Unemployment claims increase to 742,000 as COVID-19 cases surge
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid rose last week to 742,000, the first increase in five weeks and a sign that the resurgent viral outbreak is likely slowing the economy and forcing more companies to cut jobs.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid rose last week to 742,000, the first increase in five weeks and a sign that the resurgent viral outbreak is likely slowing the economy and forcing more companies to cut jobs.
Roundy’s to offer COVID-19 rapid antibody testing
Roundy’s announced FDA-authorized rapid antibody testing is now available at its Pick ‘n Save and Metro Market pharmacy locations.
Roundy’s announced FDA-authorized rapid antibody testing is now available at its Pick ‘n Save and Metro Market pharmacy locations.
Counties see 'dramatic drop' in CPS reports, but abuse hasn't stopped
A child abuse victim, now advocate, says she worries about kids like her who, in 2020, only see their teachers through a computer screen due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A child abuse victim, now advocate, says she worries about kids like her who, in 2020, only see their teachers through a computer screen due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Counties see 'dramatic drop' in CPS reports, but abuse hasn't stopped
A child abuse victim, now advocate, says she worries about kids like her who, in 2020, only see their teachers through a computer screen due to the pandemic.
A child abuse victim, now advocate, says she worries about kids like her who, in 2020, only see their teachers through a computer screen due to the pandemic.
Wisconsin mask mandate extended until January 2021
Wisconsin health officials announced Wednesday that the state's mask mandate has been extended until January 2021.
Wisconsin health officials announced Wednesday that the state's mask mandate has been extended until January 2021.
Carnival Cruise Line suspending all US sailings through January
Carnival Cruise Line has officially suspended all US sailings through January 2021, while bumping its Carnival Legend departures from Tampa even further back to the end of March.
Carnival Cruise Line has officially suspended all US sailings through January 2021, while bumping its Carnival Legend departures from Tampa even further back to the end of March.
Foster moms team up to buy Christmas presents for 275 foster children
Though foster parents receive a stipend from the state of Florida, it’s not enough money to buy Christmas presents.
Though foster parents receive a stipend from the state of Florida, it’s not enough money to buy Christmas presents.
‘My daughter was perfectly healthy’: 5-year-old Texas girl tragically dies of COVID-19
The parents of a 5-year-old Texas girl are mourning after their daughter died tragically and unexpectedly of COVID-19.
The parents of a 5-year-old Texas girl are mourning after their daughter died tragically and unexpectedly of COVID-19.
Wisconsin nursing homes face critical shortages as pandemic surges
Continued isolation is also a major concern as many seniors struggle with not being able to visit with loved ones.
Continued isolation is also a major concern as many seniors struggle with not being able to visit with loved ones.
COVID-19 deaths in US surpass 250,000 as states add new restrictions
More than 250,000 deaths in the United States are now blamed on COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins University.
More than 250,000 deaths in the United States are now blamed on COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Gov. Evers: Wisconsin mask mandate extended until January 2021
Wisconsin health officials announced on Wednesday, Nov. 18 that the state's mask mandate has been extended until January 2021.
Wisconsin health officials announced on Wednesday, Nov. 18 that the state's mask mandate has been extended until January 2021.
Wisconsin DHS: COVID-19 cases up record 7,989; deaths up 52
Wednesday's reported case increase surpasses a previous record of 7,777 set on Friday, Nov. 13.
Wednesday's reported case increase surpasses a previous record of 7,777 set on Friday, Nov. 13.
NYC schools go all-remote; Cuomo warns of 'astronomical' cases in state
All New York City Public Schools will temporarily close to in-person instruction beginning Thursday due to increasing coronavirus cases, announced school officials.
All New York City Public Schools will temporarily close to in-person instruction beginning Thursday due to increasing coronavirus cases, announced school officials.
Kenosha Unified School District will switch to virtual learning Nov. 30
The Kenosha Unified School District has voted to switch classes to all-virtual learning after Thanksgiving.
The Kenosha Unified School District has voted to switch classes to all-virtual learning after Thanksgiving.
Oak Creek clinic specializes in long-term COVID-19 symptom care
The need for a clinic, like the one in Oak Creek, is another reason that both O'Tool and Wittliff hope people follow COVID-19 safety guidelines.
The need for a clinic, like the one in Oak Creek, is another reason that both O'Tool and Wittliff hope people follow COVID-19 safety guidelines.
Orlando couple honors COVID-19 victims with 220k Christmas light display
More than 220-thousand lights decorate a couple's front yard in Orlando with each light representing a COVID-19 victim.
More than 220-thousand lights decorate a couple's front yard in Orlando with each light representing a COVID-19 victim.
MPD officers to join health inspectors after abuse, death threats
City leaders say the health inspectors who were called there on Saturday during the rally were met with abuse -- verbally and physically -- and even received threats to their lives.
City leaders say the health inspectors who were called there on Saturday during the rally were met with abuse -- verbally and physically -- and even received threats to their lives.
Mitchell International expects 'small bump' in holiday travel
Year after year, the holidays are marked by the hustle-and-bustle of getting to and from. But amid the pandemic, Mitchell International Airport looks different.
Year after year, the holidays are marked by the hustle-and-bustle of getting to and from. But amid the pandemic, Mitchell International Airport looks different.
New Orleans: COVID-19 nixes Mardi Gras-season parades
The raucous Mardi Gras parades where riders on elaborate floats toss trinkets to adoring throngs have been canceled in New Orleans.
The raucous Mardi Gras parades where riders on elaborate floats toss trinkets to adoring throngs have been canceled in New Orleans.
Group eyes legal options amid Racine order to stop in-person learning
School choice advocates are eyeing legal options following the Racine health officer's announcement that schools will close to all in-person learning.
School choice advocates are eyeing legal options following the Racine health officer's announcement that schools will close to all in-person learning.