Blain's Farm and Fleet will be closed on Thanksgiving: “We want our customers to enjoy the day"
JANESVILLE -- Blain’s Farm and Fleet stores will be closed for business on Thanksgiving Day.Blain’s Farm and Fleet is a second generation, family-owned company, founded by brothers Claude and Bert Blain in 1955.Bert’s daughter, Jane Blain Gilbertson, now CEO and sole owner is proud of the traditions started by her father and uncle and staying true to the Blain’s tradition - will remain closed on Thanksgiving Day.“Our company wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for strong family values and traditions,” says Blain Gilbertson. “So it goes without saying that we will close our doors on holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas.
JANESVILLE -- Blain’s Farm and Fleet stores will be closed for business on Thanksgiving Day.Blain’s Farm and Fleet is a second generation, family-owned company, founded by brothers Claude and Bert Blain in 1955.Bert’s daughter, Jane Blain Gilbertson, now CEO and sole owner is proud of the traditions started by her father and uncle and staying true to the Blain’s tradition - will remain closed on Thanksgiving Day.“Our company wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for strong family values and traditions,” says Blain Gilbertson. “So it goes without saying that we will close our doors on holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Walmart Black Friday ad 2015: View all 32 pages
Walmart has released its Black Friday ad -- and also announced the return of the 1-hour guarantee.Stores will begin their Black Friday sales at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.Some of the Black Friday deals include:
Walmart has released its Black Friday ad -- and also announced the return of the 1-hour guarantee.Stores will begin their Black Friday sales at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.Some of the Black Friday deals include:
"We are excited:" Bon-Ton Stores announces hours and doorbusters for Black Friday
MILWAUKEE -- The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.
MILWAUKEE -- The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.
Earliest opening yet: JC Penney will open doors for shoppers at 3:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving
MILWAUKEE -- As we get closer to Thanksgiving and Black Friday, we are learning more about what retailers have planned.
MILWAUKEE -- As we get closer to Thanksgiving and Black Friday, we are learning more about what retailers have planned.
The Target Black Friday ad for 2015 is out -- view all 40 pages
A little more than two weeks before Black Friday, one of the most anticipated ads is now online.Target released its 2015 Black Friday ad on Monday.
A little more than two weeks before Black Friday, one of the most anticipated ads is now online.Target released its 2015 Black Friday ad on Monday.
Milwaukee Common Council approves Mayor Barrett's 2016 city budget
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Common Council on Tuesday, November 3rd approved Mayor Tom Barrett's 2016 budget.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Common Council on Tuesday, November 3rd approved Mayor Tom Barrett's 2016 budget.
County Board committee approves amendment to arrange free bus rides for voter registration, ID
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Board Committee on Finance, Personnel, and Audit on Thursday, October 29th approved a budget amendment that requires the Milwaukee County Transit System to develop a proposal to arrange free bus rides for people traveling to receive voter identification documents or registering to vote.“Voter suppression is real in Wisconsin, and we need to do everything we can to ease the burden on those who want to vote,” said Supervisor Khalif Rainey, sponsor of the amendment. “By providing free bus rides for people to get proper voter ID or to register to vote, we will enhance the chances that those people will be able to take part in the democratic process.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Board Committee on Finance, Personnel, and Audit on Thursday, October 29th approved a budget amendment that requires the Milwaukee County Transit System to develop a proposal to arrange free bus rides for people traveling to receive voter identification documents or registering to vote.“Voter suppression is real in Wisconsin, and we need to do everything we can to ease the burden on those who want to vote,” said Supervisor Khalif Rainey, sponsor of the amendment. “By providing free bus rides for people to get proper voter ID or to register to vote, we will enhance the chances that those people will be able to take part in the democratic process.
County Board chairman files lawsuit against Co. Exec. Abele over alleged pay changes, budget meetings
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Milwaukee County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb has filed a lawsuit against Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, for his "continued refusal to appear before the public in committee meetings" on the Milwaukee County budget, "as required by law" -- and allegations he made changes to Milwaukee County employees' pay, which exceeds his authority under state statute."If you were simply reasonable and would come, we wouldn't have to resort to this," said Milwaukee County Board Chairman Theo Lipscomb says of meetings missed by Abele.Lipscomb says the County Board is requesting Abele's presence so they can ask him questions about his proposed 2016 budget.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Milwaukee County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb has filed a lawsuit against Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, for his "continued refusal to appear before the public in committee meetings" on the Milwaukee County budget, "as required by law" -- and allegations he made changes to Milwaukee County employees' pay, which exceeds his authority under state statute."If you were simply reasonable and would come, we wouldn't have to resort to this," said Milwaukee County Board Chairman Theo Lipscomb says of meetings missed by Abele.Lipscomb says the County Board is requesting Abele's presence so they can ask him questions about his proposed 2016 budget.
