50 foster children adopted by 30 families during celebration in Tampa

Typically adoption finalization takes place during a special court hearing, but on Saturday 50 foster children celebrated being legally adopted during a drive-thru celebration.

Surging COVID-19 cases get a shrug in many Midwestern towns

It's not that people don't realize their states are leading the nation in new cases per capita. It’s that many of them aren't especially concerned.

UW-Milwaukee to shift classes online after Thanksgiving

Those who return to one of the few in-person classes will be required to have two negative COVID-19 tests.

Milwaukee businesses cited for COVID-19 violations

Out of 993 Milwaukee businesses with COVID-19 safety plans submitted, the Milwaukee Health Department has approved plans for 664. 

'Growing threat:' Milwaukee sees COVID-19 positivity, cases rise

MHD will continue to monitor the situation and determine if additional protective measures are necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19.  

Opioid overdoses quietly increasing amid pandemic

Wisconsin officials say, while the opioid epidemic might have taken a backseat to COVID-19, it's a growing problem for Wisconsinites. 

Thanksgiving could mean big business for restaurants amid pandemic

Many people are following expert advice and canceling their traditional Thanksgiving celebrations -- opting for smaller gatherings.

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.