Man threatened to 'slash' Wichita mayor's throat over mask mandate, police say
A 59-year-old man who prosecutors say threatened Wichita's mayor because he was upset about a mask mandate has been charged.
A 59-year-old man who prosecutors say threatened Wichita's mayor because he was upset about a mask mandate has been charged.
State health secretary: Scrap plans for Thanksgiving gatherings
Wisconsin's top health official warned that people should scrap any plans for Thanksgiving gatherings because of the spread of the coronavirus.
Wisconsin's top health official warned that people should scrap any plans for Thanksgiving gatherings because of the spread of the coronavirus.
DHS: Record 4,591 new COVID-19 cases; deaths up 33 in Wisconsin
More than 1.7 million have tested negative. Nearly 1.9 million have been tested.
More than 1.7 million have tested negative. Nearly 1.9 million have been tested.
McConnell says any Pelosi-Mnuchin COVID-19 stimulus deal would get Senate vote
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he'll schedule a vote if House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Trump administration are able to seal an agreement on a huge COVID-19 relief bill.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he'll schedule a vote if House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Trump administration are able to seal an agreement on a huge COVID-19 relief bill.
Officials: Gathering, capacity limits key as COVID-19 cases boom
Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) on Tuesday, Oct. 20 provided an update on COVID-19 in Wisconsin.
Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) on Tuesday, Oct. 20 provided an update on COVID-19 in Wisconsin.
CDC issues 'strong recommendation,' no rule for masks on planes
The CDC said its advice on masks should be followed by passengers and workers on planes, ferries, trains, subways, buses, taxis and ride-sharing vehicles, including in airports and at subway and bus stations.
The CDC said its advice on masks should be followed by passengers and workers on planes, ferries, trains, subways, buses, taxis and ride-sharing vehicles, including in airports and at subway and bus stations.
More women are buying guns amid the COVID-19 pandemic
More women are buying guns during the COVID-19 pandemic.
More women are buying guns during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wisconsin resumes coronavirus updates after weekend upgrade
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has restarted its daily COVID-19 update dashboard after a weekend upgrade
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has restarted its daily COVID-19 update dashboard after a weekend upgrade
Group demands Evers 'take action' amid prison COVID-19 outbreaks
After months of trying to reach Governor Evers, the group Ex-Incarcerated People Organizing (EXPO) took their message to his home.
After months of trying to reach Governor Evers, the group Ex-Incarcerated People Organizing (EXPO) took their message to his home.
Sweet 16 party leaves 37 infected with COVID-19, nearly 300 quarantined, health officials say
81 people attended a “sweet 16” birthday event at a venue in Long Island resulting in 37 COVID-19 infections forcing nearly 300 to quarantine.
81 people attended a “sweet 16” birthday event at a venue in Long Island resulting in 37 COVID-19 infections forcing nearly 300 to quarantine.
1,658 tested for COVID-19 as Miller Park becomes main site in Milwaukee
The new central hub for drive-up COVID-19 testing opened at Miller Park on Monday.
The new central hub for drive-up COVID-19 testing opened at Miller Park on Monday.
'Blessings in a Backpack' bring nutrition to Waukesha Co. children
A Waukesha County organization is trying to reach kids to provide them with nutrients to help grow and learn during the pandemic.
A Waukesha County organization is trying to reach kids to provide them with nutrients to help grow and learn during the pandemic.
New landmark study tests air on planes for virus transmission
Good news for people who've been itching to get on a plane to see family, friends, or take that long-awaited vacation.
Good news for people who've been itching to get on a plane to see family, friends, or take that long-awaited vacation.
DHS: 3,777 new COVID-19 cases; up 12 deaths in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) on Monday, Oct. 19 reported 3,777 new cases of COVID-19 -- bringing the cumulative number of cases to 173,891.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) on Monday, Oct. 19 reported 3,777 new cases of COVID-19 -- bringing the cumulative number of cases to 173,891.
Federal health officials planning to get coronavirus shots to nursing homes
The nation has 15,000-16,000 nursing homes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There may be another 20,000-45,000 assisted living facilities and similar kinds of settings for elderly and disabled people.
The nation has 15,000-16,000 nursing homes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There may be another 20,000-45,000 assisted living facilities and similar kinds of settings for elderly and disabled people.
Man protects 300 dogs from Hurricane Delta by bringing them inside his home to keep them safe
As the dangerous Hurricane Delta closed in on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, Ricardo Pimentel opened his home — to about 300 dogs. All survived the storm thanks to Pimentel and his animal rescue group.
As the dangerous Hurricane Delta closed in on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, Ricardo Pimentel opened his home — to about 300 dogs. All survived the storm thanks to Pimentel and his animal rescue group.
Mounting evidence ties blood type to COVID-19 risk, O may help, A may hurt
In two new studies, those with type A blood were more likely to have severe disease, while those with type O were less likely.
In two new studies, those with type A blood were more likely to have severe disease, while those with type O were less likely.
Trump calls Fauci a 'disaster,' says people are tired of hearing about COVID-19
President Donald Trump sought Monday to buck up his campaign staffers two weeks from Election Day, dismissing the cautionary coronavirus advice of his scientific experts as well as polling showing him trailing Democratic rival Joe Biden across key battleground states.
President Donald Trump sought Monday to buck up his campaign staffers two weeks from Election Day, dismissing the cautionary coronavirus advice of his scientific experts as well as polling showing him trailing Democratic rival Joe Biden across key battleground states.
Wisconsin judge reimposes order limiting capacity of indoor gatherings
A Wisconsin judge reimposed an order from Gov. Tony Evers limiting the number of people who can gather in bars, restaurants and other indoor places.
A Wisconsin judge reimposed an order from Gov. Tony Evers limiting the number of people who can gather in bars, restaurants and other indoor places.
Wisconsin state park visits surge amid COVID-19 pandemic
More people are flocking to Wisconsin state parks amid the coronavirus pandemic.
More people are flocking to Wisconsin state parks amid the coronavirus pandemic.