Approved MPS budget to create 45 additional positions
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The 2013-2014 Milwaukee Public Schools budget approved Tuesday night, June 11th will bring 45 additional art, music and physical education teacher and librarian positions into MPS schools.Art will see the biggest boost between 2012-13 and the upcoming 2013-14 school year under the plan, growing by about 25 full-time teaching positions.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The 2013-2014 Milwaukee Public Schools budget approved Tuesday night, June 11th will bring 45 additional art, music and physical education teacher and librarian positions into MPS schools.Art will see the biggest boost between 2012-13 and the upcoming 2013-14 school year under the plan, growing by about 25 full-time teaching positions.
GasBuddy.com: Surge in gas prices will soon be over
CHICAGO (WITI) -- Three cheers!
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Average gas price $4.06 per gallon in Milwaukee area
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 9.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $4.06 per gallon on Sunday, June 9th.This compares with the national average that has not moved in the last week to $3.64 per gallon, according to gasoline price websiteGasBuddy.com.Including the change in gas prices in Milwaukee during the past week, prices on Sunday were 41.3 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 15.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.The national average has increased 6.9 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 7.8 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 9.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $4.06 per gallon on Sunday, June 9th.This compares with the national average that has not moved in the last week to $3.64 per gallon, according to gasoline price websiteGasBuddy.com.Including the change in gas prices in Milwaukee during the past week, prices on Sunday were 41.3 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 15.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.The national average has increased 6.9 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 7.8 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago.CLICK HERE for the FOX6Now.com Gas Price Tracker
Price of gas spikes, frustrates drivers in southeast Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- If you were out and about on Wednesday, June 5th, you likely noticed the price of a gallon of gas has jumped -- again.Many gas stations were offering a gallon of regular unleaded gas for $4.19.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- If you were out and about on Wednesday, June 5th, you likely noticed the price of a gallon of gas has jumped -- again.Many gas stations were offering a gallon of regular unleaded gas for $4.19.
Average gas price $3.94 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 $3.94 per gallon on Sunday, June 2nd.This compares with the national average that has fallen 1.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.64 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 9.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.94 per gallon on Sunday, June 2nd.This compares with the national average that has fallen 1.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.64 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.
Average gas price $3.84 per gallon in Milwaukee area
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have fallen 8.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.84 per gallon on Sunday, May 27th.This compares with the national average that has fallen 2.3 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.65 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have fallen 8.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.84 per gallon on Sunday, May 27th.This compares with the national average that has fallen 2.3 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.65 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.
Prices at the gas pump frustrate drivers in southeast Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Those of you looking over your summer travel itineraries may want to keep a close eye on gas prices.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Those of you looking over your summer travel itineraries may want to keep a close eye on gas prices.
Proposal could raise requirements for unemployment work searches
MADISON (WITI) -- Those who collect unemployment benefits are required to apply for two jobs each week in order to continue receiving those benefits.
MADISON (WITI) -- Those who collect unemployment benefits are required to apply for two jobs each week in order to continue receiving those benefits.
Lawmakers take tour of schools involved in School Choice Program
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Some state lawmakers on Monday, May 13th took a tour of schools involved in the School Choice Program.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Some state lawmakers on Monday, May 13th took a tour of schools involved in the School Choice Program.
Average gas price $3.92 per gallon in Milwaukee area
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 1 cent per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.92 per gallon on Sunday, May 12th.This compares with the national average that has increased 6.2 cent per gallon in the last week to $3.57 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 1 cent per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.92 per gallon on Sunday, May 12th.This compares with the national average that has increased 6.2 cent per gallon in the last week to $3.57 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.
Average gas price $3.90 per gallon in Milwaukee area
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 3.0 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.90 per gallon on Sunday, May 5th.This compares with the national average that has increased 1 cent per gallon in the last week to $3.51 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 3.0 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.90 per gallon on Sunday, May 5th.This compares with the national average that has increased 1 cent per gallon in the last week to $3.51 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.
