Riverwest and Harambee neighborhoods.Officer Edward Ciano, a 19-year veteran with MPD, grew up in Riverwest.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Department's District 5 on Sunday, November 20th hosted Thanksgiving dinner for families in the Riverwest and Harambee neighborhoods.Officer Edward Ciano, a 19-year veteran with MPD, grew up in Riverwest.
"Biggest volume since 2007:" 48.7 million Americans expected to travel this Thanksgiving
MILWAUKEE -- AAA is calling it the biggest Thanksgiving rush in years.
MILWAUKEE -- AAA is calling it the biggest Thanksgiving rush in years.
"Food brings people together:" High school, MATC students, officers prepare meal for those less fortunate
MILWAUKEE -- 'Tis the season for giving thanks and big meals.
MILWAUKEE -- 'Tis the season for giving thanks and big meals.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.