Healthier but creepy options for kids' Halloween parties
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- When you host a Halloween party for kids, they'll definitely want to be grossed out a bit.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- When you host a Halloween party for kids, they'll definitely want to be grossed out a bit.
Learn how to create your very own 'boo bag' for Halloween
Do you have a "boo bag" for Trick-or-Treating?
Do you have a "boo bag" for Trick-or-Treating?
Enjoy a not-so-scary Halloween at Betty Brinn Children's Museum
Celebrate Halloween with the kids without all of the scary stuff and even learn something along the way.
Celebrate Halloween with the kids without all of the scary stuff and even learn something along the way.
Get in the Halloween spirit with some magic
Celebrate Halloween with a little magic.
Celebrate Halloween with a little magic.
Are retailers ruining the holiday of Thanksgiving?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Are retailers ruining Thanksgiving?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Are retailers ruining Thanksgiving?
Get ready to scream at the Factory of Fear Haunted Attraction
Halloween is right around the corner, and that means many haunted houses are open and ready to terrify you.
Halloween is right around the corner, and that means many haunted houses are open and ready to terrify you.
Enjoy Halloween fun for the family at Hawthorn Glen
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Recreation’s “natural alternative” to the usual haunted houses is returning for another year -- and that's where Studio A's Brian Kramp found himself on Wednesday, October 9th.Family Fun at Halloween Glen encourages youth to learn about nature through a fun and interactive program in the outdoor setting of Hawthorn Glen, Milwaukee Recreation’s 23-acre nature center at 1130 N. 60th St. (see map below).The program, now in its 20th year, will run every half hour beginning at 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, and 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 11 and Saturday, October 12.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Recreation’s “natural alternative” to the usual haunted houses is returning for another year -- and that's where Studio A's Brian Kramp found himself on Wednesday, October 9th.Family Fun at Halloween Glen encourages youth to learn about nature through a fun and interactive program in the outdoor setting of Hawthorn Glen, Milwaukee Recreation’s 23-acre nature center at 1130 N. 60th St. (see map below).The program, now in its 20th year, will run every half hour beginning at 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, and 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 11 and Saturday, October 12.
Walker announces search for 2013 Capitol Christmas tree
MADISON (WITI) -- Each fall, the State of Wisconsin searches for a Christmas tree to be displayed in the Capitol rotunda in December.Tree donations are based upon requirements listed below:
MADISON (WITI) -- Each fall, the State of Wisconsin searches for a Christmas tree to be displayed in the Capitol rotunda in December.Tree donations are based upon requirements listed below:
Man hurt after fireworks malfunction in Hales Corners
HALES CORNERS (WITI) -- A fireworks operator was hurt after a fireworks mishap during the Fourth of July fireworks display at Hales Corners Park on Thursday evening.Video submitted to FOX6 News by viewer Marcia Brown shows the fireworks being launched as normal.
HALES CORNERS (WITI) -- A fireworks operator was hurt after a fireworks mishap during the Fourth of July fireworks display at Hales Corners Park on Thursday evening.Video submitted to FOX6 News by viewer Marcia Brown shows the fireworks being launched as normal.
Families grill out, have fun in Co. parks for Fourth of July
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On this Fourth of July holiday, we saw summertime weather -- with partly sunny skies and warm temperatures in the 80s, leading many to head outdoors to take in some patriotic celebrations.The aroma of food being grilled up inside Milwaukee's Lincoln Park drew the crowds on the Fourth of July -- and fortunately, cooks weren't fighting the elements to prepare it.Clint Hardy took care of the brats, while ribs cooked up on another grill.But it's not just about the food.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On this Fourth of July holiday, we saw summertime weather -- with partly sunny skies and warm temperatures in the 80s, leading many to head outdoors to take in some patriotic celebrations.The aroma of food being grilled up inside Milwaukee's Lincoln Park drew the crowds on the Fourth of July -- and fortunately, cooks weren't fighting the elements to prepare it.Clint Hardy took care of the brats, while ribs cooked up on another grill.But it's not just about the food.
Wauwatosa Fourth of July Parade marks 80th anniversary
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- It's one of the biggest Fourth of July parades in the Milwaukee area, and on Thursday, July 4th, the Wauwatosa Fourth of July Parade celebrated its 80th anniversary.The parade didn't start until 9:00 a.m., but hundreds lined North Avenue as early as 5:00 a.m. to get front row seats.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- It's one of the biggest Fourth of July parades in the Milwaukee area, and on Thursday, July 4th, the Wauwatosa Fourth of July Parade celebrated its 80th anniversary.The parade didn't start until 9:00 a.m., but hundreds lined North Avenue as early as 5:00 a.m. to get front row seats.
Whitefish Bay marks 60th anniversary of Fourth block party
WHITEFISH BAY (WITI) -- Decades ago, four friends got together and decided they wanted to celebrate the Fourth of July with a party. 60 years later, that party is still going strong!Organizers of the annual "Sheffield Block Party" in Whitefish Bay say the event starts with a parade and ends with a potluck dinner in the street.There's swimming, baseball games and an egg-throwing contest!"It's really what I think the Fourth of July is all about -- neighborhood, friends, family, and even all this competition the people of Sheffield could do.
WHITEFISH BAY (WITI) -- Decades ago, four friends got together and decided they wanted to celebrate the Fourth of July with a party. 60 years later, that party is still going strong!Organizers of the annual "Sheffield Block Party" in Whitefish Bay say the event starts with a parade and ends with a potluck dinner in the street.There's swimming, baseball games and an egg-throwing contest!"It's really what I think the Fourth of July is all about -- neighborhood, friends, family, and even all this competition the people of Sheffield could do.
Members of FOX6 News Team take part in area parades
SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN (WITI) -- Several FOX6 staff members on the Fourth of July participated in Fourth of July parades throughout southeastern Wisconsin.FOX6's Brad Hicks helped celebrate the Fourth in Brown Deer -- taking part in the Brown Deer Fourth of July parade Thursday afternoon.
SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN (WITI) -- Several FOX6 staff members on the Fourth of July participated in Fourth of July parades throughout southeastern Wisconsin.FOX6's Brad Hicks helped celebrate the Fourth in Brown Deer -- taking part in the Brown Deer Fourth of July parade Thursday afternoon.
Partly sunny with slight chance of showers for Fourth of July
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The fog is gone leaving us with mostly sunny skies and temps warming to the upper 70s (slightly cooler close to the lake).
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The fog is gone leaving us with mostly sunny skies and temps warming to the upper 70s (slightly cooler close to the lake).
List of Fourth of July fireworks, parades in Milwaukee area
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN (WITI) — In celebration of Independence Day, there will be a parade and/or fireworks display in many local parks and surrounding communities.
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN (WITI) — In celebration of Independence Day, there will be a parade and/or fireworks display in many local parks and surrounding communities.
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.
(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.
Mostly dry forecast with comfortable temperatures this week
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Last week we saw heat and humidity, high dewpoints and a chance of showers and storms nearly every day of the work week.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Last week we saw heat and humidity, high dewpoints and a chance of showers and storms nearly every day of the work week.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.