Meijer pitches in to help teachers in need amid COVID-19 pandemic

Finding funds for school needs is a challenge and the pandemic has added to the burden. Now, one business is doing what it can to lighten the load.

Trump delivers first public remarks in over a week on COVID-19 vaccine efforts

President Donald Trump delivered an update Friday on the COVID-19 vaccine effort. The event will mark the president’s first public address in more than a week.

Milwaukee County Zoo will be closed on upcoming holidays

The Milwaukee County Zoo announced that it will be closed on the upcoming holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day, 2021. 

Wisconsin DHS: COVID-19 cases up to record 7,777; 58 new deaths

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) reported 7,777 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state -- the most ever for a single day -- bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 301,165.

Russian, North Korean hackers target vaccine work, Microsoft says

Microsoft said that most of the attacks in recent months were unsuccessful, but provided no information on how many succeeded or how serious those breaches were.

Dr. Anthony Fauci suggests masks at Thanksgiving gatherings

Dr. Anthony Fauci is recommending masks at Thanksgiving gatherings if the coronavirus status of people is unknown.

Millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses may be ready this year

As COVID-19 infections spike in Wisconsin, news that a vaccine is on the horizon could not have come at a better time. 

U.S. schools abandon classes, states retreat as virus surges

School systems in Detroit, Indianapolis, Philadelphia and suburban Minneapolis are giving up on in-person classes, and some governors are reimposing restrictions on bars and restaurants or getting more serious about masks.

Fauci compares COVID-19 pandemic to 1918 flu, says history is ‘repeating itself’

The nation surpassed 10 million COVID-19 cases earlier this week and has recorded more than 240,000 deaths, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.

Ivy League cancels winter sports amid worsening COVID-19 pandemic

The Ivy League Council of Presidents announced Thursday that it will cancel winter sports for the 2020-21 season as well as fall sports that were set to start in the spring of 2021.

Costco mask policy: Customers with medical conditions now required to wear face shields

The retail giant is updating its COVID-19 policy to require all customers and employees to wear either a face mask or a face shield, except for children under the age of 2.

Milwaukee County health officials urge Thanksgiving caution

While each family will have to make their own plans, local health officials have reminders on how to minimize the spread of the virus.

Restrictions for UWM students in place after Thanksgiving break

To help curb the spread of COVID-19, UWM students will have to pass two COVID-19 tests before returning to class after Thanksgiving break.

City leaders propose $5K fines for bars, restaurants not complying

Pending final approval from the mayor and the city's common council, fines for not complying with city health orders could jump from $500 to $5,000.