Biden signs bill allowing all veterans, military spouses and caregivers to receive COVID-19 vaccine

President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed into law the SAVE LIVES Act which requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide coronavirus vaccinations to all U.S. veterans, regardless of eligibility. 

Pfizer begins phase 1 study of oral COVID-19 treatment drug

Pfizer announced Monday that it has begun the phase 1 study of an oral antiviral drug to treat SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

Wisconsin GOP leaders praise state's COVID-19 vaccination efforts

Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos called on the state's business community to “step up” and return workers to offices around the Fourth of July.

Masks and gloves are saving lives — and causing pollution

Disposable masks, gloves and other types of personal protective equipment are safeguarding lives during the pandemic. They're also creating a worldwide pollution problem.

Sheboygan school district lays out plans to help students amid pandemic

The Sheboygan Area School District on Tuesday night, March 23 laid out plans to help students catch up after a year of "pandemic learning." 

MPS board approves amended plan to return to in-person learning

After more than seven hours of debate, the Milwaukee Public Schools Board voted to approve an amended timeline for kids to return to in-person learning.

Merkel says Germany in 'a new pandemic' as country extends COVID-19 lockdowns amid rising cases

Germany has extended its lockdown measures by another month and imposed several new restrictions, including largely shutting down public life over Easter, in an effort to drive down the rate of coronavirus infections.

Could there be a 4th stimulus check? Democratic lawmakers push for more direct payments

10 Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to include additional stimulus payments in an upcoming $3 trillion infrastructure package.

Vote will determine whether MPS students are headed back to class

Students in Milwaukee Public Schools have been out of class for more than a year. On March 23, we will learn if those students will soon be back in the classroom. 

Milwaukee County community vaccination efforts show promise
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The goal of community clinics is to improve racial disparities among those receiving the vaccine as more confirmed cases of COVID-19 emerge as well.

Milwaukee County community vaccination efforts show promise

The goal of community clinics is to improve racial disparities among those receiving the vaccine as more confirmed cases of COVID-19 emerge as well.

UW Health expert delivers COVID-19 vaccine update
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Dr. Jeff Pothof, chief quality officer with UW Health, joined FOX6 News at 4 on Tuesday, March 23 to discuss the latest developments and information regarding COVID-19 vaccines.

Wisconsin Republicans vote to control federal virus money

Gov. Evers has promised to veto the measure giving the Legislature power over how the federal money is spent.

Milwaukee County officials provide COVID-19 update
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Milwaukee County officials on Tuesday, March 23 discussed the latest COVID-19 developments and information.

Wisconsin DHS redesigns COVID-19 vaccine summary webpage

The Wisconsin DHS plans to update allocation and provider data every Tuesday and administration data daily by 2 p.m.

Wisconsin lawmakers claim $555K in expenses during 2020

Lawmakers claimed more than $555,000 in daily expense reimbursements in 2020 even though they never met for a floor session over the last eight months of the year.

MPS board to vote Tuesday on return to in-person learning

Milwaukee Public Schools officials will vote Tuesday, March 23 on a plan for students to return to the classroom.