Wisconsin unemployment drops to 6.1 percent
MADISON (AP) — Unemployment in Wisconsin dropped in January to 6.1 percent.The state Department of Workforce Development released the latest figures Thursday.
MADISON (AP) — Unemployment in Wisconsin dropped in January to 6.1 percent.The state Department of Workforce Development released the latest figures Thursday.
Average gas price $3.60 per gallon in Milwaukee area
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 2.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.60 per gallon on Sunday, March 9th.This compares with the national average that has increased 3.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.47 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 1.1 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 30.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.The national average has increased 18.5 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 19.1 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 2.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.60 per gallon on Sunday, March 9th.This compares with the national average that has increased 3.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.47 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 1.1 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 30.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.The national average has increased 18.5 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 19.1 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.
Petroleum expert says gas prices typically higher in Milw., Wis.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The price of a gallon of gas keeps going up.The average price nationwide has gone up about 20 cents a gallon in the past two years.Experts say the basic reason for the increase is crude oil prices have increased in that same time.Those have gone up because of supply and demand here, because of colder weather.However, the biggest reason for the increase is blamed on one country."As I like to say, the reason why prices are so high are three factors China, China and China.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The price of a gallon of gas keeps going up.The average price nationwide has gone up about 20 cents a gallon in the past two years.Experts say the basic reason for the increase is crude oil prices have increased in that same time.Those have gone up because of supply and demand here, because of colder weather.However, the biggest reason for the increase is blamed on one country."As I like to say, the reason why prices are so high are three factors China, China and China.
National park tourism in Wis. creates $28.4 million economic benefit
WISCONSIN (WITI) -- A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 273,933 visitors to national parks in Wisconsin spent $28.4 million and supported 422 jobs in the state in 2012.“The national parks of Wisconsin attract visitors from across the country and around the world and provide premiere historical, cultural, natural, and recreational experiences,” said NPS Midwest Regional Director Michael T.
WISCONSIN (WITI) -- A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 273,933 visitors to national parks in Wisconsin spent $28.4 million and supported 422 jobs in the state in 2012.“The national parks of Wisconsin attract visitors from across the country and around the world and provide premiere historical, cultural, natural, and recreational experiences,” said NPS Midwest Regional Director Michael T.
Average gas price $3.44 per gallon in Milwaukee area
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 9.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.44 per gallon on Sunday, February 24th.This compares with the national average that has increased 5.0 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.40 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 32.5 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 21.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.The national average has increased 12.5 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 32.6 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 9.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.44 per gallon on Sunday, February 24th.This compares with the national average that has increased 5.0 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.40 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 32.5 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 21.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.The national average has increased 12.5 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 32.6 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.
Average gas price $3.33 per gallon in Milwaukee area
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 3.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.33 per gallon on Sunday, February 16th.This compares with the national average that has increased 5.0 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.34 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 45.1 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 8.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.The national average has increased 6.1 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 34.3 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.CLICK HERE for the FOX6Now.com Gas Price Tracker
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 3.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.33 per gallon on Sunday, February 16th.This compares with the national average that has increased 5.0 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.34 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 45.1 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 8.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.The national average has increased 6.1 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 34.3 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.CLICK HERE for the FOX6Now.com Gas Price Tracker
Is it time to change your money mindset?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 51 percent of Americans could not come up with $1,000 in the case of an emergency.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 51 percent of Americans could not come up with $1,000 in the case of an emergency.
Average gas price $3.28 per gallon in Milwaukee area
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 4.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.28 per gallon on Sunday, February 9th.This compares with the national average that has increased 1.6 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.28 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 35.8 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 2.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.The national average has decreased 1.9 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 26.8 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.CLICK HERE for the FOX6Now.com Gas Price Tracker
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 4.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.28 per gallon on Sunday, February 9th.This compares with the national average that has increased 1.6 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.28 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 35.8 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 2.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.The national average has decreased 1.9 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 26.8 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.CLICK HERE for the FOX6Now.com Gas Price Tracker
Average gas price $3.23 per gallon in Milwaukee area
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 1.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.23 per gallon on Sunday, February 2nd.This compares with the national average that has fallen 0.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.26 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 33.1 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 1.7 cents per gallon lower than a month ago.The national average has decreased 4.0 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 21.4 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.CLICK HERE for the FOX6Now.com Gas Price Tracker
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 1.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.23 per gallon on Sunday, February 2nd.This compares with the national average that has fallen 0.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.26 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 33.1 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 1.7 cents per gallon lower than a month ago.The national average has decreased 4.0 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 21.4 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.CLICK HERE for the FOX6Now.com Gas Price Tracker
Average gas price $3.22 per gallon in Milwaukee area
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have not moved in the past week, averaging $3.22 per gallon on Sunday, January 26th.This compares with the national average that has not moved in the last week to $3.27 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 8.5 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 2.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago.The national average has decreased 1.6 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 4.4 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.CLICK HERE for the FOX6Now.com Gas Price Tracker
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have not moved in the past week, averaging $3.22 per gallon on Sunday, January 26th.This compares with the national average that has not moved in the last week to $3.27 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 8.5 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 2.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago.The national average has decreased 1.6 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 4.4 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.CLICK HERE for the FOX6Now.com Gas Price Tracker
Average gas price $3.23 per gallon in Milwaukee area
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have fallen 3.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.23 per gallon on Sunday, January 19th.This compares with the national average that has fallen 2.2 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.27 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 0.7 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 14.0 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.The national average has increased 4.7 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 1 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago.CLICK HERE for the FOX6Now.com Gas Price Tracker
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have fallen 3.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.23 per gallon on Sunday, January 19th.This compares with the national average that has fallen 2.2 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.27 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 0.7 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 14.0 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.The national average has increased 4.7 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 1 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago.CLICK HERE for the FOX6Now.com Gas Price Tracker
Average gas price $3.26 per gallon in Milwaukee area
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 2.0 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.26 per gallon on Sunday, January 12th.This compares with the national average that has fallen 0.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.29 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 14.3 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 16.8 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.The national average has increased 6.8 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 3.4 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago.CLICK HERE for the FOX6Now.com Gas Price Tracker
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 2.0 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.26 per gallon on Sunday, January 12th.This compares with the national average that has fallen 0.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.29 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 14.3 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 16.8 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.The national average has increased 6.8 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 3.4 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago.CLICK HERE for the FOX6Now.com Gas Price Tracker
Unique solutions to simple problems that could save money
In this week's Cheap Thoughts, Rob shows you some unique solutions to simple problems.
