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Dine out for CF

Follow this link to a list of restaurants participating in tonight's event.

Clawz & Pawz

Donations for the care and rehabilitation of rescued horses

Pet Food Recall

Natura Pet Products Read More »

Tax Day Giveaway: Arby's Free Fries

Follow the link to get a coupon for free fries from Arby's.

Summerfest: Fest Flag Ticket Promotion

Pick up a flag and enter to win prizes from Summerfest!

Peregrine falcons LIVE webcams

Watch two live cameras featuring peregrine falcon nests at the WE Energies Oak Creek and Pleasant Prairie power plants.

UKNOWKIDS.COM

Social media monitoring website

See how much was raised during Match Day 2013

On March 14, individuals can donate to any of the 21 participating agencies or to the Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s Basic Needs Fund. A total of $750,000 will be available to match contributions and grow the impact of a donor’s gift. All gifts will be matched proportionately, based on the total amount raised that day by each organization. In addition to helping those in need, donors will be entered into a drawing to win exciting prizes donated by the Milwaukee Brewers and Time Warner Cable.

Literacy Services of Wisconsin

Never to old to learn how to read.

Computer Security Incident at Froedtert Health

Call center for patients who have questions

The Gun Control Debate - Survey

Here are the full results of our online survey we took.

Buster's Fund

Find out more about Buster's Fund a veterinary assistance and food pantry for pets, and Shari Dunn's run to support Buster's Fund.

NORTH AVENUE IN TOSA AT 90TH STREET SHUT DOWN

October 22nd until November 12th weather permitting alternative route plans http://www.wauwatosa.net/index.aspx?NID=1092

Cereal Recall Information

Certain types of Kellog's Frosted Mini-Wheats could be contaminated with metal fragments. The FDA has a list.

Salvation Army Volunteer or Donate

There's been a 15% jump in families requesting assistance. 5% have never had to ask for help before. If you can volunteer or donate now would be the perfect time with the approaching holidays. http://usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc_greatermilwaukee.nsf

Anchor says she was bullied over her weight

Full video of La Crosse anchor's response to viewers e-mail.

Run, Hide, Fight video

CBS 58's Jennifer Tomazic's piece "Gunman in the Office: How to Survive" focuses on this video called Run, Hide, Fight that the City of Houston put out. It details what to do in a mass shooting.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Search for collection sites near you

How the Packers colors came to be green and gold

An explanation of how the Packers' colors came to be green and gold:

List of Obama Campaign offices

Campaign visit scheduled Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Summerfest grounds

Bad Gas Causing Major Problems

Recalled fuel sold in Milwaukee

Find your polling place

Follow this link to find your polling place on Election Day.

