Harsh winter is costing Wisconsin, and the state needs more money
MADISON (AP) — This year's harsh winter weather is causing the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to spend more than planned on plowing, salting and other expenses.The department next week will ask the Legislature to approve spending $27.3 million more than anticipated for expenses related to the long winter.The state contracts with counties to help maintain state highways in addition to county roads.
MADISON (AP) — This year's harsh winter weather is causing the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to spend more than planned on plowing, salting and other expenses.The department next week will ask the Legislature to approve spending $27.3 million more than anticipated for expenses related to the long winter.The state contracts with counties to help maintain state highways in addition to county roads.
Gas prices up 10.2 cents per gallon in the past week
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Average retail gasoline prices in Milwaukee have risen 10.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.77/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 615 gas outlets in Milwaukee.This compares with the national average that has increased 3.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.59/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.Including the change in gas prices in Milwaukee during the past week, prices yesterday were 20.3 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 17.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.The national average has increased 9.2 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 7.2 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Average retail gasoline prices in Milwaukee have risen 10.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.77/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 615 gas outlets in Milwaukee.This compares with the national average that has increased 3.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.59/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.Including the change in gas prices in Milwaukee during the past week, prices yesterday were 20.3 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 17.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.The national average has increased 9.2 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 7.2 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago.
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Whether it's for the spring real estate season of just a spring spruce up -- Fox Consumer Reporter Steve Noviello says put away your wallet.
Whether it's for the spring real estate season of just a spring spruce up -- Fox Consumer Reporter Steve Noviello says put away your wallet.
Average gas price $3.65 per gallon in Milwaukee area
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 6.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.65 per gallon on Sunday, April 6th.This compares with the national average that has increased 1.3 cents per gallon to $3.55 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.Including the change in gas prices in Milwaukee during the past week, prices on Sunday were 0.6 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 5.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.The national average has increased 7.4 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 3.1 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 6.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.65 per gallon on Sunday, April 6th.This compares with the national average that has increased 1.3 cents per gallon to $3.55 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.Including the change in gas prices in Milwaukee during the past week, prices on Sunday were 0.6 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 5.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.The national average has increased 7.4 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 3.1 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.
Food prices in Wisconsin remain relatively stable
MADISON (AP) — Food prices in Wisconsin have remained relatively stable, although items such as meat, milk and eggs are a little more expensive.The Wisconsin Farm Bureau calculated the average cost for 16 food items through the end of March.
MADISON (AP) — Food prices in Wisconsin have remained relatively stable, although items such as meat, milk and eggs are a little more expensive.The Wisconsin Farm Bureau calculated the average cost for 16 food items through the end of March.
Average gas price $3.57 per gallon in Milwaukee area
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have fallen 0.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.57 per gallon on Sunday, March 30th.This compares with the national average that has increased 1.8 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.53 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.Including the change in gas prices in Milwaukee during the past week, prices on Sunday were 19.0 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 6.0 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.The national average has increased 9.2 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 8.3 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have fallen 0.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.57 per gallon on Sunday, March 30th.This compares with the national average that has increased 1.8 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.53 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.Including the change in gas prices in Milwaukee during the past week, prices on Sunday were 19.0 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 6.0 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.The national average has increased 9.2 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 8.3 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.
Average gas price $3.57 per gallon in Milwaukee area
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have fallen 3.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.57 per gallon on Sunday, March 23rd.This compares with the national average that has not moved in the last week to $3.51 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.Including the change in gas prices in Milwaukee during the past week, prices on Sunday were 16.1 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 12.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.The national average has increased 10.2 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 13.0 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have fallen 3.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.57 per gallon on Sunday, March 23rd.This compares with the national average that has not moved in the last week to $3.51 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.Including the change in gas prices in Milwaukee during the past week, prices on Sunday were 16.1 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 12.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.The national average has increased 10.2 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 13.0 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.
Average gas price $3.60 per gallon in Milwaukee area
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 0.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.60 per gallon on Sunday, March 16th.This compares with the national average that has increased 2.6 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.50 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.Including the change in gas prices in Milwaukee during the past week, prices on Sunday were 6.8 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 25.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.The national average has increased 15.5 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 15.1 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 0.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.60 per gallon on Sunday, March 16th.This compares with the national average that has increased 2.6 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.50 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.Including the change in gas prices in Milwaukee during the past week, prices on Sunday were 6.8 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 25.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.The national average has increased 15.5 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 15.1 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.
Wisconsin unemployment drops to 6.1 percent
MADISON (AP) — Unemployment in Wisconsin dropped in January to 6.1 percent.The state Department of Workforce Development released the latest figures Thursday.
MADISON (AP) — Unemployment in Wisconsin dropped in January to 6.1 percent.The state Department of Workforce Development released the latest figures Thursday.
Average gas price $3.60 per gallon in Milwaukee area
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 2.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.60 per gallon on Sunday, March 9th.This compares with the national average that has increased 3.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.47 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.Including the change in gas prices in Milwaukee during the past week, prices on Sunday were 1.1 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 30.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.The national average has increased 18.5 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 19.1 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 2.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.60 per gallon on Sunday, March 9th.This compares with the national average that has increased 3.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.47 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.Including the change in gas prices in Milwaukee during the past week, prices on Sunday were 1.1 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 30.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.The national average has increased 18.5 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 19.1 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.
