Nearly 8M have fallen into poverty since summer as US sees largest increase in single year
Poverty in the United States has risen sharply in recent months amid the coronavirus pandemic, with 7.8 million Americans falling into poverty since the summer, according to new data released this month.
Poverty in the United States has risen sharply in recent months amid the coronavirus pandemic, with 7.8 million Americans falling into poverty since the summer, according to new data released this month.
UW System to extend rapid-result COVID-19 testing into mid-January
The UW System will extend operations of "surge testing" until mid-January, according to a release Monday, Dec. 28.
The UW System will extend operations of "surge testing" until mid-January, according to a release Monday, Dec. 28.
Studies suggest 4 vitamins to lower risk of severe cases of COVID-19
Dr. Peter Osborne offers advice on how to take in the vitamins you need to help fight and prevent COVID-19.
Dr. Peter Osborne offers advice on how to take in the vitamins you need to help fight and prevent COVID-19.
Trump signs COVID relief bill granting stimulus checks, jobless benefits
President Donald Trump has signed a $900 billion pandemic relief package that will deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals.
President Donald Trump has signed a $900 billion pandemic relief package that will deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals.
Health officials work to reconcile vaccine distrust in Black community
UW Health became Wisconsin's first health care system to receive and distribute doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. They're also on the forefront of engaging with historically marginalized communities.
UW Health became Wisconsin's first health care system to receive and distribute doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. They're also on the forefront of engaging with historically marginalized communities.
Yoobi, Verizon classroom packs help bridge supply gap
The classroom packs full of learning essentials are provided to Verizon Innovative Learning Schools in Milwaukee.
The classroom packs full of learning essentials are provided to Verizon Innovative Learning Schools in Milwaukee.
US reaches grim milestone after COVID-19 cases top 19 million
The U.S. has now topped 19 million coronavirus cases since the pandemic began, data compiled by Johns Hopkins University shows.
The U.S. has now topped 19 million coronavirus cases since the pandemic began, data compiled by Johns Hopkins University shows.
Lawmakers press Trump on relief bill as jobless aid expires
The federal government will run out of money at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday if President Trump refuses to sign the COVID relief bill in time.
The federal government will run out of money at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday if President Trump refuses to sign the COVID relief bill in time.
White House testing czar: Coronavirus vaccines will be 'effective' against new strain
The White House COVID testing czar noted travel restrictions targeting the U.K. and other European countries in place since March, which should reduce the spread of the variant.
The White House COVID testing czar noted travel restrictions targeting the U.K. and other European countries in place since March, which should reduce the spread of the variant.
DHS: 2,287 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 9 new deaths
State health officials reported 2,287 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Sunday and nine new deaths.
State health officials reported 2,287 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Sunday and nine new deaths.
Fauci claims herd immunity numbers were 'guestimates,' settles on 75-80%
Dr. Anthony Fauci on Sunday dismissed accusations that he deliberately moved the goalposts on when the country would vaccinate enough people against COVID-19 to reach herd immunity, saying he was previously offering "guestimates."
Dr. Anthony Fauci on Sunday dismissed accusations that he deliberately moved the goalposts on when the country would vaccinate enough people against COVID-19 to reach herd immunity, saying he was previously offering "guestimates."
Some won't receive 2nd stimulus check if relief bill is signed – here is the reason why
College students, older dependents are among individuals who won't receive second stimulus check.
College students, older dependents are among individuals who won't receive second stimulus check.
Canada records 1st cases of new coronavirus variant
The new variant is believed to spread more easily and faster than the original version of the disease but is not believed to be more deadly.
The new variant is believed to spread more easily and faster than the original version of the disease but is not believed to be more deadly.
Unemployment benefits set to expire as COVID relief bill remains unsigned by Trump
Unemployment benefits for millions of Americans struggling to make ends meet were set to lapse at midnight Saturday night unless President Donald Trump signed an end-of-year COVID relief and spending bill that had been considered a done deal before his sudden objections.
Unemployment benefits for millions of Americans struggling to make ends meet were set to lapse at midnight Saturday night unless President Donald Trump signed an end-of-year COVID relief and spending bill that had been considered a done deal before his sudden objections.
Colorado In-N-Out Burgers linked to 80 coronavirus cases, 25 infections ‘probable,’ health agency says
At least 80 In-N-Out Burger employees have tested positive for coronavirus, according to data published by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment on Wednesday.
At least 80 In-N-Out Burger employees have tested positive for coronavirus, according to data published by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment on Wednesday.
Wisconsin DHS: Coronavirus cases up 632; deaths up 4
The Wisconsin DHS on Saturday reported the smallest increase in new, confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths in more than a month.
The Wisconsin DHS on Saturday reported the smallest increase in new, confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths in more than a month.
COVID-19 vaccinations begin in Hungary, Germany hours after shipments
Germany, Hungary and Slovakia began giving out their first coronavirus vaccine shots on Saturday only hours after receiving their first shipments.
Germany, Hungary and Slovakia began giving out their first coronavirus vaccine shots on Saturday only hours after receiving their first shipments.
Paralympic medalist cheers on little boy taking first steps with prosthetic leg
"You’re doing great!" Leeper says to KJ, walking towards him. "You’re doing awesome!"
"You’re doing great!" Leeper says to KJ, walking towards him. "You’re doing awesome!"
‘We had our time and it was wonderful’: Husband writes wife love letter before dying from COVID-19
Sonya Kypuros tears up thinking about the last words her husband emailed her from the hospital before dying of COVID-19.
Sonya Kypuros tears up thinking about the last words her husband emailed her from the hospital before dying of COVID-19.
DHS: 1,506 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 5 new deaths
The total number of cases has reached 467,899, resulting in 4,679 deaths, according to the DHS.
The total number of cases has reached 467,899, resulting in 4,679 deaths, according to the DHS.