Survey: More than 50% think stores should remain CLOSED on Thanksgiving
BestBlackFriday.com has posted the results of its 2016 "Thanksgiving Day Shopping Survey," which found that more than 50 percent of people aren't pleased some stores are choosing to stay open on the holiday.The survey was posted on October 23rd and included 502 American adults over the age of 18.
BestBlackFriday.com has posted the results of its 2016 "Thanksgiving Day Shopping Survey," which found that more than 50 percent of people aren't pleased some stores are choosing to stay open on the holiday.The survey was posted on October 23rd and included 502 American adults over the age of 18.
Wisconsin unemployment drops to lowest level since 2001
MADISON — Wisconsin's unemployment rate has dropped to its lowest level since 2001.The state Department of Workforce Development reported Thursday that Wisconsin's unemployment rate in September was 4.1 percent.
MADISON — Wisconsin's unemployment rate has dropped to its lowest level since 2001.The state Department of Workforce Development reported Thursday that Wisconsin's unemployment rate in September was 4.1 percent.
Trick yourself into saving more money: Expert shares some simple ways to save
MILWAUKEE -- Here's something spooky -- most Americans have less than $1,000 in their savings account.
MILWAUKEE -- Here's something spooky -- most Americans have less than $1,000 in their savings account.
Bringing holiday tradition back: Brookfield Square Mall will be CLOSED on Thanksgiving
BROOKFIELD– CBL & Associates Properties, Inc., owner of Brookfield Square, announced Wednesday, October 12th in a press release that Brookfield Square Mall will be CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day.The mall will reopen at 6:00 a.m. on Black Friday, November 25th.“We want to bring back the excitement of Black Friday shopping as the true start of the holiday shopping season and allow our employees, retailers, and shoppers to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with their families,” said Stephen Lebovitz, President and CEO, CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.
BROOKFIELD– CBL & Associates Properties, Inc., owner of Brookfield Square, announced Wednesday, October 12th in a press release that Brookfield Square Mall will be CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day.The mall will reopen at 6:00 a.m. on Black Friday, November 25th.“We want to bring back the excitement of Black Friday shopping as the true start of the holiday shopping season and allow our employees, retailers, and shoppers to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with their families,” said Stephen Lebovitz, President and CEO, CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.
Mayor Barrett's 2017 budget includes more money for MPD; but staffing levels will remain the same
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Monday, September 26th presented his 2017 budget to the Milwaukee Common Council.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Monday, September 26th presented his 2017 budget to the Milwaukee Common Council.
Mayor Barrett pledges funding for more officers: "Public safety is gonna be, by far, the biggest portion of my budget"
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has pledged funding for more police officers will be the biggest part of his proposed budget.On Tuesday, September 6th, Mayor Barrett wasn't sharing details about his proposed public safety budget -- just that there will be a request for more funding.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has pledged funding for more police officers will be the biggest part of his proposed budget.On Tuesday, September 6th, Mayor Barrett wasn't sharing details about his proposed public safety budget -- just that there will be a request for more funding.
Good news for drivers -- gas prices at their lowest levels since 2004!
Good news for drivers -- gas prices are at the lowest levels since 2004!The national average for a gallon of regular was $2.21 on Monday, September 5th -- 20 cents cheaper than this time in 2015.Low gas prices this summer has meant big savings for drivers -- almost $19 billion compared to 2015.The average U.S. household is expected to pocket an extra $320 in savings this year, thanks to plunging gas prices.CLICK HERE to access the FOX6Now.com Gas Price Tracker, and find the cheapest gas nearest you!
Good news for drivers -- gas prices are at the lowest levels since 2004!The national average for a gallon of regular was $2.21 on Monday, September 5th -- 20 cents cheaper than this time in 2015.Low gas prices this summer has meant big savings for drivers -- almost $19 billion compared to 2015.The average U.S. household is expected to pocket an extra $320 in savings this year, thanks to plunging gas prices.CLICK HERE to access the FOX6Now.com Gas Price Tracker, and find the cheapest gas nearest you!
Analysis: $9.7 million in bonuses, pay increases for state workers in Wisconsin in 2016
MADISON — The state of Wisconsin paid an estimated $9.7 million in one-time bonuses or various pay increases for state workers in fiscal year 2016.An analysis by the Wisconsin State Journal found the payments went to 4,638 workers, roughly 15 percent of the state's workforce.The newspaper analyzed merit-based bonuses, as well as payments that were meant to retain employees or make their salaries equitable to their peers.The amount is more than double what was given out in fiscal year 2015, when Gov.
