with them because they're not only fighting the fire they're fighting the cold" now at 8:00 fire crews-- battling more than just flames this morning. how they worked through the cold to fight off a house fire... and what we know about the investigation. good morning and welcome back to wakeup.. time now x:xx adlib weather forecast today:

w/nw 10-20 mph tonight: overcast. warming slightly. low: 2 wind: sw 5-10 mph anchor adlibs traffic red on traffic map = major delays traffic map = major delays yellow on traffic map = some delays green on traffic map = no

breaking news -- an early morning house fire is under investigation. julie collins joins us live at 35th and hampton with the

try to rotate the crews as much as possible, the problem is rotating crews you send a crew out and bring them back in the masks will freeze up on you, so you have to get it done as quickly as possible so you don't have ;an alert from the state of wisconsin... the d-o-t is warning drivers about an increased risk of hitting black ice this weekend.

the department of transportation is warning drivers to be cautious on the roads this weekend. with high winds and drifting snow expected... road conditions could be dangerous. the combination could create a higher risk for black ice... which is often mistaken for wet or newly paved roads. so what do you need to look out for? pavement that looks dark, wet or like new asphalt.... low-lying areas that may have standing water or run off from nearby melting snow banks or puddles... bridges and underpasses... and any road areas which are mayor tom barrett... issuing his own warning for anyone traveling for the holidays. "make sure that you've got a car survival kit that includes blankets, clothing and high energy foods. make sure that your vehicles' fuel tank is at least half full and that the battery is charged." mayor barrett is also warning drivers not to leave cars running to warm up unless someone is in it - to avoid car thefts. for the complete list of closures-- head to our

storm center app-- it's free for apple an android devices. law enforcement throughout the state cracking down on drunk drivers. starting today through new years --- 24 o-w-i task force teams will be on the lookout for impaired drivers. overtime for task force officers is covered by federal funding. officials say be smart if you plan on drinking over the holidays...like taking a cab or a bus. there are also several rideshare options available. the d-o-t does offer a free app that has a "find a ride" feature -- locate alternative transportation. three state lawmakers are calling on milwaukee county sheriff david clarke to resign. state senator chris larson and state reps jonathan brostoff and christine sinicki released a statement - calling the sheriff's office "grossly mismanaged." four people, including an infant born to an inmate have died in the county jail since april. the lawmakers say these deaths are tied directly to clarkes lack of supervision.

sheriff - quote - "is bored with this democrat party fake news because he helped donald trump get elected potus. he said they must have hear him speak at last night's trump victory rally and it touched a nerve. hashtag make america great again" meanwhile - the milwaukee county board is expected to vote this morning on establishing policy for external investigations of in-custody deaths at the milwaukee county jail and house of correction. an audit of the private medical services contract for the jail and house of correction is already underway. people get a hot meal, no matter how much money they have. we're checking out the new tricklebee cafe. the franklin police department -- helping out a local child who's bike was stolen. why the boy's act of kindness inspired them to pay it forward. the harlem globetrotters are putting carl's basketball skills ot the tet this morning.

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you are watching the fox 6 wakeup news. high pressure is moving over our area today with some very cold air. a wind chill advisory continues until 10am with wind chills likely in the -10 to -25 degree range. well be sunny but stay in the single digits with long. we do start warming overnight as a low moves our way. we get into the low 20s for friday but that comes along with some snow. we could see 6-9 of snow friday and friday night. snow should wind down early saturday but an additional 1-2 is possible. today: mostly sunny, blustery and bitter cold. high: 8 wind: w/nw 10-20 mph tonight: overcast. warming slightly. low:

traffic map = major delays yellow on traffic map = some delays green on traffic map = no delays schedule, the packers playoff hopes don't solely lie in their hands. they'll need some help along the way. tim van vooren has the details in this morning's blitz. "things are brightening for the

