Thanksgiving dinner for vets opened to the public amid COVID-19
Organizers said because they weren't sure how many people would feel comfortable dining in, they added curbside pickup and to-go options.
Organizers said because they weren't sure how many people would feel comfortable dining in, they added curbside pickup and to-go options.
St. Ben's, closed since March, delivers Thanksgiving meals to 300+
St. Ben's Meal Hall typically serves a free meal to hundreds on Thanksgiving Day. This year, the tradition continued but looked very different.
St. Ben's Meal Hall typically serves a free meal to hundreds on Thanksgiving Day. This year, the tradition continued but looked very different.
Outdoor Thanksgiving aims to combat 'housing and food insecurity'
By the end of the Thanksgiving event near 35th and Center in Milwaukee, hundreds of families had full bellies and supplies for winter.
By the end of the Thanksgiving event near 35th and Center in Milwaukee, hundreds of families had full bellies and supplies for winter.
DHS: 5,095 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 62 new deaths
State health officials reported 5,095 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Thursday at 62 new deaths.
State health officials reported 5,095 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Thursday at 62 new deaths.
Absent new stimulus, wealthy pay off credit cards, while others dive deeper into debt
Credit cards reveal yet another example of the “K-shaped recovery” wherein high earners are recuperating, or even increasing their wealth during the economic downturn, and lower income earners are flailing.
Credit cards reveal yet another example of the “K-shaped recovery” wherein high earners are recuperating, or even increasing their wealth during the economic downturn, and lower income earners are flailing.
New mental health services available in Wisconsin
People in Wisconsin calling into the National Suicide Prevention lifeline are now more likely to be connected with someone in-state.
People in Wisconsin calling into the National Suicide Prevention lifeline are now more likely to be connected with someone in-state.
Restaurants, bars adjust to untraditional holiday
"While it won't make up probably the loss in revenue that we normally would have on a night like tonight, it definitely helps boost it."
"While it won't make up probably the loss in revenue that we normally would have on a night like tonight, it definitely helps boost it."
Virus-exposed guards allowed to work in Wisconsin prisons
COVID-19 has now infected inmates in 26 Wisconsin prisons. See how critical staffing shortages could be contributing to the outbreaks.
COVID-19 has now infected inmates in 26 Wisconsin prisons. See how critical staffing shortages could be contributing to the outbreaks.
With bars closed, liquor stores see holiday business uptick
Between the empty stools, socially-distant tables and bar as a whole, this year did not provide the normal boom in business that bar owners
Between the empty stools, socially-distant tables and bar as a whole, this year did not provide the normal boom in business that bar owners
Will it work in kids? Some push for pediatric COVID-19 vaccine trials
A third pharmaceutical company -- AstraZeneca -- just this week reported its COVID-19 vaccine is highly effective.
A third pharmaceutical company -- AstraZeneca -- just this week reported its COVID-19 vaccine is highly effective.
Oklahoma organization offering $10K if you move to Tulsa for remote work
Tulsa Remote is an incentive program offering $10,000 to out-of-state remote workers who move to Oklahoma.
Tulsa Remote is an incentive program offering $10,000 to out-of-state remote workers who move to Oklahoma.
Americans hit the road for one of busiest travel days of the year
Experts say nearly 50 million people will be heading out this thanksgiving through airplanes and trains, but the majority of travelers will be in their vehicles.
Experts say nearly 50 million people will be heading out this thanksgiving through airplanes and trains, but the majority of travelers will be in their vehicles.
Coronavirus cases surpass 60M worldwide, Johns Hopkins data shows
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases around the world topped 60 million on Wednesday, as the number of new infections in the U.S. alone hits new records heading into the holidays.
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases around the world topped 60 million on Wednesday, as the number of new infections in the U.S. alone hits new records heading into the holidays.
Wisconsin DHS: COVID-19 cases up 5,469; deaths up 63
More than 2.4 million people have been tested for COVID-19, of which more than 2.1 million have tested negative.
More than 2.4 million people have been tested for COVID-19, of which more than 2.1 million have tested negative.
Some California counties winding down hotels for homeless; some in San Francisco are outraged
In San Francisco, advocacy groups and some officials are outraged by the mayor’s plan to start moving hundreds of people out of hotels around the holidays.
In San Francisco, advocacy groups and some officials are outraged by the mayor’s plan to start moving hundreds of people out of hotels around the holidays.
Wisconsin schools prep for winter sports amid pandemic
The WIAA drafted a large plan that outlines health guidelines for the winter season -- both generally and sport-specific.
The WIAA drafted a large plan that outlines health guidelines for the winter season -- both generally and sport-specific.
COVID-19 caution urged as holiday season arrives
The Milwaukee Health Department says that the safest way to celebrate Thanksgiving is virtually or with members of your own household.
The Milwaukee Health Department says that the safest way to celebrate Thanksgiving is virtually or with members of your own household.
Milwaukee family devastated by COVID-19 death of relative
A grim word of caution comes from a Milwaukee family dealing with death and devastation.
A grim word of caution comes from a Milwaukee family dealing with death and devastation.
Rapid COVID-19 testing is now available in southeast Wisconsin
At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) Student Union, community members can get a free COVID-19 rapid test.
At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) Student Union, community members can get a free COVID-19 rapid test.
Wisconsin sees both troubling, encouraging COVID-19 trends
The governor is also cautiously optimistic that his meeting last week with Republican leaders will lead to a bipartisan plan to fight the virus.
The governor is also cautiously optimistic that his meeting last week with Republican leaders will lead to a bipartisan plan to fight the virus.