'It's safe:' 1st WI recipient 'hopeful' after COVID-19 vaccine

Chestina Schubert, a respiratory therapist on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, became the first UW Health employee to receive Pfizer's vaccine. 

Vaccine ramps up dry ice production, concerning cheesemakers

Those making dry ice say they are ramping up production to meet demand. It is a huge undertaking —with a lot of unknowns.

IRS warns of scam texts claiming to send fake stimulus check

The Internal Revenue Service is warning of a text sent out by scammers claiming to have access to a $1,200 stimulus check in exchange for personal bank information.

Wisconsin 1st year college students navigate virus anxiety

University of Wisconsin System campuses are wrapping up their first full semester amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wife dies of broken heart after Ozaukee Co. doctor lost to COVID-19

For over 50 years, Dr. Celestino Perez worked to save lives. The Port Washington physician's wife beat COVID-19, but died of a broken heart, family says, after losing her husband to the virus.

'The Snowblower Guy' hands out refurbished machines free in Milwaukee

Over the years, Greg Ryan, a small engine mechanic, has fixed up and donated more than 100 snowblowers to Milwaukee-area families in need.

US surpasses 300,000 COVID-19 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins

More than 300,000 Americans have now died from the novel coronavirus as the country faces record-high daily case and death averages, representing one-third of all global cases.

California subpoenas Amazon over worker safety during coronavirus pandemic

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra on Monday asked a judge to order Amazon to comply with subpoenas his office issued nearly four months ago as part of an investigation into how the company is protecting workers from the coronavirus at its facilities.

UW Health receives 1st shipment of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

A respiratory therapist became the first employee of the UW health system to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as the first 10,000 doses of the vaccine arrived in Wisconsin.

'The Nutcracker' takes virtual stage for Milwaukee Ballet

The COVID-19 pandemic can't stop the decades-long Milwaukee tradition, though it is taking a different form than past performances.

'Many will not survive:' Milwaukee businesses need you this winter

VISIT Milwaukee's holiday campaign encourages spending at Milwaukee shops, hotels and restaurants -- small businesses hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.

Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine rolls out; scammers looking to 'pounce'

The rollout of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine ushers in the biggest vaccination effort in U.S. history, and cybersecurity experts are warning that scammers are already looking to take advantage.

Christmas during COVID-19 means 10 weekend Masses in Brookfield

There will be 10 Christmas weekend Masses at St. Dominic Catholic Parish in Brookfield, an effort to keep capacity low to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Bucks' Middleton, 'passionate about' giving back, gifts 200 coats

Milwaukee Bucks' Khris Middleton teamed up with UnitedHealthcare to give out around 200 coats and hats as part of his "12 Days of Khrismas" holiday initiative.

Pennsylvania waitress receives $500 tip hours before indoor dining ban begins

Just before Pennsylvania temporarily closed indoor dining at restaurants across the state on Friday night, one waitress received a large tip.

COVID-19 vaccine shipments begin in historic US effort

​Initially, about 3 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were expected to be sent out, and the priority is health care workers and nursing home residents as infections, hospitalizations and deaths soar in the U.S.