Jeremih reportedly out of ICU after battling COVID-19, according to TMZ

Singer and Chicago native Jeremih is reportedly out of the ICU after battling COVID-19 for an unknown amount of time, according to TMZ.

So cute! Baby chimp laughs for first time at Maryland Zoo

Maisie was paired with a surrogate chimp mother after her birth mother was unable to care for her properly.

Donald Trump Jr. tests positive for COVID-19, spokesman says

A spokesman says President Donald Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., has been infected with the coronavirus.

US sees record new COVID-19 cases, deaths, hospitalizations in 'critical moment' of pandemic

Over the past 24 hours, the country reported more than 187,000 new COVID-19 cases and 2,015 virus deaths. A record 80,000+ people are also currently hospitalized with the virus.

Gov. Evers meets with lawmakers, extends mask mandate

Gov. Tony Evers' virtual meeting on Friday with Republican legislative leaders to discuss COVID-19 relief efforts was “productive," the governor's spokeswoman and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said.

Milwaukee sees slight drop in COVID-19 cases, positivity

The slope of linear regression for cases was reported at -0.06; the health department reported that that is not a statistically significant trend.

Wisconsin DHS: COVID-19 cases up 6,473; deaths up 78

More than 2.4 million people have been tested for COVID-19, of which more than two million have tested negative.

Wisconsin health agency says it's committed to SeniorCare program

The leader of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services assured Republican lawmakers the agency is committed to expanding the popular SeniorCare program.

Midwest health system CEO says he had virus, won't wear mask

Sanford Health’s president and chief executive, Kelby Krabbenhoft says he has recovered from COVID and won't be wearing a bask in the office

Raptors denied permission to play in Canada, head to Tampa

The Canadian government denied a request by the NBA and the Raptors to play in Toronto amid the pandemic.

H-D Museum now closed to the public until at least Jan. 3, 2021

The Harley-Davidson Museum announced on Friday, Nov. 20 that its campus will be closed to the public until at least Jan. 3, 2021.

Newsom imposes curfew on most of California as COVID-19 cases surge

California has issued a "limited" stay-at-home order for all counties in the Purple Tier in the state's COVID-19 reopening metrics, which is more than 90% of the state. The order will put a curfew in place for counties in the most restrictive tier from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily and will take effect Saturday.

Pennsylvania's new requirements on testing, mask wearing go into effect on Friday

Pennsylvania's new "targeted and strategic actions" go into effect this Friday and include testing requirements for interstate travel and strengthened mask requirements.

Report: 12M Americans to lose jobless benefits day after Christmas

According to findings by The Century Foundation, a policy research institute, 12 million workers will be on one of two main CARES Act programs — Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) — when funding expires on Dec. 26.

Formerly homeless veteran and mother of 6 becomes 1st-generation college graduate

LaKendra Mackey’s own experiences of facing homelessness, PTSD, and raising a child with special needs inspired her to become a social worker to help others.

Wisconsin hospital leader urges Gov. Evers, Republicans to unite

The leader of the Wisconsin Hospital Association pleaded Thursday with Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and state legislative leaders to come together immediately to fight the virus.

2 Milwaukee museums, Discovery World close due to COVID-19 surge

The Milwaukee Art Museum, the Milwaukee Public Museum and Discovery World all announced on Thursday, Nov. 19 that they have closed to the public for the foreseeable future due to the COVID-19 pandemic.