Super Bowl

OWI Task Force officials out in force on Super Bowl Sunday

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The region's OWI Task Force is out in force Sunday night, following the Super Bowl.Police say the night of the big game is also a night for big-time binge drinking.Multiple law enforcement agencies from Milwaukee to Waukesha counties say they'll have every available squad car on patrol for drunk drivers Sunday night, February 2nd -- looking for people leaving Super Bowl parties.According to the CDC, Wisconsin holds the dubious distinction of having the nation's highest binge drinking rate."With our culture, there is a lot of drinking here.

February 2, 2014 10:50pm CST

Advertising executive talks this year's Super Bowl ads

BROWN DEER (WITI) -- The Super Bowl features some major players when it comes to advertising.

February 2, 2014 2:04pm CST

Quaker Steak and Lube teaches Wake Up how to prep some wings

Quaker Steak and Lube teaches Wake Up how to prep some chicken wings for the Super Bowl.

February 2, 2014 9:35am CST

Justin helps the Metro Market prep for Super Bowl brunch

February 2, 2014 9:30am CST

Safe Ride Program offered at area bars on Super Bowl Sunday

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Super Bowl Sunday is just two days away and football fans planning to watch the game at a local establishment are being reminded that there are simple -- and free -- alternatives to drinking and driving.The Milwaukee County Hospitality Association is expecting it to be a good night for many of their members.

January 31, 2014 5:30pm CST

Amp up your snack menu, score big on Super Bowl Sunday

GREENDALE (WITI) -- Think about amping up your snack menu for Super Bowl Sunday.

January 31, 2014 5:29pm CST

Super Bowl Sunday party preps are in full swing

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Even without the green and gold in the Super Bowl, southeast Wisconsin is getting ready to party on Sunday.Christiellen White at Bartz's The Party Store in Greenfield says Super Bowl sales have been great."It's a party!

January 31, 2014 5:28pm CST

VIDEO: Take a look at the best of the Super Bowl commercials

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- You'll definitely get your fill of commercials on Super Bowl Sunday.

January 31, 2014 12:02pm CST

Who knows more about the former Badgers who are playing in Super Bowl?

Nicole and Ted, two Badger alumni, battled it out in what we're calling the Badger Bowl.

January 31, 2014 10:22am CST

Young boy invited to Super Bowl by Russell Wilson

MERTON (WITI) -- An 8-year-old Wisconsin boy is packing his bags to go to the Super Bowl and he has a former player from the Wisconsin Badgers to thank for the opportunity.Brayden Ramus, a Make-a-Wish recipient from Merton, started out his whirlwind adventure on December 2nd, 2013 by delivering the game ball at CenturyLink Field in Seattle.The family flew to Washington to meet Seahawks quarterback and former Badger Russell Wilson."To say unbelievable doesn't even quantify what it was," said Brayden's mom, Michelle Ramus. "He had a smile, literally, from ear to ear the whole time."The young leukemia survivor got to take pictures with Wilson and the entire Seahawks team.

January 30, 2014 11:10pm CST

Racine native plays for Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLVIII

RACINE (WITI) -- One Racine family traditionally throws a Super Bowl party every year, but this time around the family will be celebrating in a big way -- as their loved one is playing for the Seattle Seahawks.27-year-old Racine native Chris Maragos wears #42 and plays safety and special teams for the Seahawks.

January 30, 2014 7:54pm CST

Brisket is on Ted's Super Bowl snack menu

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Hello there, slow cooker fans.

January 30, 2014 5:11pm CST

Checking out the latest Super Bowl advertising trends

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- When Super Bowl Sunday rolls around, arguably just as many people tune in to see the commercials as do the game.

January 30, 2014 4:46pm CST

See the softer side of Packers linebacker A.J. Hawk

NEW YORK (WITI) -- Green Bay Packers linebacker A.J. Hawk is in New York in the days leading up to the Super Bowl.

January 29, 2014 8:07pm CST

Wisconsin DOT issues Super Bowl Sunday safety message

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There undoubtedly will be big hits and violent collisions on the field during the Super Bowl, but law enforcement agencies will do their best to prevent them on roadways this Sunday.“Last year, there were three traffic fatalities in Wisconsin on Super Bowl Sunday, and the goal this year is to have zero,” says David Pabst, director of the State Patrol’s Bureau of Transportation Safety. “Law enforcement agencies will be particularly focused on preventing drunken driving on Super Bowl Sunday because fans will be at bars and parties before, during and after the game.

January 29, 2014 8:06pm CST