Holiday sales climb 8.5% despite supply issues, omicron variant
Even as shoppers grappled with higher prices, product shortages and a raging new COVID-19 variant in the last few weeks of the holiday shopping season, sales rose at the fastest pace in 17 years.
Even as shoppers grappled with higher prices, product shortages and a raging new COVID-19 variant in the last few weeks of the holiday shopping season, sales rose at the fastest pace in 17 years.
New Year's celebrations shelved across the globe as COVID-19 surges, here's who canceled and who hasn't
A scaled-down celebration in New York City is still happening, but other cities around the world are canceling celebrations altogether.
A scaled-down celebration in New York City is still happening, but other cities around the world are canceling celebrations altogether.
Christmas meals delivered to low-income Wisconsin seniors
Volunteers with the organization Community Projects for Seniors fed low-income Wisconsin residents on Christmas Day.
Volunteers with the organization Community Projects for Seniors fed low-income Wisconsin residents on Christmas Day.
Firefighters surprise Children's Wisconsin patients on Christmas
Firefighters from Milwaukee and Wauwatosa used aerial platforms to surprise Children's Wisconsin patients, window by window, on Christmas Day.
Firefighters from Milwaukee and Wauwatosa used aerial platforms to surprise Children's Wisconsin patients, window by window, on Christmas Day.
Bidens’ new puppy joins Christmas Day calls to the troops
Commander sat between the president and the first lady Saturday inside a studio set up at the White House, resting his head on a pillow as the Bidens spoke to U.S. service members stationed around the world.
Commander sat between the president and the first lady Saturday inside a studio set up at the White House, resting his head on a pillow as the Bidens spoke to U.S. service members stationed around the world.
NICU babies dress in Christmas outfits at Colorado hospital
Hospitals across the country are continuing the tradition of dressing up their tiniest patients in Christmas outfits.
Hospitals across the country are continuing the tradition of dressing up their tiniest patients in Christmas outfits.
Queen Elizabeth's Christmas message shares grief over Prince Philip
Queen Elizabeth said in her Christmas message she understands the difficulty of spending the holiday season “with one familiar laugh missing."
Queen Elizabeth said in her Christmas message she understands the difficulty of spending the holiday season “with one familiar laugh missing."
Pope Francis prays for pandemic's end in Christmas Day address
Pope Francis' Christmas Day speech gives him an opportunity to draw a global audience's attention to conflicts big and small. This year was no different.
Pope Francis' Christmas Day speech gives him an opportunity to draw a global audience's attention to conflicts big and small. This year was no different.
Governor's Mansion holiday decorations honor heroes, history
Gov. Tony Evers and first lady Kathy Evers shared a virtual video tour of the 2021 Governor's Mansion holiday decorations.
Gov. Tony Evers and first lady Kathy Evers shared a virtual video tour of the 2021 Governor's Mansion holiday decorations.
Georgia couple celebrates their 70th anniversary on Christmas Eve
A couple in Habersham County is celebrating their 70th anniversary this Christmas Eve.
A couple in Habersham County is celebrating their 70th anniversary this Christmas Eve.
Ridge Community Church Christmas fundraiser collects nearly $250K
Ridge Community Church in Greenfield raised nearly $250,000 for its annual Christmas fundraiser, benefiting community partners.
Ridge Community Church in Greenfield raised nearly $250,000 for its annual Christmas fundraiser, benefiting community partners.
Last-minute Christmas shoppers hustle at Meijer
Every year, some shoppers test the boundaries for how close they can cut it. Meijer in Wauwatosa was bustling on Christmas Eve.
Every year, some shoppers test the boundaries for how close they can cut it. Meijer in Wauwatosa was bustling on Christmas Eve.
Trouble in the air: Sky Harbor sees over 30 canceled flights on Christmas Eve
With a little over 30 cancelled flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport on Christmas Eve, some travelers are feeling the troubles of air travel.
With a little over 30 cancelled flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport on Christmas Eve, some travelers are feeling the troubles of air travel.
Christmas gifts lift Pewaukee seniors: 'Feel loved'
Visiting Angels, a senior living assistance services organization, adopted a Pewaukee senior apartment complex – each resident getting a special gift.
Visiting Angels, a senior living assistance services organization, adopted a Pewaukee senior apartment complex – each resident getting a special gift.
Holiday health, COVID safety tips: UW Health
Many people are already home for the holidays, but COVID-19 cases continue to rise. Local health officials have tips on how to stay safe this holiday season.
Many people are already home for the holidays, but COVID-19 cases continue to rise. Local health officials have tips on how to stay safe this holiday season.
Beaver Dam Elks Lodge delivers Christmas Eve food baskets
The Beaver Dam Elks Lodge celebrated 70 years of giving by delivering more than 500 food baskets to those in need on Christmas Eve.
The Beaver Dam Elks Lodge celebrated 70 years of giving by delivering more than 500 food baskets to those in need on Christmas Eve.
Cavalier Johnson serves Christmas Eve meals for people in need
Acting Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson spent part of Christmas Eve at The Gathering, serving meals to people in need.
Acting Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson spent part of Christmas Eve at The Gathering, serving meals to people in need.
The history of Santa Claus, his red suit and stand-out pop culture moments
From Coca Cola to 'Miracle on 34th Street' and that iconic M&M's commercial, it's safe to say Santa has made his mark.
From Coca Cola to 'Miracle on 34th Street' and that iconic M&M's commercial, it's safe to say Santa has made his mark.
Pope Francis celebrates Christmas Eve Mass amid COVID-19 surge in Italy
Pope Francis has celebrated Christmas Eve Mass before an estimated 2,000 people in St. Peter’s Basilica.
Pope Francis has celebrated Christmas Eve Mass before an estimated 2,000 people in St. Peter’s Basilica.
Santa tracker: NORAD shows when he's coming to town
For the 66th year, NORAD is tracking Santa Claus this Christmas, showing families around the globe exactly when he’ll be coming to town.
For the 66th year, NORAD is tracking Santa Claus this Christmas, showing families around the globe exactly when he’ll be coming to town.