Gas prices in southeast Wisconsin could soon be under $3/gallon

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- GasBuddy.com reports that Great Lakes states will likely see more stations dropping their prices under $3/gallon in the weeks ahead as crude oil prices take a beating amidst global economic concerns, falling demand, and a huge drop in corn prices.Some states in the Great Lakes, such as Ohio and Indiana, have already seen prices at some stations drop under $3/gallon, but as crude prices continue their slide, motorists may soon see $2.99/gallon return to a pump near them.

U.S. employers added 142,000 jobs in August, fewest in eight months

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added just 142,000 jobs in August, snapping a six-month streak of hiring above 200,000 and posting the smallest gain in eight months.The Labor Department says the unemployment rate fell to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent.

Bad news for the economy: Wisconsin's unemployment rate is up for July

MADISON (AP) — Wisconsin's unemployment rate inched higher to 5.8 percent in July.The state Department of Workforce Development reported Thursday, August 14th that the rate increased slightly from 5.7 percent the month before.

Wisconsin unemployment rate drops in May, lowest since October 2008

MADISON (AP) — Wisconsin's unemployment rate dropped to 5.7 percent in May, down one-tenth from April and the lowest it's been since October 2008.The state Department of Workforce Development reported Thursday that Wisconsin lost 400 private sector jobs between April and May.The numbers are based on a survey of roughly 3.5 percent of the state's employers and subject to significant revisions.More reliable numbers are released quarterly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, but they lag the monthly figures.

Monet, Van Gogh, Rembrandt and... lots of stickers

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Monet, Van Gogh, Rembrandt -- there's no doubt their works of art belong "in" a museum.

Harsh winter is costing Wisconsin, and the state needs more money

MADISON (AP) — This year's harsh winter weather is causing the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to spend more than planned on plowing, salting and other expenses.The department next week will ask the Legislature to approve spending $27.3 million more than anticipated for expenses related to the long winter.The state contracts with counties to help maintain state highways in addition to county roads.

Gas prices up 10.2 cents per gallon in the past week

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Average retail gasoline prices in Milwaukee have risen 10.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.77/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 615 gas outlets in Milwaukee.This compares with the national average that has increased 3.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.59/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.Including the change in gas prices in Milwaukee during the past week, prices yesterday were 20.3 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 17.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.The national average has increased 9.2 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 7.2 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago.

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Average gas price $3.65 per gallon in Milwaukee area

MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 6.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.65 per gallon on Sunday, April 6th.This compares with the national average that has increased 1.3 cents per gallon to $3.55 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.Including the change in gas prices in Milwaukee during the past week, prices on Sunday were 0.6 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 5.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.The national average has increased 7.4 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 3.1 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.

Food prices in Wisconsin remain relatively stable

MADISON (AP) — Food prices in Wisconsin have remained relatively stable, although items such as meat, milk and eggs are a little more expensive.The Wisconsin Farm Bureau calculated the average cost for 16 food items through the end of March.

Average gas price $3.57 per gallon in Milwaukee area

MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have fallen 0.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.57 per gallon on Sunday, March 30th.This compares with the national average that has increased 1.8 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.53 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.Including the change in gas prices in Milwaukee during the past week, prices on Sunday were 19.0 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 6.0 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.The national average has increased 9.2 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 8.3 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.

Average gas price $3.57 per gallon in Milwaukee area

MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have fallen 3.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.57 per gallon on Sunday, March 23rd.This compares with the national average that has not moved in the last week to $3.51 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.Including the change in gas prices in Milwaukee during the past week, prices on Sunday were 16.1 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 12.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.The national average has increased 10.2 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 13.0 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.

Average gas price $3.60 per gallon in Milwaukee area

MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 0.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.60 per gallon on Sunday, March 16th.This compares with the national average that has increased 2.6 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.50 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.Including the change in gas prices in Milwaukee during the past week, prices on Sunday were 6.8 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 25.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.The national average has increased 15.5 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 15.1 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.