running backs they acquired christine michael, they found receiver ty montgomery and put him back there. those 2 are doing well now. on defense at cornerback sam shields might still be gone, but quinten rollins and damarious randall are back. there's no coincidence that the team is playing better." "when you have injuries, we all have them, every team goes through it, but when it attacks your position group that's where it really gets really tough. if you look at our situation with the running back group getting hit so hard and then the corners have been hit harder than it's just a matter of how many, when and hopefully it's spread out amongst your positions." "shields gone since the first week of the season. eddie lacy gone for the bulk of the season, but the replacements at those positions are helping the packers keep those playoff hopes alive. tim van vooren fox 6 sports." the packers play the bears sunday at noon and you can watch it right here on fox 6. a special blitz postgame will

analysis from soldier field, along with comments by defensive lineman mike daniels. then tune into the fox 6 sports blitz at 10-35 sunday night. carl is getting a tryout with a harlem globetrotter this morning. all as part of the buildup to the team's set of games on december 31st. carl is live with a preview of the harlem globetrotters new years eve bmo harris bradley center. the globetrotters are at roosevelt middle school, where 'bull' bullard is hosting a bullying prevention assembly today. the original harlem globetrotters are back at the bmohbc for their traditional new years eve tour stop on saturday, december 31! a star-studded roster will have fans on the edge of their seats to witness the ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry and one-of-a-kind family entertainment that thrills fans of all ages. tickets are now on sale for both

area today with some very cold air. a wind chill advisory continues until 10am with wind chills likely in the -10 to -25 degree range. well be sunny but stay in the single digits with sub-zero wind chills all day long. we do start warming overnight as a low moves our way. we get into the low 20s for friday but that comes along with some snow. we could see 6-9 of snow friday and friday night. snow should wind down early saturday but an additional 1-2 is possible. today: mostly sunny, blustery and bitter cold. high: 8 wind: w/nw 10-20 mph tonight: overcast. warming slightly. low: 2 wind:

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ending on a high note -- he just announced he's expecting his first kid with his playboy model fiancee kayla rae reid. donald trump and kanye west were all kumbaya as they walked out

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below freezing temperatures this morning after a fire breaks out at a vacant house. why they had to call in additional help to fight the blaze. good morning everyone and welcome back to wakeup. time now x:xx today: mostly sunny, blustery and bitter cold. high: 8 wind: w/nw 10-20 mph tonight: overcast. warming slightly. low: 2 wind: sw 5-10 mph anchor adlibs traffic red on

delays green on traffic map = no

right now... investigators say they've found traces of explosives on bodies recovered from the egyptair flight 804 crash. the cairo-bound plane crashed into the mediterranean last may - after it took off from paris. all 66 people on board were killed. no terrorist group has claimed responsibility. and this just in. sad news from the milwaukee county zoo. off that western lowland gorilla, femelle died on monday. the gorilla came to the zoo in 1985 from the national zoo. she had 4 babies during her time at the zoo. they estimate she was about 54 years old. zookeepers say she will be missed. new this morning --- milwaukee fire warming up after battling a house

dale schwark 830am sot 6:38:11 -23 'all the firefighters men and women are working extremely hard... it is a whole lot more difficult to not only fight the fire but to stay warm in the process and throwing water around doesn't help the process.' --- it can be very dangerous. shelters across the area are making sure people have a warm place to go. angelica is here with details on emergency warming shelters "feeding his flock." opened their doors yesterday as a warming shelter. were told it was a very busy night and the group expects it to stay busy in the coming days. work to prepare the basement of the chapel at 81st and lapham in west allis began yesterday afternoon. they encourage folks without a home to join them inside and

wisconsin-- making sure people stay safe as the temperatures dip. 12:34 hangout and keep warm, maybe play some games, eat some food, have a nice sleeping bag and find out some resources. the 'feeding his flock' emergency shelter will continue to operate as long as temperatures are 10 degrees or below. if you or someone you know needs shelter, call 2-1-1. you can be connected to needed resources. now to a fox6 exclusive. a man has his truck stolen and decides to follow the thieves! and the entire chase-- streamed live on facebook! daunte ealy says he stepped away from his truck for a moment at 83rd and florist when teens jumped in and drove off.ealy says he convinced a stranger driving by, to allow him to jump in and tail the suspects. he says when they realized he was following, they ditched the truck, and jumped into a second stolen car. that's when ealy hit record, and

