U.S. bankruptcy court approves sale of J.C. Penney

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas approved a purchase agreement that has substantially all of J.C. Penney’s retail and operating assets acquired by Brookfield Asset Management Inc. and Simon Property Group through a combination of cash and new term loan debt.

WATCH: Milwaukee County leaders share COVD-19 latest

Milwaukee County leaders on Tuesday, Nov. 10 provided the latest updates and information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

9% of hospitalized coronavirus patients readmitted within 2 months of discharge: CDC report

A report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that looked at hospitalized coronavirus patients found that up to 9% were readmitted within two months of discharge.

Some grocery chains reinstating limits on toilet paper, paper towels amid rising COVID-19 cases

A spokesperson for Kroger, which operates more than 2,000 locations nationwide, said the grocery chain put limits on the essential items “to ensure all customers have access to what they need this holiday season.”

Franklin football forced to forfeit; parents address board of health

Just a game away from a possible state championship, the Franklin Sabers were forced to forfeit a game against Oak Creek due to COVID-19 precautions.

Woman with Down syndrome dies from COVID-19; family says 'wear a mask'

The coronavirus claims the life of a Milwaukee woman living with Down syndrome. Months later, her family shares their grief and sorrow.

COVID-19 uptick at UWM, MU linked to Halloween-related activities

The entire second-year class of Marquette dental students was quarantined after possible exposure off-campus over the Halloween weekend. 

Fiserv commits $10M to helping small businesses amid pandemic

Fiserv has committed more than $10 million to help small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic with its Back2Business grant.

Stocks surge on Wall Street amid vaccine news, US election outcome

The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1,500 points, or 5.4%, in early trading Monday and the S&P 500 jumped 3.7% after drugmaker Pfizer said early data show its coronavirus vaccine looks highly effective.

2 elementary schools in Whitefish Bay temporarily switch to virtual learning

Students and staff at Cumberland and Richards Elementary Schools will transition temporarily to full virtual learning beginning Monday, Nov. 9.

UW System to lead massive surge testing effort for COVID-19 in Wisconsin

UWM and other UW System campuses are serving as locations for a six-week federal “surge testing” effort aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19.

Multiple coronavirus vaccines may be available at the same time
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As the world waits for a coronavirus vaccine, UW Health is among 80 hospitals nationwide participating in the final phase of the AstraZeneca trial.

DHS: Multiple COVID-19 vaccines may be available at the same time

As the world waits for a coronavirus vaccine, UW Health is among 80 hospitals nationwide participating in the final phase of the AstraZeneca trial.

Trader Joe's discloses coronavirus infection rates after report highlights grocer risk

Trader Joe's has disclosed the COVID-19 infection rate among its employees, addressing rising concern over a recent survey that revealed a number of grocery store workers at a Boston market had the disease without showing symptoms.

Working in an office instead of remotely may double COVID-19 risk, CDC reports

Researchers found that workers who reported exclusively going into an office in the two weeks prior to getting sick were nearly twice as likely to test positive for the virus.

AP: Nursing home COVID-19 cases increase four-fold in surge states

An analysis of federal data from 20 states for The Associated Press finds that new weekly cases among residents rose nearly four-fold from the end of May to late October, from 1,083 to 4,274.

Navigating virtual learning with the Homeschool Expert

Homeschool Expert has been helping students — and parents — navigate the uncharted territory of virtual learning.