Economy added 165,000 jobs in April, rate fell to 7.5%
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Job growth was stronger than initially reported at the start of 2013, and U.S. employers continued to hire in April.The economy added 165,000 jobs in April, according to a Labor Department report released Friday.That was more than expected and marked an improvement over March, but the big story came from large revisions to earlier job growth numbers.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Job growth was stronger than initially reported at the start of 2013, and U.S. employers continued to hire in April.The economy added 165,000 jobs in April, according to a Labor Department report released Friday.That was more than expected and marked an improvement over March, but the big story came from large revisions to earlier job growth numbers.
Falling gas prices could provide economy with much-needed jolt
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The drop in gas prices over the last month or so could provide America's economy with a much-needed jolt, putting money into consumers' pockets just as the impact of federal spending cuts reverberates through the economy.In fact, some economists believe they could balance each other out nearly dollar for dollar.Gasoline prices have fallen some 30 cents a gallon since hitting a high of nearly $3.80 a gallon earlier this year.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The drop in gas prices over the last month or so could provide America's economy with a much-needed jolt, putting money into consumers' pockets just as the impact of federal spending cuts reverberates through the economy.In fact, some economists believe they could balance each other out nearly dollar for dollar.Gasoline prices have fallen some 30 cents a gallon since hitting a high of nearly $3.80 a gallon earlier this year.
Average gas price $3.76 per gallon in Milwaukee area
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 18.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.76 per gallon on Sunday, April 21st.This compares with the national average that has fallen 1.6 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.50 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 18.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.76 per gallon on Sunday, April 21st.This compares with the national average that has fallen 1.6 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.50 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.
Flooding could cause gas prices to temporarily jump
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A senior petroleum expert says motorists should be aware of a possible spike in gasoline prices over the next 24-48 hours in Milwaukee."I expect stations to increase prices 10-25 cents per gallon over the next day or two with some stations starting to raise prices immediately," says Patrick DeHaan of GasBuddy.com.DeHaan warned a price hike was likely in the Great Lakes area after watching wholesale gasoline prices spike.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A senior petroleum expert says motorists should be aware of a possible spike in gasoline prices over the next 24-48 hours in Milwaukee."I expect stations to increase prices 10-25 cents per gallon over the next day or two with some stations starting to raise prices immediately," says Patrick DeHaan of GasBuddy.com.DeHaan warned a price hike was likely in the Great Lakes area after watching wholesale gasoline prices spike.
U.S. unemployment benefits fall to 346,000
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Claims for unemployment benefits are on a roller coaster ride again, falling dramatically last week after rising sharply a week earlier.That volatility isn't unusual for March and April, when the Easter holiday and school spring breaks tend to distort the figures.About 346,000 people filed claims for their first week of jobless benefits last week, down from a revised 388,000 the week before, the Labor Department said Thursday.The figure was better than expected.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Claims for unemployment benefits are on a roller coaster ride again, falling dramatically last week after rising sharply a week earlier.That volatility isn't unusual for March and April, when the Easter holiday and school spring breaks tend to distort the figures.About 346,000 people filed claims for their first week of jobless benefits last week, down from a revised 388,000 the week before, the Labor Department said Thursday.The figure was better than expected.
Barrett, others call for residency requirement removed from budget
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Average gas price $3.64 per gallon in Milwaukee area
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have fallen 12.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.64 per gallon on Sunday, April 7th.This compares with the national average that has fallen 4.0 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.58 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have fallen 12.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.64 per gallon on Sunday, April 7th.This compares with the national average that has fallen 4.0 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.58 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.
Average gas price $3.76 per gallon in Milwaukee area
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 3.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.76 per gallon on Sunday, March 31st.This compares with the national average that has fallen 1.9 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.61 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 3.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.76 per gallon on Sunday, March 31st.This compares with the national average that has fallen 1.9 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.61 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.
Average gas price $3.73 per gallon in Milwaukee area
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 4.0 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.73 per gallon on Sunday, March 24th.This compares with the national average that has fallen 2.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.64 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 4.0 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.73 per gallon on Sunday, March 24th.This compares with the national average that has fallen 2.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.64 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.