Unemployment claims fall to 787,000; layoffs still high
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 787,000, a sign that job losses may have eased slightly but are still running at historically high levels.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 787,000, a sign that job losses may have eased slightly but are still running at historically high levels.
Court orders California to cut San Quentin inmate population by half
A California appeals court has ordered state corrections officials to cut the population of one of the world’s most famous prisons to less than half of its designed capacity, citing officials’ "deliberate indifference" to the plight of inmates during the coronavirus pandemic.
A California appeals court has ordered state corrections officials to cut the population of one of the world’s most famous prisons to less than half of its designed capacity, citing officials’ "deliberate indifference" to the plight of inmates during the coronavirus pandemic.
Santa Claus won't be coming to Macy's this year
Macy’s said Santa Claus won’t be greeting kids at its flagship New York store this year due to the coronavirus, interrupting a holiday tradition started nearly 160 years ago.
Macy’s said Santa Claus won’t be greeting kids at its flagship New York store this year due to the coronavirus, interrupting a holiday tradition started nearly 160 years ago.
Jobs, shops, budget hit by California theme park closures
Now that state health officials announced strict new rules for reopening the parks, attractions spanning from Disneyland to Universal Studios are bracing for an even longer shutdown — and so are the surrounding communities.
Now that state health officials announced strict new rules for reopening the parks, attractions spanning from Disneyland to Universal Studios are bracing for an even longer shutdown — and so are the surrounding communities.
AAA: Pandemic remains a concern as holiday travel season approaches
A new AAA survey determined that the pandemic and presidential election are key influencers in how comfortable people feel about traveling.
A new AAA survey determined that the pandemic and presidential election are key influencers in how comfortable people feel about traveling.
First patient admitted to Alternate Care Facility
The first patient was admitted to the Alternate Care Facility at Wisconsin State Fair Park seven days after it opened.
The first patient was admitted to the Alternate Care Facility at Wisconsin State Fair Park seven days after it opened.
'Hitler would have won': Jesse Ventura slams lack of sacrifice from anti-maskers
Former Minnesota governor and professional wrestler Jesse Ventura shared harsh words for non-mask wearers amid the pandemic, saying had Americans refused to make similar sacrifices during World War II that Adolf Hitler would have won the war.
Former Minnesota governor and professional wrestler Jesse Ventura shared harsh words for non-mask wearers amid the pandemic, saying had Americans refused to make similar sacrifices during World War II that Adolf Hitler would have won the war.
Lowes announces free Christmas tree delivery as businesses offer holiday deals earlier amid COVID-19 pandemic
Black Friday will look different this year, as businesses choose to put sales online in order to reduce overcrowding at stores.
Black Friday will look different this year, as businesses choose to put sales online in order to reduce overcrowding at stores.
Marquette pauses basketball team activities; 2 positive for COVID-19
Both the men's and women's teams reported a positive test result and will quarantine for 14 days.
Both the men's and women's teams reported a positive test result and will quarantine for 14 days.
Waukesha South sees COVID-19 outbreak; 100+ students in quarantine
The spike comes as the school district moved to a new hybrid model on Monday, Oct. 19 for high school students. Mondays are virtual learning days, while the remaining four days during the week are in-person.
The spike comes as the school district moved to a new hybrid model on Monday, Oct. 19 for high school students. Mondays are virtual learning days, while the remaining four days during the week are in-person.
Church's food drive-thru helps hundreds in Fond du Lac
Two trucks filled with boxed of produce, containing items from every block in the food pyramid, showed up to be emptied.
Two trucks filled with boxed of produce, containing items from every block in the food pyramid, showed up to be emptied.
Volunteer in AstraZeneca coronavirus clinical trial dies, report says
The volunteer was a man in his 20s, according to reports. It was not immediately clear if the man received the vaccine or had been part of a placebo group.
The volunteer was a man in his 20s, according to reports. It was not immediately clear if the man received the vaccine or had been part of a placebo group.
CDC: COVID-19 'close contact' now includes brief encounters
The CDC changed the definition to a total of 15 minutes or more.
The CDC changed the definition to a total of 15 minutes or more.
1st COVID-19 patient admitted to Alternate Care Facility
The first patient was admitted to the Alternate Care Facility at Wisconsin State Fair Park Wednesday, Oct. 21, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services' website shows, seven days after it opened.
The first patient was admitted to the Alternate Care Facility at Wisconsin State Fair Park Wednesday, Oct. 21, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services' website shows, seven days after it opened.
DHS: 4,205 new COVID-19 cases; deaths up record 48 in Wisconsin
For the second time ever and in as many days, the number of new COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin rose by more than 4,000.
For the second time ever and in as many days, the number of new COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin rose by more than 4,000.
Pfizer to start testing COVID-19 vaccine in kids
Last week, Pfizer Inc. received permission to test its vaccine in U.S. kids as young as 12, one of only a handful of attempts around the world to start exploring if any experimental shots being pushed for adults also can protect children.
Last week, Pfizer Inc. received permission to test its vaccine in U.S. kids as young as 12, one of only a handful of attempts around the world to start exploring if any experimental shots being pushed for adults also can protect children.
Country USA, Rock USA call it quits; company to file for bankruptcy
The company that puts on the festivals said it plans to file for bankruptcy. COVID-19 canceled the music events this summer.
The company that puts on the festivals said it plans to file for bankruptcy. COVID-19 canceled the music events this summer.
Milwaukee Health Dept. offers shuttle service for COVID-19 testing
The City of Milwaukee Health Department is offering free shuttle service to the Miller Park COVID-19 testing site.
The City of Milwaukee Health Department is offering free shuttle service to the Miller Park COVID-19 testing site.
Milwaukee committee passes new outdoor dining guidelines
The passed guidelines lay the groundwork for what outdoor dining may look like in the months to come.
The passed guidelines lay the groundwork for what outdoor dining may look like in the months to come.
Study: Older workers face greater unemployment amid COVID-19 pandemic
The study released Tuesday from researchers with the New School university in New York City found that workers 55 and older lost jobs sooner, were rehired slower and continue to face higher job losses than their counterparts ages 35 to 54.
The study released Tuesday from researchers with the New School university in New York City found that workers 55 and older lost jobs sooner, were rehired slower and continue to face higher job losses than their counterparts ages 35 to 54.