Betty Brinn Children’s Museum set to reopen on Thursday, May 20

The Betty Brinn Children’s Museum announced that it will reopen to the public on May 20 -- with comprehensive health and safety protocols in place.

Easter Mass celebrated in person after year of livestreams

For the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began, a church in Whitefish Bay hosted Easter service.

UK to test series of COVID-19 safety measures to bring back mass gatherings - including vaccine passport

Britain is planning to test a series of measures including “coronavirus status certifications” over the coming weeks to see if they can allow people to safely return to sports arenas, nightclubs and concerts.

Dane County eases coronavirus orders on outdoor groups

Wisconsin's second-most-populated county announced that it will soon stop certain restrictions on outdoor gatherings.

COVID-19 vaccine pop-up serves shots at south side cigar bar

Normally it's a spot for a smoke and spirits, but shots were served in a different fashion at Shaker's Cigar Bar Saturday morning.

IRS tax refunds for $10,200 unemployment break to start in May: What you need to know

The IRS will start issuing tax refunds in May to Americans who already filed their returns but are eligible to take advantage of a new break on unemployment benefits.

US boat sales cruise to 13-year high amid coronavirus pandemic

Boating has been part of a renewed interest in outdoor recreation as many Americans were locked down due to the coronavirus in 2020.

Wisconsin churches prepare for 2nd pandemic Easter

In 2020, Easter services were held virtually. This year, churches are adapting to different guidelines and preparing to welcome people back.

14-year-old boy dies from complications of COVID-19 infection

A 14-year-old Hispanic boy died from complications of infection with the coronavirus, officials with the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office confirm. 

DHS: 875 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI, 8 new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 875 Friday, April 2, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 578,587.

Hiring ramps up as US adds 916K jobs in March

America’s employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign that a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession is taking hold.

Nearly a third of UK COVID-19 patients hospitalized readmitted within 4 months, study finds

Nearly a third of individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 in the U.K. were readmitted within a period of four months, and they suffered from multi-organ dysfunction at higher rates than the general population, a study found.

WI DHS offers updated guidance for spring and summer activities

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services updated its Staying Safe in Your Community webpage to include recommendations for fully vaccinated and unvaccinated people.