high-speed chase traveled on snowy roads... even on the wrong side of the road. eventually the teens got away. i guess i was doing it out of anger because i was mad, because they took my car and messed up the bumper, and took some personal stuff so i was very heated at the time. ealy admits in hindsight, the chase was a mistake since it was just too risky. police ask that if your car is stolen, let them handle it. in sheboygan county... the body of a lakeland university student wafo yesterday... leaving his friends devastated. i mean, he was a good dude. just a genuine guy. kaelin o'neal had been missing since sunday morning. the freshman was the backup quarterback on the school's football team. the sheriffs office says there is no indication of foul play-- but they're still trying to figure out how o'neal--who's from north carolina-- ended up in the water. the milwaukee public schools' superintendent wants "all" mps high schools to start their calendar

issue tonight. right now-- many currently start in state-mandated september. state superintendent doctor tony evers joined doctor darienne driver to express his agreement with the idea. the proposal now only needs the approval of the school board since it affects special schools and those that are struggling. driver also wants all the other schools in the district to move to an august to may calendar. its the only restaurant of its kind in milwaukee... you pay what you can afford for your meal. fox sixs deandra corinthios shows you how the new caf is changing intoxicating aromas of black bean chili and chocolate chip oat cookiesboth vegan-- fill the air at tricklebee caf. "we go with whatever comes in from the farms" inside the storefront at 44th and north, fresh and local ingredients determine the menu of the day for anyone to enjoy. "people can eat here even if they dont have the means to pay for their meal" the pay what you can model at this mostly vegan vegetarian cafe ...means those who can afford the five or so dollars

or more... while others can make up the cost a different way. "they could come maybe volunteer in exchange for their meal" tricklebee is a ministry of the moravian church. its part of the 'one world everybody eats' network there are close to 60 similar cafes in the country...and 50 more in the start up phase. all with the same goal: help those in need. "dilapidated storefronts like this one is part of what drew tricklebee caf to this particular area. they want to help revitalize the neighborhood. plus they say this area is a 'food desert.' which means no access to healthy, fresh nutritious food within about a mile from here." neighborhood. her food is about more than flavor: "its a really great way for folks from different economic backgrounds to meet in community" it's about feeding the soul. "i just believe everyone deserves good healthy food and a safe place to gather" in milwaukee deandra corinthios

about a month -- but yesterday was its grand opening! to find out more about the place -- visit fox6 now dot com or the fox6 news app -- and search "cafe." the milwaukee police department making sure kids in milwaukee have a happy holidays. officers from district 5 teamed up with 20 kids for the annual shop with a cop event. each child got a gift card to walmart-- and the officers helped them pick out gifts for themselves and their families. it's an event the officers really look forward to. ask some of these officers, they really wanted to give their time and they really wanted to participate in this. after the shopping was done-- the kids even got some help with the wrapping. a six-year-old boy's act of kindness towards franklin police officers inspired them to pay it forward. landon naumann and his mom went to report his bike stolen yesterday. the officer taking the report recognized landon -- whose picture hangs on the wall at the department. he made treat bags for officers

eight officers went and bought a new bike for landon. hannah says: "they do so many things, but small stuff like that.... they're just a hero in my son's eyes." the bike landon got from the officers was actually the exact same kind he had before. the bicycle that was stolen was a birthday gift for the boy in march. "rogue one: a star wars story" opens in theaters tonight --- hear from the cast about the epic film coming up on wake up. and it's a rivalry weekend for the bears in chicago. our tim van vooren has a preview. and carl is hanging out with the harlem globetrotters this morning.

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christmas list that is impossible to shop for? ===== rob: a local blogger is here with some gift ideas that will please even the pickiest of people. ===== angelica: plus -- speaking i got one for you! do you like it? ===== rob: gee thanks -- it's....great. we're talking gift receiving etiquette for grown-ups -- next on real milwaukee. the harlem globetrotters will be back in milwaukee on december 31st, helping ring in the new year at the bradley center. but carl is getting an early look at all the action today from roosevelt school of the arts.

the harlem globetrotters new years eve performance at the bmo harris bradley center. the globetrotters are at roosevelt middle school, where 'bull' bullard is hosting a bullying prevention assembly today. the original harlem globetrotters are back at the bmohbc for their traditional saturday, december 31! a star-studded roster will have fans on the edge of their seats to witness the ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry and one-of-a-kind family entertainment that thrills fans of all ages.

