Crowds nearly overwhelm workers at Kansas mall

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas -- Many of you may have spent your Thanksgiving night relaxing with family and digesting that big meal.

Tony hangs out at Bayshore Town Center for Black Friday

When the crowds began lining up for Black Friday sales, we sent Tony Clark to check out the excitement.

Black Friday shoppers out in full force as retailers open doors early

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Shoppers turned out in droves at malls and big-box stores around the country, taking advantage of Black Friday deals as retailers opened their doors earlier than ever on Thanksgiving.

Will Wal-Mart protest disrupt Black Friday shoppers?

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Shoppers and stores around the country are preparing for big Black Friday sales, but a group of Wal-Mart workers are getting ready for a protest.

Toys 'R Us opens doors to Black Friday shoppers Thursday night

MILWAUKEE -- Black Friday began before Thanksgiving Thursday was even over for some stores -- including Toys 'R Us.

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.