In this week's Cheap Thoughts, Rob shows you some unique solutions to simple problems.
Average gas price $3.24 per gallon in Milwaukee area
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have fallen 1.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.24 per gallon on Sunday, January 6th.This compares with the national average that has not moved in the last week to $3.30 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 11.0 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 21.0 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.The national average has increased 5.7 cents per gallon during the last month and stands .3.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have fallen 1.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.24 per gallon on Sunday, January 6th.This compares with the national average that has not moved in the last week to $3.30 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 11.0 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 21.0 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.The national average has increased 5.7 cents per gallon during the last month and stands .3.
Gas prices up 7.1 cents per gallon in the past week
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Average retail gasoline prices in Milwaukee have risen 7.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.26 per gallon, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 615 gas outlets in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Average retail gasoline prices in Milwaukee have risen 7.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.26 per gallon, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 615 gas outlets in Milwaukee.
Average gas price $3.17 per gallon in Milwaukee area
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 8.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.17 per gallon on Sunday, December 22nd.This compares with the national average that has increased 2.2 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.23 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 3.0 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 5.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.The national average has decreased 2.4 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 0.9 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.CLICK HERE for the FOX6Now.com Gas Price Tracker
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 8.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.17 per gallon on Sunday, December 22nd.This compares with the national average that has increased 2.2 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.23 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 3.0 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 5.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.The national average has decreased 2.4 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 0.9 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.CLICK HERE for the FOX6Now.com Gas Price Tracker
Average gas price $3.08 per gallon in Milwaukee area
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 1.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.08 per gallon on Sunday, December 15thThis compares with the national average that has fallen 2.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.21 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 7.7 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 1.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago.The national average has increased 0.7 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 3.8 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.CLICK HERE for the FOX6Now.com Gas Price Tracker
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 1.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.08 per gallon on Sunday, December 15thThis compares with the national average that has fallen 2.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.21 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 7.7 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 1.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago.The national average has increased 0.7 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 3.8 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.CLICK HERE for the FOX6Now.com Gas Price Tracker
Prices for regular unleaded gasoline fell slightly in last week
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Average retail gasoline prices in Milwaukee have fallen 2.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.05/gallon Sunday, December 8th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Average retail gasoline prices in Milwaukee have fallen 2.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.05/gallon Sunday, December 8th.
Average gas price $3.09 per gallon in Milwaukee area
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have fallen 2.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.09 per gallon on Sunday, December 1st.This compares with the national average that has fallen 1.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.25 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 25.2 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 4.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago.The national average has decreased 1.3 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 14.2 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.CLICK HERE for the FOX6Now.com Gas Price Tracker
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have fallen 2.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.09 per gallon on Sunday, December 1st.This compares with the national average that has fallen 1.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.25 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 25.2 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 4.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago.The national average has decreased 1.3 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 14.2 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.CLICK HERE for the FOX6Now.com Gas Price Tracker
Menards stands ground on tradition, stays closed on Thanksgiving
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- With several large retailers deciding to open their doors Thanksgiving night to get a jump-start on Black Friday, Menards held their ground on tradition and hoped to cash in on staying closed Thursday.The hardware giant joined dozens of other national retailers in bucking the trend of sliding Black Friday deals into Thanksgiving day."We are a family-owned company and they wanted us to spend time with our friends and family also," said General Manager Edward KorevecHundreds of people were waiting in line when store opened its doors at 6 a.m. Friday, November 29th.
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- With several large retailers deciding to open their doors Thanksgiving night to get a jump-start on Black Friday, Menards held their ground on tradition and hoped to cash in on staying closed Thursday.The hardware giant joined dozens of other national retailers in bucking the trend of sliding Black Friday deals into Thanksgiving day."We are a family-owned company and they wanted us to spend time with our friends and family also," said General Manager Edward KorevecHundreds of people were waiting in line when store opened its doors at 6 a.m. Friday, November 29th.