Lauren winfrey stopped by a local Hardware Store to see what people are snatching off the shelves. Shes live with us now. George and carol, bitter cold has already arrived and lots of snow is expected this weekend, thats why the folks i spoke with say theyre preparing an advance. Snow blowers, shovels, and salt. Oh my. Our first big snowl finally scheduled to arrive. You just really need to make sure that youre prepared because if you arent its no fun. Nathan brennemanconsiders himself a wisconsin winter pro hes lived in the milwaukee area for 30 years and he says he knows a thing or two about snow. I know what a snow storm is like, i know what winters like. So, may as well take care of everything today. The department of public works is also busy preparing the city plans to keep all roads safe and passable. Thats snow storm is like, i know what winters like. So, may care of everything today. And taking it seriously is exactly what many people say theyre doing, stocking up to prepare one item at a time. Im just glad that i have my snow blower ready and all my shovels ready and ill probably get some more salt here today too. This winter snow storm is also expected to impact travel throughout the state this weekend, dot urges everyone to use extra caution while out on the roads. Live in todays tmj4 remember, winter parking regulations are in effect in milwaukee and other communities. Generally that means park on the even side of the street on even numbered days, odd numbered side of the street on odd numbered days. Its also a good idea to go to the citys website to check streets where you want to park. And you can get alerts from the city on your cell phone. Go to todays tmj four dot other Weather Information you need. The Waukesha County da today charged a man with 21 counts of exploitation of a child, child enticment, and soliciting a child for prostitution. Anyone who has been in contact with adam rosman should contact the Waukesha County sheriffs new at five. Are coughing, sniffling or other cold symptoms lingering at your office or home . Local doctors say viruses are picking up around the area. Ben jordan is live in downtown with how to beat the spread before the holidays, ben . That upper respiratory virus can last up to 2 to 3 weeks. Doctors say your best off getting out in front of it. A chill in the air, wreaths lining downtown streets, and bundled up walkers often come with annual colds. A lot of people are getting sick lately at our workplace. Turning one of the happiest times of the year into a dreaded battle againt common symptoms. } a lot of coughing, runny nose. Supplies with a constant flow targeting a row of short term solutions. Definitely has picked up in the last 3 or 4 weeks. Knock knock knock doctors are also seeing an influx of patientseverybody is staying together, gatherings for the holidays, then the colder weather, no ones going outside. Internal medicine physician Mario Montalbo says a large number of people are passing cold viruses. It can be from throat, it could be the lungs. Montalbo urges everyone to stay vigilant by washing hands often. Touch the door knob, got to wash your hands again. And covering mouths especially while out about about. Just avoid other sick people. But if youre already sicki prioritize my sleep but i also make sure to eat healthy, drink a lot of water, exerciseall of that. Montalbo says this virus is very common to see this time patient for the flu this fall. Live in downtown milwaukee, ben jordan, todays tmj4. Now to the recount in wisconsin. The recount effort is wrapping up in counties across the state. One of them Waukesha County. The county clerk says all of the countys ballots would likely be . Counted . By this afternoon. After that, the board of canvassers certifies the results for each reporting unit before th to the Wisconsin Elections commission. We may have to come in tomorrow or sunday. We dont want to put it off til monday but we may need to come in just to do the final signatures the state Elections Commission wants to have the recount finished by monday night. President elect trump will be State Fair Park tuesday night. Vicepresident elect mike pence is also scheduled to be there. Trump is traveling around the Country Holding rallies as part of his thank you tour. The white house today lowered glenn. Glenn was the First American to orbit the earth in 1962. And in 1998 he became the . Oldest . Man in space at age 77. Glenn died yesterday. He was 95 years old. Fellow astronaut james lovell grew up in milwaukee. We interviewed him last night and he described glenn as a poster boy for patriotism. If you had to pick out somebody to say, what should we have for american boyhood, that was john glenn. Lovell was commander of the ill fated apollo 13 and went to space four times. He graduated from milwaukees Juneau High School in 1946. John malan is keeping an eye on the winter storm heading our way. His full forecast is just a couple of minutes away. And next, where you can see an up north holiday without i. I. I wanted those. No you didnt. Hefty slider bags cost less than ziploc. Youll thank me later. Oh. [holiday music] its time to deck the halls in here so you can help them get out there. For families who love the Great Outdoors every season the only place to go this season get 60 off a lews speed spool casting reel and 200 off a pit boss 820 pellet grill. Plus, dont miss saturday 8am doorbusters, where the first 250 in line receive a free giveaway. Find great deals for everything on their list. Shop instore and online at cabelas. Com. This season, you can give the gift of a fresh holiday meal enjoyed right at home. Todays tmj4 is proud to partner with the Hunger Task Force and Raymond James investments on home 4 the holidays. Virtual food drive to provide our neighbors in need with a nice holiday meal. Just go to tmj4. Com and look for the home 4 the holidays button. You can donate a turkey, a ham or anything. From all of us