Desatar Ministry Christian Church opens as warming shelter
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Due to the extreme cold weather we are expecting as the work week begins, Desatar Ministry Christian Church on Windlake Ave.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Due to the extreme cold weather we are expecting as the work week begins, Desatar Ministry Christian Church on Windlake Ave.
Dangerous cold extends into Milw. as we begin the work week
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We are expecting dangerously cold weather as we begin this work week -- and it is looking as though Monday will be the worst.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We are expecting dangerously cold weather as we begin this work week -- and it is looking as though Monday will be the worst.
Fans seeking shelter from cold fill Lambeau Field Atrium at halftime
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The temperatures on Sunday, January 5th gave new meaning to the term "Frozen Tundra!" Temperatures were hovering right around 5 degrees at kickoff at Lambeau Field on Sunday -- as the Pack faced off with the San Francisco 49ers in a playoff game.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The temperatures on Sunday, January 5th gave new meaning to the term "Frozen Tundra!" Temperatures were hovering right around 5 degrees at kickoff at Lambeau Field on Sunday -- as the Pack faced off with the San Francisco 49ers in a playoff game.
Racine Zoo closed Monday due to extreme cold weather
RACINE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned the Racine Zoo is expected to be closed on Monday, January 6th due to the extreme cold.The zoo, along with its administrative offices will be closed Monday -- in an effort to protect guests, staff and animals from dangerously cold temperatures.The zoo is expected to reopen on January 7th.
RACINE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned the Racine Zoo is expected to be closed on Monday, January 6th due to the extreme cold.The zoo, along with its administrative offices will be closed Monday -- in an effort to protect guests, staff and animals from dangerously cold temperatures.The zoo is expected to reopen on January 7th.
ReadyWisconsin urges folks to stay safe as bitter cold sets in
MADISON (WITI) -- ReadyWisconsin is urging folks to stay safe, as life-threatening bitter cold settles in.ReadyWisconsin says folks need to be ready for a dangerous blast of arctic air that will be moving into the state Sunday night and hovering over through Tuesday.The system will drop temperatures and wind chills to levels not seen since 1996, causing potentially life threatening conditions.The Departments of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), Health Services (DHS) and ReadyWisconsin are teaming up to warn people about the upcoming bitter weather and precautions you and your family should take.Forecast – The National Weather Service says cold air will begin pouring into Wisconsin Saturday night and into Sunday.
MADISON (WITI) -- ReadyWisconsin is urging folks to stay safe, as life-threatening bitter cold settles in.ReadyWisconsin says folks need to be ready for a dangerous blast of arctic air that will be moving into the state Sunday night and hovering over through Tuesday.The system will drop temperatures and wind chills to levels not seen since 1996, causing potentially life threatening conditions.The Departments of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), Health Services (DHS) and ReadyWisconsin are teaming up to warn people about the upcoming bitter weather and precautions you and your family should take.Forecast – The National Weather Service says cold air will begin pouring into Wisconsin Saturday night and into Sunday.
Could be record winter for some local plowing, towing businesses
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- This winter has been incredible thus far for those who make a profit every time the snow falls.
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- This winter has been incredible thus far for those who make a profit every time the snow falls.
Greenfield gets salt shipment while Cudahy is conserving
GREENFIELD (WITI) -- The first salt shipment for 2014 arrived on January 2nd in Greenfield, as officials say December took its toll on the salt supply.
GREENFIELD (WITI) -- The first salt shipment for 2014 arrived on January 2nd in Greenfield, as officials say December took its toll on the salt supply.
Racine, points to south of Milw. hit hard by New Year's snowfall
RACINE (WITI) -- Snow was falling in southeastern Wisconsin on New Year's Day -- and the snowfall, combined with lake effect snowfall, left several inches of new snowfall on the ground.
RACINE (WITI) -- Snow was falling in southeastern Wisconsin on New Year's Day -- and the snowfall, combined with lake effect snowfall, left several inches of new snowfall on the ground.
Multi-vehicle crash shuts down I-43 SB near Mequon during snowstorm
OZAUKEE CO. (WITI) -- We saw our first snowfall of the New Year on New Year's Day, Wednesday, January 1st, 2014 -- and the snow and slick roadways may have contributed to a multiple-vehicle crash that shut down all lanes of I-43 SB near Mequon Road on Wednesday afternoon.
OZAUKEE CO. (WITI) -- We saw our first snowfall of the New Year on New Year's Day, Wednesday, January 1st, 2014 -- and the snow and slick roadways may have contributed to a multiple-vehicle crash that shut down all lanes of I-43 SB near Mequon Road on Wednesday afternoon.
Drivers take it easy as kids have fun in the fresh snow in Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- Snow began to fall on New Year's Eve, continued through New Year's Day -- and will last through Thursday afternoon.
RACINE (WITI) -- Snow began to fall on New Year's Eve, continued through New Year's Day -- and will last through Thursday afternoon.
