Report: Heating costs likely to rise significantly this winter
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Heating costs are likely to significantly rise this winter, due primarily to much colder weather rather than higher prices, according to a government report released Wednesday, October 10th.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Heating costs are likely to significantly rise this winter, due primarily to much colder weather rather than higher prices, according to a government report released Wednesday, October 10th.
Winter heating disconnection moratorium begins November 1st
MADISON - The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin is urging electric and natural gas consumers who are currently disconnected from service to contact their local utility so that a reconnection may occur before the annual heating-disconnection moratorium begins on November 1st.
MADISON - The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin is urging electric and natural gas consumers who are currently disconnected from service to contact their local utility so that a reconnection may occur before the annual heating-disconnection moratorium begins on November 1st.
Snow's flying atop Colorado's Pike's Peak
PIKE'S PEAK, Colorado -- While much of the nation has been dealing with extreme heat, the people are Colorado are cheering on a fresh coat of snow atop Pike's Peak.
PIKE'S PEAK, Colorado -- While much of the nation has been dealing with extreme heat, the people are Colorado are cheering on a fresh coat of snow atop Pike's Peak.
Lake Mills residents dig out from snow
LAKE MILLS -- Mother nature dumped plenty of snow on Wisconsin residents on Friday.
LAKE MILLS -- Mother nature dumped plenty of snow on Wisconsin residents on Friday.
March snow makes for slick driving conditions
MILWAUKEE -- The March snow storm driving through the Midwest is making for some slick and wet driving conditions.The snow hit during the heart of the evening rush hour on Friday.
MILWAUKEE -- The March snow storm driving through the Midwest is making for some slick and wet driving conditions.The snow hit during the heart of the evening rush hour on Friday.
Racine County digs out after a heavy, wet snowfall
RACINE -- If people living in Racine were under any illusion that winter had come and gone without making any noise, the snow that fell on Friday changed all that.The heavy, wet snow brightened up neighborhoods, made driving a bit of a challenge and brought smiles to the faces of independent snow plow drivers.While snow removal companies relished the opportunity to push the snow around, the fresh coat of snow did not please people like Alex Bernal. "I was kind of hoping the snow was over with, but after waking up this morning, seeing all of this snow, I was kind of surprised," Bernal said.There's one thing the snow plowers and Bernal can agree on this time of year.
RACINE -- If people living in Racine were under any illusion that winter had come and gone without making any noise, the snow that fell on Friday changed all that.The heavy, wet snow brightened up neighborhoods, made driving a bit of a challenge and brought smiles to the faces of independent snow plow drivers.While snow removal companies relished the opportunity to push the snow around, the fresh coat of snow did not please people like Alex Bernal. "I was kind of hoping the snow was over with, but after waking up this morning, seeing all of this snow, I was kind of surprised," Bernal said.There's one thing the snow plowers and Bernal can agree on this time of year.
Discover Wisconsin: Loving the snow
Discover Wisconsin host Emmy Fink joins FOX6 WakeUp to discuss upcoming episodes and snow.
Discover Wisconsin host Emmy Fink joins FOX6 WakeUp to discuss upcoming episodes and snow.
Fender benders litter roadways after burst of snow
MILWAUKEE -- The slick conditions on the road Friday made it difficult to control vehicles.
MILWAUKEE -- The slick conditions on the road Friday made it difficult to control vehicles.
Cold and windy weather hits southeast Wisconsin
KEWASKUM -- In the middle of a surprisingly mild season, Friday actually felt like winter!
KEWASKUM -- In the middle of a surprisingly mild season, Friday actually felt like winter!
Winter beauty tips
The winter months can wreak havoc on your hair and skin, leaving many seeking winter beauty tips.
The winter months can wreak havoc on your hair and skin, leaving many seeking winter beauty tips.
Phil the groundhog saw his shadow
It has been a mild winter so far, but Phil the groundhog did see his shadow this morning.
It has been a mild winter so far, but Phil the groundhog did see his shadow this morning.
Lake Geneva Winterfest
We are finally seeing some snow in southern Wisconsin, hooray!
We are finally seeing some snow in southern Wisconsin, hooray!
Stores hoping first snow event of year will bring big sales
MILWAUKEE -- The lack of snow this winter is not only keeping more green outdoors, it's keeping the green out of cash registers in stores that rely on the snowfall.
MILWAUKEE -- The lack of snow this winter is not only keeping more green outdoors, it's keeping the green out of cash registers in stores that rely on the snowfall.
Coming snow brings excitement for some, dread for others
MILWAUKEE -- The first real snowstorm of the season is forecast for southeastern Wisconsin for Thursday, and some people can't wait, while others are dreading it, especially after mostly sunny conditions and temperatures in the 50s Wednesday!Dretzka Park's winter disc golf course was blanketed by not snow, but spring-like weather on an inviting 50 degree Wednesday in January.
MILWAUKEE -- The first real snowstorm of the season is forecast for southeastern Wisconsin for Thursday, and some people can't wait, while others are dreading it, especially after mostly sunny conditions and temperatures in the 50s Wednesday!Dretzka Park's winter disc golf course was blanketed by not snow, but spring-like weather on an inviting 50 degree Wednesday in January.
Kenosha enjoys heaviest snowfall of southeast Wisconsin
KENOSHA CO. -- Our first significant snowfall of 2012 hit Kenosha County the hardest.
KENOSHA CO. -- Our first significant snowfall of 2012 hit Kenosha County the hardest.
Milwaukee's four-inch rule is now in effect
MILWAUKEE -- A fresh coat of snow creates some headaches for drivers in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- A fresh coat of snow creates some headaches for drivers in Milwaukee.
See how communities across southeast Wisconsin are dealing with the snow
FOX6 was out all around southeastern Wisconsin to see how different communities are handling the January 20th snow event.
FOX6 was out all around southeastern Wisconsin to see how different communities are handling the January 20th snow event.
Fresh coat of snow makes for slick Tuesday morning commute
MILWAUKEE -- Southeastern Wisconsin saw a fresh blanket of snow Tuesday morning and afternoon, with most areas around Milwaukee seeing one to four inches fall by noon, and the snow, along with plunging temperatures made for slick roadways for the Tuesday morning commute!Drivers really didn't have much of a choice Tuesday morning.
MILWAUKEE -- Southeastern Wisconsin saw a fresh blanket of snow Tuesday morning and afternoon, with most areas around Milwaukee seeing one to four inches fall by noon, and the snow, along with plunging temperatures made for slick roadways for the Tuesday morning commute!Drivers really didn't have much of a choice Tuesday morning.
Snowfall Thursday draws mixed reaction after mild winter
Southeastern Wisconsin saw the snowflakes fly Thursday, and many reported slick roads.
Southeastern Wisconsin saw the snowflakes fly Thursday, and many reported slick roads.