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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

DHS: 104 new deaths due to COVID-19; 6,202 new positive cases

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 6,202 on Tuesday, Nov. 24, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 363,973.

Houston men accused of trying to sell non-existent masks to foreign government

Paschal Ngozi Eleanya, 46, and Arael Doolittle, 55, of Houston are accused of attempting to fraudulently sell 50 million N95 facemasks that they did not possess to a foreign government, defrauding them out of more than $317 million.

A vaccine won't end the COVID-19 crisis right away, experts say

Many challenges lie ahead — not just the logistical hurdles involved in the biggest vaccination campaign in U.S. history, but public fear and misinformation that could hinder the effort and kick the end of the pandemic further down the road.

Hours change during holiday for COVID-19 testing sites

The COVID-19 testing sites staffed by the Milwaukee Health Department will operate with modified hours during Thanksgiving week.

Keep the mask: A vaccine won't end the US crisis right away

Despite the expected arrival of COVID-19 vaccines, it could take several months before things get back to something close to normal in the U.S.

Winterized COVID-19 testing structures set up at Sixteenth Street

Sixteenth Street has erected two weather-appropriate structures to house COVID-19 testing and follow-up care throughout the winter.

Some Ohio hospitals running out of ventilators, Cleveland Clinic says

A top Cleveland Clinic official says some Ohio hospitals are running out of ventilators due to the worsening COVID-19 outbreak and a sharp increase in hospitalizations.