Clear skies and roadways give travelers a leg up ahead of Thanksgiving

MILWAUKEE -- Whether by plane, train or automobile -- clear skies and roads gave travelers a leg up Wednesday morning, November 22nd, one day before Thanksgiving.

Veterans Day deals and freebies

On November 11th we celebrate the service of  U.S. military veterans.

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.

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.

"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.