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Typical We Energies electric bill would top $150 a month under updated rate hike proposal
The typical We Energies customer's electric bill would top $150 a month in 2026 under a proposal filed recently with state regulators. The proposal calls for an 18.5% increase in the cost for residential electric service by 2026 including rate hikes of 9.2% in 2025 and another 8.5% a year later. If the...
Why was it so foggy Friday morning in Milwaukee?
If you were on the road early this morning, you likely noticed fog blanketing much of the Milwaukee area. By now, much of the fog has dissipated since sunrise, though some remains over Lake Michigan into the mid-morning. But what caused this foggy day? ...
Weather webcast with Lisa Michaels
Fog is possible again tonight and tomorrow morning, with lows in the low 50s. Sunny and warmer this weekend with 80s on Saturday then a mix of 70s and 80s Sunday. There is a slim chance for passing shower Saturday night. Thunderstorms return early next wee. Chance for strong to severe storms possible on Tuesday. Temperatures cool later on next week.
A $350,000 winning SuperCash ticket was sold at a Meijer gas station in Greenfield
A Meijer gas station in Greenfield is where a lucky winner was sold a $350,000 top prize lottery ticket. In fact, the station at 5900 W. Layton Ave. has sold two big winning tickets in the last two months, according to the Wisconsin Lottery. According to the Wisconsin Lottery, the...
WisDOT says deadline for people living at Milwaukee park and ride to vacate will not be enforced, for now
MILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) confirmed with Spectrum News 1 that it set the deadline of Thursday May 16, for people living at Milwaukee area park and rides to vacate the lots. WisDOT said the deadline stands, but it’s not enforcing it yet to give people...
Where Did the Nickname ‘FIB’ Come From?
Summer in Wisconsin is in sight, and you know what that means: our frenemies from Chicagoland pouring over the border to play. Driving wise, were some of these people raised by wolves, or what? Speeding. Tailgating – not the good kind. Lane changes as subtle as a face tattoo.
Breaking down 'spaving,' does saving money by spending it work?
MILWAUKEE - It's called ‘spaving’ - spending money to save money, and is the latest financial trend spreading across social media. Finance Professor Dan Roccato from the University of San Diego joined FOX6 WakeUp to explain why it may not be all it's cracked up to be.
Milwaukee police mounted patrol horse retires, joined unit in 2018
MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee Police Department mounted patrol horse is hanging up her saddle, the department announced on Friday, May 17. "Babe" joined the MPD Mounted Patrol in 2018, and the department said she will be retiring to the green pastures of Tennessee. The MPD Mounted Patrol Foundation, which provides...
Historic deal allowed for Milwaukee sales tax. Madison wants one, too.
Last year, state lawmakers reached a deal that allowed the city of Milwaukee to impose its own local sales tax, a first in Wisconsin. It’s something officials in the city of Madison have wanted for years, and earlier this spring, they renewed their efforts. The city’s Common Council approved...
Federal funding for MPS' Head Start program suspended
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) said it was told Thursday federal financial assistance for its Head Start program will be suspended for 30 days. The suspension goes into effect on May 21, 2024. The grant was approved through May 30, 2024. MPS said the funding suspension will not...
New MADACC dog adoption program to help overflow
MILWAUKEE - Need a new best friend? The Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission is launching a program to help you find one. MADACC executive director Karen Sparapani said they are overwhelmed with all kinds of dogs, and the numbers keep growing. "We have never been full, full, full," Sparapani...
Milwaukee twin brothers graduate top of their high school class
Twin siblings at the top of their class. Joseph and Joshua Garcia named valedictorian and salutatorian at St. Anthony High School in Milwaukee. The Garcia twins tell 12 News it took a lot of work getting to graduation, and they didn't do it alone. As first-generation graduates, they're looking forward...
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