Sealed with a hiss! Zoo lets you name a cockroach after your Valentine
NEW YORK — Roses are red, violets are blue, how about having a roach named for you?The Bronx Zoo is offering people the chance to name one of its Madagascar hissing cockroaches in honor of someone for Valentine's Day.The zoo in New York City started offering the name-a-roach program in 2011 as a fun way to fundraise.
NEW YORK — Roses are red, violets are blue, how about having a roach named for you?The Bronx Zoo is offering people the chance to name one of its Madagascar hissing cockroaches in honor of someone for Valentine's Day.The zoo in New York City started offering the name-a-roach program in 2011 as a fun way to fundraise.
Heat wave hits North Pole days before Christmas
Just days before Christmas, there's a heat wave at the North Pole -- with temperatures reaching into the 20s on Thursday, December 22nd.That's a little bit colder than our weather here in Wisconsin, but it's about 50° above average for the North Pole at this time of year.The average winter temperature at the North Pole is about 40° below zero.The warmth should stick for a few days before more extremely cold air moves back over the region.
Just days before Christmas, there's a heat wave at the North Pole -- with temperatures reaching into the 20s on Thursday, December 22nd.That's a little bit colder than our weather here in Wisconsin, but it's about 50° above average for the North Pole at this time of year.The average winter temperature at the North Pole is about 40° below zero.The warmth should stick for a few days before more extremely cold air moves back over the region.
3 dead, 8 hospitalized after eating Thanksgiving dinner served by church in California
ANTIOCH, California -- Three people have died after eating a Thanksgiving meal served by a church in California.The annual thanksgiving dinner at the American Legion Hall is usually a joyful community affair.
ANTIOCH, California -- Three people have died after eating a Thanksgiving meal served by a church in California.The annual thanksgiving dinner at the American Legion Hall is usually a joyful community affair.
Kohl's sees 'record-breaking' online sales
The holiday season is off to a profitable start for Kohl's -- thanks to a record-breaking Thanksgiving, leading into the Black Friday weekend.Kohl's set a record for single-day online sales on Thanksgiving, and that was before customers took advantage of deals on Cyber Monday.Kohl's officials plan to release details on Cyber Monday sales soon.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
The holiday season is off to a profitable start for Kohl's -- thanks to a record-breaking Thanksgiving, leading into the Black Friday weekend.Kohl's set a record for single-day online sales on Thanksgiving, and that was before customers took advantage of deals on Cyber Monday.Kohl's officials plan to release details on Cyber Monday sales soon.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
5-year-old boy calls 911 to invite Florida deputies over for Thanksgiving dinner
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. — While his mother was preparing food in the kitchen, a 5-year-old Florida boy called 911 to invite law enforcement officers over for Thanksgiving dinner.Monica Webster of the Walton County Sheriff's Office tells the News Herald that with all the bad calls they receive every day, this was a happy call.
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. — While his mother was preparing food in the kitchen, a 5-year-old Florida boy called 911 to invite law enforcement officers over for Thanksgiving dinner.Monica Webster of the Walton County Sheriff's Office tells the News Herald that with all the bad calls they receive every day, this was a happy call.
Shoppers at Meijer in Grafton at 6am on Thanksgiving! Some for deal on TVs, some for last-minute groceries
GRAFTON -- We've all been there!
GRAFTON -- We've all been there!
"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.