Wisconsin abortion ban, Republicans reject repeal

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' bid to repeal the state's abortion ban was rejected Wednesday by Republican senators who convened and immediately adjourned.

Houston-area teen pronounced dead in car crash ends up surviving

Doctors pronounced him dead. But his mom refused that fate and turned to prayer. Today, her 15-year-old is alive and a year into recovery and rehabilitation.

Milwaukee shootings strain Froedtert trauma center, staff

The Froedtert trauma center used to see an average of one gunshot victim per week, a doctor said; it is now on track to see an average of one person per day.

Milwaukee abortion rights protest, march to federal courthouse

The International Women's Day Coalition hosted a rally and march for abortion rights, a protest to a leaked U.S. Supreme Court draft.

Milwaukee hospital NICU sees twin boom, Mother's Day nears

Nurses at Milwaukee's Ascension St. Joseph's Hospital NICU are seeing double – six sets of twins born in seven weeks.

DHS disinformation board's agenda remains a mystery

A newly formed Disinformation Governance Board remains shrouded in secrecy a week after the Biden administration’s announcement of the new effort was met with widespread criticism.

Drug Take Back Day: Prescription opioids a prime concern

Drug Take Back Day, an effort focused on safe and responsible disposal of prescription drugs, was held nationwide -- including at Concordia University.

Obama returns to White House to tout health care law, calls it 'high point' of tenure

President Barack Obama returned to the White House to celebrate the 12th anniversary of his signature Affordable Care Act, which President Joe Biden is looking to extend.

Youth cardiac arrest bill signed, honors Waukesha teen

Gov. Tony Evers signed a youth cardiac arrest risk awareness bill in honor of Waukesha teen Kai Lermer, who died in 2019.

Ohio law allowing cameras in nursing home rooms to prevent abuse goes into effect

A son’s decade-long advocacy for a law to allow cameras in Ohio nursing home rooms has finally come to fruition after his own elderly mother suffered abuse and neglect.

Blood donations needed, COVID antibody testing resumes: Red Cross

The American Red Cross has resumed testing all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies for a limited time.

Racine Community Health Center grant, $20M from state

Gov. Tony Evers announced $20 million from the Healthcare Infrastructure Capital Investment Grant Program for the Racine Community Health Center.

Millions at risk of losing Medicaid coverage once COVID-19 public health emergency ends

Millions of Medicaid enrollees are at risk of losing their coverage once the COVID-19 public health emergency ends and eligibility checks resume, one recent analysis estimates.

Milwaukee remembers Dr. Lester Carter, public memorial held Friday

Milwaukee remembered Dr. Lester Carter Friday. A public memorial service was held for the community icon and pharmacist.