$16 billion COVID-19 rescue program for music venues fails to launch
Thousands of performance venues thought last week would mark the end of a long wait for rescue funds from a federal program designed to help them survive the coronavirus pandemic. They were wrong.
Thousands of performance venues thought last week would mark the end of a long wait for rescue funds from a federal program designed to help them survive the coronavirus pandemic. They were wrong.
IRS delivering more 'plus-up' stimulus checks to Americans who already filed their taxes this week
More than 700,000 Americans who already filed their 2020 tax returns will receive a supplemental stimulus check this week, the IRS said.
More than 700,000 Americans who already filed their 2020 tax returns will receive a supplemental stimulus check this week, the IRS said.
J&J privately asked rival Covid-19 vaccine makers to probe clotting risks
Johnson & Johnson privately reached out to Covid-19 vaccine rivals to ask them to join an effort to study the risks of blood clots and speak with one voice about safety, but Pfizer Inc. and Moderna Inc. declined.
Johnson & Johnson privately reached out to Covid-19 vaccine rivals to ask them to join an effort to study the risks of blood clots and speak with one voice about safety, but Pfizer Inc. and Moderna Inc. declined.
DHS: 518 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin
State health officials reported 518 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Sunday.
State health officials reported 518 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Sunday.
Lt. Gov. Barnes visits Milwaukee COVID-19 vaccine equity clinic
The walk-in clinic, a partnership between Walgreens and Christian Faith Fellowship Church, is accelerating equitable vaccine access to underserved communities.
The walk-in clinic, a partnership between Walgreens and Christian Faith Fellowship Church, is accelerating equitable vaccine access to underserved communities.
Lt. Gov. Barnes visits Milwaukee COVID-19 vaccine equity clinic
The walk-in clinic, a partnership between Walgreens and Christian Faith Fellowship Church, is accelerating equitable vaccine access to underserved communities.
The walk-in clinic, a partnership between Walgreens and Christian Faith Fellowship Church, is accelerating equitable vaccine access to underserved communities.
Wisconsin DHS: COVID-19 cases up 727; 8 new deaths
The Wisconsin DHS has reported more than 589,000 COVID-19 cases, resulting in 6,711 related deaths, to date.
The Wisconsin DHS has reported more than 589,000 COVID-19 cases, resulting in 6,711 related deaths, to date.
COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up worldwide, myths persist
Public health experts say, aside from COVID-19 itself, another battle is being waged -- one against vaccine myths.
Public health experts say, aside from COVID-19 itself, another battle is being waged -- one against vaccine myths.
COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up worldwide, myths persist
Public health experts say, aside from COVID-19 itself, another battle is being waged -- one against vaccine myths.
Public health experts say, aside from COVID-19 itself, another battle is being waged -- one against vaccine myths.
MPS parent takes exception to student self-swab COVID-19 testing
Schools will be randomly tested for COVID-19 every other week. The process to do that is part of the reason one parent is keeping her child home for now.
Schools will be randomly tested for COVID-19 every other week. The process to do that is part of the reason one parent is keeping her child home for now.
Proposed: Sales tax holiday for Wisconsin this summer
Should Wisconsin offer a sales tax holiday all summer? A proposal working its way through the legislature would do that at certain businesses.
Should Wisconsin offer a sales tax holiday all summer? A proposal working its way through the legislature would do that at certain businesses.
Mequon, Cedarburg COVID-19 vaccine clinics open to walk-ins
Patients could walk in without an appointment and walk out with a COVID-19 vaccine Friday, April 16 at sites in Mequon and Cedarburg.
Patients could walk in without an appointment and walk out with a COVID-19 vaccine Friday, April 16 at sites in Mequon and Cedarburg.
Wisconsin parents weigh COVID-19 vaccine options for kids
Some parents are eager for their children to receive a COVID-19 shot, when approved. Others are waiting on more information before making a decision.
Some parents are eager for their children to receive a COVID-19 shot, when approved. Others are waiting on more information before making a decision.
Milwaukee's new health commissioner focused on COVID vaccinations
Kirsten Johnson has been in the role of Milwaukee Health Commissioner for seven weeks — stepping into the role in the middle of a pandemic.
Kirsten Johnson has been in the role of Milwaukee Health Commissioner for seven weeks — stepping into the role in the middle of a pandemic.
After mix-up, MPS mom is happy her 6-year-old is back in class
The mother of a Milwaukee Public Schools student is happy to report her son returned to in-person learning on Friday, April 16.
The mother of a Milwaukee Public Schools student is happy to report her son returned to in-person learning on Friday, April 16.
Wisconsin DOR: Some taxpayers can expect delayed but larger refunds
Individuals who submit the earned income credit (EIC) on their 2020 state income tax return can expect refund delays -- but possibly larger refunds.
Individuals who submit the earned income credit (EIC) on their 2020 state income tax return can expect refund delays -- but possibly larger refunds.
MHD will not revise public health order, despite higher COVID cases
The Milwaukee Health Department opted NOT to revise the current public health order on Friday, April 16 despite the fact that the city's rate of COVID-19 cases continues to increase.
The Milwaukee Health Department opted NOT to revise the current public health order on Friday, April 16 despite the fact that the city's rate of COVID-19 cases continues to increase.
DHS: 709 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 5 new deaths
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 709 Friday, April 16, state health officials reported, for a total of 589,213.
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 709 Friday, April 16, state health officials reported, for a total of 589,213.
Vacant middle seats on airplanes cut COVID-19 exposure risk by up to 57%, CDC study says
Leaving middle seats open and vacant on airplanes may significantly reduce a passenger’s risk of exposure to the coronavirus, a new study published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests.
Leaving middle seats open and vacant on airplanes may significantly reduce a passenger’s risk of exposure to the coronavirus, a new study published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests.
WI DHS: 110K staff, residents vaccinated in long-term care program
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced the federal Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program will complete its last round of COVID-19 vaccination clinics next week.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced the federal Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program will complete its last round of COVID-19 vaccination clinics next week.