Preparing your home for winter: Things you can do yourself before it gets cold
It may still be summer -- but now is the time to start preparing your home for winter!
It may still be summer -- but now is the time to start preparing your home for winter!
More money approved for winter road maintenance & salt...but how much?
MADISON (AP) — The Legislature's finance committee has agreed to give the Department of Transportation an additional $27.4 million to help county governments cover higher than expected winter road maintenance costs and salt purchases.The state reimburses counties for taking care of state roads.
MADISON (AP) — The Legislature's finance committee has agreed to give the Department of Transportation an additional $27.4 million to help county governments cover higher than expected winter road maintenance costs and salt purchases.The state reimburses counties for taking care of state roads.
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.
Wollersheim Winery says grapes "didn't stand a chance" this winter
SAUK CITY (AP) — The severe winter has resulted in significant crop losses for Wisconsin's largest winery.Wollersheim Winery owner Phillipe Coquard says he's used to Wisconsin winters, but his grape crop didn't stand a chance against this year's record-breaking stretch of below zero temperatures.
SAUK CITY (AP) — The severe winter has resulted in significant crop losses for Wisconsin's largest winery.Wollersheim Winery owner Phillipe Coquard says he's used to Wisconsin winters, but his grape crop didn't stand a chance against this year's record-breaking stretch of below zero temperatures.
"We just can't do anything:" Cold, wet weather costs landscapers big bucks
MEQUON (WITI) -- It seems as though it's always something!
MEQUON (WITI) -- It seems as though it's always something!
Trash frozen to the ground during winter making its way into Lake Michigan, rivers
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Now that winter is in the rear-view mirror and temperatures are on the upswing, some are catching a glimpse of what all that snow and ice helped to conceal and hold in place on land -- litter in and around Lake Michigan -- and area rivers.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Now that winter is in the rear-view mirror and temperatures are on the upswing, some are catching a glimpse of what all that snow and ice helped to conceal and hold in place on land -- litter in and around Lake Michigan -- and area rivers.
Huge ice shoves causing damage after this brutal, bitter cold winter
MENOMINEE, MICHIGAN (WITI) -- They sound horrible, and they do incredible damage.
MENOMINEE, MICHIGAN (WITI) -- They sound horrible, and they do incredible damage.
Harsh winter leaves behind extensive, pricey damage to Sheboygan marina
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- From potholes in the roads to the conditions of our yards, winter has left its mark this year.
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- From potholes in the roads to the conditions of our yards, winter has left its mark this year.
Storm brings nearly 18 inches of snow to NW Wis.
SUPERIOR (AP) — A spring snowstorm dropped nearly a foot and a half of new snow in some northwestern Wisconsin communities.The National Weather Service recorded 17.8 inches of snow near Superior and 17 inches near Ashland on Friday.
SUPERIOR (AP) — A spring snowstorm dropped nearly a foot and a half of new snow in some northwestern Wisconsin communities.The National Weather Service recorded 17.8 inches of snow near Superior and 17 inches near Ashland on Friday.
Lingering winter having an impact on little league teams
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Most of us can agree that it feels as though this winter will never end!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Most of us can agree that it feels as though this winter will never end!
Light snow expected in southeast Wisconsin overnight
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Light snow or flurries are expected to move their way into southeast Wisconsin late Monday, March 24th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Light snow or flurries are expected to move their way into southeast Wisconsin late Monday, March 24th.
After harsh winter, ice dams a huge problem for homeowners
DELAFIELD (WITI) -- This brutal winter is having an effect on people's homes!
DELAFIELD (WITI) -- This brutal winter is having an effect on people's homes!
Behind on your We Energies bill? There is help available
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The deep freeze may be over, but many will be feeling the financial effects of this harsh winter for months to come.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The deep freeze may be over, but many will be feeling the financial effects of this harsh winter for months to come.
Winter's grip comes back to southeast Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A day after southeast Wisconsin basked in temperatures in the mid-50s, we're headed back to winter -- snow, cold temperatures and all.Here's a look at the FOX6 forecast for the next few days.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A day after southeast Wisconsin basked in temperatures in the mid-50s, we're headed back to winter -- snow, cold temperatures and all.Here's a look at the FOX6 forecast for the next few days.
