BBB: Avoid becoming a victim of a scam on Veterans Day

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

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.

Mom posts note closing living room for a month to keep it clean for Thanksgiving

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.

14-year-old girl teaches horse the perfect trick for Veterans Day

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.

Reports of tampered Halloween candy surface in Wisconsin

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.

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.

5-year-old boy has nightmares after someone fired paintballs, injuring him during Trick-or-Treat

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.

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

"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.

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

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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!

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.

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.

Dad passes out candy on flight so 3-year-old missing Halloween can trick-or-treat

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:

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

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.

These stars really rocked Halloween!Some were wicked, some were wild, some were sexy and some were just plain silly.

Parents: Check that Halloween candy over carefully! "Suspicious" Lemonheads discovered in Ohio

Parents: Check that Halloween candy over carefully! "Suspicious" Lemonheads discovered in Ohio

WAKEMAN, Ohio -- Police in Ohio are warning parents to check their children's Halloween candy very carefully -- after discovering suspicious Lemonheads candy handed out during Trick-or-Treating.A post on the Wakeman Police Department's Facebook page on Sunday, October 30th states that the suspicious candy was brought to the attention of police by concerned citizens -- and police are asking that police check over candy very carefully -- particularly Lemonheads.Wakeman police said there have been multiple instances of Lemonheads packages being opened slightly and the candy itself looking distorted.There are concerns that the candy may have been tampered with.

WAKEMAN, Ohio -- Police in Ohio are warning parents to check their children's Halloween candy very carefully -- after discovering suspicious Lemonheads candy handed out during Trick-or-Treating.A post on the Wakeman Police Department's Facebook page on Sunday, October 30th states that the suspicious candy was brought to the attention of police by concerned citizens -- and police are asking that police check over candy very carefully -- particularly Lemonheads.Wakeman police said there have been multiple instances of Lemonheads packages being opened slightly and the candy itself looking distorted.There are concerns that the candy may have been tampered with.