AAA: Thanksgiving holiday travelers to hit 80 million this year

Some 79.9 million people will make trips at least 50 miles from where they live in the six-day span from Nov. 26, the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, and Dec. 2, the Monday following the holiday, AAA said on Monday.

Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival, Ornament Trail return downtown

The Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival is returning this year, along with the Ornament Trail, running from Nov. 21 to Jan. 19.

Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy

Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following significant financial struggles due to mounting losses and debt maturities, the airline announced Monday.

The Cooking Mom: Cranberry Meatballs

Amy Hanten: the Cooking Mom joined FOX6 WakeUp with a tasty recipe for cranberry meatballs, straight from the slow cooker.

Made in Nerdwaukee at Pilot Project Milwaukee
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Lisa Romella joined FOX6 WakeUp to chat about Made in Nerdwaukee and showcase the space at Pilot Project Milwaukee.

What you can buy at Made in Nerdwaukee
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Lisa Romella joined FOX6 WakeUp to showcase some of the unique and nerdy/geeky craft items you can buy at the Made in Nerdwaukee craft fair at Pilot Project Milwaukee.

Made in Nerdwaukee craft fair showcases handmade geeky goods

It's your one-stop shop for geeky goods! The Made in Nerdwaukee craft fair runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 17, at Pilot Project Milwaukee.

Geeky crafts at Made in Nerdwaukee
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Lisa Romella joined FOX6 WakeUp with some of the holiday-themed geeky crafts you can buy at the Made in Nerdwaukee craft fair at Pilot Project Milwaukee.

Made in Nerdwaukee craft fair
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Lisa Romella, Owner of Awkward Nerd Events joined FOX6 WakeUp with a preview of the Made in Nerdwaukee craft fair.

McDonald's pledges $100M to rebuild trust after E. coli outbreak

McDonald's is investing $100 million to bring customers back to stores after an outbreak of E. coli food poisoning tied to onions on the fast-food giant's Quarter Pounder hamburgers.

Dine and Dialogue with Rooted and Rising
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Be a part of real change in Milwaukee's Washington Park neighborhood with a 'Dine and Dialogue' hosted by Rooted & Rising.

Holiday fun at Germantown's Christmas Festival
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Head to Germantown on Saturday, Nov. 16 to take part in the 5K Candy Cane Run/Walk, part of the Christmas Festival fun.

5k Candy Cane Run and Jingle Bell Dash takes over Germantown

It's only mid-November, but Germantown is already in the holiday spirit! Head to the village on Saturday, Nov. 16 for the 5K Candy Cane Run/Walk, as well as the Jingle Bell Dash for the kids.

5K and Christmas Parade in Germantown
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'Head Elf' Joletta Kerpan joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the Christmas-in-November festivities in Germantown.

5k Candy Cane Run and Jingle Bell Dash
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Joletta Kerpan joined FOX6 WakeUp to chat about the 5k Candy Cane Run/Walk and Jingle Bell Dash in Germantown.

Airbnb promotion will let users play gladiator in Rome's Colosseum

A new deal between Airbnb and the Roman Colosseum will let eight people and their plus-ones participate in faux gladiator fights at the ancient amphitheater.

Family-friendly holiday experiences

Milwaukee With Kids founder Calie Herbst shares a few family-friendly holiday events to add to your calendar.