Americans hit the road for one of busiest travel days of the year
Experts say nearly 50 million people will be heading out this thanksgiving through airplanes and trains, but the majority of travelers will be in their vehicles.
Experts say nearly 50 million people will be heading out this thanksgiving through airplanes and trains, but the majority of travelers will be in their vehicles.
Coronavirus cases surpass 60M worldwide, Johns Hopkins data shows
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases around the world topped 60 million on Wednesday, as the number of new infections in the U.S. alone hits new records heading into the holidays.
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases around the world topped 60 million on Wednesday, as the number of new infections in the U.S. alone hits new records heading into the holidays.
Wisconsin DHS: COVID-19 cases up 5,469; deaths up 63
More than 2.4 million people have been tested for COVID-19, of which more than 2.1 million have tested negative.
More than 2.4 million people have been tested for COVID-19, of which more than 2.1 million have tested negative.
Rite Aid offering free COVID-19 tests, expands program to include teens
Rite Aid will continue offering free COVID-19 testing to both symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals, and the company is expanding the program to include those as young as 13.
Rite Aid will continue offering free COVID-19 testing to both symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals, and the company is expanding the program to include those as young as 13.
Some California counties winding down hotels for homeless; some in San Francisco are outraged
In San Francisco, advocacy groups and some officials are outraged by the mayor’s plan to start moving hundreds of people out of hotels around the holidays.
In San Francisco, advocacy groups and some officials are outraged by the mayor’s plan to start moving hundreds of people out of hotels around the holidays.
California prisons take no 'meaningful steps' to reducing San Quentin population: attorneys
In the last month, CDCR has only reduced San Quentin’s population by 112 prisoners.
In the last month, CDCR has only reduced San Quentin’s population by 112 prisoners.
Major PPE manufacturer shuts down after 2,500 workers diagnosed with COVID-19
Malaysia’s Top Glove Corp., the world’s largest maker of rubber gloves, says it expects a two-to-four-week delay in deliveries after more than 2,000 workers at its factories were infected by the coronavirus, raising the possibility of supply disruptions during the pandemic.
Malaysia’s Top Glove Corp., the world’s largest maker of rubber gloves, says it expects a two-to-four-week delay in deliveries after more than 2,000 workers at its factories were infected by the coronavirus, raising the possibility of supply disruptions during the pandemic.
Is that holiday gathering too risky? New tool helps you decide
If you are on the fence about your Thanksgiving or holiday plans, a website created by the Georgia Institute of Technology may help you measure your level of risk of being exposed to someone with COVID-19 at that gathering or event.
If you are on the fence about your Thanksgiving or holiday plans, a website created by the Georgia Institute of Technology may help you measure your level of risk of being exposed to someone with COVID-19 at that gathering or event.
Wisconsin schools prep for winter sports amid pandemic
The WIAA drafted a large plan that outlines health guidelines for the winter season -- both generally and sport-specific.
The WIAA drafted a large plan that outlines health guidelines for the winter season -- both generally and sport-specific.
COVID-19 caution urged as holiday season arrives
The Milwaukee Health Department says that the safest way to celebrate Thanksgiving is virtually or with members of your own household.
The Milwaukee Health Department says that the safest way to celebrate Thanksgiving is virtually or with members of your own household.
Scotland becomes 1st country to make period products free for ‘anyone who needs them’
The Scottish Parliament unanimously passed a bill that will make all menstrual products free and easily accessible in a first-of-its-kind bid to end “period poverty.”
The Scottish Parliament unanimously passed a bill that will make all menstrual products free and easily accessible in a first-of-its-kind bid to end “period poverty.”
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma pleads guilty to 3 charges in criminal case
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma has pleaded guilty to criminal charges and formally admitted its role in the opioid crisis.
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma has pleaded guilty to criminal charges and formally admitted its role in the opioid crisis.
Thanksgiving could make or break US COVID-19 response
Governors and mayors are ratcheting up mask mandates and imposing restrictions on small indoor gatherings that have been blamed for accelerating the spread of the coronavirus.
Governors and mayors are ratcheting up mask mandates and imposing restrictions on small indoor gatherings that have been blamed for accelerating the spread of the coronavirus.
More families buying smaller turkeys, paring down Thanksgiving dinner
More and more people are opting to buy smaller turkeys this year as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has the CDC and health experts discouraging travel and large family gatherings.
More and more people are opting to buy smaller turkeys this year as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has the CDC and health experts discouraging travel and large family gatherings.
Milwaukee family devastated by COVID-19 death of relative
A grim word of caution comes from a Milwaukee family dealing with death and devastation.
A grim word of caution comes from a Milwaukee family dealing with death and devastation.
Rapid COVID-19 testing is now available in southeast Wisconsin
At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) Student Union, community members can get a free COVID-19 rapid test.
At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) Student Union, community members can get a free COVID-19 rapid test.
Wisconsin sees both troubling, encouraging COVID-19 trends
The governor is also cautiously optimistic that his meeting last week with Republican leaders will lead to a bipartisan plan to fight the virus.
The governor is also cautiously optimistic that his meeting last week with Republican leaders will lead to a bipartisan plan to fight the virus.
DHS: 104 new deaths due to COVID-19; 6,202 new positive cases
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 6,202 on Tuesday, Nov. 24, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 363,973.
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 6,202 on Tuesday, Nov. 24, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 363,973.
Houston men accused of trying to sell non-existent masks to foreign government
Paschal Ngozi Eleanya, 46, and Arael Doolittle, 55, of Houston are accused of attempting to fraudulently sell 50 million N95 facemasks that they did not possess to a foreign government, defrauding them out of more than $317 million.
Paschal Ngozi Eleanya, 46, and Arael Doolittle, 55, of Houston are accused of attempting to fraudulently sell 50 million N95 facemasks that they did not possess to a foreign government, defrauding them out of more than $317 million.
A vaccine won't end the COVID-19 crisis right away, experts say
Many challenges lie ahead — not just the logistical hurdles involved in the biggest vaccination campaign in U.S. history, but public fear and misinformation that could hinder the effort and kick the end of the pandemic further down the road.
Many challenges lie ahead — not just the logistical hurdles involved in the biggest vaccination campaign in U.S. history, but public fear and misinformation that could hinder the effort and kick the end of the pandemic further down the road.