Denver mayor encouraged virtual Thanksgiving before flying to Mississippi for holiday

Despite his own warnings about traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock reportedly boarded a plane to Houston Wednesday, as the Colorado capital sees a record spike in coronavirus cases.

Americans should be warned of coronavirus vaccine side effects, medical experts say

While promising coronavirus vaccine candidates could aid in bringing the pandemic to its heels, doctors recommended to federal health officials this week that those who eventually receive the long-awaited jab should be wary of the side effects — such as body aches and bad headaches — so they will return for the second dose.

New mental health services available in Wisconsin

People in Wisconsin calling into the National Suicide Prevention lifeline are now more likely to be connected with someone in-state. 

Restaurants, bars adjust to untraditional holiday

"While it won't make up probably the loss in revenue that we normally would have on a night like tonight, it definitely helps boost it."

Virus-exposed guards allowed to work in Wisconsin prisons

COVID-19 has now infected inmates in 26 Wisconsin prisons. See how critical staffing shortages could be contributing to the outbreaks.

With bars closed, liquor stores see holiday business uptick

Between the empty stools, socially-distant tables and bar as a whole, this year did not provide the normal boom in business that bar owners

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”