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.

House passes $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill on near party-line vote, sends it to Senate

The House approved a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill early Saturday in a win for President Joe Biden, even as top Democrats tried assuring agitated progressives that they'd revive their derailed drive to boost the minimum wage.

Officials may send voting deputies back to Wisconsin nursing homes

Wisconsin election officials could decide next week whether to send special voting deputies back into nursing homes ahead of the April elections.

Best Buy lays off 5,000 workers, adds part-time roles

Best Buy laid off 5,000 workers and added 2,000 part-time employees as the company responds to growing online sales during the pandemic and a diminishing need for in-store employees.

MHD: 3 COVID-19 gating criteria hold in green status

Over the past week, the Milwaukee Health Department did not report any gating criteria changes but did report a decline in COVID-19 positivity.

‘The virus is not done with us’: CDC director says new variants of COVID-19 could stall progress in US

The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stressed Friday that the trajectory of the pandemic is still concerning, as emerging variants of COVID-19 could be stalling progress in beating the virus back.

RCSO: No COVID-19 cases among staff, inmates, others

The Racine County Sheriff's Office on Friday, Feb. 26 announced that no jail inmates, staff, contractors or volunteers are positive for COVID-19.

Wisconsin's vaccine priority draws criticism: 'Real disappointment'

Another wave of Wisconsin residents will soon be eligible to receive their COVID-19 vaccine shots There is already growing confusion and criticism over who health officials say should be prioritized among the new groups.

DHS: 656 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 5 new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 656 Friday, Feb. 26, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, for a total of 562,807.

Wisconsin DHS launches COVID-19 vaccine provider map

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) released on Friday, Feb. 26 a new resource aimed at helping people connect with vaccine providers -- a Wisconsin COVID-19 vaccine provider map. 

Festa Italiana canceled for 2nd year in a row due to virus concerns

Festa Italiana, Milwaukee's summer ode to Italy, will be canceled for a second year in a row due to coronavirus concerns, the Board of Directors at the Italian Community Center said Friday, Feb. 26.