Amazon increases free shipping minimum to $49 -- but there is one exception

Amazon has increased its minimum purchase to qualify for free shipping from $35 to $49 -- unless you're buying over $25 in books.The company has updated its "shipping options" page to reflect the change:

Amazon.com setting up delivery station in Milwaukee, filling Stadium Business Park

MILWAUKEE -- A large lease with Amazon.com for a Milwaukee shipping center has filled a business park near Miller Park Way, and its owner is planning a nearby speculative industrial facility.

Illinois company proposes two new buildings near Amazon fulfillment facility in Kenosha

KENOSHA -- An Illinois company is proposing building two new buildings near the facility east of I-94.Illinois developer Conor Commercial Real Estate is proposing almost 500,000 square feet of industrial buildings southeast of 120th Avenue and 38th Street, according to an application under city review.

A closer look at Amazon's best Black Friday deals of 2015

Amazon released its planned Black Friday deals, and we at SpecOut, compiled some of the highlights.The sales on hundreds of items start as soon as Nov. 20, so you might be able to avoid the crowds this year and find the perfect gift from the comfort of your own home.Pro tip: If you're an Amazon Prime member, you'll get access to some deals 30 minutes before they're available to the public.

“It’s a win-win for everyone:" Gov. Walker celebrates new Amazon fulfillment center in Kenosha

KENOSHA -- Governor Scott Walker joined Amazon officials and local leaders Wednesday, October 7th as Amazon unveiled its new one-million-square-foot fulfillment center.The ceremony celebrated the addition of Kenosha to the company’s nationwide fulfillment network of operational facilities.

"Awesome for Amazon to do this:" Special delivery at school in Kenosha; boxes filled with supplies!

KENOSHA -- Amazon recently joined the Kenosha community -- opening its fulfillment center on Burlington Road in Kenosha, and even though it's fairly new to the area, it's definitely a friend to one school in the area.Employees with the online retailer known for delivering goodies purchased online delivered a big surprise to a local elementary school on Friday, August 28th.

Children’s book that can ‘make anyone fall asleep’ tops Amazon’s best seller list

SWEDEN -- A self-published book that promises to help children fall asleep at bedtime has topped Amazon’s best seller list, marking the first time an independent author has taken the top spot on the chart.Written by Swedish author and behavioral scientist/psychologist Carl-Johan Forssen Ehrlin, The Rabbit Who Wants To Fall Asleep is a 22-page story that follows Roger the Rabbit, the Sleep Snail and Uncle Yawn on their quest to help the rabbit fall asleep.The book’s description reads:

"If you're looking for a job, this is the place to be:" Amazon holds job fair to fill 1,000 new positions

KENOSHA -- When you think of online retail giant Amazon, you probably think of shipping 'out' -- but on Thursday, July 16th, it was  all about shipping 'in.'A prime offer for residents of Wisconsin, Amazon is offering 1,000 new jobs."It's Amazon.

Amazon welcomes employees for first day of work at brand new fulfillment center in Kenosha

KENOSHA -- Amazon welcomed new employees for their first day of work on Wednesday, June 3rd at Amazon's one-million-square-foot fulfillment center in Kenosha.Amazon has hired more than 1,000 full-time employees who will pick, pack and ship small items to customers such as books, electronics and consumer goods.Associates will work alongside innovative technologies, including Amazon robotics, that will be used on a daily basis to fulfill customer orders.In addition to competitive wages, employees are immediately eligible for comprehensive benefits that include health insurance, 401(k) with 50 percent match, bonuses, company stock awards and a network of support to help ensure employees succeed.Amazon also offers full-time employees innovative programs like Career Choice, where the company will pre-pay up to 95 percent of tuition for courses related to in-demand fields, regardless of whether the skills are relevant to a career at Amazon.The first item picked and packed on Wednesday was the book "The Learning Habit."Some positions are still available and interested candidates are encouraged to visit www.workatamazonfulfillment.com to learn more and apply online.

Jobs: Amazon is hiring, and positions are available at new fulfillment centers in Kenosha

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 26, 2015-- Amazon has announced it is hiring for more than 6,000 full-time jobs across its U.S. fulfillment network to meet growing customer demand.

Quick Tip: Amazon x-ray movies

(WITI) -- A new feature from Amazon lets you find out more information about actors in the TV show you're watching.

"An exciting time for Amazon:" More than 1,000 full-time positions available at Kenosha fulfillment center

KENOSHA (WITI) -- Amazon is now hiring for more than 1,000 full-time positions for its more than one million square foot fulfillment center under construction in Kenosha.At the facility, Amazon employees will pick, pack and ship small items to customers like books, electronics or consumer goods.

"It's so much bigger than you would expect!" A look inside Amazon's new Fulfillment Center in Kenosha

KENOSHA (WITI) -- We're getting our first look inside the second of two new Amazon Fulfillment Centers in Kenosha!"It's so much bigger than you would expect like, just driving by," Indian Trail High School student Addyson Harshburger said.On Thursday, January 29th, a FOX6 News crew was inside the Amazon Fulfillment Center as construction continues in Kenosha."When it is fully operational, we will have millions and millions of products stored in this facility," Amazon spokeswoman Nina Lindsey said.The building measures more than one million square feet!"There's enough steel inside this Fulfillment Center to build the Eiffel Tower twice!" Lindsey said.When it is operational, this building is expected to provide 1,000 full-time positions.

Amazon's fulfillment center in Kenosha reaches critical construction milestones

KENOSHA (WITI) -- Amazon’s one-million-square-foot fulfillment center in Kenosha -- which broke ground in late 2013, has reached a few critical construction milestones including the completed installation of the building’s walls and roof.

Amazon offering one-hour delivery for Prime members

SEATTLE (AP) — Amazon says it is offering one-hour delivery of thousands of basic products to its Prime customers in Manhattan.The online retail giant rolled out the service, known as Prime Now, to select areas of Manhattan on Thursday.

Kenosha's new Amazon employees, with help from Santa, surprise Boys & Girls Club kids

KENOSHA (WITI) -- Employees with the new Amazon Fulfillment Centers in Kenosha, with a little help from Santa Claus, surprised the Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha on Wednesday, December 10th.Amazon employees delivered a large box of donated items to support the Boys & Girls Club's many education and recreational programs.The Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha is one of 15 non-profits across the country to receive a giant box filled with more than $5,000 worth of items from a holiday wish list the club's staff created.Wednesday's event was the first major community event for Amazon in Kenosha.Amazon recently opened one of two Fulfillment Centers in Kenosha, with hundreds of employees.