Fresh snow means kids anxious to get outside and have fun in it
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The snow was falling on the first day of the New Year, and despite the cold -- some families just had to get out of the house and have some fun in the snow!"I'm out here sledding in very cold weather to get my kids a little exercise post-candy, chocolate and other fat foods," Paul Gibeau said.Gibeau took his two sons to Mee-Kwon Park in Mequon on Wednesday, January 1st, 2014 for some sledding.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The snow was falling on the first day of the New Year, and despite the cold -- some families just had to get out of the house and have some fun in the snow!"I'm out here sledding in very cold weather to get my kids a little exercise post-candy, chocolate and other fat foods," Paul Gibeau said.Gibeau took his two sons to Mee-Kwon Park in Mequon on Wednesday, January 1st, 2014 for some sledding.
Sledding opportunities are available at Milwaukee Co. Parks
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- With fresh snow on the ground, Milwaukee County Parks invite you to check out any one of a number of sled hills.Some of the hills are lit for nighttime enjoyment.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- With fresh snow on the ground, Milwaukee County Parks invite you to check out any one of a number of sled hills.Some of the hills are lit for nighttime enjoyment.
Kenosha officials release New Year's Day crash totals
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha County Sheriff's officials on Wednesday, January responded to a number of crashes that may have been cause by snow that fell on New Year's Eve, and throughout the day on Wednesday, January 1st.Since 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening, the Kenosha Co.
KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha County Sheriff's officials on Wednesday, January responded to a number of crashes that may have been cause by snow that fell on New Year's Eve, and throughout the day on Wednesday, January 1st.Since 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening, the Kenosha Co.
Snowy evening makes driving a challenge in Racine
RACINE (WITI) -- The snow fell hard enough on New Year's Eve to make driving a challenge -- especially in Racine County.The roads were slick and the bitter cold had settled in.
RACINE (WITI) -- The snow fell hard enough on New Year's Eve to make driving a challenge -- especially in Racine County.The roads were slick and the bitter cold had settled in.
Those who have to be out in bitter cold work to stay warm
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- Bitterly cold temperatures are sticking around this week -- and that means daytime wind chills around -5 to -15 -- and overnight windchills potentially as low as -20.
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- Bitterly cold temperatures are sticking around this week -- and that means daytime wind chills around -5 to -15 -- and overnight windchills potentially as low as -20.
Good Samaritan gets homeless veteran and his dog out of bitter cold
RACINE (WITI) -- The bitterly cold is dangerous, and can prove deadly -- and that is especially true for the homeless.
RACINE (WITI) -- The bitterly cold is dangerous, and can prove deadly -- and that is especially true for the homeless.
58 inches of snow so far this winter is taxing DPW's budget
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee DPW crews have used 20,000 tons of salt to treat the roads so far this winter -- and the resources and manpower being utilized during this unusually snowy December is taxing the budget.We definitely had a white Christmas this year -- and have several inches of snow on the ground as we end the month of December -- and all that snow comes at a price when it comes to snow removal.Everything costs money -- including the salt, de-icing chemicals, equipment, maintenance on that equipment, and manpower involved in cleaning up the snow.The city budgeted $7.9 million for 2013 for snow and ice control, but by December 17th, $8.6 million was spent -- and that does not include cleanup from last Sunday's storm on December 22nd, which has virtually been a non-stop operation."I'm estimating we're well over 10 million dollars right now, because normally we spend, can spend pretty much a million dollars on extended plowing operations -- so those figures aren't all in yet," Wanda Booker, DPW Sanitation Services Manager said.One bright spot is the salaries from December 22nd won't be paid until 2014 -- when the pay period ends -- and the Common Council will have to take care of the rest."The Common Council does have a contingent fund that they build into the budget each year.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee DPW crews have used 20,000 tons of salt to treat the roads so far this winter -- and the resources and manpower being utilized during this unusually snowy December is taxing the budget.We definitely had a white Christmas this year -- and have several inches of snow on the ground as we end the month of December -- and all that snow comes at a price when it comes to snow removal.Everything costs money -- including the salt, de-icing chemicals, equipment, maintenance on that equipment, and manpower involved in cleaning up the snow.The city budgeted $7.9 million for 2013 for snow and ice control, but by December 17th, $8.6 million was spent -- and that does not include cleanup from last Sunday's storm on December 22nd, which has virtually been a non-stop operation."I'm estimating we're well over 10 million dollars right now, because normally we spend, can spend pretty much a million dollars on extended plowing operations -- so those figures aren't all in yet," Wanda Booker, DPW Sanitation Services Manager said.One bright spot is the salaries from December 22nd won't be paid until 2014 -- when the pay period ends -- and the Common Council will have to take care of the rest."The Common Council does have a contingent fund that they build into the budget each year.
Light snow in the forecast for Thursday afternoon, evening
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We saw a few snow flurries on Christmas Day -- but the snow on Wednesday was only supposed to amount to under an inch of accumulation.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We saw a few snow flurries on Christmas Day -- but the snow on Wednesday was only supposed to amount to under an inch of accumulation.
Cold shoppers hunt for last-minute gifts on Christmas Eve
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- Procrastinators on Christmas Eve faced the choice of braving the cold -- or not quite crossing those last few gifts off their lists!
BROWN DEER (WITI) -- Procrastinators on Christmas Eve faced the choice of braving the cold -- or not quite crossing those last few gifts off their lists!
Hundreds on Milwaukee's east side dig out after storm
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Monday, December 23rd was a day of digging for a lot of people on Milwaukee’s east side.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Monday, December 23rd was a day of digging for a lot of people on Milwaukee’s east side.