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10-04-2025
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Wisconsin residents might hear tornado sirens twice on Thursday. Here's why
Wisconsin residents may hear tornado sirens twice Thursday afternoon and evening, as part of the annual statewide tornado drill. The National Weather Service said in a statement the drill will go on despite cloudy skies and the chance for rain, noting the chance for thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening is "little to none." The drill is part of Wisconsin's Severe Weather Awareness Week, organized by the state's NWS offices, Wisconsin Emergency Management and other agencies. It usually occurs in early April. Here's what to know: The statewide drill will occur on Thursday, April 10 at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Residents are encouraged to discuss and practice severe weather safety plans throughout the day. During both drills, NWS offices will conduct NOAA Weather Radio tests — similar to weekly routine tests — and post on social media. Some local media may also participate by cutting into on-air programming or through social media posts. Some municipalities may also sound their outdoor tornado sirens during the drills. "However, it is expected many will instead rely on their regular testing schedules to ensure those devices are working properly," WEM said on its website. The NWS will not send out a test tornado warning or watch during the drills. Cell phone emergency alerts and push notifications will not go off, according to WEM. Here are some tornado safety tips from WEM: Create an emergency plan and practice when able. Know where designated shelters are at home, work and school. Be ready to go to designated shelters when a tornado warning is issued. During tornado drills, practice where you'd go during a real warning. Have multiple ways to receive alerts about impending severe weather. Ensure mobile devices can receive Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA). Check daily forecasts. Create an emergency kit for your home. You can find more tornado safety information on the WEM website. Claire Reid contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Wisconsin 2025 statewide tornado drill scheduled for Thursday
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Climate
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Nite Owl, Wedl's and more: Here's when Milwaukee-area drive-ins open for the 2025 season
We've made it to spring, even if it the the weather doesn't necessarily feel like it. While temperatures are slowly but surely rising, there's another sign that warmer weather is upon us: the start of the 2025 drive-in season. Aside from dishing out hamburgers and frozen custard, these drive-ins have also served as a beacon of summer for decades in the Badger State. Don't see your favorite spot in this list? Feel free to email suggestions to cgleeson@ Most local staples have already opened for the season. Here's a rundown of Milwaukee-area drive-ins to check out: The Nite Owl Drive-In opened for the season on Tuesday, March 25, according to local reports. Where: 830 E. Layton Ave., Milwaukee Hours: Tuesday-Saturday: about 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn more: More: What will summer weather be like in Wisconsin in 2025? Here's what the Old Farmer's Almanac predicts Wedl's Hamburger Stand opened for the season on Tuesday, March 4, according to an Instagram post. Where: 200 E. Racine St., Jefferson Hours: Sunday, Tuesday-Thursday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Learn more: Lee's Dairy Treat opened for the season on March 1, according to its website. Where: 14040 W. Greenfield Ave., Brookfield Hours: Tuesday-Friday: 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Learn more: Wayne's Drive-In will opened for the 2025 season on Tuesday, April 1, according to its website. Where: 1331 Covered Bridge Road, Cedarburg Hours: Tuesday-Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Learn more: Like last year, Gus's Drive-In opened earlier than normal. The 2025 season for the East Troy spot began on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Where: 3131 Main St., East Troy Hours: Tuesday-Thursday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Learn more: The Kiltie has not announced its opening date for the 2025 season yet. However, the Oconomowoc staple typically opens around late April or early May. Where: N48W36154 E. Wisconsin Ave. Hours: To be announced Learn more: Claire Reid contributed to this report. More: When is Easter this year? What Wisconsinites should know about 2025 spring holiday This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: When do Milwaukee, Wisconsin drive-ins open for summer 2025?