Expert says this is worst winter in terms of trash under snow
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We saw temperatures in the low to mid FIFTIES on Monday, March 10th -- and it was quite the reprieve from our bitterly cold winter.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We saw temperatures in the low to mid FIFTIES on Monday, March 10th -- and it was quite the reprieve from our bitterly cold winter.
DPW crews urge you to clear sewer drains to avoid flooding
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- Temperatures in the mid-50s on Monday, March 10th had many rejoicing after this long, harsh and bitterly cold winter!
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- Temperatures in the mid-50s on Monday, March 10th had many rejoicing after this long, harsh and bitterly cold winter!
Hydrologist warns of flooding problems if snow melts too fast
MADISON (AP) — If all this snow melts too quickly, there could be severe flooding in areas of Wisconsin -- according to the National Weather Service.Steve Buan, the senior hydrologist for the North Central River Forecast Center in Chanhassen, Minn., says the ripening flood conditions have been caused by higher-than-usual snowfall and frost depths nearing eight feet in some places.He says the frost can cause problems because water will have trouble seeping into the ground, and that forces the runoff into the rivers.He warned that cities along the Wisconsin, Rock, Fox, Pecatonica and other state rivers should prepare for flooding.The Portage area is the biggest concern because of an expected overload from melting snow in northern Wisconsin flowing down the Wisconsin River.
MADISON (AP) — If all this snow melts too quickly, there could be severe flooding in areas of Wisconsin -- according to the National Weather Service.Steve Buan, the senior hydrologist for the North Central River Forecast Center in Chanhassen, Minn., says the ripening flood conditions have been caused by higher-than-usual snowfall and frost depths nearing eight feet in some places.He says the frost can cause problems because water will have trouble seeping into the ground, and that forces the runoff into the rivers.He warned that cities along the Wisconsin, Rock, Fox, Pecatonica and other state rivers should prepare for flooding.The Portage area is the biggest concern because of an expected overload from melting snow in northern Wisconsin flowing down the Wisconsin River.
Harsh winter means rising costs for those looking to build a home
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Those looking to build a home are facing delays, and it's just another thing that can be blamed on this year's harsh winter."I've never experienced anything that compared to this (winter)," Lemel Homes President Joel Lemel said.Kristine Hillmer with the Metropolitan Builders Association says this winter is making it harder for home builders to work.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Those looking to build a home are facing delays, and it's just another thing that can be blamed on this year's harsh winter."I've never experienced anything that compared to this (winter)," Lemel Homes President Joel Lemel said.Kristine Hillmer with the Metropolitan Builders Association says this winter is making it harder for home builders to work.
Another dose of light snow expected to arrive Tuesday evening
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We may be in meteorological spring, but winter is not loosening its grip on southeast Wisconsin.Overnight Monday into Tuesday morning, up to two to three inches of fresh snow fell on the region -- and the FOX6 Storm Center forecast includes another inch to three to fall late Tuesday into Wednesday.Tuesday Night: Cloudy skies.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We may be in meteorological spring, but winter is not loosening its grip on southeast Wisconsin.Overnight Monday into Tuesday morning, up to two to three inches of fresh snow fell on the region -- and the FOX6 Storm Center forecast includes another inch to three to fall late Tuesday into Wednesday.Tuesday Night: Cloudy skies.
State agencies extend authorization to transport fuel
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Due to the ongoing cold weather and to accommodate transport of propane and certain other commodities, the Wisconsin Departments of Transportation (WisDOT) and Administration (DOA) have determined an energy emergency exists and are extending the authorization allowing motor carriers to transport overweight loads of energy resources such as fuel and oil, along with milk commodities.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Due to the ongoing cold weather and to accommodate transport of propane and certain other commodities, the Wisconsin Departments of Transportation (WisDOT) and Administration (DOA) have determined an energy emergency exists and are extending the authorization allowing motor carriers to transport overweight loads of energy resources such as fuel and oil, along with milk commodities.