"Rich and a little bit sweet:" Hundreds line up for special Black Friday brew
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Black Friday in the Brew City means more than shopping until you drop.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Black Friday in the Brew City means more than shopping until you drop.
"People are gonna shop where they wanna shop:" Menards stays closed Thanksgiving day
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Many businesses are opening earlier every year to usher in the holiday shopping season.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Many businesses are opening earlier every year to usher in the holiday shopping season.
Toys, toys and more toys: What are parents looking for this holiday season?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Toys R Us on Milwaukee's south side was open on Thanksgiving evening -- and right through Friday morning.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Toys R Us on Milwaukee's south side was open on Thanksgiving evening -- and right through Friday morning.
Busy lines at big box stores, Best Buy is no exception
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Some of the longest lines for Black Friday shopping are at Best Buy.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Some of the longest lines for Black Friday shopping are at Best Buy.
Diehard shoppers get deep discounts before dawn on Thanksgiving
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- Some diehard shoppers got a big head start to Black Friday -- before even taking a bite of turkey on Thanksgiving!
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- Some diehard shoppers got a big head start to Black Friday -- before even taking a bite of turkey on Thanksgiving!
"I just can't focus on anybody else right now:" Black Friday shoppers score for themselves
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The holiday shopping tradition used to start very early in the morning on Black Friday.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The holiday shopping tradition used to start very early in the morning on Black Friday.
Six steps for savings: Here's your Black Friday outlet mall shopping game plan!
PLEASANT PRAIRIE (WITI) — Are you geared up and ready to go for Thanksgiving and Black Friday shopping?
PLEASANT PRAIRIE (WITI) — Are you geared up and ready to go for Thanksgiving and Black Friday shopping?
Unemployment applications jump above 300K for first time in nearly three months
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits jumped last week, pushing total applications above 300,000 for the first time in nearly three months.The Labor Department says weekly applications rose 21,000 to a seasonally adjusted 313,000, the highest level since the first week of September.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits jumped last week, pushing total applications above 300,000 for the first time in nearly three months.The Labor Department says weekly applications rose 21,000 to a seasonally adjusted 313,000, the highest level since the first week of September.
Check these sites before you buy anything online or in-store
Everyone loves a good deal, but how do you know what you’re about to purchase is really a steal?Use the power of the internet to your advantage!
Everyone loves a good deal, but how do you know what you’re about to purchase is really a steal?Use the power of the internet to your advantage!
"We want to win Black Friday!" Walmart gearing up for biggest shopping day of the year!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Love it or hate it, Black Friday has become an American tradition.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Love it or hate it, Black Friday has become an American tradition.
Before you shop, check out these Black Friday tips from the Wisconsin Better Business Bureau
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Thanksgiving is almost here and Black Friday shoppers are preparing.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Thanksgiving is almost here and Black Friday shoppers are preparing.
If you get thirsty while you're shopping, Lakefront Brewery will offer "Black Friday" BEER!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – For the fourth year in a row, Lakefront Brewery, Inc.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – For the fourth year in a row, Lakefront Brewery, Inc.
It's time to plan ahead! The Black Friday deals you need to know about
Many shoppers plan all of their big buys around those Black Friday deals.
Many shoppers plan all of their big buys around those Black Friday deals.
Should you wait until Black Friday for the very best holiday deals?
Should you wait until Black Friday for the very best holiday deals?
Should you wait until Black Friday for the very best holiday deals?
You might want to take your headphones the next time you go the grocery store, but why?
Next time you head to the grocery store, you might want to take your headphones with.
Next time you head to the grocery store, you might want to take your headphones with.
Gas prices in southeast Wisconsin could soon be under $3/gallon
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- GasBuddy.com reports that Great Lakes states will likely see more stations dropping their prices under $3/gallon in the weeks ahead as crude oil prices take a beating amidst global economic concerns, falling demand, and a huge drop in corn prices.Some states in the Great Lakes, such as Ohio and Indiana, have already seen prices at some stations drop under $3/gallon, but as crude prices continue their slide, motorists may soon see $2.99/gallon return to a pump near them.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- GasBuddy.com reports that Great Lakes states will likely see more stations dropping their prices under $3/gallon in the weeks ahead as crude oil prices take a beating amidst global economic concerns, falling demand, and a huge drop in corn prices.Some states in the Great Lakes, such as Ohio and Indiana, have already seen prices at some stations drop under $3/gallon, but as crude prices continue their slide, motorists may soon see $2.99/gallon return to a pump near them.
U.S. employers added 142,000 jobs in August, fewest in eight months
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added just 142,000 jobs in August, snapping a six-month streak of hiring above 200,000 and posting the smallest gain in eight months.The Labor Department says the unemployment rate fell to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent.
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added just 142,000 jobs in August, snapping a six-month streak of hiring above 200,000 and posting the smallest gain in eight months.The Labor Department says the unemployment rate fell to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent.
Bad news for the economy: Wisconsin's unemployment rate is up for July
MADISON (AP) — Wisconsin's unemployment rate inched higher to 5.8 percent in July.The state Department of Workforce Development reported Thursday, August 14th that the rate increased slightly from 5.7 percent the month before.
MADISON (AP) — Wisconsin's unemployment rate inched higher to 5.8 percent in July.The state Department of Workforce Development reported Thursday, August 14th that the rate increased slightly from 5.7 percent the month before.
Wisconsin unemployment rate drops in May, lowest since October 2008
MADISON (AP) — Wisconsin's unemployment rate dropped to 5.7 percent in May, down one-tenth from April and the lowest it's been since October 2008.The state Department of Workforce Development reported Thursday that Wisconsin lost 400 private sector jobs between April and May.The numbers are based on a survey of roughly 3.5 percent of the state's employers and subject to significant revisions.More reliable numbers are released quarterly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, but they lag the monthly figures.
MADISON (AP) — Wisconsin's unemployment rate dropped to 5.7 percent in May, down one-tenth from April and the lowest it's been since October 2008.The state Department of Workforce Development reported Thursday that Wisconsin lost 400 private sector jobs between April and May.The numbers are based on a survey of roughly 3.5 percent of the state's employers and subject to significant revisions.More reliable numbers are released quarterly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, but they lag the monthly figures.
Monet, Van Gogh, Rembrandt and... lots of stickers
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Monet, Van Gogh, Rembrandt -- there's no doubt their works of art belong "in" a museum.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Monet, Van Gogh, Rembrandt -- there's no doubt their works of art belong "in" a museum.