New Dane Co. health order prohibits indoor gatherings of any size

Public Health Madison and Dane County issued on Tuesday, Nov. 17 an emergency order which prohibits indoor gatherings of any size.

Farmer: This Thanksgiving, 'smaller (turkeys) are going to go 1st'

Farmers say buyers aren’t necessarily focused on the big birds for Thanksgiving 2020, especially with fewer guests expected around the table due to the coronavirus pandemic. 

Newsom considering statewide curfew as COVID-19 cases surge in California

Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday said he was considering implementing a statewide curfew as coronavirus cases in California nearly doubled in the last 10 days, the "fastest increase yet," he said.

Medical centers more prepared for 2nd wave of COVID-19, experts say

With COVID-19 cases surging again, Advocate Aurora Health experts look at the different factors surrounding the pandemic this time around.

NORAD to track Santa on Christmas Eve 2020, but with less volunteers amid pandemic

NORAD will continue its annual tradition of tracking Santa Claus’ journey around the globe as he delivers gifts on Christmas Eve — but with fewer volunteers.

FOX6 Investigators seek to speak with workers at state prisons

With the COVID-19 pandemic impacting prisons all over the state, the FOX6 Investigators would like to hear from workers on the front line of these outbreaks.

Wisconsin DHS: 4,389 new positive cases of COVID-19; 12 new deaths

The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 4,389 Monday, Nov. 16, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 316,758.

US House to offer regular coronavirus testing for members, staff

After months without internal testing protocols, members of the U.S. House and their staff will now have regular access to coronavirus testing at the Capitol physician’s office when they return to Washington from their home states.

Wisconsin Supreme Court considers mask mandate challenge

The Wisconsin Supreme Court weighed Monday whether Gov. Tony Evers exceeded his authority by issuing a statewide mask mandate.

Wisconsin congressman quarantines after mom's positive test

U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, a Democrat, said he has been in quarantine since Nov. 10 after his 91-year-old mother tested positive for the coronavirus.

State unveils $3M in grants to help schools teach remotely

The Department of Administration (DOA) announced $3 million is now available to eligible school districts and libraries through grants.

San Diego gyms, restaurants sue for right to operate indoors

Four San Diego County restaurants and gyms that were forced to halt indoor operations beginning Saturday have filed a lawsuit seeking an emergency injunction to halt the shutdown.

Wedding vendors adjust to coronavirus pandemic
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Weddings, among other events, have been canceled, postponed or drastically changed due to the coronavirus pandemic, and vendors have had to pivot.

Germantown pub doubles down on effort to feed seniors this holiday

Forty Washington County seniors will receive a Thanksgiving meal, and they hope to provide 15 meals for 12 days in December.