Old Navy launches ‘Santa BOOTcamp’ to diversify holiday profession
The company announced the launch of Santa Bootcamp — a virtual training course that encourages participation from a broad array of backgrounds, ethnicities and cultural heritages to offer more representation in the role of Santa.
Miller Valley Holiday Lites back in Milwaukee for 2021
Holiday Lites is back in the Miller Valley for 2021.
Milwaukee drive-thru turkey drive set for Monday, Nov. 22
The 11th annual Turkey Drive hosted by the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center is set for Monday, Nov. 22.
TSA preparing for Thanksgiving travel to hit pre-pandemic levels
Administrator David Pekoske said Wednesday he expects agency staffing to be sufficient for what's traditionally TSA's busiest travel period.
Rapid COVID-19 tests could bring reassurance for 2021 holiday gatherings, experts say
At-home rapid COVID-19 tests could help make a family’s Thanksgiving or Christmas gathering safer when combined with vaccination, experts say.
Starbucks Red Cup Day 2021: How to get a free reusable cup on Nov. 18
Starbucks is giving away free, limited-edition reusable red cups to customers who order a holiday beverage. Here are details on how to get one.
Reese's pie-size peanut butter cup for Thanksgiving sells out within hours
Reese’s this week debuted a 9-inch “Thanksgiving pie,” which is the largest Reese Peanut Butter Cup ever sold. And it sold out within a matter of hours.
Grandma, stranger she mistakenly texted set to spend 6th Thanksgiving together
A grandma and the stranger she mistakenly invited over to Thanksgiving have formed an unlikely friendship — and the two are set to celebrate their sixth holiday together.
FedEx Ground hiring 500+ team members in Milwaukee
FedEx Ground is hiring more than 500 team members in the Milwaukee area.
Vaccinated families can ‘feel good’ about holiday gatherings, Fauci says
"If you get vaccinated and your family's vaccinated, you can feel good about enjoying a typical Thanksgiving, Christmas with your family and close friends," Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
Reese's debuts pie-size peanut butter cup for Thanksgiving 2021
Reese’s is selling a 9-inch “Thanksgiving pie,” which is the largest Reese Peanut Butter Cup ever sold — but only while supplies last.
Supply chain issues, rising food prices
With Thanksgiving less than two weeks away, enthusiasm about the holiday is mounting. Meanwhile, it seems prices are also expected to be high for both shoppers and businesses this season.
Countdown to Christmas: What's new in Advent calendars this year
For lovers of Advent calendars, there are lots of new offerings to count down to Christmas.
Cathedral Square Park holiday trees decorated by hundreds of students
It is a sign of the season in Milwaukee's lower east side. Cathedral Square Park was transformed on Friday, Nov. 12 into a “Community Spirit Park.”
Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign kicks off for holiday season
The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County kicked off its Red Kettle Campaign on Friday, Nov. 12 – and it was done in style.
Santa Claus may not be coming to town this year amid hired Santa shortage
There are an estimated 10-15% fewer Santa Clauses this year compared to last year due to COVID-19 and many Santas retiring, according to Mitch Allen, head elf at Hire Santa.
Cedarburg free lunch for vets at American Legion
It can be hard to truly comprehend the sacrifice our country’s veterans have made and even harder to provide a proper thank you. At the American Legion Post in Cedarburg, veterans were remembered and honored.
KFC creates holiday sweaters for its fried chicken buckets
The sweater comes with built-in mittens to safely carry your fried chicken to the holiday potluck or outdoors in the chilly weather.
Terrorism threat 'heightened' over holiday season, DHS says
While DHS said it had no credible information on a specific threat, the agency warns in its latest national terrorism advisory bulletin that mass gatherings for the upcoming religious holidays could be potential targets.
AAA: Thanksgiving travel to rebound nearing pre-pandemic levels
AAA forecasts a strong rebound in holiday travelers this Thanksgiving.