The heat is on... Again

The Milwaukee Health Deparment confirmed there will be a heat advisory issued for the coming days as temperatures are expected to reach the triple digits in the early parts of this week. However, at this time the health department couldn't say if there would be any changes to pool hours or cooling centers. The heat advisory will likely entail warnings about drinking water, staying indoors with a fan or air conditioner and checking in on elderly neighbors. Milwaukee County Parks Extend Pool Hours High Temperatures Extends Hours Monday and Tuesday July 15, 2012 (Milwaukee, WI) -Milwaukee County Parks has announced extending the hours of operation for all of the County's outdoor deep well pools for Monday July 16th and Tuesday July 17th. All deep well pools will have evening hours 5:30-7:30pm. The Deep Well Pools are as follows: · Grobschmidt · Hales Corners · Holler · Jackson · McCarty · Pelican Cove · Sheridan · Washington · Wilson You can also cool down at one of our Aquatic Parks, Cool Waters at Greenfield Park and David F Schulz at Lincoln Park until 8pm. LIST OF COOLING CENTERS: Casa Maria(414)-344-5745 9a.m.-10 p.m 1131 N. 21st Street Milwaukee, WI 53233 Emergency shelter for homeless families, mothers and children. Cathedral Center 414-831-0394 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 845 N. Van Buren St. Milwaukee, WI 53202 Shelter for single women and families. Cool Room Overflow shelter for single women. Call Impact 211 to access case management and shelter services. Milwaukee Women's Center(414) 385-0854 3025 W. Mitchell Street Milwaukee, WI 53204 Shelter for families, women, and children. Guest House(414)345-3240 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. 1216 N. 13th Street Milwaukee, WI 53205 Shelter for single adult males. Hope House (414) 645-2122 209 W. Orchard St. Milwaukee, WI 53204 Transitional living for women with children. Joy House(414) 344-3774 9 a.m - 8:30 p.m. 830 N. 19th St. Milwaukee, WI 53233 A shelter for single women and women with their children. Repairers of the Breach(414) 934-9305 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. 1335 W. Vliet St. Milwaukee, WI 53205 A day shelter only. Safe Harbor(414 )935-0200 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. 1820 W. Wells Street. Milwaukee, WI 53233 Shelter for single men. Salvation Army(414) 265-6360 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. 1730 North 7th St. Milwaukee, WI 53205 For men, women, and families LIST OF POOLS: NO WORD ON EXTENDED POOL HOURS "Cool Waters" Family Aquatic Park in Greenfield Park 2028 S. 124th St., West Allis, WI 53227 - Hotline: (414) 321-7530 Mon.-Thurs.: 10am-8pm weather permitting Fri., Sat., Sun./Holidays: 10am-6pm weather permitting David F. Schulz Aquatic Center in Lincoln Park 1301 W. Hampton Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53209 - Hotline: (414) 257-7230 Mon.-Thurs.: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. weather permitting Fri., Sat., Sun./Holidays: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. weather permitting "Pelican Cove" Family Water Park in Kosciuszko Park 2201 S. 7th St. - 24-hr Hotline: (414) 384-2022 Daily: 12:30-4:30 p.m. weather permitting Evening Swim Session: Tue. & Thurs., 5:30-7:30 p.m. weather permitting Tosa Pool at Hoyt Park 1800 Swan Blvd. 414-302-9160 Monday - Friday 9 - 11 AM Weekday: Monday - Thursday 12 - 4:30 PM Friday: 12 - 6 PM Evening: Tuesday & Thursday 6 - 8 PM Saturday & Holiday: 11 AM - 6 PM Sunday: 11 AM - 8 PM Grobschmidt 2600 16th Ave. (414) 762-4919 Open Swim 12:30-4:30 p.m. 1:30-4:30 p.m. (M-F) Evening Swim 5:30-7:30 p.m. Hales Corners 5765 S. New Berlin Road (414) 529-3622 Open Swim 12:30-4:30 p.m. 1:30-4:30 p.m. (M-F) Evening Swim 5:30-7:30 p.m. Holler 5151 S. 6th St. (414) 481-7160 Open Swim 12:30-4:30 p.m. 1:30-4:30 p.m. (M-F) Evening Swim 5:30-7:30 p.m. McCarty 2567 S. 79th St. (414) 327-2519 Open Swim 12:30-4:30 p.m. 1:30-4:30 p.m. (M-F) Evening Swim 5:30-7:30 p.m. Pelican Cove 2201 S. 7 St. in Kosciuszko Park (414) 384-2022 Open Swim 12:30-4:30 p.m. 1:30-4:30 p.m. (M-F) Evening Swim 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sheridan 4800 S. Lake Drive (414) 481-4731 Open Swim 12:30-4:30 p.m. 1:30-4:30 p.m. (M-F) Evening Swim 5:30-7:30 p.m. Washington 1859 N. 40th St. (414) 344-5400 Open Swim 12:30-4:30 p.m. 1:30-4:30 p.m. (M-F) Evening Swim 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wilson 4001 S. 20th St. (414) 281-4498 Wilson has a 1:30 p.m. opening Monday-Friday. Wilson opens at 12:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

FREE Miller Beer for those with 'Miller" in their name.

MILWAUKEE-- MillerCoors is offering free merchandise for those who have 'Miller' in their name. First, middle, last it doesn't matter. Follow the link for more details.

Milwaukee County Activates Heat Plan

MILWAUKEE -- With high temperatures moving into the area, a number of Milwaukee County departments have put their emergency heat plans into place. The Milwaukee County Department on Aging is working with... Read More »

Summerfest

The World's Largest Music Festival

Check out local Muscle Cars

They'll be shooting TV series today in Milwaukee.

Keeping Cool At Milwaukee County Parks

Staying cool is a challenge during extreme heat days in the Milwaukee area. The county has plenty of places where you can beat the heat.

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