'We Will Be OK:' Project hopes to remind people of their resilience
As the COVID-19 pandemic now continues deep into October, it can be difficult to stay positive. A project is Hales Corners is hoping to remind people of their resilence.
As the COVID-19 pandemic now continues deep into October, it can be difficult to stay positive. A project is Hales Corners is hoping to remind people of their resilence.
COVID-19 risk moves Oak Creek-Franklin schools to remote learning
For those who woke up to the news on Friday morning, the significant changes for public school students would come in less than 72 hours.
For those who woke up to the news on Friday morning, the significant changes for public school students would come in less than 72 hours.
Shopping, dining out persist amid Wisconsin's COVID-19 surge
People who spoke with FOX6 News on Friday said they still feel comfortable going shopping and stopping in for food, despite the case surge.
People who spoke with FOX6 News on Friday said they still feel comfortable going shopping and stopping in for food, despite the case surge.
US surpasses 8 million COVID-19 cases, according to Johns Hopkins
More than 218,000 Americans have died from the coronavirus, according to data from Johns Hopkins University
More than 218,000 Americans have died from the coronavirus, according to data from Johns Hopkins University
COVID-19 safety plans approved for 5 more Milwaukee schools
K-12 schools in Milwaukee with approved safety plans will be allowed to engage in non-virtual learning options -- such as in-person or hybrid instruction -- as long as the plan is followed.
K-12 schools in Milwaukee with approved safety plans will be allowed to engage in non-virtual learning options -- such as in-person or hybrid instruction -- as long as the plan is followed.
DHS: Record 3,861 new COVID-19 cases; up 21 deaths in Wisconsin
More than 1.5 million have tested negative. More than 1.7 million have been tested.
More than 1.5 million have tested negative. More than 1.7 million have been tested.
Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow tests positive for COVID-19
Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow announced on Friday, Oct. 16 that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow announced on Friday, Oct. 16 that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Racine schools to continue remote learning; virus risk 'very high'
The district described the risk of COVID-19 in Racine County as "very high" -- a key factor in the decision not to bring students back.
The district described the risk of COVID-19 in Racine County as "very high" -- a key factor in the decision not to bring students back.
City of Racine permits trick-or-treating, warns it’s not safe
The City of Racine Public Health Department has decided to permit trick-or-treating this year from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31
The City of Racine Public Health Department has decided to permit trick-or-treating this year from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31
Some Wisconsin counties ask for help in COVID-19 contact tracing
Some Wisconsin counties are asking those who've contracting the coronavirus to help with contract tracing.
Some Wisconsin counties are asking those who've contracting the coronavirus to help with contract tracing.
WHO study finds 4 drugs have little to no effect on COVID-19
The world's largest randomized trial of COVID-19 treatments found “conclusive evidence” that remdesivir has little or no effect on severe cases.
The world's largest randomized trial of COVID-19 treatments found “conclusive evidence” that remdesivir has little or no effect on severe cases.
Oak Creek-Franklin schools pivot to all-remote learning
The decision came following a school board meeting, the district citing a "critical" COVID-19 disease burden in the area according to a Medical College of Wisconsin update.
The decision came following a school board meeting, the district citing a "critical" COVID-19 disease burden in the area according to a Medical College of Wisconsin update.
People waiting on unemployment say WI's system is still chaos
Wisconsin's Department of Workforce Development says more than 590,000 claims are still being processed; those claims belong to roughly 80,758 people. Additionally, DWD says there are 10,596 appeals in process.
Wisconsin's Department of Workforce Development says more than 590,000 claims are still being processed; those claims belong to roughly 80,758 people. Additionally, DWD says there are 10,596 appeals in process.
United Airlines-DOD study: Face masks make COVID-19 risk on flights ‘almost non-existent’
United Airlines partnered with the U.S. Department of Defense on a study that suggests that when passengers wear face masks, the risk of exposure to COVID-19 on airplanes becomes negligible — but some experts say that the claim could be misleading.
United Airlines partnered with the U.S. Department of Defense on a study that suggests that when passengers wear face masks, the risk of exposure to COVID-19 on airplanes becomes negligible — but some experts say that the claim could be misleading.
Brigham Young University says students may have sought COVID-19 infection for plasma payout
Brigham Young University-Idaho administrators believe that students aimed to get infected by the coronavirus so that they could get paid for donating plasma that contains COVID-19 antibodies.
Brigham Young University-Idaho administrators believe that students aimed to get infected by the coronavirus so that they could get paid for donating plasma that contains COVID-19 antibodies.
Hospitalization boom likely to follow COVID-19 case surge
State health officials warned that, with the continued rise in cases, it's only a matter of time before the alternate care facility fills up.
State health officials warned that, with the continued rise in cases, it's only a matter of time before the alternate care facility fills up.
McConnell rejects Trump's push for 'higher' coronavirus stimulus deal
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday rejected a coronavirus relief deal that costs more than $1.8 trillion, hours after President Trump indicated he was "absolutely" willing to raise his spending offer.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday rejected a coronavirus relief deal that costs more than $1.8 trillion, hours after President Trump indicated he was "absolutely" willing to raise his spending offer.
Officials in Milwaukee County face budget worries as COVID surges
Milwaukee County and local municipal officials offered an update Thursdayon information and developments related to the COVID-19 public health crisis and emergency response efforts -- along with flu testing and flu shots in Milwaukee County.
Milwaukee County and local municipal officials offered an update Thursdayon information and developments related to the COVID-19 public health crisis and emergency response efforts -- along with flu testing and flu shots in Milwaukee County.
New daily record: 3,747 new COVID-19 cases in WI; 17 new deaths
State health officials reported 3,747 new positive cases of COVID-19 Thursday, Oct. 15, and 17 new deaths.
State health officials reported 3,747 new positive cases of COVID-19 Thursday, Oct. 15, and 17 new deaths.
Couple gets married at grandmother's nursing home just so she could attend
A California couple decided to tie the knot at a nursing home, all so the bride's beloved grandmother could attend the ceremony.
A California couple decided to tie the knot at a nursing home, all so the bride's beloved grandmother could attend the ceremony.