MILWAUKEE — Many aren’t aware of the fact that you’re entitled to one free credit report every 12 months, by law, and it’s a great way to prevent against identity theft.

FOX6′s Contact 6 says don’t be fooled by online companies offering so-called “free” credit reports. Typically, you are charged heavy fees.

Only one website offers a truly free credit report, authorized by the federal government, and that’s AnnualCreditReport.com.

This could mean the difference between extra security against potential identity theft, and serious trouble! “You want to go in and make sure everything is correct, there’s no late payment, that you actually paid on time, or accounts you didn’t open — which means you’ve been a victim of identity theft and you want to go report that, or correct the information immediately,” Amanda Walker with Consumer Reports said.

The winter time can propose financial hardship for many families and individuals who are already financially challenged. Deciding whether to pay utility bills or buy needed food or medication is usually a dilemma for many American's. Wisconsinites now have financial assistance they may qualify for.

In a press release from U.S. Senator Herb Kohl's Office in Washington, D.C., it states, “The federal government released $26,292,906 in funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to Wisconsin”.

The funding is part of more than $863 million released nationwide by the Administration. Senator Kohl has been a long time supporter of LIHEAP. This month, Kohl sent a letter, along with his colleagues, to the President urging him to maintain funding levels for this vital program.

FOX 6 News reports that as of Friday evening road conditions had begun to improve. The afternoon commute on Milwaukee area roads and highways was a bit challenging, but a plethora of snow removal trucks got the upper hand Friday evening.

Overnight temperatures dipped into the single digits as Mitchell Airport worked to resume flights delayed earlier in the day. Check flight times here.

Temperatures are forecast to reach a high of 25 degrees on Saturday with a few flurries in the morning and a low of 19 degrees for the evening hours. Sunday sees a bit of a warm-up with a little afternoon rain. The upcoming weather should make commuting and daily, outdoor tasks rather interesting.