Petroleum expert says gas prices typically higher in Milw., Wis.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The price of a gallon of gas keeps going up.The average price nationwide has gone up about 20 cents a gallon in the past two years.Experts say the basic reason for the increase is crude oil prices have increased in that same time.Those have gone up because of supply and demand here, because of colder weather.However, the biggest reason for the increase is blamed on one country."As I like to say, the reason why prices are so high are three factors China, China and China.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The price of a gallon of gas keeps going up.The average price nationwide has gone up about 20 cents a gallon in the past two years.Experts say the basic reason for the increase is crude oil prices have increased in that same time.Those have gone up because of supply and demand here, because of colder weather.However, the biggest reason for the increase is blamed on one country."As I like to say, the reason why prices are so high are three factors China, China and China.
National park tourism in Wis. creates $28.4 million economic benefit
WISCONSIN (WITI) -- A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 273,933 visitors to national parks in Wisconsin spent $28.4 million and supported 422 jobs in the state in 2012.“The national parks of Wisconsin attract visitors from across the country and around the world and provide premiere historical, cultural, natural, and recreational experiences,” said NPS Midwest Regional Director Michael T.
WISCONSIN (WITI) -- A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 273,933 visitors to national parks in Wisconsin spent $28.4 million and supported 422 jobs in the state in 2012.“The national parks of Wisconsin attract visitors from across the country and around the world and provide premiere historical, cultural, natural, and recreational experiences,” said NPS Midwest Regional Director Michael T.
Average gas price $3.44 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 $3.44 per gallon on Sunday, February 24th.This compares with the national average that has increased 5.0 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.40 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.Including the change in gas prices in Milwaukee during the past week, prices on Sunday were 32.5 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 21.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.The national average has increased 12.5 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 32.6 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 9.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.44 per gallon on Sunday, February 24th.This compares with the national average that has increased 5.0 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.40 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.Including the change in gas prices in Milwaukee during the past week, prices on Sunday were 32.5 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 21.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.The national average has increased 12.5 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 32.6 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.
Average gas price $3.33 per gallon in Milwaukee area
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 3.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.33 per gallon on Sunday, February 16th.This compares with the national average that has increased 5.0 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.34 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.Including the change in gas prices in Milwaukee during the past week, prices on Sunday were 45.1 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 8.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.The national average has increased 6.1 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 34.3 cents per gallon lower 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 3.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.33 per gallon on Sunday, February 16th.This compares with the national average that has increased 5.0 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.34 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.Including the change in gas prices in Milwaukee during the past week, prices on Sunday were 45.1 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 8.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.The national average has increased 6.1 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 34.3 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.CLICK HERE for the FOX6Now.com Gas Price Tracker
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MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 51 percent of Americans could not come up with $1,000 in the case of an emergency.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 51 percent of Americans could not come up with $1,000 in the case of an emergency.
Average gas price $3.28 per gallon in Milwaukee area
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 4.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.28 per gallon on Sunday, February 9th.This compares with the national average that has increased 1.6 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.28 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.Including the change in gas prices in Milwaukee during the past week, prices on Sunday were 35.8 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 2.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.The national average has decreased 1.9 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 26.8 cents per gallon lower 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 4.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.28 per gallon on Sunday, February 9th.This compares with the national average that has increased 1.6 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.28 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.Including the change in gas prices in Milwaukee during the past week, prices on Sunday were 35.8 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 2.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.The national average has decreased 1.9 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 26.8 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.CLICK HERE for the FOX6Now.com Gas Price Tracker
Average gas price $3.23 per gallon in Milwaukee area
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have risen 1.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.23 per gallon on Sunday, February 2nd.This compares with the national average that has fallen 0.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.26 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.Including the change in gas prices in Milwaukee during the past week, prices on Sunday were 33.1 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 1.7 cents per gallon lower than a month ago.The national average has decreased 4.0 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 21.4 cents per gallon lower 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 1.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.23 per gallon on Sunday, February 2nd.This compares with the national average that has fallen 0.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.26 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.Including the change in gas prices in Milwaukee during the past week, prices on Sunday were 33.1 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 1.7 cents per gallon lower than a month ago.The national average has decreased 4.0 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 21.4 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.CLICK HERE for the FOX6Now.com Gas Price Tracker
Average gas price $3.22 per gallon in Milwaukee area
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have not moved in the past week, averaging $3.22 per gallon on Sunday, January 26th.This compares with the national average that has not moved in the last week to $3.27 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.Including the change in gas prices in Milwaukee during the past week, prices on Sunday were 8.5 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 2.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago.The national average has decreased 1.6 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 4.4 cents per gallon lower 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 not moved in the past week, averaging $3.22 per gallon on Sunday, January 26th.This compares with the national average that has not moved in the last week to $3.27 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.Including the change in gas prices in Milwaukee during the past week, prices on Sunday were 8.5 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 2.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago.The national average has decreased 1.6 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 4.4 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.CLICK HERE for the FOX6Now.com Gas Price Tracker
Average gas price $3.23 per gallon in Milwaukee area
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Average gas prices in the Milwaukee area have fallen 3.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.23 per gallon on Sunday, January 19th.This compares with the national average that has fallen 2.2 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.27 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.Including the change in gas prices in Milwaukee during the past week, prices on Sunday were 0.7 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 14.0 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.The national average has increased 4.7 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 1 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 fallen 3.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.23 per gallon on Sunday, January 19th.This compares with the national average that has fallen 2.2 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.27 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.Including the change in gas prices in Milwaukee during the past week, prices on Sunday were 0.7 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 14.0 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.The national average has increased 4.7 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 1 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago.CLICK HERE for the FOX6Now.com Gas Price Tracker