Candy Cane Lane, Country Christmas opening this weekend

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Husbands at malls happy for a seat on Black Friday

Shoppers hit the stores early Friday morning, many of them eager to take advantage of the Black Friday deals - some heading out before their turkey dinner was done digesting!

Black Friday shoppers take in deals at Kohl's, Best Buy

Kohl's stores opened at midnight on Black Friday, and one store manager says they've seen a steady customer stream since the doors opened.

Shoppers adjust Thanksgiving dinner plans for Black Friday

There wasn't much turnaround between Thanksgiving and Black Friday, and many shoppers were making shopping preparations likely before their turkey dinner had even finished digesting Thursday night!

Plumbers say holiday season is their peak season

Black Friday is the busiest day for plumbers, because there are too many things going down the wrong pipes!

Shoppers taking advantage of deals, even on Thanksgiving Day!

Several stores weren't about to wait for shoppers to finish their turkey before kicking off the holiday shopping season, and one of those stores was Kmart in West Allis, which opened its doors early Thanksgiving morning.

Stores offer unique deals, freebies for Black Friday

It seems stores are opening earlier than ever this Black Friday, and with the nation's economy still struggling, stores are in stiff competition, trying to get you to spend your money at their store.

Police urge holiday shoppers to be on the lookout for thieves

Black Friday is right around the corner, and it's the biggest merchandise-moving season of the year, but it's not just shoppers and retailers getting ready.

Learn how to do Thanksgiving on a budget

Jaymes Duke Ballard stops by WakeUp to share a few ways to have Thanksgiving on a budget.

Contact 6: Black Friday shopping tips

Stores are stocking shelves to the max, getting ready for the big Black Friday shopping day.

Shoppers, retailers gearing up for Black Friday

Black Friday is coming even earlier this year, with several stores opening up on Thanksgiving Day, and with three days left until the big day, shoppers and retailers are getting ready for what's sure to be a long shopping day, and sale signs are already going up!A National Retail Federation survey found up to 152 million people plan to shop on Black Friday, up from 138 million last year.

Spending within your budget this holiday season

Edward Jones Financial Advisor Alison Gilman Aquino provides some tips on spending within your budget this holiday season, such as spending within your means, and making a choice to give as a family a gift or gifts to a family that's less fortunate.

Full County Board approves Milwaukee County budget for 2012

Living with more risk, and living within your means were just two of the issues under debate as the full Milwaukee County Board tackled the budget Monday.Some of their debate centered around proposals to cut back on law enforcement, in an effort to keep pressure off of taxpayers.The County Board passed the 2012 budget Monday night, though it is not the budget Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele wanted.However, the budget that passed does not include the kind of spending Abele feared.As it stands, taxes are poised to increase slightly, but Abele says he's going to do what he can to prevent that.It was an effort to bolster public safety, but some describe it as a move to raise taxes.The budget that passed Monday night could potentially lay off more than 100 sheriff's deputies.