Milwaukee Juneteenth party back for 50th year, 'everybody is welcome'
June 19 is Juneteenth, and we're expecting a bigger celebration than ever before in Milwaukee, where there is a strong tradition of celebrating the holiday, now an official federal holiday.
Juneteenth: New federal holiday pressures US companies to give day off
The declaration of Juneteenth as a federal holiday is putting the pressure on more U.S. companies to give their employees the day off, accelerating a movement that took off last year in response to the racial justice protests that swept the country.
Potential fireworks shortage ahead of Fourth of July
Fireworks sales have been explosive since the pandemic began. But with high demand and supply chain issues, we may see a fireworks shortage this summer.
Milwaukee celebrates Juneteenth, officially a federal holiday
Juneteenth National Independence Day was signed into law as a federal holiday. Celebrations are coming back in Milwaukee.
Kohl’s closed Thanksgiving Day 2021
Kohl’s announced that all of its stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 25, 2021.
Best Buy will close stores on Thanksgiving 2021
Best Buy has announced it will be closing its doors on Thanksgiving 2021, following suit with Target and Walmart which made similar announcements earlier this year.
Walmart to close all U.S. stores on Thanksgiving as 'thank you' to employees
Walmart announced it will close all of its US stores on Thanksgiving Day for a second consecutive year as a "thank you" to its employees.
Milwaukee neighborhood fireworks return July 5
The city of Milwaukee on Thursday, June 3 announced that Fourth of July festivities will resume across the city due to the expiration of the COVID-19 public health order.
South Milwaukee fireworks back on
Leaders announced the South Milwaukee fireworks show is back on, just days after it was canceled. That means Fourth of July fireworks will be back at Grant Park.
Veteran's mic muted as he told of Black people's role in Memorial Day origin
An investigation is underway after a veteran’s microphone was cut off as his Memorial Day speech ventured into how former slaves in Charleston, South Carolina helped start the holiday when they dug up the remains of 200 Union soldiers to give them a proper burial shortly after the Civil War ended.
Milwaukee mayor served in WWII, ‘lost at sea’ at 34
Memorial Day caps an extended weekend for some, but the holiday is all about honoring our armed service members who paid the ultimate sacrifice, people like Milwaukee Mayor Carl Zeidler, who left City Hall and joined the fight during World War II.
Lower Nemahbin boat patrols focus on safety
Criss-crossing Lower Nemahbin Lake, Summit Police Department Patrol Officer Ryan Lipovsek said his goal is not to write a ton of tickets.
Memorial Day Weekend: TSA screens most passengers of pandemic-era
On Friday, the TSA screened the most passengers since the beginning of the pandemic - a whopping 1.9 million.
Cookout and resource fair for vets in Milwaukee
A cookout and resource fair was held at the Explorium Brewpub in Milwaukee's Third Ward, offering many local veterans a chance to meet and support each other, changed by loss and the tragedies of war.
Field of Flags honors vets in Milwaukee
Veterans Park was filled with hundreds of people placing a flag in what's called the Field of Flags ahead of Memorial Day.
Milwaukee 'Field of Flags' honors veterans at lakefront
Veterans Park was filled with hundreds of people placing a flag in what's called the “Field of Flags” ahead of Memorial Day.
Milwaukee cookout, vet resource fair honors ‘those who didn't make it'
A cookout and resource fair was held at the Explorium Brewpub in Milwaukee's Third Ward, offering many local veterans a chance to meet and support each other, changed by loss and the tragedies of war.
Prices, wait-times for Uber and Lyft surge as more travelers hit the road for Memorial Day weekend
The price of Uber and Lyft rides is through the roof ahead of Memorial Day Weekend – with some passengers saying they’re paying less for cross-country flights.
Memorial Day travel: AAA says 37 million to head out over weekend
With COVID-19 cases dropping and vaccinations rising – a surge in travel is expected this weekend for Memorial Day.
Memorial Day: Students place flags at Wood National Cemetery
A Wood National Cemetery Memorial Day tradition was stopped by the COVID-19 pandemic, but after a year off, it is now back.