Flags to fly half-staff after WI fire chief dies from COVID-19 in line of duty

Gov. Evers has signed an executive order for flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of a fire chief [who passed away after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. 

Here's how to check the status of your 2nd stimulus check

Individuals with direct deposit information on file with the IRS will receive their second stimulus check quicker.

Clearwater server shares generous $2,000 tip with co-workers, family

Amy Pham doesn't know why the stranger decided to give her a 6,000% tip on their meal of avocado toast with sausage and a slice of quiche, but she was grateful, nonetheless.

Hoping to provide closure, sisters donate tablets to hospital
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Four sisters lost both of their parents amid the pandemic, which has restricted hospital visits. They hope technology can help others find closure.

Hoping to provide closure, sisters donate tablets to hospital

Four sisters lost both of their parents amid the pandemic, which has restricted hospital visits. They hope technology can help others find closure.

Louisiana congressman dies from COVID days before swearing-in

Louisiana's newest Republican member of the U.S. House died Tuesday night from complications related to COVID-19.

$600 COVID-19 stimulus checks to hit bank accounts as soon as Tuesday night, Mnuchin says

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said some Americans could receive $600 COVID-19 stimulus checks as soon as Tuesday night as a second round of payments begins rolling out.

Ohio State study: 30% of student athletes have heart damage linked to COVID-19

Researchers from Ohio State University found that 30% of more than two dozen student athletes who recovered from COVID-19 exhibited cellular heart damage, and 15% showed signs of heart inflammation.

‘Be aware’: Parents issue warning after 3-year-old son suffers COVID-19 induced stroke

After her 3-year-old son suffered a stroke brought on by his infection with the novel coronavirus, Sara Parris wants to remind other parents that COVID-19 can have devastating effects on children.

Diddy provides COVID-19 relief in Miami neighborhood

The rapper handed out cash, supermarket gift cards and hygiene products to hundreds in a Miami neighborhood on Tuesday.

Coronavirus testing surge expected as holiday season ends

Determining whether cases are trending in the right or wrong direction as a result of that surge may require some patience, doctors say.

Dire days ahead: January could be 'worst' month in COVID-19 pandemic, experts warn

Public health experts are warning that the impact of holiday gatherings and travel could lead to a dire situation in January as the U.S. awaits a larger rollout of the vaccine to the general population.

Death row inmate who survived execution attempt dies; COVID suspected

Ohio unsuccessfully tried to execute Romell Broom in 2009, convicted of raping and killing a 14-year-old girl he abducted in 1984.

State unveils guidelines for workplace mental health amid pandemic

The state is providing new mental health information for employers and employees managing the added stress of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wisconsin DHS: Coronavirus cases up 2,384; deaths up 72

There are no COVID-19 patients at the alternate care facility at Wisconsin State Fair Park as of Tuesday -- the fifth consecutive day with zero patients at the facility.

COVID-19 test site at Miller Park modifies hours due to weather

The testing site will close at 4 p.m. on Tuesday and reopen late, at 1 p.m., on Wednesday to allow time for snow removal.