Over half of states in US report increase in COVID-19 cases, according to Johns Hopkins

This rise in cases comes after a forecast by the University of Washington’s Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), which predicted an estimated 30,000 deaths from COVID-19 each day in the Northern Hemisphere as winter falls.

Teachers unions call on state to order all schools to go virtual

Representatives of teachers unions are calling state officials to order all K-12 schools, colleges, and universities to move to virtual instruction.

North Texas mom gives birth to healthy baby boy after beating COVID-19

Pooja Charaniya was just 23 weeks pregnant when she tested positive for COVID-19. After battling the virus in the ICU, she is now a proud mother.

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine generates immune response in older adults, study finds

A study, published Tuesday in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that the experimental vaccine was well-tolerated and generated a strong immune response on older adults.

47% of WI hotels may close amid COVID, counting on local business

A survey shows 47% of Wisconsin lodging establishments could be forced to close in the next year without assistance amid COVID, while 50% of staff remain out of work.

CDC: COVID-19 cases among young adults increased in US by 55% in 1 month

A study conducted from data collected by the CDC found that COVID-19 cases among people aged 18-22 increased 55% in just one month.

Disney to lay off 28,000 workers at its parks in California, Florida

Disney is laying off 28,000 U.S.-based employees across its Parks, Experiences and Products division due to continued struggles caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the company announced in a statement on Tuesday.

MPS offers no-contact 'Head Start' registration, enrollment down

The district's Head Start program, normally in 35 different sites across Milwaukee, is now remote. Williams said enrollment needs a boost.

COVID-19 surge strains Wisconsin hospitals' capacity, officials say

The surge in cases is taking a toll on an already strained health care system. 640 people were hospitalized for coronavirus-related reasons from Sunday into Monday, Sept. 28 -- another grim milestone since the pandemic began.

With 400+ COVID cases at Kettle Moraine prison, group seeks release

Kettle Moraine Correctional Institution has more than 400 positive cases of COVID-19, the highest in the state when it comes to active cases.

DHS: 2,367 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 17 new deaths

State health officials reported 2,367 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Tuesday, Sept. 29, and 17 new deaths.

Study: Half of Americans who lost jobs amid COVID-19 pandemic remain jobless

A new study conducted by the Pew Research Center found that about half of Americans who lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic are still jobless.

WATCH: Milwaukee County officials provide a COVID-19 briefing

Milwaukee County officials on Tuesday, Sept. 29 provided the latest updates and information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

Few Wisconsin residents have COVID-19 antibodies, study finds

The testing was done before the surge in cases, which have made Wisconsin the third-highest per-capita in positives over the past two weeks.

Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will not ride the rails for 2020

The Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train will not roll through southeast Wisconsin in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Family tailgates outside hospital awaiting new baby amid COVID-19 restrictions

A North Carolina family got creative when it came time for their newest member to be born by tailgating in the hospital parking lot, equipped with plenty of encouraging signs for mom and dad.

House Democrats unveil new $2.2T proposal for coronavirus aid

The latest Democratic measure would revive a $600-per-week pandemic jobless benefit and send a second round of $1,200 direct payments to most individuals.

A viral march across the planet, tracked by a map in motion

While the vagaries of record-keeping mean we may never know who that victim was, the fact remains: COVID has killed a million people.