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.

WIAC votes to suspend all winter sports through Dec. 31

The Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) announced that it has voted to suspend all winter sports competitions through Dec. 31.

Milwaukee health officials see increase in COVID-19 positivity

Friday, Sept. 18 marks the 7-week mark for Phase 4.1 of a public health and safety order called 'Moving Milwaukee Forward.'

Global COVID-19 cases top 30 million, according to Johns Hopkins

There are now more than 30 million known COVID-19 infections around the world, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Milwaukee restaurants, bars adapt to COVID-19 safety changes

Milwaukee bars and restaurants are required to submit a COVID-19 safety plan to the health department for approval if they wish to continue serving guests in-person.

'Worst it's ever been:' Wisconsin sees record virus case increase

Not only does that blow past the previous single-day record by more than 400 cases, but it's also the first time numbers have surpassed 2,000 in a day.

Walmart raising pay for 165,000 employees, some to $18-$30 an hour

On Thursday, the retail giant announced that it will be implementing a "team-based operating model" in Supercenters that includes new roles and skills training to serve customers and encourage career and pay growth for associates.

Green Bay area teacher dies from COVID-19

The Howard-Suamico School District said in the statement Thursday, Sept. 17 Heidi Hussli died on Thursday morning after a brief hospitalization.

42 Badgers football players, staff test positive for COVID-19

Twenty-nine of the positive tests were from Sept. 1 through Sept. 15, according to Public Health Madison & Dane County.