As 700K become eligible for vaccine, WI gets roughly 70K doses a week

At the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee, Mayor Tom Barrett said staff has completely changed the floorplan, ramping up COVID vaccinations from hundreds to thousands, focused on getting as many doses as they can.

Everyone over 65 next in line for vaccine in Wisconsin

Everyone over age 65 in Wisconsin will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting on Monday, the state Department of Health Services said Tuesday.

Wisconsin man accused of sabotaging COVID-19 vaccine charged
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Steven Brandenburg was charged with attempted criminal damage to property in Ozaukee County for allegedly sabotaging 500+ doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Everyone over 65 next in line for vaccine in Wisconsin
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Everyone over age 65 in Wisconsin will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting on Monday, the state Department of Health Services said Tuesday.

GOP leaders gavel in, adjourn unemployment session

Governor Evers called the special session to upgrade the Department of Workforce Development's unemployment system.

Daughter reflects on Milwaukee County's 1st COVID loss as nation mourns

Whitley Riley of Milwaukee lost her 66-year-old father, Lawrence, on March 19, the first to die from COVID-19 in Milwaukee County. 

UW Health expert discusses COVID-19 vaccine developments
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Dr. Jeff Pothof, chief quality officer with UW Health, joined FOX6 News at 4 on Tuesday, Jan. 19 to discuss the latest COVID-19 vaccine developments.

Gov. Evers officially extends Wisconsin mask mandate to March 20

Gov. Tony Evers signed executive Orders on Tuesday, Jan. 19 establishing a new statewide public health emergency and face coverings requirement.

Janet Yellen, Biden's Treasury secretary pick, pushes for quick passage of $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan

Janet Yellen, President-elect Joe Biden's choice as Treasury secretary, said Tuesday that the incoming administration would focus on winning quick passage of its $1.9 trillion pandemic relief plan, rejecting Republican arguments that the measure is too big given the size of U.S. budget deficits.

Milwaukee County COVID-19 briefing
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Leaders with Milwaukee County and the City of Milwaukee discussed the latest COVID-19 developments on Tuesday, including testing and the vaccine rollout

US surpasses 400,000 COVID-19 deaths, more than any other country in the world

The United States reached a grim milestone Tuesday when reported COVID-19 deaths from Johns Hopkins University surpassed 400,000 - a death toll far greater than any other country in the world.

COVID-19 pandemic prompts SAT to remove optional essay, subject tests

The College Board said Tuesday it will eliminate the optional essay from the SAT and do away with subject tests amid a changing college admissions landscape.

Mayor urges unaffiliated Phase 1a groups to request COVID-19 vaccine

While 1,116 people have been vaccinated so far — the city's data shows "unaffiliated" groups and individuals in home health care have not yet been reached at a level they're hoping for.