Summer travel, economic recovery driving up gas prices

Drivers are facing pricier fill-ups as more people hit the road for work, travel and other activities that the virus pandemic halted. Higher demand for gasoline is running up against lagging supply as the energy industry slowly ramps up after more than a year of production and staff cuts.

94-year-old grandmother tries on wedding dress for 1st time

Martha Mae Ophelia Moon Tucker finally got the chance to wear a wedding dress nearly 70 years after getting married.

Panda Express adds vegan option to menu

Panda Express is debuting its Beyond the Original Orange Chicken dish at select locations.

Car seat safety: Wisconsin attorney general joins regulation call

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul joined an 18-state coalition calling for stronger federal regulation of child car seat protection measures.

World’s deepest pool opens in Dubai with ‘Sunken City’

Deep Dive Dubai opened a 196 feet deep diving pool including an abandoned city, chess, foosball and cars. The pool opens to the public this July.

American Airlines: Milwaukee-Miami daily nonstop service begins in November

American Airlines is expanding its nonstop service between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Miami International Airport (MIA) from weekly to daily beginning in November.

Wisconsin showcased during NBA Finals in new commercial

A new Travel Wisconsin commercial encourages travelers to reconnect, refresh and discover something unexpected in the state.

GM issues 2nd diesel pickup truck recall over engine block heater issues

The recall covers certain 2017 through 2019 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 pickups with 6.6-liter diesel engines and block heaters. Shorts can develop in the heater cord or terminals that connect the cable to the block heater.

McDonald’s to give out free fries on July 13, launch lifetime supply contest

Looking for ways to celebrate National Fry Day? McDonald’s is giving away free fries on July 13 and offering customers a chance to win free fries for life.

7-Eleven Free Slurpee Day: Here’s how to get yours

7-Eleven Day will look a bit different this year. The convenience store chain is offering free small Slurpees for the entire month of July.

Survey: Alcohol options influence Americans’ vacation destinations

According to a recent survey, more than half of American adults say they always drink on vacation, and many say alcohol options influence where they decide to travel.

TSA: More than 10.1M people flew over Fourth of July weekend

The TSA said their agents screened more than 10.1 million people passing through U.S. airports over the Fourth of July weekend.

Group refusing to wear masks leads to 24-hour delay of American Airlines flight

A group of reported high school passengers who refused to wear masks led to the delay of a flight from Charlotte to the Bahamas by nearly 24 hours.