COVID means 55 MPS classrooms have gone virtual

Just a couple of weeks after returning to in-person learning, dozens of Milwaukee Public Schools classrooms and several schools are closing because of the spread of COVID-19.

Wisconsin COVID cases up 349

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 349 Monday.

DC mayor bans dancing at weddings: 'It's insane'

In a city where dancing is forbidden, not even a teenager with a rebellious spirit can save D.C. couples reeling from the capital’s latest COVID guidelines.

Herd immunity: UW Health experts explain what it is, how we get there

The number of COVID shots going into arms continues to decline from week to week, leaving health experts concerned as to whether herd immunity is attainable.

Wisconsin COVID cases up 405

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 405 Sunday according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

COVID vaccine access key, Milwaukee pop-up clinic gives shots

Ascension Wisconsin partnered with the Social Development Commission for a pop-up vaccine clinic on Saturday morning, May 1.

SDC helps coordinate COVID-19 vaccine clinic
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The SDC did its part on Saturday to help get the word out about the importance of COVID-19 vaccinations. A pop-up clinic was held.

Racine opens up capacity at businesses to 100%
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A sign of recovery from the pandemic -- Racine has opened its businesses to 100% capacity with some safety restrictions remaining in place.

Brookfield Farmers Market shoppers return: 'Come and enjoy'

Excitement surrounds the Brookfield Farmers' Market Saturday as shoppers head to Brookfield Central High School for opening day.

COVID rules partially lifted, Racine businesses welcome Wine Walk

The Downtown Racine Wine Walk, a way to draw people to downtown stores, took advantage of the changes. For some, it felt like life pre-pandemic.

IRS to begin issuing tax refunds for $10,200 unemployment break

Americans who collected unemployment benefits last year could soon receive a tax refund from the IRS on up to $10,200 in aid.

Still waiting for your stimulus check? Here's what the IRS says you need to do

The IRS has delivered millions of stimulus checks as part of President Biden's $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, but some Americans are still waiting.

Wisconsin COVID cases up 675, deaths up 18: DHS

The Wisconsin DHS has reported more than 598,000 coronavirus cases, along with more than 6,800 deaths, to date.

San Francisco kosher baker hires formerly incarcerated employees to give second chances

An Israeli businessman who operates San Francisco's only kosher bakery has earned another moniker for his shop because of the formerly incarcerated people he now employs: the "Lifer Bakery."

Milwaukee COVID cases, positivity rates improve: officials

The Milwaukee Health Department reported a decline in coronavirus case rate and positivity over the past week on April 30.

Wisconsin plea to help India as COVID cases there soar

As India's COVID-19 crisis worsens, local health leaders and community members are urging people in Wisconsin to help those halfway around the world.

Marquette student creates hand sanitizer wristband dispenser

Marquette University senior Kristen Carter created a wristband during the coronavirus pandemic to help dispense hand sanitizer on the go.