MPS superintendent speaks about back-to-class efforts amid the pandemic
MPS Superintendent Keith Posley spoke with reporters on Monday, April 12 about the back-to-class efforts amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
MPS Superintendent Keith Posley spoke with reporters on Monday, April 12 about the back-to-class efforts amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Milwaukee man pleads guilty to illegally obtaining $600K in PPP loans
A Milwaukee man accused of illegally obtaining more than $600,000 in federal loans meant for COVID-19 relief pleaded guilty Monday in federal court.
A Milwaukee man accused of illegally obtaining more than $600,000 in federal loans meant for COVID-19 relief pleaded guilty Monday in federal court.
DHS: 402 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 3 new deaths
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 402 Monday, April 12, state health officials reported, for a total of 585,710.
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 402 Monday, April 12, state health officials reported, for a total of 585,710.
CDC head warns against surging COVID vaccines to Michigan, says shutdown needed
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is asking for more vaccines but the CDC director says that's a mistake and said shutdowns are necessary.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is asking for more vaccines but the CDC director says that's a mistake and said shutdowns are necessary.
White House: Can't play 'whack-a-mole' with vaccine supply
The White House COVID-19 Task Force is doubling down on their decision not to send an influx of vaccines to Michigan, where the state is experiencing a spike in cases.
The White House COVID-19 Task Force is doubling down on their decision not to send an influx of vaccines to Michigan, where the state is experiencing a spike in cases.
Study: 80% to 90% of urban WI schools were virtual in December
Almost all urban Wisconsin schools taught their students virtually in December compared with only a fraction or rural schools, according to a study.
Almost all urban Wisconsin schools taught their students virtually in December compared with only a fraction or rural schools, according to a study.
Applications for COVID-19 funeral expense assistance from FEMA now open
With just a simple phone call, loved ones can apply for reimbursement for COVID-19 funeral expenses. Here are all the details from FEMA on how to apply.
With just a simple phone call, loved ones can apply for reimbursement for COVID-19 funeral expenses. Here are all the details from FEMA on how to apply.
Near-universal mask use could save 14,000 lives from COVID-19 in US by August, according to model
A new model suggests that if 95% of Americans wear a mask, 14,000 lives could be saved over the summer from COVID-19 in the United States.
A new model suggests that if 95% of Americans wear a mask, 14,000 lives could be saved over the summer from COVID-19 in the United States.
Colleges in US divided over requiring student vaccinations
U.S. colleges hoping for a return to normalcy next fall are weighing how far they should go in urging students to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
U.S. colleges hoping for a return to normalcy next fall are weighing how far they should go in urging students to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
'Over 20 restaurants' spotlighted during Milwaukee Black Restaurant Week
Organizers say ordering from restaurants like Buffalo Boss could make all the difference in keeping their doors open after a difficult year amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Organizers say ordering from restaurants like Buffalo Boss could make all the difference in keeping their doors open after a difficult year amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Brewers bring tailgating back to American Family Field
Tailgating is back at the American Family Field -- just in time for the Brewers to take on the Cubs.
Tailgating is back at the American Family Field -- just in time for the Brewers to take on the Cubs.
MCTS officials ‘very comfortable’ expanding bus capacity to 20
More passengers will be allowed on all Milwaukee County Transit System buses starting April 12.
More passengers will be allowed on all Milwaukee County Transit System buses starting April 12.
‘Couple thousand’ daily vaccine appointments open at Wisconsin Center
The Milwaukee Health Department has thousands of appointments available this week as the balance between supply and demand has shifted.
The Milwaukee Health Department has thousands of appointments available this week as the balance between supply and demand has shifted.
MCTS officials 'very comfortable' expanding bus capacity to 20
More passengers will be allowed on all Milwaukee County Transit System buses starting April 12. The changes come as more people are being vaccinated against COVID-19.
More passengers will be allowed on all Milwaukee County Transit System buses starting April 12. The changes come as more people are being vaccinated against COVID-19.
104-year-old woman released from hospital after 2nd bout with COVID-19
A 104-year-old woman, who contracted COVID-19 twice, has been released from a hospital with a round of applause from hospital workers.
A 104-year-old woman, who contracted COVID-19 twice, has been released from a hospital with a round of applause from hospital workers.
'Couple thousand' daily vaccine appointments open at Wisconsin Center
Gone are the days of long lines and wait-times for a coronavirus vaccine at the Wisconsin Center. The Milwaukee Health Department has thousands of appointments available as the balance between supply and demand has shifted.
Gone are the days of long lines and wait-times for a coronavirus vaccine at the Wisconsin Center. The Milwaukee Health Department has thousands of appointments available as the balance between supply and demand has shifted.
Stimulus checks, unemployment? 2020 tax tips ahead of May 17
From lost wages to a bonus check from the government, finances have been up and down for many people over the last year.
From lost wages to a bonus check from the government, finances have been up and down for many people over the last year.
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine may be less effective against UK, South African variants, Israeli study finds
A study out of Israel found Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine may be less effective against the South African and United Kingdom variants than the original strain.
A study out of Israel found Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine may be less effective against the South African and United Kingdom variants than the original strain.
DHS: 569 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 1 new death
State health officials reported 569 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Sunday and one new death.
State health officials reported 569 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Sunday and one new death.
NJ server receives almost $2,000 after customer refuses to tip over COVID-19 rules
The server, who is also a registered nurse, plans to use the money to give back to the community.
The server, who is also a registered nurse, plans to use the money to give back to the community.