Holiday spending climbs as Milwaukee shoppers balance costs, giving
Holiday spending is climbing toward record levels as Milwaukee shoppers balance higher prices with support for local businesses, while retailers report brisk sales and analysts project spending to top $1 trillion.
Holiday spending is climbing toward record levels as Milwaukee shoppers balance higher prices with support for local businesses, while retailers report brisk sales and analysts project spending to top $1 trillion.
Christmas Eve services in Milwaukee keep families connected
At Milwaukee's Eastbrook Church, people came together to celebrate faith through connection on Christmas Eve.
At Milwaukee's Eastbrook Church, people came together to celebrate faith through connection on Christmas Eve.
Milwaukee groups provide food on Christmas Eve
Milwaukee-area groups and volunteers are stepping up, despite extra pressure, to help make sure families have food for the holidays.
Milwaukee-area groups and volunteers are stepping up, despite extra pressure, to help make sure families have food for the holidays.
Viral: Cousins surprise California grandparents with Christmas sleepover
What the video shows is the couple's grandchildren re-creating "Grandparents' Christmas" held in Los Gatos, Calif. – a tribute to an annual tradition of more than a quarter-century, which for several years had gone by the wayside.
What the video shows is the couple's grandchildren re-creating "Grandparents' Christmas" held in Los Gatos, Calif. – a tribute to an annual tradition of more than a quarter-century, which for several years had gone by the wayside.
Taylor Swift donates more than $2M in holiday gifting spree
Taylor Swift is in the spirit of giving. Multiple organizations are sharing they’ve received donations from the pop star – with some amounting to as much as $1 million.
Taylor Swift is in the spirit of giving. Multiple organizations are sharing they’ve received donations from the pop star – with some amounting to as much as $1 million.
Christmas weather: What Wisconsin travelers need to know
Traveling for Christmas from Wisconsin? Local roads stay mostly mild, but flooding, snow and ice could cause major delays across the U.S.
Traveling for Christmas from Wisconsin? Local roads stay mostly mild, but flooding, snow and ice could cause major delays across the U.S.
Wisconsin DNR: Tips to reduce, reuse, recycle holiday waste
The Wisconsin DNR has tips and reminders to help families save money, reduce waste and keep recycling and trash workers safe through the holidays.
The Wisconsin DNR has tips and reminders to help families save money, reduce waste and keep recycling and trash workers safe through the holidays.
Powerball's $1.7B jackpot could make Christmas Eve unforgettable
Does it seem like lottery jackpots get bigger than they used to? It’s true - the odds are tougher now after a systematic change. But one lucky player could still have an unforgettable Christmas Eve.
Does it seem like lottery jackpots get bigger than they used to? It’s true - the odds are tougher now after a systematic change. But one lucky player could still have an unforgettable Christmas Eve.
Real vs. fake Christmas trees: An expert guide on what to buy this year
From cost and maintenance to sustainability, an industry expert weighs in on how to choose the right Christmas tree for your home and budget.
From cost and maintenance to sustainability, an industry expert weighs in on how to choose the right Christmas tree for your home and budget.
Milwaukee Public Market: One-stop-shop last-minute gift needs
The Milwaukee Public Market is known as one of the best markets in the country, and it's also the perfect one-stop-shop for last-minute gifts.
The Milwaukee Public Market is known as one of the best markets in the country, and it's also the perfect one-stop-shop for last-minute gifts.
Santa Tracker: Watch NORAD track Santa Claus and his reindeer as they deliver gifts around the world
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) team is all systems go to track Santa Claus as he and his reindeer deliver gifts around the world.
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) team is all systems go to track Santa Claus as he and his reindeer deliver gifts around the world.
Holiday giving guide: How to support your communities with donations this Christmas
From food drives to toy collections, explore the best ways to give back and help those in need throughout your community for the holidays.
From food drives to toy collections, explore the best ways to give back and help those in need throughout your community for the holidays.
Milwaukee Christmas garbage, parking changes; what to know
The Milwaukee DPW will be modifying certain operations for the Christmas holiday. Here's a list of changes that residents need to know.
The Milwaukee DPW will be modifying certain operations for the Christmas holiday. Here's a list of changes that residents need to know.
2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: USPS, FedEx, UPS important dates to remember
With the holidays right around the corner, you need to be sure to mail packages early to ensure on-time delivery. Keep these essential 2025 shipping deadlines in mind from USPS, FedEx, and UPS to ensure your cards and gifts reach their destinations in time for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and other holidays.
With the holidays right around the corner, you need to be sure to mail packages early to ensure on-time delivery. Keep these essential 2025 shipping deadlines in mind from USPS, FedEx, and UPS to ensure your cards and gifts reach their destinations in time for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and other holidays.
Leaving cookies, milk, and carrots for Santa and his reindeer now costs over $8, study finds
Before children around the world get ready for a good night’s sleep on Christmas Eve, they’ll leave out cookies, milk, and carrots for Santa and his reindeer.
Before children around the world get ready for a good night’s sleep on Christmas Eve, they’ll leave out cookies, milk, and carrots for Santa and his reindeer.
Christmas Family Feast returns to Milwaukee as donation gap remains
Volunteers are preparing to serve 3,000 guests at Milwaukee’s Christmas Family Feast as the Salvation Army works to close a multimillion-dollar fundraising gap for year-round services.
Volunteers are preparing to serve 3,000 guests at Milwaukee’s Christmas Family Feast as the Salvation Army works to close a multimillion-dollar fundraising gap for year-round services.
Christmas Family Feast returns to Milwaukee as donation gap remains
Volunteers are preparing to serve about 3,000 people at the 36th annual Christmas Family Feast in Milwaukee.
Volunteers are preparing to serve about 3,000 people at the 36th annual Christmas Family Feast in Milwaukee.
These flights are most likely to be delayed this Christmas, New Year’s
A new study reveals which U.S. flight routes face the biggest holiday delays – and which might get you home early.
A new study reveals which U.S. flight routes face the biggest holiday delays – and which might get you home early.
Most Americans say they don’t plan year-end charitable giving, poll finds
Most Americans are not planning additional charitable donations before the end of 2025, according to a new AP-NORC poll.
Most Americans are not planning additional charitable donations before the end of 2025, according to a new AP-NORC poll.
Trump’s ‘Warrior Dividend’ for military funded through Pentagon, not tariffs
The president suggested last week that a $1,776 Christmas bonus for troops was made possible through tariff revenue – when it was actually money they were already set to receive from the Pentagon.
The president suggested last week that a $1,776 Christmas bonus for troops was made possible through tariff revenue – when it was actually money they were already set to receive from the Pentagon.