States consider big cuts as Congress deadlocks on more coronavirus aid

With the U.S. Senate returning to session next week, some states are renewing their push for aid. Without it, additional cuts are likely. Some governors also have begun proposing tax and fee increases.

As CDC halts evictions, Milwaukee nonprofit offers rent help

"Please give us a call. We're here to help. That's our job...We're here to make that bridge for you to make sure that you remain in stable housing."

Wisconsin DHS: 80K+ COVID-19 cases confirmed, 1,168 deaths

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported more than 900 new COVID-19 cases and more than a dozen new deaths related to the virus.

Child care crisis pushes US mothers out of the labor force

The trend threatens the financial stability of families in the near-term. In the long-term, the crisis could stall — if not reverse — decades of hard-fought gains by working women who are still far from achieving labor force parity with men.

UN health agency says no COVID-19 vaccine will be endorsed before it's safe and effective

At a press briefing on Friday, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said vaccines have been used successfully for decades, and credited them with eradicating smallpox and bringing polio to the brink of being eliminated.

Wisconsin DHS: 1,498 new COVID-19 cases confirmed, 79K+ total cases

The number of new COVID-19 cases reported Friday surpasses the previous single-day high by more than 300, according to the DHS.

Health Dept. sees 'decline in community spread, but not statistically significant'

The Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) released on Friday, Sept. 4 its update on Phase 4.1 of the public health and safety order called "Moving Milwaukee Forward" related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

New DHS dashboard shows confirmed COVID-19 cases by age group

“This dashboard provides information younger Wisconsinites, and everyone in our state, can use to help box in this virus,” said DHS Secretary-designee Andrea Palm.

TSA screens highest number of passengers since COVID-19 pandemic low-point in April

While passenger volume at U.S. airports increased ahead of Labor Day weekend, the numbers remain well below levels reported prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wear a mask during sex, skip kissing, Canada's top doctor suggests

People should skip kissing and consider wearing a mask when having sex to reduce your chances of being exposed to the novel coronavirus, according to Canada's top doctor on Wednesday.

COVID-19 testing site shut down Thursday after weather damages tent

On Thursday, September 3, 2020 at approx. 11:15 am it was determined the UMOS National Guard testing location would be temporarily shut down due to safety concerns and logistics at the location.