Routine cancer screenings have been put on hold due to COVID-19, until now
MILWAUKEE -- Many doctor's appointments have been delayed by COVID-19 -- and that includes routine cancer screenings.
Mayor says there are still too many COVID-19 cases concentrated in Milwaukee to lift order
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the suburban Milwaukee health departments on Tuesday, May 19 announced “all remaining businesses in the 18 suburban municipalities” may reopen Friday, May 22 if they choose to — moving to the next phase of their reopening plans; however, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said there are still too many COVID-19 cases concentrated in the City of Milwaukee to lift the city's order issued on March 25.Meanwhile, the owners of the 27 businesses inside the Sherman Phoenix, which rose from the ashes of the Sherman Park unrest in August 2016, continued working on innovative ways to welcome customers back safely when the city's order is lifted.
UWM's Pat Baldwin reflects on COVID-19 changes, 'The Last Dance' documentary
MILWAUKEE -- There's a lot going on in the world of basketball at the collegiate level amid the coronavirus, with rule changes and recruiting changes.
Cats with no symptoms spread COVID-19 to other cats in UW lab test
MADISON -- Cats can spread the new coronavirus to other cats without any of them ever having symptoms, a lab experiment suggests.Scientists who led the work, reported on Wednesday, May 13, say it shows the need for more research into whether the virus can spread from people to cats to people again.Health experts have downplayed that possibility.
New Marquette Law poll finds reduced but majority support for COVID-19 restrictions
MILWAUKEE -- Nearly seven out of 10 Wisconsin residents still back the “Safer at Home” order issued by Gov.
MPS shares district's virtual commencement plans for graduating seniors: 'We salute the class of 2020'
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announced its plans on Monday, May 11 to celebrate the districts graduating seniors with virtual commencement ceremonies due to the coronavirus pandemic.Those ceremonies will be available on the MPS YouTube page from June 1 through June 5 at the following times each day: 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.
UW commencement goes virtual Saturday: how to watch, cheer, 'Jump Around'
MADISON -- The University of Wisconsin will hold its first-ever virtual commencement ceremony Saturday, May 9 at noon.
Chance the Rapper donates $15K to Milwaukee teacher, school
MILWAUKEE -- Margaret Roushar appeared alongside Chance the Rapper on his Instagram live Thursday, May 7.The rapper is donating $15,000 dollars to her and $15,000 to her school -- Parkview School in Milwaukee -- part of a partnership with Box Tops for Education.
UW working on protocols for students' return in fall
MADISON, Wis. — University of Wisconsin System leaders are working on safety protocols that could enable students to return to campus if the coronavirus pandemic stretches into fall, system President Ray Cross told regents Thursday.Cross told the regents during a teleconference that system leaders want to be able to test all faculty, staff and students — a task he called “monumental.” They also want to be able to trace student contacts, create a way to isolate and quarantine the sick as well as infected people who aren't showing symptoms.Leaders also want to be able to identify public spaces where people could meet safely and provide protective gear to faculty and students.“We will be back in session in fall,” Cross said. “How we deliver that, it won't be normal.
Medical College students give back to the community with homemade PPE
MILWAUKEE -- Students at the Medical College of Wisconsin are giving back to the community during the pandemic -- even though they are unable to work directly with patients.
'Take it home:' Mask kits distributed at Fiserv Forum, to be assembled for frontline workers
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks would be in the heart of the NBA playoffs right now if it weren't for the coronavirus pandemic putting the season on hold.
'It's challenging:' Single mom faces homeschooling 4 girls amid COVID-19 pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- The coronavirus has impacted our educational system -- and it is not just students who are learning some new lessons.
Marquette University reschedules spring 2020 commencement for Aug. 30
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University has rescheduled its 2020 spring commencement ceremony for August 30 at Fiserv Forum, the university announced Friday, April 24.Originally slated for Sunday, May 17, the coronavirus pandemic took the remainder of the semester online in mid-March and halted all in-person graduation ceremonies due to social distancing protocols.In a statement, Marquette University President Michael Lovell acknowledged these plans could change:
Video: Froedtert, Medical College of Wisconsin staff cheer on 75-year-old COVID-19 survivor
MILWAUKEE -- Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Froedtert Hospital staff on gave Fred, a 75-year-old resident of Milwaukee, a proper sendoff when he was released Tuesday, April 23, after being hospitalized with COVID-19 since April 4.Officials say Fred suffered fever and acute hypoxic respiratory failure as a result of the coronavirus.
How the 'Safer at Home' extension is affecting schools in our area
MILWAUKEE -- High schools like the Milwaukee School of Languages are providing resources and devices today for those in need of technical support.
Rev. William Kelly, longtime Marquette basketball chaplain, dies
MILWAUKEE -- The Rev.
Milwaukee Public Schools close for remainder of 2019-20 school year
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools will remain closed for the 2019–2020 school year, following a decision by Governor Tony Evers to extend 'Safer at Home' orders on Thursday, April 16."Our priority remains focused on the health and safety of all students, families, and staff," MPS Superintendent Dr.
Milwaukee-area health officials concerned about 'increasing rates of suicide' amid COVID-19 pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- While we may be separated physically as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, mental health experts say it's important to stay connected now more than ever, with Milwaukee area health officials indicating they're seeing a rise in suicides.It's important to note that help is available, with some feeling more alone than ever as a result of social distancing intended to help stop the spread of the virus.