Wisconsin DHS: 2,283 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths confirmed

Saturday's reported rise in cases is the second-highest, single-day total to date and the third consecutive day that new cases have surpassed 2,000.

Wisconsin sees record COVID-19 case increase; students take notice

At UW-Milwaukee, new cases numbers rose this week to 98, according to the university. The rise is worrying to some students.

Milwaukee Health Dept. approves 2 more COVID-19 school safety plans

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.

Michigan 2-month-old with COVID-19 died from birth defect

Earlier this week, Michigan's Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun announced the state had its youngest victim of COVID-19, a 2-month-old who had died this month. She did not provide further details about the baby, only to say the newborn "died from COVID-19".

CVS opens 4 new testing sites; new campaign promotes COVID testing

A new initiative aimed to provide information and help educate communities of color on the importance of COVID testing in Milwaukee County launched Thursday.

COVID-19 safety plans approved for 200 Milwaukee restaurants, bars

Under Phase 4.1 of Moving Milwaukee Forward Safety, bars and restaurants were required to submit a plan for approval by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15 to continue serving guests in person.

Florida bar owner bans masks, will eject patrons wearing face coverings

A bar in West Melbourne, Florida says no masks are allowed but temperature checks are still being conducted before a patron can enter.

COVID-19 cases prompt school changes in southeastern Wisconsin

As COVID-19 cases rise statewide, Wisconsin schools continue to report cases impacting students and staff -- prompting changes to learning.

Armed residents confront COVID-19 testing team in Minnesota

A team of health workers conducting random COVID-19 testing was recently confronted by armed residents in a Minnesota neighborhood, though state officials have not said when or where the incident occurred.

Racine's RYDE Transit System resumes charging fares on Sept. 28 

RYDE, Racine Area Public Transit, will begin charging fares and allow passengers to board the bus using the front door on Monday, Sept. 28.

Amid unemployment delays, Wisconsin DWD secretary resigns

The DWD has cased unprecedented unemployment claims during the COVID-19 pandemic, the news release stated, far exceeding Great Recession levels.

U.S. Canada border to remain closed until Oct. 21

Canada is extending the agreement to keep the U.S. border closed to non-essential travel to Oct. 21 during the coronavirus pandemic.

USDA plans additional $14B in virus aid for farmers

President Donald Trump first mentioned the aid in a speech Thursday night in Mosinee, Wisconsin.

DHS: Tricks to safely celebrate Halloween during COVID-19 pandemic

In-person parties, trick-or-treating and large outdoor gatherings still increases the risk of spreading and contracting COVID-19 and are discouraged.