US population growth slowest since COVID-19 pandemic

The US population growth slowed significantly last year, and was at its lowest growth rate yet since the coronavirus and Spanish flu pandemics. Trump’s immigration crackdown contributed.

IRS direct deposit stimulus in October? Here’s what we know

Rumors are circulating online about an IRS direct deposit stimulus payment hitting bank accounts in October or before year’s end. Are they true?

COVID-19 vaccine; Wisconsin issues order to expand access without prescription

Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services issued a statewide standing medical order allowing most residents, ages six months and older, to get the COVID-19 vaccine without a prescription.

FDA limits access to updated COVID-19 shots: What we know

Millions of healthy adults and children who are interested in getting an updated COVID-19 shot for extra protection may have to cross several new hurdles to do so.

FDA expands warning about rare heart risk with COVID vaccines

The FDA, under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has taken another step to question the safety of Covid-19 vaccines.

US sees cases of new COVID-19 variant linked to surge in China: report

The CDC confirmed the presence of the NB.1.8.1 variant, but says there are too few cases to be included in official COVID tracking data.

FDA will limit approval for seasonal COVID vaccines: What to know

Healthy younger adults and children will no longer be automatically approved for annual COVID-19 vaccines under a new policy from the FDA.

New FDA seasonal COVID-19 shot guidance seeks ‘evidence based’ approach

The FDA says the new approach will aim to balance a timely approval process for vaccines, while also weighing “the need for evidence" of their effectiveness for the masses.

Woman 'miraculously' found alive after almost 3 weeks lost in the Sierra Nevada

A camper who had been missing for almost three weeks amid snowy, blizzard conditions in the Sierra Nevada has been located and "miraculously found alive." 

Economic uncertainty impacting salons
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Some local businesses -- like hair salons -- are already seeing some economic shifts in their clients' spending and gearing up for the uncertainty that lies ahead.

Trade war escalates; impact on local toy store
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A trade war is being escalated after President Trump announced a tariffs hike, and a local toy store will likely see impacts from the change in tariffs.

Trump tariffs: Impact on car prices, repairs
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President Donald Trump announced new 25% auto import tariffs. Local car dealerships and auto repair shops are already preparing for prices to go up.

Open Record: Once in a Century

The FOX6 Investigators reflect on the COVID-19 pandemic five years later.

New coronavirus discovered in Chinese bats: What we know

This new virus reportedly can bind to humans in a comparable manner to the virus that causes COVID-19.

Tariffs paused, what it means for Wisconsin
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Tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods have been postponed for 30 days, but the ongoing tariff discussions are on the minds of Wisconsinites.

CIA says lab leak favored as likely COVID origin

The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a lab. Here’s what to know about the declassified document released Saturday

Milwaukee pastor opens shelter for homeless

Bridging a gap and helping those in need of shelter, a Milwaukee church is opening up its doors for the homeless each Sunday this winter.

2021 Recovery Rebate Credit: What it is and who qualifies

Approximately 1 million taxpayers will receive unclaimed rebate payments from the IRS in the coming weeks.