Gov. Evers issues new statewide mask order after GOP repeal
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Gov. Tony Evers issued a new statewide mask order on Thursday, Feb. 4 just an hour after the Republican-controlled Legislature voted to repeal his previous mandate saying he didn't have authority to make such a decree.

Speech pathologist takes co-worker who nominated her to Super Bowl

Two Kenosha County speech pathologists received invitations to Super Bowl 55 in Tampa! This, after a heartfelt and personal letter sent to the NFL commissioner.

Bakery struggling in pandemic gets needed boost from customers

A longtime Kenosha bakery is experiencing ups and downs during the coronavirus pandemic. The worry now is -- what to do to stay afloat.

Gov. Evers issues new statewide mask order after GOP repeal

Gov. Tony Evers signed new executive orders establishing a statewide public health emergency and requiring face coverings in public places.

State GOP repeals mask mandate, followed by new Evers emergency order

Wisconsin’s Republican-controlled Legislature on Thursday repealed Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ mask mandate, brushing aside warnings from health experts against making Wisconsin one of only 10 states without a statewide order.

DHS: 1,518 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 41 new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 1,518 Thursday, Feb. 4, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 546,955.

Report: Pandemic cut tribal gaming payments by nearly 82%

Tribal gaming payments to Wisconsin's general fund declined by nearly 82% last fiscal year as the pandemic forced tribes to close their casinos, hotels and restaurants.

Who will receive a third stimulus check? What we know so far

Congressional Democrats are barreling ahead on passing a sprawling coronavirus relief plan without any Republican support, likely ensuring that most Americans will receive a third stimulus check.

Couple carves their own life-size red Ferrari out of snow

A couple of sports car enthusiasts in Lithuania decided if you can’t buy a multi-million dollar vehicle, build one in the snow.

American Family Field COVID-19 testing site to close at 3 p.m. due to weather

The Milwaukee Health Department will close the American Family Field COVID-19 testing site (formerly Miller Park) at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4.

Testing door handles for COVID-19: How concerned should we be?

Contact 6’s Jenna Sachs collected samples from door handles around Milwaukee and brought them for a local lab for testing. Some samples tested positive for the coronavirus.

Contact 6 tests door handles for COVID-19
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Contact 6’s Jenna Sachs collected samples from door handles around Milwaukee and brought them for a local lab for testing. Some samples tested positive for the coronavirus.

Milwaukee venues hopeful COVID-19 order brings new life

More people will be allowed inside Milwaukee event spaces starting Friday, Feb. 5, when a new COVID-19 health order takes effect.

Babies can get COVID-19 antibodies from mothers while in the womb, study finds

A new study shows that COVID-19 antibodies — a key element to immunity and protection from the coronavirus — can be transferred from a pregnant woman to the infant during pregnancy.

City of San Francisco sues its own school district to force classrooms to open

San Francisco becomes the first in the state — and possibly the entire country — to sue its own school district to force classroom doors open.

Walgreens to offer COVID-19 vaccinations beginning Feb. 12
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Around 17,800 doses of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine have been allocated for Wisconsin Walgreens stores starting Friday, Feb. 12 by appointment only.