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Business
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Wisconsin's remaining Forever 21 stores expected to close, company announces
All Forever 21 locations in Wisconsin are expected to close after the chain announced it is filing for bankruptcy and going out of business, making it the latest retailer in recent months to shutter operations nationwide. Forever 21 said it was closing its headquarters in late February and laying off 350 employees, as it faced financial issues and struggled to compete with Chinese online fast-fashion brands, like Shein and Temu. About 200 of the chain's roughly 350 stores were expected to close. Owner F21 OpCo said it will hold liquidation sales at stores nationwide while also selling off most of its assets, according to a March 16 press release. However, the national clothing chain may pivot from a "full wind down of operations" if it is able to find a buyer, the statement noted. In the meantime, U.S. stores and the chain's website will remain open throughout the liquidation process. International stores will not be affected, the company confirmed. It's the chain's second bankruptcy filing in less than a decade. Forever 21 first filed for bankruptcy in 2019, with the Milwaukee-area Bayshore location among numerous locations that closed as a result. More: These 6 retailers have recently announced closures. How many Wisconsin stores could be affected in 2025? More: You can no longer use Joann's Fabrics gift cards at Wisconsin stores or nationwide There are two Forever 21 stores left in Wisconsin. One is in Wauwatosa's Mayfair Mall and the other is in Grand Chute's Fox River Mall. Jonathan Limehouse and Claire Reid contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Forever 21 bankruptcy: All Wisconsin expected stores to close Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Business
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Frontier Airlines launches new nonstop flight starting today to Tampa from Milwaukee
Denver-based carrier Frontier Airlines launched its nonstop flights to Tampa International Airport from Milwaukee Friday with service operating three times per week. Frontier is offering fares as low as $59, exclusively for Discount Den members. Tickets must be purchased by 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on April 21. Sale fares are valid for nonstop travel on select days of the week during March 14 through May 21. "With summer travel just around the corner, we are thrilled to launch this new service at MKE," wrote Josh Flyr, Frontier's vice president of network and operations design. Last year, Frontier announced 16 new routes expanding service across the U.S. and the Caribbean. Frontier currently offers nonstop flights from Milwaukee to Denver and Orlando. Milwaukee's airport has nonstop flights to over 35 destinations across North America. A full list of all nonstop destinations from Milwaukee can be found on the airport's website at Airlines generally post the best deals on Tuesday, but sales can appear at any time. You can find the links for the latest airfare deals from Milwaukee here. Average prices for U.S. flights are usually cheapest around 38 days before departure, with historically low prices ranging between 21 to 52 days before takeoff, according to Google Flights. RELATED: Traveling for spring break? Here's a look at some new nonstop flights from Milwaukee in 2025 Journal Sentinel reporter Claire Reid contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Frontier: New flight to Tampa from Milwaukee's airport starting March
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Business
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These 6 retailers have recently announced closures. How many Wisconsin stores could be affected in 2025?
JCPenney and Joann are two of the most recent big-name department stores to announce the shuttering of stores across the U.S. this year. The two companies both shared closure announcements last week, joining several other chains in recent months. The series of closures are part of a years-long trend across the nation forcing stores to downsize, in part due to continued economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and popularity of online shopping. So, how many Wisconsin locations have been impacted by closures over the past several months? Here's what to know: Joann Fabrics and Crafts Joann will close 16 locations in Wisconsin, the craft retailer announced on Wednesday, Feb. 12. About 500 locations across the U.S. will close in total. Party City All corporate-owned Party City locations will close this year, after the retailer announced it was "winding down" operations in late December. There are 11 locations in Wisconsin. Advance Auto Parts In mid-November, the the auto parts chain announced it would be closing 700 locations across the U.S., with six of its Milwaukee locations being shuttered. Big Lots The future of Big Lots in Wisconsin remains unclear. In January, the chain announced it was transferring 400 stores to Variety Wholesalers Inc. However, the stores that will remain open as part of the deal have not been disclosed. Big Lots closed several Wisconsin stores in 2024, including in Fond du Lac, La Crosse, Menomonee Falls, Mount Pleasant, Neenah, Sheboygan, West Bend, Eau Claire, Stevens Point and Janesville. More: Discount retailer Big Lots might remain open in Wisconsin despite bankruptcy. Here's how Macy's Macy's will close 65 stores by the end of 2025 and 150 by the end of 2026, USA TODAY reported. None of the four locations in Wisconsin were named in the round of closures for 2025. Alex Groth, Claire Reid, Claudia Levens and Mike Snider contributed to this report. More: Kohl's has had a lot of big news lately. Here's a rundown of everything that's happened This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Will Joann, Party City, Macy's and more close in Wisconsin in 2025?