Wisconsin unemployment drops to 4.3 percent in September
MADISON — New data shows Wisconsin's preliminary unemployment rate in September was 4.3 percent, down slightly from 4.5 percent in August.State Department of Workforce Development reports released Thursday show added 1,400 nonfarm jobs over the month.
MADISON — New data shows Wisconsin's preliminary unemployment rate in September was 4.3 percent, down slightly from 4.5 percent in August.State Department of Workforce Development reports released Thursday show added 1,400 nonfarm jobs over the month.
Five highway projects facing delays, Gov. Walker asks that $350M be set aside for transportation
MADISON — Governor Scott Walker says he wants to work with Republican senators to find a solution to funding for road projects in Wisconsin that has led to a delay in some work.Walker spoke to Republican state senators in the Capitol on Tuesday, October 6th.He also voiced his support for replacing the nonpartisan Government Accountability Board with a bipartisan panel, banning the sale of aborted fetal tissue and overhauling the state's 110-year-old civil service system.Walker says he hopes at least "some portion" of $350 million set aside in the state budget for transportation projects can be tapped to continue road projects.This, after a report by researchers at UW-Whitewater for the Transportation Development Association that suggests delaying several major highway projects in Wisconsin could end up costing taxpayers an extra $160 million, while delaying other economic benefits to residents and businesses that would benefit from the improved roads.Walker's Department of Transportation last week announced it was delaying work on five major projects for two years.Walker told senators at the Capitol Tuesday he's willing to work with them on alternatives.The budget passed this summer authorized $500 million in borrowing, with lawmakers reversing the option to authorize up to $350 million more over the next year.Here is a list of the five major highway projects facing two-year delays, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation:
MADISON — Governor Scott Walker says he wants to work with Republican senators to find a solution to funding for road projects in Wisconsin that has led to a delay in some work.Walker spoke to Republican state senators in the Capitol on Tuesday, October 6th.He also voiced his support for replacing the nonpartisan Government Accountability Board with a bipartisan panel, banning the sale of aborted fetal tissue and overhauling the state's 110-year-old civil service system.Walker says he hopes at least "some portion" of $350 million set aside in the state budget for transportation projects can be tapped to continue road projects.This, after a report by researchers at UW-Whitewater for the Transportation Development Association that suggests delaying several major highway projects in Wisconsin could end up costing taxpayers an extra $160 million, while delaying other economic benefits to residents and businesses that would benefit from the improved roads.Walker's Department of Transportation last week announced it was delaying work on five major projects for two years.Walker told senators at the Capitol Tuesday he's willing to work with them on alternatives.The budget passed this summer authorized $500 million in borrowing, with lawmakers reversing the option to authorize up to $350 million more over the next year.Here is a list of the five major highway projects facing two-year delays, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation:
Local unemployment drops in Wisconsin cities, counties
MADISON — Unemployment rates have dropped between July and August in every Wisconsin county and large city.The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development reported the latest figures Wednesday.
MADISON — Unemployment rates have dropped between July and August in every Wisconsin county and large city.The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development reported the latest figures Wednesday.
"Good things are happening in Milwaukee:" Mayor presents 2016 proposed budget to Common Council
MILWAUKEE – Mayor Tom Barrett presented his 2016 proposed executive budget to the Milwaukee Common Council on Tuesday morning, September 22nd.
MILWAUKEE – Mayor Tom Barrett presented his 2016 proposed executive budget to the Milwaukee Common Council on Tuesday morning, September 22nd.
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett to present 2016 budget proposal to Common Council Tuesday
MILWAUKEE -- Mayor Tom Barrett is set to present his 2016 proposed city of Milwaukee budget to the Common Council on Tuesday, September 22nd.The Mayor's Office says this budget "will include a continued commitment to public safety, strong and healthy neighborhoods, economic security for residents and solid fiscal management."The budget proposal is set to be presented to the Common Council at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday.
MILWAUKEE -- Mayor Tom Barrett is set to present his 2016 proposed city of Milwaukee budget to the Common Council on Tuesday, September 22nd.The Mayor's Office says this budget "will include a continued commitment to public safety, strong and healthy neighborhoods, economic security for residents and solid fiscal management."The budget proposal is set to be presented to the Common Council at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday.
