COVID vaccine outreach aid federal money
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced the availability of approximately $250 million to develop and support a community-based workforce who will serve as trusted voices sharing information about vaccines.
Mother's Day 2021: Vaccines, pandemic recovery create reunions after a year of social distancing
Moms across the country will open gifts like flowers and cards on Sunday, but the most meaningful thing they open this year just might be their arms for a much-needed hug.
Mother's Day 2022: Fauci predicts country will be 'as close to back to normal as we can' by next year
Dr. Anthony Fauci predicted Sunday that America will be "as close to back to normal as we can" by next Mother’s Day if certain conditions are met.
Wisconsin COVID cases up 308
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 308 Sunday, May 9 for a total of 603,098, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported.
Now hiring: Hospitality staff shortage as summer nears
Mother's Day is making for a busy weekend at Milwaukee area restaurants, but as people start to dine out again, businesses face a new challenge.
Milwaukee tourist spending dropped 37% in 2020
VISIT Milwaukee released data from 2020 showing the devastating impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on the city's tourism economy.
Wisconsin COVID cases up 525, deaths up 20: DHS
The Wisconsin DHS has reported more than 602,000 COVID-19 cases to date, along with more than 6,900 related deaths.
Milwaukee pastor remembered after COVID fight: 'Forever grateful'
Pastor Jerome Smith, co-founder of the Joseph Project, lost his battle with COVID-19 on April 27. He was 49 years old.
Milwaukee COVID cases down, positivity rate up: officials
Over the past week, the Milwaukee Health Department reported a seven-day case rate improvement, but a worsening trend in the percentage of positive tests.
COVID study examines minorities, adults impact
As people continue to navigate through the pandemic, the Medical College of Wisconsin hopes to learn about the impact COVID-19 has had on Milwaukee County residents.
COVID testing concerns Milwaukee teachers union
MPS is accused of not fully executing the COVID-19 testing program it had in place for schools to reopen.
Skylight Music Theatre program inspires kids to write lyrics
Skylight Music Theatre holds a Kids Writes program every year, inspiring kids to write lyrics and dialogue based on a theme.
Wisconsin unemployment: Republicans move to reinstate work search
State officials suspended the work search requirement last year because of the coronavirus pandemic. The rule is slated to be reinstated in July.
Wisconsin COVID cases up 662, deaths up 7: DHS
The Wisconsin DHS has reported more than 602,000 COVID-19 cases and more than 6,800 deaths to date.
Maryland priest tests positive for COVID-19 after visit to India despite being fully vaccinated
A Maryland priest tested positive for COVID-19, despite being fully vaccinated, after a trip to India.
Chamber of Commerce calls for end to enhanced jobless aid
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is calling for Washington to immediately stop paying out-of-work Americans an extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits, saying the boost in government aid is giving some recipients less incentive to look for work.
Biden says economic recovery a marathon, not a sprint amid weak jobs report
U.S. employers added just 266,000 jobs last month, sharply lower than in March and a sign that some businesses are struggling to find enough workers.
Milwaukee pharmacist gives COVID vaccine to mom, grandma
A Milwaukee pharmacist got the opportunity to vaccinate her own family.
Suburban family loses three, from three generations, to COVID
A grandmother, her daughter and her grandson all died within a week of one another and are sharing their story while asking the public to take COVID seriously.
COVID vaccines, returning summer events offer optimism
With more children likely eligible for the vaccine next week and major summer events announcing their comeback, there are promising signs that life is returning to normal.