area today with some very cold air. a wind chill advisory continues until 10am with wind chills likely in the -10 to -25

stay in the single digits with sub-zero wind chills all day long. we do start warming overnight as a low moves our way. we get into the low 20s for friday but that comes along with some snow. we could see 6-9 of snow friday and friday night. snow should wind down early saturday but an additional 1-2 is possible. today: mostly sunny, blustery and bitter cold. high: 8 wind: w/nw 10-20 mph tonight: overcast. warming slightly. low: 2 wind: sw 5-10

this sunday, you can expect aaron rodgers to be on the field leading the packers. the quarterback says his calf injury won't keep him away from playing the chicago bears. tim van vooren has the blitz from from lambeau. "for the 194th time it will be packers and chicago bears sunday. this time at soldier field. get this, the all time green bay and six ties." "they're the fun ones to play in, especially, you know, we need wins. they know that so they're gonna try their best to knock us out of the playoffs. it'll be a good one. and it's kind of cool, i heard we have a chance to tie the all-time record so that will be fun to be a part of." "i didn't know that so that would be awesome. i think that would be real cool that we can do that. that would be great." "the intensity burns so high from every angle, internally and externally. externally, obviously, we

understand the history we have with the chicago bears. it's been a long time since it's been tied up so we're aware of that and so with that not only the history and tradition of both organizations but the current history." "over all those years and all those games not only is the series tight in terms of wins and losses, get this, all time scoring, packers 3305 points, bears 3304. at lambeau field, tim van vooren, fox six sports." bears sunday at noon, right here on fox 6 -- followed by a fox 6 news post game special -- and the fox 6 sports blitz at 10- 35. yeah it's winter but people are surfing in norway! coming up on wake up --- the story behind this amazing video of people

them to capture this stunning sight. plus... " if my father built this thing...we need to find him. requesting a call sign... rogue... rogue one." the highly-anticipated new "star wars" movie hits theaters tonight! the cast speaks about this stand- alone film chronicling what happened before

"despicable me three." the trailer features te "south park's" trey parker. and yes, the minions will be a part of the movie when it hits theaters next summer. the latest addition to the "star wars" saga opens in theaters tonight! fox's jonathan hunt has a sneak peek of "rogue one: a star wars story". snd full: rogue one trailer 2 - a rebellion is all that remains to push back the empire "rogue one: a star wars story" is the 8th installment of the blockbuster franchise... snd full: rogue one trailer 2 - if the empire

have the film is a stand alone story set before the original 19-77 film "a new hope". it follows a group of rebels who defy orders... and attempt to steal plans for the death star before darth vader inflicts his power. snd full: rogue one trailer 2 - the force is strong jones says: "it's very much a boots on the ground feel, it's rooted in its authenticity and i think people are going to enjoy just, you know, even the storm troopers are kind of covered in mud and it's a ordinary people." edwards says: "we were given a license by everybody in the studio to take a risk and we did." snd full: rogue one trailer 2 - when was the last time you saw your father stars diego luna and felicity jones say while the movie takes place in a galaxy far, far away... the message is relatable... snd full: rogue one trailer 2- your rebels aren't you luna says: "talks about the world we live in, it talks about racial diversity and the cultural

aside." jones says: "it's basically about parents/children relationships and that's one thing that is universal to all of us." snd full: rogue one trailer 2 -rebellions are built from hope and for those i serious /i fans waiting in line at the multiplex to see the film... felicity sees them as having a special bond, being part of the star wars community. jones says: "what is very special about star wars is it really brings people together and there is such a feeling of happiness and joy in sharing in the franchise that you can't help but be affected by it. and it really does sort of um... you become part snd full: rogue one trailer 2 -they have no idea we're coming in hollywood, jonathan hunt, fox news. trending now --- take a look at this! in norway...they're surfing under the northern lights! otherwise known as the aurora borealis. surfing champ mick fanning... did this special d shoot. tookg to capture the lits perfectly.

intro show: welcome to real milwaukee! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx today is re-gifting day! to celebrate - all you have to do is give away a gift you received and have not yet opened to someone else!