Father’s Day celebrations kick off ‘summer of freedom’ from virus
President Biden wants to celebrate Independence Day as a “summer of freedom” from the virus, but many may already feel a return to normalcy this Father’s Day.
President Biden wants to celebrate Independence Day as a “summer of freedom” from the virus, but many may already feel a return to normalcy this Father’s Day.
COVID nearly canceled Racine Juneteenth; vaccine clinic at festival
COVID nearly canceled Racine's Juneteenth celebration, where vaccines were offered in a pop-up clinic.
COVID nearly canceled Racine's Juneteenth celebration, where vaccines were offered in a pop-up clinic.
Versiti Juneteenth blood drives seek rare Ro type
The blood supply is critically low in Wisconsin with less than a one-day supply on the shelves -- the lowest it's been in more than 20 years.
The blood supply is critically low in Wisconsin with less than a one-day supply on the shelves -- the lowest it's been in more than 20 years.
Milwaukee's 50th Juneteenth ‘an independence day for Black people’
Milwaukee's 50th Juneteenth celebration was held Saturday, and hundreds came out to both watch and participate in this year’s celebrations.
Milwaukee's 50th Juneteenth celebration was held Saturday, and hundreds came out to both watch and participate in this year’s celebrations.
Illinois town cancels July 4 parade over COVID-19 concerns but allows Juneteenth and Pride celebrations
The city of Evanston, Illinois, located just north of Chicago, joined communities across the U.S. in celebrating their first in-person Juneteenth parade Saturday, but some have been left wondering why celebrations for the nation’s Independence Day have been canceled.
The city of Evanston, Illinois, located just north of Chicago, joined communities across the U.S. in celebrating their first in-person Juneteenth parade Saturday, but some have been left wondering why celebrations for the nation’s Independence Day have been canceled.
Juneteenth, ‘a day of profound weight and power,’ marked across the US
While Juneteenth’s recognition at a time of racial reckoning is appreciated by many, some say more is still needed to be done to change policies that are disadvantageous to Black Americans.
While Juneteenth’s recognition at a time of racial reckoning is appreciated by many, some say more is still needed to be done to change policies that are disadvantageous to Black Americans.
Celebrate Father’s Day with these famous movie dads on Tubi
Iconic movie dads from Chevy Chase as Clark Griswold in “National Lampoon’s Vacation” to Will Smith, who starred alongside his son Jaden in “The Pursuit of Happyness,” are all free to stream on Tubi.
Iconic movie dads from Chevy Chase as Clark Griswold in “National Lampoon’s Vacation” to Will Smith, who starred alongside his son Jaden in “The Pursuit of Happyness,” are all free to stream on Tubi.
Treat your dad: Father’s Day deals, specials and freebies
Whether it's a sweet dessert or a savory steak, check out these super special deals for a super special dad.
Whether it's a sweet dessert or a savory steak, check out these super special deals for a super special dad.
Juneteenth: What its path to federal holiday status looked like
Even though it’s been celebrated for 156 years and recognized in some form in 47 states and the District of Columbia, Juneteenth did not become a federal holiday until this week.
Even though it’s been celebrated for 156 years and recognized in some form in 47 states and the District of Columbia, Juneteenth did not become a federal holiday until this week.
Milwaukee Juneteenth celebration back for 2021
June 19 is Juneteenth, and we're expecting a bigger celebration than ever before in Milwaukee, where there is a strong tradition of celebrating the holiday, now an official federal holiday.
June 19 is Juneteenth, and we're expecting a bigger celebration than ever before in Milwaukee, where there is a strong tradition of celebrating the holiday, now an official federal holiday.
Milwaukee Juneteenth party back for 50th year, 'everybody is welcome'
June 19 is Juneteenth, and we're expecting a bigger celebration than ever before in Milwaukee, where there is a strong tradition of celebrating the holiday, now an official federal holiday.
June 19 is Juneteenth, and we're expecting a bigger celebration than ever before in Milwaukee, where there is a strong tradition of celebrating the holiday, now an official federal holiday.
Juneteenth: New federal holiday pressures US companies to give day off
The declaration of Juneteenth as a federal holiday is putting the pressure on more U.S. companies to give their employees the day off, accelerating a movement that took off last year in response to the racial justice protests that swept the country.
The declaration of Juneteenth as a federal holiday is putting the pressure on more U.S. companies to give their employees the day off, accelerating a movement that took off last year in response to the racial justice protests that swept the country.
Potential fireworks shortage ahead of Fourth of July
Fireworks sales have been explosive since the pandemic began. But with high demand and supply chain issues, we may see a fireworks shortage this summer.
Fireworks sales have been explosive since the pandemic began. But with high demand and supply chain issues, we may see a fireworks shortage this summer.
Milwaukee celebrates Juneteenth, officially a federal holiday
Juneteenth National Independence Day was signed into law as a federal holiday. Celebrations are coming back in Milwaukee.
Juneteenth National Independence Day was signed into law as a federal holiday. Celebrations are coming back in Milwaukee.
Kohl’s closed Thanksgiving Day 2021
Kohl’s announced that all of its stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 25, 2021.
Kohl’s announced that all of its stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 25, 2021.
Best Buy will close stores on Thanksgiving 2021
Best Buy has announced it will be closing its doors on Thanksgiving 2021, following suit with Target and Walmart which made similar announcements earlier this year.
Best Buy has announced it will be closing its doors on Thanksgiving 2021, following suit with Target and Walmart which made similar announcements earlier this year.
Walmart to close all U.S. stores on Thanksgiving as 'thank you' to employees
Walmart announced it will close all of its US stores on Thanksgiving Day for a second consecutive year as a "thank you" to its employees.
Walmart announced it will close all of its US stores on Thanksgiving Day for a second consecutive year as a "thank you" to its employees.
Milwaukee neighborhood fireworks return July 5
The city of Milwaukee on Thursday, June 3 announced that Fourth of July festivities will resume across the city due to the expiration of the COVID-19 public health order.
The city of Milwaukee on Thursday, June 3 announced that Fourth of July festivities will resume across the city due to the expiration of the COVID-19 public health order.
South Milwaukee fireworks back on
Leaders announced the South Milwaukee fireworks show is back on, just days after it was canceled. That means Fourth of July fireworks will be back at Grant Park.
Leaders announced the South Milwaukee fireworks show is back on, just days after it was canceled. That means Fourth of July fireworks will be back at Grant Park.
Veteran's mic muted as he told of Black people's role in Memorial Day origin
An investigation is underway after a veteran’s microphone was cut off as his Memorial Day speech ventured into how former slaves in Charleston, South Carolina helped start the holiday when they dug up the remains of 200 Union soldiers to give them a proper burial shortly after the Civil War ended.
An investigation is underway after a veteran’s microphone was cut off as his Memorial Day speech ventured into how former slaves in Charleston, South Carolina helped start the holiday when they dug up the remains of 200 Union soldiers to give them a proper burial shortly after the Civil War ended.