VISIT Milwaukee launches Hotel Month, offers exclusive packages

VISIT Milwaukee launched on Monday, March 1 a solution to help people escape their homes amid the pandemic -- Milwaukee Hotel Month.

Some WI pharmacies vaccinating thousands, others have yet to start

As Wisconsin prepares to vaccinate educators, supply at local pharmacies is going up. However, not all pharmacies are offering the vaccine just yet.

'Zoom fatigue:' Professor notes 4 reasons why it exhausts us
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Whether it's a phone call, meeting or distance learning, video chatting and conferencing have been so popular during the pandemic. It’s leaving some folks feeling anxious and tired. 

Tandem takeover helps Bay View's Goodkind 'weather the winter'

In Bay View, the concept of paying it forward is helping to lift more than a financial burden. It's lifting spirits, too.

Special Olympics WI's biggest fundraiser takes new form due to COVID

The 2021 Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Wisconsin looked a little different to help ensure safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.

7,500 to be vaccinated in Milwaukee, 'largest ever within 1 week'

Teachers and child care professionals become eligible for the coronavirus vaccine March 1, with health departments still trying to vaccinate the last eligible group, Wisconsinites age 65 and older.

'Vaccine jealousy' among the mental health struggles caused by COVID

Between working from home, becoming a part-time teacher for your kids and not being able to do things as freely as we once did during the coronavirus pandemic, it's no wonder so many people are feeling stressed and depressed.

'Zoom fatigue:' Professor notes 4 reasons why it exhausts us

Whether it's a phone call, meeting or distance learning, video chatting and conferencing have been so popular during the pandemic. It’s leaving some folks feeling anxious and tired. 

CDC signs off on Johnson & Johnson's single-dose COVID-19 vaccine

The 12-0 vote, with one recusal for a potential conflict of interest, comes following an official emergency use authorization by the Food and Drug Administration on Saturday.

DHS: 464 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; no new deaths

State health officials reported 464 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin and zero new deaths Sunday, Feb. 28.

Milwaukee Ballet returns to stage with limited audience

The ballet got to work, opening a new show on Feb. 25 -- one of the first companies in the U.S. to welcome back a live audience.

Midwest Refrigerated Services seeks forklift operators

Instead of having just a couple of job interviews during the week, Midwest Refrigerated Services is trying to fill 20 of their forklift operator positions with a job fair.

Online tools offer help for remote learning struggles

While distance learning for a prolonged period of time, some kids haven't come as far this school year in certain subjects.

Blue-collar jobs booming amid COVID pandemic: Workforce analyst

Well-paying blue-collar jobs have been skyrocketing across the country with many open positions returning to levels not seen since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

MPS workers eligible for COVID-19 vaccine; here's how to register

Milwaukee Public Schools announced Friday, Feb. 26 that registration is open to district employees. Here's what you need to know.

11-year-old girl finds parents dead in bed from COVID-19

Both parents had tested positive for COVID, and were quarantined in the basement of their home when they were found dead.

Plunging demand for COVID-19 tests may leave US exposed

Just five weeks ago, Los Angeles County was conducting more than 350,000 weekly coronavirus tests, including at a massive drive-thru site at Dodger Stadium, as health workers raced to contain the worst COVID-19 hotspot in the U.S.

Highlights of the COVID-19 relief bill passed by House lawmakers

The House passed a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package early Saturday, 219-212, that includes $1,400 checks for most Americans and billions of dollars for schools, state and local governments and businesses. Here's a look at some highlights of the legislation.