Sex offender monitoring; WI agents, police team up at trick-or-treat
The Wisconsin Department of Corrections announced it will be working with law enforcement to monitor sex offenders on probation or parole and keep children safe during trick-or-treat activities.
Arizona's famous 'Thanksgiving Grandma,' Wanda Dench diagnosed with cancer
Arizona's Thanksgiving Grandma, Wanda Dench, known for her bond with Jamal Hinton from a misdirected text, revealed her breast cancer diagnosis on social media on October 16.
Holiday spending projected to hit new record this year
Notable differences this year include the shopping period between Thanksgiving and Christmas being nearly a week shorter, and the economic impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Hottest Halloween costumes in your area: Google Frightgeist reveals 2024 trends
If you’re trying to avoid the same Halloween costume as everyone else – or if you’d rather blend in with the crowd – Google’s new Frightgeist page has you covered.
Milwaukee's Southside Organizing Center receives $1M grant
An organization on Milwaukee's south side is wrapping up Hispanic Heritage Month celebrating a win for the Latino community.
Halloween 2024: Here are the states that give out the most candy
Here is a state-by-state map of which states go all out on Halloween when it comes to handing out candy and decorating. Where did your state rank?
Child dies at Halloween attraction during prank gone wrong: 'Horrific accident'
A child was killed in a freak accident over the weekend, Tennessee authorities say.
2024 Holiday Train southeast Wisconsin schedule, where to find it
The 2024 CPKC Holiday Train tour across the U.S. and Canada starts on Nov. 21 – and will make several stops in southeast Wisconsin in early December.
Hispanic Heritage Month; Milwaukee students learn, share traditions
Students at Kagel School in Milwaukee held a fiesta on Friday, Oct. 11 to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
Spirit Halloween to transform for Christmas with new pop-up stores
Spirit Halloween is branching out into the holiday season by launching pop-up Christmas stores in select locations.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Milwaukee bilingual teacher makes a difference
We are putting the spotlight on a bilingual teacher from Milwaukee Public Schools – during Hispanic Heritage Month.
2024 Milwaukee Christmas tree search; DPW accepting nominations
The Milwaukee Department of Public Works is extending its search for the perfect tree to serve as the 2024 City Christmas tree, the department announced on Friday.
JCPenney to hire more than 10,000 workers this holiday season
JCPenney is hiring more than 10,000 seasonal workers nationwide ahead of the holiday season. Here are the other companies looking for seasonal employees.
Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival; when, where to see it this year
The 26th annual Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival will illuminate downtown from Thursday, Nov. 21 through Wednesday, Jan. 1.
Halloween 2024's most popular costumes predicted by NRF
A retail survey shows which Halloween costumes will be flying off the shelves this year for kids and adults. Do you know your costume yet?
Latino mental health struggles; Milwaukee program here to help
It's Hispanic Heritage Month and one local program is working to break the mental health stigma within Milwaukee's Latino community.
City of Milwaukee Christmas tree search, DPW accepting candidates
It's not quite Christmas in September, but the search is on for the 2024 City of Milwaukee Christmas Tree!
Hispanic Heritage Month, Milwaukee events celebrate culture
Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off on Sunday, and Mexican Independence Day follows on Monday. In Milwaukee, an explosion of culture is already underway.