Drug Take Back Day aims to fight the opioid epidemic
Those participating can drop off any medications into these boxes -- prescription or over the counter.
College student from suburban Chicago dies of coronavirus after leaving campus, returning home
Michael Lang, 18, was a native of La Grange, Illinois. He went away for his freshman year of college, and returned home on Sept. 13 to take classes remotely instead. On Thursday, he died of coronavirus related complications "following a lengthy hospitalization," the University of Dayton said.
DHS: 3rd COVID-19 patient admitted to alternate care facility
The facility opened on Oct. 14 and admitted its first two patients on Oct. 21 and 23.
Wisconsin DHS: 4,062 new COVID-19 cases confirmed, deaths up 25
More than 1.9 million people have been tested for COVID-19 in Wisconsin, of which more than 1.7 million have tested negative.
High school sports adjust to COVID-19 reality in Wisconsin
Hours before kickoff, the district notified families that, due to an increased number of COVID-19 cases and close-contact quarantines on the Whitefish Bay football team, the game against West Bend West had been postponed.
Badgers fans adapt to football season opener during pandemic
Meanwhile, leading up to the game, Badgers players took to Twitter to urge fans to avoid watching this season's action in crowds.
WHO director warns of ‘critical juncture’ in COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Hemisphere
WHO Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the Northern Hemisphere faces a critical moment in the battle against the novel coronavirus amid rising infections and a death count with no apparent end in sight.
Some hospitals in crisis as US approaches record number of new daily COVID-19 cases
The United States is approaching a record for the number of new daily coronavirus cases in the latest ominous sign of the disease’s grip on the nation.
Three more Milwaukee schools' COVID-19 safety plans approved
More information on the Milwaukee Health Department's COVID-19 guidelines and plans can be found on the department's website.
Dutch hospital airlifts patients to Germany amid COVID-19 surge
The clatter of the helicopter’s rotors as it lifted off from Amsterdam was a noisy reminder of how the coronavirus is again gripping Europe.
COVID-19 safety plans approved for 537 Milwaukee businesses
Plans are being reviewed in the order they are received and may take several days to receive approval, the health department said.
Costco begins selling at-home COVID-19 test kits
The PCR saliva kits can be used at home and don't involve "painful nasal swabs," according to the description on Costco's website.
Milwaukee Health Dept. reports increased COVID-19 positivity
Officials will reassess the progress next week, Oct. 30.
Court temporarily blocks Wisconsin gathering restrictions
Gov. Evers’ administration issued an emergency order on Oct. 6 limiting the size of indoor public gatherings to 25% of a building or room’s capacity or 10 people in places without an occupancy limit until Nov. 15.
Salvation Army scraps tradition, prepares for different holiday celebrations
The coronavirus is disrupting yet another Milwaukee tradition. The 31st annual Christmas Family Feast at the Wisconsin Center will not look like years past.
Surgeon general issues guidance amid Wisconsin's COVID-19 surge
While several factors are at play, the surgeon general said one of Wisconsinites' best qualities -- valuing togetherness -- is also hurting residents when it comes to the coronavirus.
Milwaukee businesses push order compliance, citations loom
The mayor said warnings will no longer be issued for violating businesses; instead, they'll be ticketed.
Wisconsin DOC battling COVID-19 outbreaks; latest in Waupun
Waupun Correctional Institution is the latest state prison dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak.
Wisconsin DHS: 4,378 new COVID-19 cases, 42 deaths confirmed
More than 1.7 million people have tested negative. More than 1.9 million have been tested.
FDA allows AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine trial to resume in US
The late-stage trial of a leading COVID-19 vaccine candidate from AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford will resume in the U.S., according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.