Shamrock Club of Wisconsin St. Patrick’s Day Parade postponed

The Shamrock Club of Wisconsin and Westown Association announced that the 54th St. Patrick’s Day Parade scheduled for March 13 is being postponed.

Milwaukee to celebrate legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. virtually

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is marked on Monday, Jan. 18 -- and community organizations are encouraging people to play for a day on -- not a day off. 

Holidays are over, remove those Christmas trees safely now

Now that the holiday season is over, the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) encourages people to remove Christmas trees from their homes.

President Trump's year-end video hails America's 'grit, strength and tenacity'

President Donald Trump has delivered a year-end video message after returning early from vacation, highlighting his administration's work to rapidly develop a vaccine against COVID-19 and rebuild the economy.

Walt Disney World to stream 'Fantasy in the Sky' fireworks for New Year's Eve

The pre-recorded show will offer breathtaking views of Disney's famous fireworks, lighting up the night sky above Cinderella Castle and set to music from your favorite Disney films, including “Pinocchio” and “Peter Pan."

New Year's Eve safety a focus at bars, on the road

Businesses that are open for New Year's Eve are keeping COVID-19 restrictions in mind, and law enforcement is increasing patrols.

New Year's Eve: A look at celebrations around the world amid the coronavirus pandemic

This New Year’s Eve is being celebrated like no other in most of the world, with pandemic restrictions limiting crowds and many people bidding farewell to a year they’d prefer to forget with made-for-TV fireworks displays or packing it in early since they could not toast the end of 2020 in the presence of friends or crowds of carousing strangers.

Milwaukee business adapts to pandemic-altered New Year's Eve

As many plan to celebrate at home, the Milwaukee restaurant industry looks to adapt for the holiday -- an already challenging year coming to a close.

Pope Francis misses Vatican New Year's ceremonies due to back pain

Francis was suffering from "painful sciatica" and could not preside at an hour-long, year-end prayer service Thursday evening, spokesman Matteo Bruni said.

Police officer buys groceries for women accused of shoplifting

After checking the receipts of two women accused of shoplifting and finding only food, a Massachusetts officer spent $250 of his own money to cover their groceries.

As 2020 finally ends, pandemic mutes New Year's celebrations

Pandemic restrictions are limiting crowds in many places as people bid farewell to a year they’d prefer to forget.

Record 39 holiday songs dominate Billboard Hot 100

Holiday songs filled nine of the Top 10 slots, with artists of yesteryear and modern pop stars among the list of 39.

Dancing Amazon driver: Delivery man's moves caught on camera

A video of a dancing Amazon driver in Rhode Island captured the attention of social media users, and the homeowner whose security camera filmed the man busting a move on his delivery route.

'Noon Year’s Eve:' Consider toasting 2021 before midnight

Families, early sleepers and those wanting to social distance might consider a midday celebration for December 31.

Kwanzaa celebration goes virtual, finds rhythm in values

It's not a typical Kwanzaa, but the Wisconsin Black Historical Society is continuing the celebration while looking forward to a better 2021.

Kenosha police help Santa with special Christmas delivery

With help from the Kenosha Police Department, Santa stopped at the Shalom Center on Friday -- the city's only homeless shelter and largest food pantry.