Disneyland Resort expected to stay closed until January 2021

Disneyland Resort has announced that Disneyland and California Adventure Park will remain closed at least until January 2021 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. 

Racine officials order school buildings closed Nov. 27 – Jan. 15

The City of Racine issued a Public Health Order to require that all schools to close their buildings and suggests schools switch to virtual learning from Nov. 27, 2020, through Jan. 15, 2021. 

Wisconsin DHS: COVID-19 cases up record 7,497; deaths up 58

The record surpasses the previous single-day high -- 7,073 on Tuesday, Nov. 10 -- by more than 400 cases.

Milwaukee VA increases hiring for COVID-19 response

The Milwaukee VA Medical Center announced it has hired 757 employees to care for veterans and non-veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feds announce coronavirus vaccine agreement with drug stores

Federal health officials have reached an agreement with pharmacies across the U.S. to distribute free coronavirus vaccines after they become available to the public.

Post-election warfare clouds chances for COVID relief bill

President-elect Joe Biden’s top allies on Capitol Hill adopted a combative posture on COVID-19 relief on Thursday, accusing Washington Republicans of dragging their feet in acknowledging Biden’s victory while doubling down on a $2 trillion-plus relief bill that’s a nonstarter with congressional Republicans.

Hybrid learning for rest of semester for some Waukesha students

More than a dozen community members -- parents, teachers and even one student -- addressed the issue before the Board of Education.

‘Drools’ the dog finds loving home after spending 729 days in shelter

After spending more than 700 days in a Colorado animal shelter, “Drools” the 4-year-old pit bull-boxer mix has finally found a forever home.

Plant-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate enters Phase 2 trial

A biopharmaceutical company has announced positive Phase 1 trial results of a potential plant-based COVID-19 vaccine.

Some Wisconsin business owners feared COVID-19 shutdown

As COVID-19 cases surge, and anticipating Gov. Tony Evers' rare Tuesday evening address, some business owners feared a second shutdown and closing their doors permanently.

Wisconsin DHS: COVID-19 cases up 7,048; deaths up 62

Wednesday's reported case increase marks back-to-back days with at least 7,000 cases reported, and the third time to date.

Russia says COVID-19 vaccine is 92% effective on early data

Developers of Russia's experimental COVID-19 vaccine announced that early, interim data from a large trial suggests the shot appears to be 92% effective.