Shoppers seek out the best deals during Black Friday

BROOKFIELD (WITI) -- Black Friday is a day known for long lines and stores crowded with shoppers searching for the best bargains -- but with many retailers opening on Thanksgiving night, the recent push of Shop Local Saturday, and Cyber Monday, is the day losing its luster?Shoppers say no."I don't think it so much dilutes the focus on Black Friday, I think that it just gives consumers more options and I think it gives better competition and better prices for the consumers," said Peter Geipel.Bargain hunters say stores opening early gives them a chance to get the best deals."Came here at around 10 p.m., stayed all the way through 1 a.m. and got a little sleep, and I'm back to pick up my TVs, my equipment which is an awesome stereo system," said Bob Kaelin. "Having a blast, tons of deals everywhere.

Craft fair shoppers opt for homemade gifts on Black Friday

FRANKLIN (WITI) -- Thousands of shoppers flocked to malls and department stores for Black Friday deals on November 29th, but some bargain hunters chose to switch it up a bit by visiting the Holiday Craft and Gift Expo in Franklin.Shoppers searched for one-of-a-kind gifts at the annual craft fair, which many say is a part of their Black Friday tradition.“It’s been a tradition in our family for a really long time,” said Sarah Trevorrow. “We just like looking around to seeing things we don't usually see at the mall.""The malls are full of lines and here you just get to walk around and people are just so nice and welcoming," added Brianne Trevorrow.The craft and gift expo boasts everything from homemade holiday decorations, to jewelry, to items for pets.“What I do, all this dog stuff, is pretty different and so people come looking for me,” said Jean Anich with Bow Wow Meow.Anich has been a part of the craft expo for 31 years.

Black Friday deals cause chaos at Walmart in North Carolina

ELKIN, NORTH CAROLINA (WITI) -- Black Friday deals cause chaos at one Walmart in Elkin, North Carolina.

Shoppers brave the cold for Thanksgiving Day bargains

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- While many people gathered around the dinner table for a Thanksgiving meal Thursday afternoon, others got in line outside Toys R' Us on S. 27th St. -- where shoppers were let in starting at 5 p.m.Some bargain hunters began lining up as early at 6:30 this morning.A lot of shoppers say they missed out on lunch with their families for a chance to score the lowest prices -- but believe the deals and atmosphere make it worth it."I love it.

Lakefront Brewery brews special "Black Friday" ale

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- If shopping is not your thing, here's a Black Friday deal that'll cap off your Thanksgiving holiday.

Average gas price $3.11 per gallon in Milwaukee area

MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 1.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.11 per gallon on Sunday, November 24th.This compares with the national average that has increased 5.1 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 28.5 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 9.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago.The national average has decreased 5.4 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 17.4 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.CLICK HERE for the FOX6Now.com Gas Price Tracker

Discover Black Friday deals ahead of Thanksgiving weekend

Black Friday is more than a week away -- but that 's not stopping major retailers from leaking the deals.

Average gas price $3.10 per gallon in Milwaukee area

MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 5.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.10 per gallon on Sunday, November 17th.This compares with the national average that has increased 1.6 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 27.4 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 18.6 cents per gallon lower than a month ago.The national average has decreased 16.3 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 22.5 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.CLICK HERE for the FOX6Now.com Gas Price Tracker

Average gas price $3.04 per gallon in Milwaukee area

MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have fallen 8.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.04 per gallon on Sunday, November 11th.

Average gas price $3.13 per gallon in Milwaukee area

MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have fallen 5.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.13 per gallon on Sunday, November 3rd.This compares with the national average that has fallen 3.3 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 15.7 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 12.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago.The national average has decreased 12.8 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 24.2 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.CLICK HERE for the FOX6Now.com Gas Price Tracker

Average gas price $3.27 per gallon in Milwaukee area

MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have fallen 2.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.27 per gallon on Sunday, October 20th.This compares with the national average that has fallen 0.8 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.36 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 12.6 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 14.3 cents per gallon lower than a month ago.The national average has decreased 13.7 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 31.2 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.CLICK HERE for the FOX6Now.com Gas Price Tracker