Campers stake out prime viewing spots for Tuesday's fireworks show

MILWAUKEE -- Dozens of tents were set up Monday, July 2nd in Veterans Park along Milwaukee's lakefront in anticipation of the big U.S. Bank fireworks show Tuesday night, July 3rd.

West Bend fireworks display is on, no Sparklers in parks

WEST BEND --The fireworks display is on in West Bend -- set for approximately 9:45 p.m. in Riverside Park on Wednesday, July 4th.

Officials to crack down on drunk driving through July 4th holiday

MILWAUKEE -- Law enforcement agencies across the state will continue their drunk driving crackdown through the Fourth of July holiday this week.

Hot, dry weather has officials concerned over fireworks displays

MENOMONEE FALLS -- The extremely dry weather over the past several weeks is creating a lot of concern throughout southeastern Wisconsin as the Fourth of July weekend approaches and Summerfest begins.

Sheriff's Office issues Memorial Day arrest/citation numbers

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office increased its patrols during the Memorial Day weekend to ensure that the lakefront was free from crime and disorder -- especially given the warm temperatures and sunny skies.

Pain at the pump eases a bit for Memorial Day Weekend

NEW YORK (AP) -- On Memorial Day weekend, our national obsession with the price of gasoline is in focus once again.

Repairers of the Breach hosts Memorial Day picnic for the homeless

MILWAUKEE -- Memorial Day is an opportunity to remember those who have served for the freedom Americans enjoy every day, but for many, Memorial Day also marks the unofficial start of summer.

President Obama pledges support for veterans, families

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Under a scorching morning sun, President Barack Obama laid a wreath to fallen U.S. warriors Monday, May 28th at Arlington National Cemetery as part of Memorial Day ceremonies that will include the launch of a 13-year commemoration of the Vietnam War.

Memorial Day crash, attack kills three NATO troops in Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- A helicopter crash killed two NATO service members in eastern Afghanistan on Monday, May 28th, and a third died in an insurgent attack in the south, the U.S.-led coalition said.

Voters line up on Memorial Day to cast absentee ballots

MILWAUKEE -- In a political first for the city of Milwaukee, voters had a chance to take to the polls on a holiday (Memorial Day) on Monday, May 28th, and many lined up to cast their ballot in the recall election.

Annual Memorial Day Parade held in downtown Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE --Milwaukee's annual Memorial Day Parade kicked off in downtown Milwaukee at 2 p.m. Monday, May 28th. 

Barrett accuses Walker of signing recall petitions against Kohl, Feingold

MADISON -- Milwaukee Mayor and Democratic candidate for governor Tom Barrett continued to launch attacks at Governor Scott Walker on the campaign trail Memorial Day Weekend.

Kids with two parents serving overseas get big Memorial Day surprise

GREENVILLE -- Memorial Day Weekend was more like Christmas for two Wisconsin children after they got a surprise homecoming from their parents - both U.S. soldiers serving overseas in Afghanistan.

Young Marines pay tribute to fallen Wisconsin soldiers

WAUWATOSA -- Many kids and teens will spend the Memorial Day weekend watching TV or messing around on their smartphone.

Over 600,000 Wisconsinites to travel over Memorial Day Weekend

MILWAUKEE -- Memorial Day travelers will take to the roads and the skies over the long holiday weekend that unofficially marks the beginning of summer for many.