Sweethearts candies roll out new theme for Valentine's Day: Words of encouragement
Sweethearts will roll out new messages this year such as “WAY 2 GO,” “CRUSH IT” AND “HIGH FIVE.”
Milwaukee County Zoo animal valentine videos available
The Milwaukee County Zoo is offering animal lovers the chance to share a special message with a virtual valentine.
Reese’s unveils pink miniature cups for Valentine’s Day
Reese’s has unveiled for a limited time, pink miniature cups to show the ones you love how special they truly are on Valentine’s Day.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2022: US events honor civil rights leader
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is being honored on Monday with an annual service in Atlanta, as well as many other parades, marches and volunteer opportunities throughout the U.S.
This MLK Day comes with calls for progress on voting rights
Dr. King's children fear new voting laws enacted since the 2020 election are stripping away the very rights their father fought to attain.
President Biden, First Lady volunteer at Philabundance to pay tribute ahead of MLK Day
The President and the first lady returned to Philabundance again as a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. ahead of the MLK Day since they recognize hunger in America as one of the continued issues impacting children and families.
Christmas tree pickup, recycling tips for after the holidays
The National Christmas Tree Association is offering tips on how to get rid of your real Christmas tree without burning it or throwing it in the trash.
Bradford Beach Polar Plunge draws crowds to Milwaukee lakefront
A New Year's Day tradition continued on Milwaukee's lakefront Saturday. At high noon, dozens – if not hundreds – of people took the Polar Plunge.
Pope Francis starts new year with call to protect women, focus on the good
Pope Francis has used his New Year's Day appearances to encourage people to focus on the good which unites them and to decry violence against women.
Happy New Year! NYC ushers in 2022 with Times Square ball drop
A scaled-back crowd will embrace the new year — and bid good riddance to another pandemic-marred 12 months — at the annual New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square.
COVID surge impacts New Year's celebrations
As COVID-19 cases continue to surge, New Year's celebrations have become another difficult holiday for Milwaukee-area businesses to navigate.
Milwaukee parking, garbage schedule changes for New Year's holiday
The Milwaukee DPW will be modifying certain garbage, parking and water works operations due to the New Year's holiday.
Dangers of 'celebratory' gunfire on New Year's Eve, sheriff warns
Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell Lucas held a news conference regarding the dangers of New Year’s Eve “celebratory” gunfire, potential criminal penalties, and other safety guidance for New Year’s weekend.
New Year’s Day: Which stores, restaurants will be closed?
Many grocery stores, drug stores, gas stations and restaurants will have limited hours on New Year’s Day, and some businesses will even be closed.
New Year's Eve: Omicron mutes celebrations as many hope for better 2022
New Year's Eve celebrations were muted or canceled in many places around the world for the second straight year due to a surge of COVID-19 infections.
Pork and sauerkraut, hoppin' John on New Year's: History of lucky food traditions
Pork and sauerkraut, hoppin’ John and 12 lucky grapes: Here’s a look at the history behind six New Year’s food traditions and what they symbolize.
Milwaukee-area COVID test scramble 'frustrating' as omicron spreads
Hours before the New Year's holiday weekend, the demand for a COVID-19 test hasn't wavered. Drive-thru sites continue to draw long lines of cars, while others are scrambling to find at-home test kits elsewhere.
LL Cool J's NYE performance canceled after rapper tests positive for COVID-19
Actor and Grammy Award-winning rapper LL Cool J has tested positive for COVID-19 and has canceled his upcoming New Year’s Eve appearance.
Mill Valley family takes COVID testing to new level ahead of New Year's Eve party
A family from Mill Valley is requiring guests for their New Year's Eve house party be vaccinated, boosted and sign up for a PCR test at their house hours before the event to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
COVID cancels Milwaukee NYE events
As people get set to ring in 2022, health experts say you should strongly reconsider your plans. COVID concerns and illness have nixed some parties and concerts.