The most popular Thanksgiving side dishes of 2025
You’re almost certain to pile up a mound of mashed potatoes and gravy next to that drumstick. And stuffing is a sure bet. But what about yams? Or even macaroni and cheese?
You’re almost certain to pile up a mound of mashed potatoes and gravy next to that drumstick. And stuffing is a sure bet. But what about yams? Or even macaroni and cheese?
Volunteers deliver 3K+ Thanksgiving Day meals to senior citizens
Hundreds of volunteers will deliver more than 3,000 meals on Thanksgiving Day to senior citizens who reside in low-income subsidized housing throughout eight counties of southeast Wisconsin
Hundreds of volunteers will deliver more than 3,000 meals on Thanksgiving Day to senior citizens who reside in low-income subsidized housing throughout eight counties of southeast Wisconsin
What's open and closed on Thanksgiving this year
From grocery stores to retailers, here’s a list of what is open and closed on Thanksgiving Day 2025.
From grocery stores to retailers, here’s a list of what is open and closed on Thanksgiving Day 2025.
6 classic Thanksgiving side dishes that have disappeared from American tables
Traditional Thanksgiving side dishes like oyster stuffing, ambrosia salad and giblet gravy were once holiday staples before falling out of favor for modern alternatives. Here are six.
Traditional Thanksgiving side dishes like oyster stuffing, ambrosia salad and giblet gravy were once holiday staples before falling out of favor for modern alternatives. Here are six.
Watch live: Thanksgiving Day parades from New York & around the US
Join us all morning on Thanksgiving for live, unfiltered coverage of parades and celebrations nationwide, including the New York Thanksgiving Parade live at 8:30 a.m. ET.
Join us all morning on Thanksgiving for live, unfiltered coverage of parades and celebrations nationwide, including the New York Thanksgiving Parade live at 8:30 a.m. ET.
Waukesha students give back through service projects ahead of Thanksgiving
Catholic Memorial High School students spent the day before Thanksgiving giving back through dozens of service projects, including a community dinner marking 40 years of service.
Catholic Memorial High School students spent the day before Thanksgiving giving back through dozens of service projects, including a community dinner marking 40 years of service.
Thanksgiving Milwaukee parking, garbage schedule changes
The Milwaukee Department of Public Works will be modifying certain operations due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
The Milwaukee Department of Public Works will be modifying certain operations due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
When do stores open on Black Friday this year?
Shoppers can get an early start on searching for deals on popular items as major retailers release their store hours for one of the biggest holiday shopping days of the year.
Shoppers can get an early start on searching for deals on popular items as major retailers release their store hours for one of the biggest holiday shopping days of the year.
Presidential Turkey Pardons: Trump spares Waddle, Gobble in White House tradition
President Donald Trump kicked off Thanksgiving week with the classic White House tradition of pardoning turkeys.
President Donald Trump kicked off Thanksgiving week with the classic White House tradition of pardoning turkeys.
Milwaukee Thanksgiving travel; airport expects 200,000 passengers this week
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport expects 200,000 travelers in the week leading up to Thanksgiving, with officials urging passengers to monitor flights as weather and heavy traffic could cause disruptions.
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport expects 200,000 travelers in the week leading up to Thanksgiving, with officials urging passengers to monitor flights as weather and heavy traffic could cause disruptions.
Miller Valley drive-thru Holiday Lites display begins Dec. 5, 2025
Molson Coors Beverage Company rings in the holidays by bringing back its cherished drive-thru Holiday Lites display in Miller Valley.
Molson Coors Beverage Company rings in the holidays by bringing back its cherished drive-thru Holiday Lites display in Miller Valley.
Candy Cane Lane supports MACC Fund for 40th season; what to know
"Candy Cane Lane" will celebrate its 40th season in West Allis. The annual fundraiser, benefiting the MACC Fund, opens at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 28.
"Candy Cane Lane" will celebrate its 40th season in West Allis. The annual fundraiser, benefiting the MACC Fund, opens at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 28.
‘Dress a little better’: Transportation secretary urges Americans to ditch pajamas, slippers at airport
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is urging travelers to try “dressing with some respect," asking Americans to ditch pajamas and slippers during the busy Thanksgiving travel rush.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is urging travelers to try “dressing with some respect," asking Americans to ditch pajamas and slippers during the busy Thanksgiving travel rush.
Annual Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots collection underway, how to make a donation
The annual Toys for Tots campaign is underway with the Marine Corps Reserve collecting toys, books, and games to distribute to less fortunate children at Christmas.
The annual Toys for Tots campaign is underway with the Marine Corps Reserve collecting toys, books, and games to distribute to less fortunate children at Christmas.
Kenosha businesses provide Thanksgiving meals for families in need
Just three days out from Thanksgiving and some families still don't know if they'll have a meal for the holiday. A few Kenosha businesses say they're stepping in to help.
Just three days out from Thanksgiving and some families still don't know if they'll have a meal for the holiday. A few Kenosha businesses say they're stepping in to help.
Kenosha businesses provide Thanksgiving meals
Just three days out from Thanksgiving and some families still don't know if they'll have a meal for the holiday. A few Kenosha businesses say they're stepping in to help.
Just three days out from Thanksgiving and some families still don't know if they'll have a meal for the holiday. A few Kenosha businesses say they're stepping in to help.
Abandoned ‘dog’ turns out to be toy reindeer: ‘Santa’s reindeer resting after a test flight’
The reindeer got some "stern words" for being caught out and about in the middle of November, police said.
The reindeer got some "stern words" for being caught out and about in the middle of November, police said.
Thanksgiving dinner 2025: How much you can save using store-brand items
Wells Fargo's 2025 Thanksgiving report estimated a dinner for 10 people that consists of an all private-label (store-brand) menu comes in at $80, while an all national name-brand menu totals $95.
Wells Fargo's 2025 Thanksgiving report estimated a dinner for 10 people that consists of an all private-label (store-brand) menu comes in at $80, while an all national name-brand menu totals $95.
Stores that are open and closed on Thanksgiving this year
From Walmart to Kroger to Target, here’s a look at which major retailers are open and closed on Thanksgiving 2025.
From Walmart to Kroger to Target, here’s a look at which major retailers are open and closed on Thanksgiving 2025.
First lady receives 2025 White House Christmas tree
First lady Melania Trump received the official 2025 White House Christmas tree on Monday, marking the start of the holiday season.
First lady Melania Trump received the official 2025 White House Christmas tree on Monday, marking the start of the holiday season.