Keeping your pet safe over the 4th of July holiday
MILWAUKEE -- With a heat warning in effect in parts of southeastern Wisconsin and temperatures in the 90s with heat indices in the triple digits, officials remind pet owners to monitor pets for signs of overheating.
MILWAUKEE -- With a heat warning in effect in parts of southeastern Wisconsin and temperatures in the 90s with heat indices in the triple digits, officials remind pet owners to monitor pets for signs of overheating.
Fourth of July at Humboldt Park
Get ready to celebrate!
Get ready to celebrate!
Grills are allowed in Lakeside Park for Fourth of July
FOND DU LAC -- BBQ grills are allowed Wednesday, July 4th in Lakeside Park in Fond du Lac.
FOND DU LAC -- BBQ grills are allowed Wednesday, July 4th in Lakeside Park in Fond du Lac.
Sheriff's Dept., MPD step up fireworks patrols after last July 3rd
MILWAUKEE -- Last year, there was some trouble after the U.S. Bank fireworks display along Milwaukee's lakefront.
MILWAUKEE -- Last year, there was some trouble after the U.S. Bank fireworks display along Milwaukee's lakefront.
Health Dept. officials monitoring ERs during heat advisory
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County is under a heat advisory -- issued by the National Weather Service when the heat index rises to between 105 and 115 degrees for at least three hours for one or two days.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County is under a heat advisory -- issued by the National Weather Service when the heat index rises to between 105 and 115 degrees for at least three hours for one or two days.
U.S. Bank fireworks show a tradition for many families
MILWAUKEE -- The U.S. Bank fireworks show is a tradition for many, and some families use the event not only to celebrate America's freedom, but also as a sort of annual reunion.
MILWAUKEE -- The U.S. Bank fireworks show is a tradition for many, and some families use the event not only to celebrate America's freedom, but also as a sort of annual reunion.
Campers brave heat advisory, triple-digit temps for fireworks
MILWAUKEE -- Despite a heat advisory and temperatures in the 90s with heat indices in the triple digits Tuesday, July 3rd, thousands took to Milwaukee's lakefront and Veterans Park for the annual U.S. Bank fireworks show.
MILWAUKEE -- Despite a heat advisory and temperatures in the 90s with heat indices in the triple digits Tuesday, July 3rd, thousands took to Milwaukee's lakefront and Veterans Park for the annual U.S. Bank fireworks show.
Some communities make adjustments for fireworks shows
STURTEVANT -- Some communities have cancelled their Fourth of July fireworks displays due to the extreme heat and dry conditions -- and the risk of sparking a fire.
STURTEVANT -- Some communities have cancelled their Fourth of July fireworks displays due to the extreme heat and dry conditions -- and the risk of sparking a fire.
Fireworks cancelled in Village of Elm Grove
ELM GROVE -- The extreme heat and dry conditions have canceled the fireworks display in the Village of Elm Grove.
ELM GROVE -- The extreme heat and dry conditions have canceled the fireworks display in the Village of Elm Grove.
Extreme heat cancels Brown Deer Kiddie Parade
BROWN DEER -- Due to the heat advisory that has been issued for the Fourth of July, the Brown Deer Kiddie Parade has been cancelled.
BROWN DEER -- Due to the heat advisory that has been issued for the Fourth of July, the Brown Deer Kiddie Parade has been cancelled.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fatal pickup truck vs. motorcycle crash on Memorial Day in Town of LaGrange
WALWORTH COUNTY -- Walworth County Sheriff's officials responded to a fatal pickup truck vs.
WALWORTH COUNTY -- Walworth County Sheriff's officials responded to a fatal pickup truck vs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.