COVID-19 positivity in Milwaukee dips, health department says

MHD will continue to monitor the situation and determine if additional protective measures are necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19.  

#GiveWithMeaning this year and donate to the American Red Cross to help disaster victims

The American Red Cross and FOX TV Stations are joining forces to raise money on behalf of those who have fallen on hard times this year with the Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP) and Disaster Responder Program.

CVS hiring hundreds in Wisconsin for vaccine distribution

CVS is calling on the community to join the thousands of health care professionals preparing to distribute vaccines.

CDC predicts up to 362K American COVID-19 deaths by beginning of January

According to Johns Hopkins University, the U.S. recorded 3,124 deaths Wednesday, the highest one-day total yet and more than the 2,500 Americans who died on D-Day in World War II.

Educators, families protest and petition for in-person learning

In several Wisconsin school districts, families and educators alike are making their voices heard when it comes to in-person versus online learning.

COVID-19 cases are declining, but the numbers could be deceiving

False hope? Wisconsin health officials say COVID-19 cases are on the decline -- but that the numbers could be deceiving.

Gov. Evers hints Wisconsin schools should consider reopening

Wisconsin's Democratic governor and former state schools superintendent issued an order in March closing all schools as the coronavirus pandemic took hold.

DHS: 4,034 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 57 new deaths

State health officials reported, 4,034 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Thursday, Dec. 10 and 57 new deaths.

Ellen DeGeneres tests positive for COVID-19

Ellen DeGeneres said Thursday she has tested positive for COVID-19 and is "feeling fine right now."

Wednesday was one of the deadliest days in American history, topping D-Day, 9/11

Just when the U.S. appears on the verge of rolling out a COVID-19 vaccine, the numbers have become gloomier than ever: Over 3,000 American deaths in a single day, more than on D-Day or 9/11. One million new cases in the span of five days. More than 106,000 people in the hospital.

Texas mom writes 'Santa letters' for front-line parents this Christmas

A Texas mom is helping parents working on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic this Christmas by crafting special letters from Santa Claus. 

Surgeon general suggests getting tested 3-5 days after each gathering without masks

The United States Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams suggested on Twitter that those who are gathering outside their household without masks should get tested 3-5 days after each gathering.

Milwaukee Co. officials give COVID-19 update

Milwaukee County health officials and leaders provide an update on the COVID-19 testing, an urgent appeal for funding to the Wisconsin Congressional Delegation and the weekly epidemiology report. 

'Demand has skyrocketed:' Hunger Task Force new HQ 5 times the size

For the Hunger Task Force, the coronavirus pandemic has sped up a need for more space as a result of the "skyrocketing" demand for food.

Calls for mental health help up 128% in Milwaukee County

When comparing November 2020 to November 2019, psychological 911 calls are up 128% in Milwaukee County.