"Welcome news for motorists:" Lower gas prices should return as BP refinery goes back online
MILWAUKEE – Drivers across Wisconsin should see lower gas prices in the coming days and weeks thanks to the restart of the crude distillation unit (CDU) at BP’s Whiting refinery earlier Tuesday, August 25th.Prices throughout the Midwest rose dramatically in the days following the unexpected shutdown of that unit on August 8th, although they did stabilize and begin to gradually drop in recent days.According to AAA’s Fuel Gauge Report, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded in Wisconsin is currently $2.81, down about 15 cents from this time last week, but still 24 cents higher than the US national average of $2.57 – the lowest for this date since 2004.Averages in the state should begin to move closer to that mark as the CDU restart begins to increase supplies of refined fuel in Midwestern markets.“This is welcome news for local motorists hoping to take advantage of the historic savings we are seeing elsewhere around the county,” said Nick Jarmusz, director of public affairs for AAA Wisconsin. “Prices could continue to drop even more thanks to a combination of low crude oil costs, decreasing demand and the switch back to winter-blend fuels.”CLICK HERE to find the cheapest gas near you via the FOX6Now.com Gas Price Tracker.
MILWAUKEE – Drivers across Wisconsin should see lower gas prices in the coming days and weeks thanks to the restart of the crude distillation unit (CDU) at BP’s Whiting refinery earlier Tuesday, August 25th.Prices throughout the Midwest rose dramatically in the days following the unexpected shutdown of that unit on August 8th, although they did stabilize and begin to gradually drop in recent days.According to AAA’s Fuel Gauge Report, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded in Wisconsin is currently $2.81, down about 15 cents from this time last week, but still 24 cents higher than the US national average of $2.57 – the lowest for this date since 2004.Averages in the state should begin to move closer to that mark as the CDU restart begins to increase supplies of refined fuel in Midwestern markets.“This is welcome news for local motorists hoping to take advantage of the historic savings we are seeing elsewhere around the county,” said Nick Jarmusz, director of public affairs for AAA Wisconsin. “Prices could continue to drop even more thanks to a combination of low crude oil costs, decreasing demand and the switch back to winter-blend fuels.”CLICK HERE to find the cheapest gas near you via the FOX6Now.com Gas Price Tracker.
Holding steady: Wisconsin unemployment rate remains 4.6 percent
MADISON — Wisconsin's unemployment rate for July is 4.6 percent, unchanged from June.The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development reports Thursday that the state added 8,200 private sector jobs over the month.The state's unemployment rate continues to be lower than the national average, which was 5.3 percent in July.The state data is based on a survey of 3.5 percent of Wisconsin employers.
MADISON — Wisconsin's unemployment rate for July is 4.6 percent, unchanged from June.The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development reports Thursday that the state added 8,200 private sector jobs over the month.The state's unemployment rate continues to be lower than the national average, which was 5.3 percent in July.The state data is based on a survey of 3.5 percent of Wisconsin employers.
"I should start walking:" Soaring gas prices cause concern for drivers, but relief may come soon
MILWAUKEE -- Gas prices went up more than 40 cents in a day -- one of the biggest jumps in recent years.
MILWAUKEE -- Gas prices went up more than 40 cents in a day -- one of the biggest jumps in recent years.
Drivers notice prices at the gas pump are on the rise, but why?
MILWAUKEE -- Drivers in southeast Wisconsin may notice the price per gallon of gasoline has bounced up -- and may climb into the weekend.FOX6 News spoke with Patrick DeHaan, a senior petroleum analyst with GasBuddy.com.
MILWAUKEE -- Drivers in southeast Wisconsin may notice the price per gallon of gasoline has bounced up -- and may climb into the weekend.FOX6 News spoke with Patrick DeHaan, a senior petroleum analyst with GasBuddy.com.
Open records changes: Newly released emails show Assembly Speaker Robin Vos drafted the language
MADISON -- Newly released emails specify which lawmaker led the push to restrict access to government records.
MADISON -- Newly released emails specify which lawmaker led the push to restrict access to government records.
New figures: Unemployment up in most Wisconsin cities, counties
MADISON -- Unemployment rates increased in most Wisconsin cities and counties in June.
MADISON -- Unemployment rates increased in most Wisconsin cities and counties in June.
Local mom shops & compares prices: How do Meijer's prices stack up?
MILWAUKEE -- There is a brand new store in town.
MILWAUKEE -- There is a brand new store in town.