Contagious COVID-19 variant detected in Eau Claire County resident

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services and laboratory partners identified a variant strain of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in Wisconsin

Pharmacy license suspended for Wisconsin man accused of ruining vaccine

The Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board voted unanimously to suspend the license of a former Aurora Grafton pharmacist accused of intentionally sabotaging the COVID-19 vaccine.

DHS: 2,134 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 37 new deaths

As for the coronavirus vaccine, state health officials announced Wednesday, Jan. 13, that 176,165 doses have been administered.

Taxes on unemployment money coming due soon, surprising many

Many California jobseekers are confused about withholding taxes on their unemployment checks, and many more report that they simply can’t afford to put aside any money when they don’t have enough to begin with.

MPS nurses, therapists to receive COVID-19 vaccine

Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) staff are among those next in line to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

State of the State: Evers calls special session on unemployment

Gov. Tony Evers, in his State of the State speech Tuesday delivered virtually for the first time in state history, called on the Legislature to update Wisconsin's antiquated unemployment payment system.

WHO: COVID-19 herd immunity won't happen in 2021, even with vaccines

The World Health Organization’s chief scientist warned that even as numerous countries start rolling out vaccination programs to stop COVID-19, herd immunity is highly unlikely this year.

As COVID-19 pandemic worsens in US, most states resist tighter restrictions

As the U.S. finds itself in the most lethal phase of the coronavirus outbreak yet, governors and local officials in hard-hit parts of the country are showing little willingness to impose any new restrictions on businesses to stop the spread.

CDC: International travelers must test negative for COVID-19 before boarding flight to US

The CDC announced that all international travelers, including U.S. citizens traveling from abroad, must test negative for COVID-19 before boarding a flight heading to America.

COVID-19 vaccination site opens at Wisconsin Center
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The Wisconsin Center, normally a venue for trade shows and events, opened open on Tuesday, Jan. 12 as a site to administer the COVID-19 vaccine.

DigiCOPY offers complimentary COVID-19 cards at Milwaukee locations

DigiCOPY is now supplying complimentary cards and envelopes in their two Milwaukee store locations, 222 E. Erie Street and 1681 N. Van Buren Street, to help communities show compassion in action and “Be the Light".

More families press for in-person learning at schools in SE WI

Tired of distance learning. From demonstrations to parent surveys, families are voicing their desires for kids to get back into the classroom.

DHS: 2,790 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 49 new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 rose by 2,790 Tuesday, Jan. 12, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 511,136.

Wisconsin Senate-approved COVID-19 bill unlikely to pass Assembly

The Wisconsin Senate overwhelmingly passed a scaled-down COVID-19 relief package, drawing a pledge from Gov. Tony Evers that he would sign the measure if it can clear the Assembly.

Homeless man reunited with allegedly stolen service dog

A homeless man was reunited with his service dog Monday night after the dog was allegedly stolen by a woman who promised to bathe the dog then claimed she lost him.

Harley-Davidson to help schools respond to COVID-19 challenges

STEM101 announced on Tuesday, Jan. 12 a multi-year partnership to expand the "Connections Program" with Harley-Davidson Motor Company virtual mentors, and an available hands-on project for students.