Whitefish Bay students make it home after being stuck in Georgia
WHITEFISH BAY (WITI) -- Those to the south are still recovering from a snowstorm that crippled interstates in and around Atlanta.
WHITEFISH BAY (WITI) -- Those to the south are still recovering from a snowstorm that crippled interstates in and around Atlanta.
How will schools make up all the days they were closed?
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Kids love it when school is cancelled, but making up those missed days -- not so much!
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- Kids love it when school is cancelled, but making up those missed days -- not so much!
Where to call if you need emergency heating assistance
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- With the severe cold weather, the Department of Administration (DOA) is reminding individuals about where to call for emergency heating assistance.“With this severe cold weather that is making its way through Wisconsin, it is crucial that our citizens know where they can turn for emergency heating assistance,” said DOA Secretary Mike Huebsch.Customers that need emergency heating assistance can contact:
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- With the severe cold weather, the Department of Administration (DOA) is reminding individuals about where to call for emergency heating assistance.“With this severe cold weather that is making its way through Wisconsin, it is crucial that our citizens know where they can turn for emergency heating assistance,” said DOA Secretary Mike Huebsch.Customers that need emergency heating assistance can contact:
Weather creating travel troubles for folks across the nation
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Whether it's by train, bus or plane, many travelers are having a hard time getting out of Milwaukee due to the weather conditions across the nation.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Whether it's by train, bus or plane, many travelers are having a hard time getting out of Milwaukee due to the weather conditions across the nation.
2013-14 winter is 17th coldest on record for Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The 2013-2014 winter has been exceptionally cold -- everyone knows that.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The 2013-2014 winter has been exceptionally cold -- everyone knows that.
Salvation Army reaching out to homeless as temps plummet
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The sun Monday did little to temper the relentless and brutal cold -- and it was expected to get worse on Tuesday.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The sun Monday did little to temper the relentless and brutal cold -- and it was expected to get worse on Tuesday.
Salvation Army opens warming shelters across the state
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker has declared a State of Emergency across Wisconsin because of a propane shortage in the state and the frigid temperatures.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker has declared a State of Emergency across Wisconsin because of a propane shortage in the state and the frigid temperatures.
Mayor Barrett encourages flexibility for city workers
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says city buildings and facilities will remain open on Tuesday, January 28th despite the extreme cold -- but is urging city workers to check with their supervisors regarding the plan for Tuesday's work day.Mayor Barrett issued the following statement on Monday afternoon:"Due to the extreme inclement weather expected through (Tuesday), I am asking Department Heads to do everything possible to maintain a regular schedule of operations while safeguarding the health and welfare of City employees.While City buildings and facilities will remain open for service, employees engaged in operations which are of a non-critical nature as identified by the Department Heads should be given options to be excused from work using vacation, compensatory time off or other paid leave allowed under the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances or departmental work rules.Non-critical services are those which can be postponed or suspended temporarily without affecting the health, welfare or safety of the community.Department Heads shall afford flexibility for delayed reporting and/or early departure of employees as necessary.Requests from employees to make-up the time within the week or as needed by a department to ensure the continuity of services may be implemented at the discretion of the Department Heads.If there are changes in operations, please take the appropriate measures to notify the public in advance to minimize delays and unnecessary travel and waiting periods."Milwaukee County offices and buildings, including the Milwaukee County Courthouse will be closed on Tuesday.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says city buildings and facilities will remain open on Tuesday, January 28th despite the extreme cold -- but is urging city workers to check with their supervisors regarding the plan for Tuesday's work day.Mayor Barrett issued the following statement on Monday afternoon:"Due to the extreme inclement weather expected through (Tuesday), I am asking Department Heads to do everything possible to maintain a regular schedule of operations while safeguarding the health and welfare of City employees.While City buildings and facilities will remain open for service, employees engaged in operations which are of a non-critical nature as identified by the Department Heads should be given options to be excused from work using vacation, compensatory time off or other paid leave allowed under the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances or departmental work rules.Non-critical services are those which can be postponed or suspended temporarily without affecting the health, welfare or safety of the community.Department Heads shall afford flexibility for delayed reporting and/or early departure of employees as necessary.Requests from employees to make-up the time within the week or as needed by a department to ensure the continuity of services may be implemented at the discretion of the Department Heads.If there are changes in operations, please take the appropriate measures to notify the public in advance to minimize delays and unnecessary travel and waiting periods."Milwaukee County offices and buildings, including the Milwaukee County Courthouse will be closed on Tuesday.
Health Dept. urges folks to take precautions in extreme cold
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and the City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) are reminding residents to take precautions as extreme cold temperatures and wind chills move into the area.The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an alert for the area, stating that cold temperatures and brisk winds may result in wind chills that could reach 20 to 35 below zero Sunday night into Monday morning, and 35 to 50 degrees below zero Monday night into Tuesday morning.A wind chill advisory begins 12 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 27, through 9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and the City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) are reminding residents to take precautions as extreme cold temperatures and wind chills move into the area.The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an alert for the area, stating that cold temperatures and brisk winds may result in wind chills that could reach 20 to 35 below zero Sunday night into Monday morning, and 35 to 50 degrees below zero Monday night into Tuesday morning.A wind chill advisory begins 12 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 27, through 9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27.
