Hot Fourth for Southwest, flooding in Southeast, cool in Midwest

Hot Fourth for Southwest, flooding in Southeast, cool in Midwest

(CNN) -- It'll be firecracker hot in the Southwest on the Fourth of July, but the Southeast and Ohio River Valley will be so drenched that floods are possible.Meanwhile, the Northeast will get a reprieve from storms that left knee-deep flooding in some areas."The most widespread showers and thunderstorms on Thursday will be from the central Gulf Coast northward into the Ohio River Valley," the National Weather Service said. "There is a slight risk of excessive rainfall/flash flooding across much of the Southeast through Wednesday."As the wet weather system moves up toward the Midwest, the relatively cool temperatures along the East Coast will give way to more summer-like conditions in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.Still sweating in the WestBut the East Coast warm-up will have nothing on the oppressive heat wave scorching the West Coast.While the Pacific Northwest will get some relief, "extreme heat will continue across the Western states, especially the Southwest," the weather service said.Cities in California, Nevada and Arizona have already suffered through heat topping 120 degrees in the past few days.The heat was so torrid in Idaho that Boise residents could bake cookies without an oven.CNN affiliate KTVB placed a pan of chocolate chip cookie dough on the dashboard of a car.

DOT: Most construction on hold for Fourth of July holiday

DOT: Most construction on hold for Fourth of July holiday

WISCONSIN (WITI) -- Although construction on most major highway projects in Wisconsin will be suspended during the Fourth of July holiday, motorists might still encounter narrow lanes and lane shifts, which require reduced speeds in work zones, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT).“To keep holiday traffic flowing as smoothly as possible, most construction and planned repairs in work zones will cease by around noon on Wednesday, July 3, and will resume on Friday, July 5.

VA holds Memorial Day ceremony at Wood National Cemetery

VA holds Memorial Day ceremony at Wood National Cemetery

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The annual Milwaukee Veterans Affairs Memorial Day ceremony was held on Monday, May 27th at Wood National Cemetery, near the War Memorial.The guest speaker was Steve Muro, under secretary for memorial affairs in the Department of Veterans Affairs."They gave their tomorrows, so that today, we could have our todays," Muro said.Despite gray skies and rain, hundreds reflected on those lives lost for freedom."We`re thankful for what they did for us.

Veteran featured in "Honor Flight" film discusses Memorial Day

Veteran featured in "Honor Flight" film discusses Memorial Day

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On this Memorial Day, some gathered to remember the fallen through the Greatest Generation.Modesty is something that comes naturally to Port Washington's Joe Demler -- but average is not how one would describe the life of anyone who has sat through a movie with the former Commander in Chief and First Lady.Last week, Demler met with Former President George Herbert Walker Bush and Former First Lady Barbara Bush in Maine.

Honor Guard: Soldiers who continue to serve into Golden Years

Honor Guard: Soldiers who continue to serve into Golden Years

BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- The Honor Guard consists of soldiers who's service ends only at the cemetery -- those who continue to serve in uniform into their Golden Years.The Honor Guard is a unit of retired soldiers whose mission has changed from defending their nation to bearing witness at the burials of those who also served.FOX6's Mike Lowe profiles the Honor Guard out of American Legion Post 449 in Brookfield.

Focus on women who served during 148th Memorial Day parade

Focus on women who served during 148th Memorial Day parade

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The focus of the 148th consecutive Memorial Day parade in Milwaukee was those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country -- specifically women who have served in the military.The "Donut Dollies" served during the Vietnam and Korean wars.Diane Shufelt was one of about 600 Donut Dollies serving in the Vietnam War."We ran recreation centers and put on recreation programs for U.S. service men," Shufelt said.The parade also honored women currently serving."There`s a lot of contributions that women in the military have made past and present and sometimes we just don`t get the recognition that some of our male counterparts do.

President Obama gives Memorial Day speech in Virginia

President Obama gives Memorial Day speech in Virginia

(CNN) -- President Barack Obama laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns and delivered Memorial Day remarks the week after addressing America's controversial counter-terrorism strategies and a rash of sexual assault in the military that he said could threaten national security.Obama arrived at Virginia's Arlington National Cemetery, amid a 21-gun salute.

Construction suspended during Memorial Day weekend

Construction suspended during Memorial Day weekend

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- To help holiday travelers reach their destination safely and efficiently, construction work on most major highway projects will be suspended during the three-day Memorial Day weekend, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT).

Massive soda display honors fallen soldiers this Memorial Day

Massive soda display honors fallen soldiers this Memorial Day

GREENFIELD (WITI) -- A massive soda display at a Pick 'N Save grocery store in Greenfield is paying tribute to those who have served are country on this Memorial Day weekend.The entire display at the store near 76th and Cold Spring is made up entirely of 12-packs of soda.The manager of the store says this was a collaboration between the store and Pepsi.

Solemn ceremony to mark Memorial Day, say 'thank you' to soldiers

Solemn ceremony to mark Memorial Day, say 'thank you' to soldiers

UNION GROVE (WITI) -- An observance was held in Union Grove on Sunday, May 26th, to pay respects for all of those who have served our country -- particularly those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice and died while serving.On Memorial Day Weekend, the sound of the American flag whipping in the wind was heard during the peaceful ceremony in Union Grove, where folks paid tribute to the men and women who have died while fighting for our country."I'm glad that people remember and they should," Lt.