at todays tmj4, thank you for considering a donation. One holiday attraction your family wont want to miss is right in downtown milwaukee the 2016 Bmo Harris Bank annual holiday display. I got a chance to check it all out, and found an array of merriment and magic. Spirit when checking out the enthralling lobby of the Bmo Harris Bank downtownthe theme of this years annual holiday displayan up north holidayabout 15 thousand visitors check it out every yeari cant tell you how many people i talk with say my uncle took me there as a kid my parents took me there,it brings back immeciately so many memories for these people from all around our great city here you find all of those up north traditionsfrom ice skating bears, ice fishing, ice shantiesho even the puckyoull even see a reallooking campfire, marshmallows being roasted, camouflauge for hunters, and of course homage to the Green Bay Packersthis christmas creation takes hundreds of hours to composeits just shy of a year long process that it takes to put this together the theme changes every year, but always includes 150 prized steiff animals these are beautiful. Theres the ice skatingthis gift to milwaukee has been captivating audiences and i bankkaiser even shows me a picture of herself here when she was only eight months oldthe bank then and today still has an Employee Holiday Party every year around this display, he brought me here as a young child for every visitor bmo donates five dollars to help the hungryit is a nice gift to those less fortunate particularly around the holiday seasonso if you are looking for a charming yuletide activity for you and your family check outh bmo harris holiday display its free its open to the public, we welcome you to come, look at all the intricate detail you see here, this year our theme is an up north holiday bmo harris also has a guest book where families can share their memories of their time is running out to get that Holiday Package shipped on time. Shannon sims is in the newsroom with a story new at six. Thanks george and carole. The holiday rush has already hit for fedex, ups, and the post office. Tonight. The shipping deadlines you need to know, if you want that package to arrive before thats coming up new on live at 6. A winter storm watch goes into effect tomorrow. When will the snow fall, and how much will we getjohn malans later in sports, the voice of the Green Bay Packers tells you how the team looks, heading into Lambeau Field more Storm Team Coverage now. The same storm that will hit us tomorrow night. Already left snow in western it looked like near seattle this morning. A winter storm . Watch . Goes into effect about 24 hours from now. John malan is here to tell us how much snow were going to get. Saturday will be mostly cloudy with highs in the mid 20s and a light wind, but snow showers move in after 4pm, and become heavier and saturday night. There will be 24 of snow by sunday morning, and the snow with an additional 35 of lance allan has sports when we [ tower pinging ] [ whistling ] weve got a problem, friend. Half off any smartphone for anyone who switches . 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Houston matriculated 63 yards in 10 plays, with their first possession of the second half. Fourth and one on the green bay six, osweiler found his tight end to tie the game. On the ensuing kickoff, ty montgomery got the packers more favorable field position with this 39 yard return to mccarthy gambled on fourth and two at the houston 48. But Aaron Ripkowski was unable to move the pile to a first down. Now houston clearly had the momentum of the game. But the packers dug in. Forcing a Shane Lechler punt that pinned green bay at the packers two yard line. From the shadow of their goal posts, Aaron Rodgers and the packers ground out the longest scoring drive of the year. 12 plays, 98 yards, 5 20. Cuminating in nelson in the north end zone. Pushing the packers back in front, 147. The next green bay possession covered 89 yards in 8 plays. And the ripper, Aaron Ripkowski powered it in from three yards out for the dagger. Wayne Larrivee says two drives, 187 yards and 14 points, exerting their will against the fifth ranked defense in the league. That was the key to the packers victory sunday. This week, they host the best defense in the are high. For packers extra, im Wayne Larrivee. today Anthony Pettis doesnt make weight, hell fight max holloway at ufc 206 but not for the interim featherweight championship. This adds another crazy level to showtimes 2016. Anthony Pettis says its been a crazy training camp. I mean i had some crazy stuff happen to my house in milwaukee. To some small little injuries i had to deal with. And then too, the announcement that im fighting for a title so merr bucks ahd hawks tonight at the bc, well preview it at the Mega Millions jackpot is 43 million. Well have the winning Mega Millions numbers tonight on live at ten. Coming up on the now milwaukee at 6 30 imagine walking into your home, to find a 100 year old baby grand piano. Thats what happened for one local musician. Tonight, how the spectacular insturment ended up in his house. The nbc nightly news is [holiday music] when its time to deck the halls in here get up to 60 off select game cameras. For everything on their list, shop instore and online at cabelas. Com. Y2762y yvpy tonight polar plunge. A dangerous blast of arctic air rolls in. 45 states below normal over a foot of blinding snow falling and the worst is yet to come. A killers confession. What the jury heard that sent chills through the courtroom. Out of the running. Break news on the scramble for secretary of state. Rudy giuliani is gone and two big names are rising. Buyer beware, a warning about all the gift cards you are about to get and give. A billion dollars wasted last year alone. Tonight how to get the most bang for your buck. The right stuff, our friday night inspiring america. Without her, america might never have made it into space