9K fewer COVID tests at Miller Park from peak before Thanksgiving

A decrease in the number of people being tested for the coronavirus at the Miller Park COVID-19 testing site has Milwaukee officials concerned before Christmas.

Audit: UW System paid out $68.5M in student refunds

The University of Wisconsin System paid out nearly $70 million in coronavirus-related refunds to students last year, according to a report released Tuesday.

DHS: Record 120 new COVID-19 deaths in WI; 2,403 new positive cases

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 2,403 on Tuesday, Dec. 22, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 461,015.

Coronavirus relief bill will make illegal streaming a felony

Studios have been trying to put a stop to piracy since 2012, and as part of the COVID-19 relief bill, illegal streaming could mean 10 years in prison.

WH virus coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx says she will retire

Before retirement, Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House COVID-19 coordinator, said she plans to help President-elect Joe Biden as needed.

DHS: Wisconsin now offers at-home COVID-19 testing option

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced a new contract that will add an additional tool to the Wisconsin COVID-19 testing toolbox.

Mayor Barrett urges public to use free COVID-19 testing sites

Mayor Barrett hosts a news conference Tuesday, Dec. 22 to discuss COVID-19 testing trends and the importance of testing to combat COVID-19 spread.

Medical College of Wisconsin experts combat 'vaccine hesitancy'

Medical College of Wisconsin experts worry mistrust could be a roadblock, while others are focused on making sure there's equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Maskless Santa Claus tests positive for COVID-19, special needs children potentially exposed

A man who played Santa Claus at a sensory event for children with autism tested positive for COVID-19, potentially exposing the children and their families to the novel coronavirus.

Mnuchin says $600 coronavirus stimulus checks could arrive next week

American adults who earn less than $75,000 will receive $600, while couples who earn less than $150,000 will receive $1,200 after Congress reached an agreement on a $900B COVID relief deal.

DHS: 1,435 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 8 new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 1,435 on Monday, Dec. 21, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 458,612.

CVS Health: COVID-19 vaccines coming to WI long-term care facilities

CVS Health began to administer COVID-19 vaccines on Monday, Dec. 21 at more than 40,000 long-term care facilities across the country. 

Contact 6 test: How much bacteria is on your mask?

Accelerated Clinical Laboratories has a state contract for coronavirus testing and tested Contact 6's mask samples. None tested positive for COVID-19, but they did offer a "wide range of microbes."

How much are the stimulus payments and who will get them?

Congress is expected to pass a $900 billion COVID relief bill that includes another round of stimulus checks for most Americans after top negotiators reached a deal over the weekend.

Group gifts 69 beds to 'kids who don't have them'
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A nonprofit has enough beds to give everyone on their waitlist, roughly 69 kids, a new place to sleep this holiday season.

People over 75, essential workers next in line for vaccine

An expert committee put people 75 and older and essential workers like firefighters, teachers and grocery store workers next in line for COVID-19 shots.