Folks get errands out of the way before bitter cold sets in
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- For many, Sunday was a last-minute rush before the arctic cold settles in.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- For many, Sunday was a last-minute rush before the arctic cold settles in.
Snow-covered roads Sunday lead to rough morning commute
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Snow overnight and into Sunday morning made for slippery road conditions on Sunday morning, January 26th -- and crews were busy dealing with rollovers, wrecks and disabled vehicles.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Snow overnight and into Sunday morning made for slippery road conditions on Sunday morning, January 26th -- and crews were busy dealing with rollovers, wrecks and disabled vehicles.
Wisconsin facing propane shortage due to cold weather
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Demand is abnormally high this year for propane gas.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Demand is abnormally high this year for propane gas.
Bitterly cold winter impacting people's energy bills
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The bitter cold we've seen this winter has affected people's energy bills!With the wicked cold we've had so far this winter, natural gas usage has been crazy high!Earlier this month, We Energies says it set records for single-day natural gas usage.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The bitter cold we've seen this winter has affected people's energy bills!With the wicked cold we've had so far this winter, natural gas usage has been crazy high!Earlier this month, We Energies says it set records for single-day natural gas usage.
As winter drags on, some of us may feel "seasonal depression"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Officially, it has only been "winter" for about a month, but it feels like it has lasted much longer!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Officially, it has only been "winter" for about a month, but it feels like it has lasted much longer!
This winter has been busy one for insurance companies in WI
SOUTH MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It has been a difficult winter for insurance companies!
SOUTH MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It has been a difficult winter for insurance companies!
Digging out from 9+ inches of snow in Dodge County
LOMIRA (WITI) -- While drifting snow caused concern for many in southeast Wisconsin Tuesday night, others up north had some digging out to do.Fluffy snow piled up near Green Bay and down into parts of Fond du Lac and Dodge Counties.
LOMIRA (WITI) -- While drifting snow caused concern for many in southeast Wisconsin Tuesday night, others up north had some digging out to do.Fluffy snow piled up near Green Bay and down into parts of Fond du Lac and Dodge Counties.
Heaviest snow from latest storm fell north of metro Milwaukee area
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Snow reports from the National Weather Service show the heaviest snow from our latest storm left up to nine inches of snow in the far northern portions of the FOX6 viewing area.The heaviest snow band fell north of Highway 60 in Ozaukee County.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Snow reports from the National Weather Service show the heaviest snow from our latest storm left up to nine inches of snow in the far northern portions of the FOX6 viewing area.The heaviest snow band fell north of Highway 60 in Ozaukee County.
Tow companies, plow drivers ready for snow cleanup in Sheboygan
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- Snow was expected to fall in Wisconsin on Tuesday, January 14th -- and a Winter Storm Warning was issued for counties to the north of Milwaukee -- including Dodge, Ozaukee, Washington, Sheboygan, and Fond du Lac.In Sheboygan 5-7 inches of snow were possible Tuesday and Tuesday night.We saw a lull in the snowfall on Tuesday afternoon -- and many in Sheboygan were waiting for the snow to fall, so they could get out and start the cleanup process.Even without the snow falling on Tuesday afternoon, Arrow Towing and Recovery was busy -- and has been this winter."We are swamped.
SHEBOYGAN (WITI) -- Snow was expected to fall in Wisconsin on Tuesday, January 14th -- and a Winter Storm Warning was issued for counties to the north of Milwaukee -- including Dodge, Ozaukee, Washington, Sheboygan, and Fond du Lac.In Sheboygan 5-7 inches of snow were possible Tuesday and Tuesday night.We saw a lull in the snowfall on Tuesday afternoon -- and many in Sheboygan were waiting for the snow to fall, so they could get out and start the cleanup process.Even without the snow falling on Tuesday afternoon, Arrow Towing and Recovery was busy -- and has been this winter."We are swamped.
Road crews in Wash. Co. gear up for possible long night Tuesday
WASHINGTON COUNTY (WITI) -- From Port Washington to Washington County, crews on Tuesday, January 14th were paying close attention to the roads as snow was expected.
WASHINGTON COUNTY (WITI) -- From Port Washington to Washington County, crews on Tuesday, January 14th were paying close attention to the roads as snow was expected.
Waupun man dealing with aftermath of frost/ice quake
WAUPUN (WITI) -- The extreme cold we saw last week and thaw we've seen this week has caused its share of problems in southeastern Wisconsin -- but in Waupun -- they're really feeling the weather changes quite literally!Last Tuesday night, many in Waupun felt something, after hearing something that was very loud and unexpected."I didn't know if it was my house.
WAUPUN (WITI) -- The extreme cold we saw last week and thaw we've seen this week has caused its share of problems in southeastern Wisconsin -- but in Waupun -- they're really feeling the weather changes quite literally!Last Tuesday night, many in Waupun felt something, after hearing something that was very loud and unexpected."I didn't know if it was my house.