Whatever you're doing, Wisconsin, keep it up. Coronavirus numbers continue trending in a better direction, even as a second vaccine has been approved and is now making its way to the state. Plus a new federal relief bill is finally approved.

Less than one week in, the Trump administration is already telling states like Wisconsin to expect fewer doses of COVID-19 vaccine than they were first told, for reasons still unclear.

Perhaps the tragic stories of overcrowded WI hospitals were what finally did it, but new COVID-19 cases still show no sign of a Thanksgiving surge. Also, the state Supreme Court debates capacity limits on businesses.

Even as Gov. Evers releases a task force request to toughen the rules on so-called "forever chemicals" getting into groundwater, Republicans appear to be on the verge of weakening them.

A group in Milwaukee is being recognized for marching for 200 consecutive days to keep community attention on the need for police reform. Also, we take a deep dive into a potential big wave of evictions all across Wisconsin after Jan. 1 when aid and a moratorium run out.

Moments after the WI Supreme Court on Monday rejected Pres. Trump's election lawsuit, the Democratic members of the Electoral College formally elected Joe Biden. The Republican electors gathered to "vote" as well.

The WI Supreme Court will again hear from Pres. Trump's legal team, agreeing to a weekend session appealing Friday's loss in his effort to overturn his election loss in Wisconsin. Also, a preview of Wisconsin-based holiday treats.

A federal judge in Milwaukee late Thursday showed no rush in resolving Pres. Trump's request to throw out the Wisconsin election. And a WI member of Congress is among those supporting a Texas lawsuit to overrule the will of Wisconsin voters.

On our website UpNorthNewsWI.com we've been profiling the new class of legislators. Now it's time to visit one of the sage veterans as Sen. Jeff Smith (D-Eau Claire Co.) talks about some of the expected 2021 issues. Plus, deaths are still up but COVID-19 cases are trending lower.

WI health officials worry about complacency and overconfidence in the timeline of a vaccine as they note decreased numbers of people coming in for COVID-19 testing. Also, a right wing group argues against local control of coronavirus safeguards, not long after promoting local control.