MADISON — The state of Wisconsin paid an estimated $9.7 million in one-time bonuses or various pay increases for state workers in fiscal year 2016.An analysis by the Wisconsin State Journal found the payments went to 4,638 workers, roughly 15 percent of the state's workforce.The newspaper analyzed merit-based bonuses, as well as payments that were meant to retain employees or make their salaries equitable to their peers.The amount is more than double what was given out in fiscal year 2015, when Gov.
Gas prices up by a half cent to $2.17 a gallon nationally
CAMARILLO, Calif. — The average price of gasoline in the U.S. is up by over a half cent to $2.17 a gallon for regular grade.Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg said Sunday higher crude oil prices are causing refiners and retailers to bump up their prices.
CAMARILLO, Calif. — The average price of gasoline in the U.S. is up by over a half cent to $2.17 a gallon for regular grade.Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg said Sunday higher crude oil prices are causing refiners and retailers to bump up their prices.
Don't bust your budget: 3 free money tracking apps
MILWAUKEE — Everyone has bills to pay and sometimes it can be tough to keep track of them all, but there easy ways to help manage your money with your smartphone.
MILWAUKEE — Everyone has bills to pay and sometimes it can be tough to keep track of them all, but there easy ways to help manage your money with your smartphone.
Have you given more cash to charity than Donald Trump?
Donald Trump draws great attention to everything he does, and his charitable works are no different.
Donald Trump draws great attention to everything he does, and his charitable works are no different.
Don't let your budget overheat: Ways to cool down your summer spending
MILWAUKEE -- Don't let your budget overheat this summer.
MILWAUKEE -- Don't let your budget overheat this summer.
MADISON — Gov.
US hiring falls to worst in 5 years; rate drops to 4.7 pct.
WASHINGTON — U.S. hiring plunged in May to its lowest level in more than 5 years, a sign that employers turned cautious after the economy barely expanded in the first three months of the year.The Labor Department says employers added just 38,000 jobs last month, the fewest since September 2010.
WASHINGTON — U.S. hiring plunged in May to its lowest level in more than 5 years, a sign that employers turned cautious after the economy barely expanded in the first three months of the year.The Labor Department says employers added just 38,000 jobs last month, the fewest since September 2010.
Risk to Wisconsin unemployment fund seen as still high
MADISON — Wisconsin employers vastly overpaid for unemployment-related costs during the Great Recession because the state wasn't adequately prepared.
MADISON — Wisconsin employers vastly overpaid for unemployment-related costs during the Great Recession because the state wasn't adequately prepared.
Transportation and the economy: Politicians, business leaders gather for round-table discussion
WAUWATOSA -- Local politicians and business leaders on Wednesday, May 25th met for a transportation round-table discussion in Wauwatosa.The discussion focused on the impact local transportation networks have on the economy, and more importantly, how to improve that.We're told a majority of the feedback has indicated that the condition of those networks is actually putting a cap on economic growth."There's more and more people from more and more sectors of the economy and just the public in general that are telling our elected people that next budget, we can't come home again without fixing our transportation budget.
WAUWATOSA -- Local politicians and business leaders on Wednesday, May 25th met for a transportation round-table discussion in Wauwatosa.The discussion focused on the impact local transportation networks have on the economy, and more importantly, how to improve that.We're told a majority of the feedback has indicated that the condition of those networks is actually putting a cap on economic growth."There's more and more people from more and more sectors of the economy and just the public in general that are telling our elected people that next budget, we can't come home again without fixing our transportation budget.
No one on this planet can afford to live the 'American Dream', study finds
What does the "American Dream" mean to you?
What does the "American Dream" mean to you?
U.S. Senate race: Johnson's Zika vote, Feingold budget vote under the microscope
MILWAUKEE - Votes past and present are now fodder for attacks in Wisconsin's U.S. Senate race, as both candidates try to define their opponent to voters.
MILWAUKEE - Votes past and present are now fodder for attacks in Wisconsin's U.S. Senate race, as both candidates try to define their opponent to voters.
The 17 states with the highest unemployment rates
At the peak of the Great Recession in October 2009, the national unemployment rate sat at 10 percent — the highest the U.S. had seen since June 1983.
At the peak of the Great Recession in October 2009, the national unemployment rate sat at 10 percent — the highest the U.S. had seen since June 1983.
Unemployment fell or held steady in largest Wisconsin cities in March
MADISON — Unemployment rates dropped or held steady in Wisconsin's largest cities last month.Preliminary data the state Department of Workforce Development released Wednesday shows unemployment rates in 30 in the state's 32 largest cities decreased from February.
MADISON — Unemployment rates dropped or held steady in Wisconsin's largest cities last month.Preliminary data the state Department of Workforce Development released Wednesday shows unemployment rates in 30 in the state's 32 largest cities decreased from February.