Check out all the 2012 Black Friday deals

MILWAUKEE -- The rush will soon be on for arguably some of the best deals of the year.

Wal-Mart Black Friday protest extending to stores in Milwaukee area

MILWAUKEE -- Wal-Mart workers across the country are planning a walkout during one of the biggest shopping events of the year -- Black Friday! 

Contact 6: Black Friday tips for shoppers

MILWAUKEE -- Some retailers are opening their doors on Black Friday earlier than ever this year!

Average gas price $3.37 per gallon in Milwaukee area

MILWAUKEE — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have fallen 3.0 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.37 per gallon on Sunday, November 18th.

Wal-Mart fights back on Black Friday protest plan

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- As Wal-Mart workers prepare to stage a walkout on Black Friday, the world's largest store is fighting back.

Is Milwaukee's County Board too large/costly?

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele says his goals for county government are efficiency and effectiveness, but he says the structure of the County Board may be standing in the way.

Superstorm Sandy pushes U.S. jobless claims to 439K

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The number of people filing for first time unemployment benefits soared 78,000 last week to the highest level in more than a year and a-half, as the effects of Hurricane Sandy the previous week were reflected in government data.

Wal-Mart workers plan Black Friday walkout

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- A group of Wal-Mart workers are planning to stage a walkout next week on Black Friday, arguably the biggest holiday shopping day for the world's largest retail store.

Poll shows Americans want deal to avert fiscal cliff

(CNN) -- As the deadline nears for Congress to reach an end-of-the-year agreement to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff, a new poll released Wednesday, November 14th indicates Americans feel a sense of urgency about the situation.

State Superintendent Tony Evers unveils 2013 public education budget

WEST ALLIS -- Wisconsin state Superintendent Tony Evers on Monday, November 12th proposed a $615 million increase in state aid for public schools. 

Average gas price $3.37 per gallon in Milwaukee area

MILWAUKEE — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 4.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.37 per gallon on Sunday, November 11th.

Stocks finish flat Monday on light volume, looming fiscal cliff

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- U.S. stocks finished little changed Monday, November 12th amid thin trading volume and ongoing worries over the looming fiscal cliff as well as uncertainty over Europe and Greece.

Jobless claims fall amid Hurricane Sandy

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, as Hurricane Sandy led to power outages and closed offices on the East Coast and kept many people from filing claims.

Sears will offer Black Friday deals 5 days early

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- In an effort to be first to offer Black Friday deals this year, Sears announced on Thursday that customers can shop the store's "doorbuster" discounts online starting Nov. 18, five days before the retail holiday.

With 'fiscal cliff' looming, Congress facing compromise or confrontation

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A day after an election that both parties agreed was a mandate to find compromise and avoid the so-called fiscal cliff, Democratic and Republican congressional leaders also continued to sharply disagree over the key issue of whether top tax rates should be raised to help resolve the looming crisis.