'Difficult moment:' Big Ten cancels fall sports season amid COVID-19 concerns
Five months almost to the day after the first spikes in coronavirus cases in the U.S. led to the cancellation of the NCAA basketball tournaments, the still raging pandemic is tearing down another American sports institution: fall Saturdays filled with college football.
Five months almost to the day after the first spikes in coronavirus cases in the U.S. led to the cancellation of the NCAA basketball tournaments, the still raging pandemic is tearing down another American sports institution: fall Saturdays filled with college football.
Marquette poll shows 69% agree masks should be required in all public places
There was a majority of support for mask mandates across every region of Wisconsin, the poll shows.
There was a majority of support for mask mandates across every region of Wisconsin, the poll shows.
Families participate in experiment to help answer questions about children's role in spreading COVID-19
Some 2,000 families in 11 U.S. cities are enrolled in the DIY experiment, pulled from participants in previous government research. In all, that's 6,000 people. They have no in-person contact with researchers. Testing supplies are mailed to their homes.
Some 2,000 families in 11 U.S. cities are enrolled in the DIY experiment, pulled from participants in previous government research. In all, that's 6,000 people. They have no in-person contact with researchers. Testing supplies are mailed to their homes.
COVID-19 deaths top 1K in Wisconsin, DHS officials report, 61K+ positive, 51K+ recovered
There have been 1,006 deaths in the state, with eight new deaths reported Tuesday by DHS officials.
There have been 1,006 deaths in the state, with eight new deaths reported Tuesday by DHS officials.
Russia approves coronavirus vaccine despite scientific skepticism
Russian President Vladimir Putin says that a coronavirus vaccine developed in his country has been cleared for use and one of his daughters has already been inoculated, even as international experts have questioned its safety.
Russian President Vladimir Putin says that a coronavirus vaccine developed in his country has been cleared for use and one of his daughters has already been inoculated, even as international experts have questioned its safety.
Milwaukee Health Department issues guidance for reopening schools in fall
The guidance applies to all schools within the city's boundaries, and each school must have a plan approved by the health department before learning can begin.
The guidance applies to all schools within the city's boundaries, and each school must have a plan approved by the health department before learning can begin.
Madison-area coffee shop sues over local mask order, declares itself a 'mask-free zone'
A coffee shop in Middleton on Monday filed a lawsuit against the city, Dane County and local officials who attempted to enforce a mask restriction.
A coffee shop in Middleton on Monday filed a lawsuit against the city, Dane County and local officials who attempted to enforce a mask restriction.
Open Record: Big Decision for Big Ten
It appears as though COVID-19 has claimed another victim -- college football.
It appears as though COVID-19 has claimed another victim -- college football.
Is it safe to ride public transit during the COVID-19 pandemic?
The main way that the virus spreads is through droplets people spray when they talk, cough or sneeze. That means the best way to reduce the spread of infection on public transit and elsewhere is to wear and mask and stay 6 feet from others, experts say.
The main way that the virus spreads is through droplets people spray when they talk, cough or sneeze. That means the best way to reduce the spread of infection on public transit and elsewhere is to wear and mask and stay 6 feet from others, experts say.
Worldwide COVID-19 cases top 20 million, doubling in six weeks
The first 10 million cases of COVID-19 were reported in six months. It took six weeks for that number to double.
The first 10 million cases of COVID-19 were reported in six months. It took six weeks for that number to double.
Summer jobs for young people are vanishing amid the COVID-19 pandemic
The iconic summer job for high school and college students has been on the wane for nearly 20 years. But the pandemic is squeezing even more young people out of the workforce.
The iconic summer job for high school and college students has been on the wane for nearly 20 years. But the pandemic is squeezing even more young people out of the workforce.
American Airlines extends its policy on waiving change fees through the end of the year
The policy applies to tickets that are purchased by Sept. 30, 2020.
The policy applies to tickets that are purchased by Sept. 30, 2020.
UW Health offers tips to parents with kids returning to school: 'There is not a one size fits all solution'
UW Health offered tips for parents to stay safe as their children go back to school or leave for college.
UW Health offered tips for parents to stay safe as their children go back to school or leave for college.
Need a mask? In one California town, they appear to be growing on trees
Sara Robinson got the idea after hearing a COVID-19 presentation that mentioned mask-trees in the Czech Republic.
Sara Robinson got the idea after hearing a COVID-19 presentation that mentioned mask-trees in the Czech Republic.
Will Americans get a second $1,200 stimulus check? What we know
The fate of a second stimulus check was thrown into uncertainty last week when White House officials and Democratic leaders missed a self-imposed deadline to cut a deal on another round of emergency coronavirus aid.
The fate of a second stimulus check was thrown into uncertainty last week when White House officials and Democratic leaders missed a self-imposed deadline to cut a deal on another round of emergency coronavirus aid.
Health officials across US are quitting or getting fired amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Dozens of state and local public health leaders around the country have resigned or have been fired amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Dozens of state and local public health leaders around the country have resigned or have been fired amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Researchers test 14 types of face masks to see how well they protect against COVID-19
Among the 14 masks tested were surgical masks, a bandana, a valved N95 mask, as well as different types of cotton-based masks.
Among the 14 masks tested were surgical masks, a bandana, a valved N95 mask, as well as different types of cotton-based masks.
Brookfield company shifts gears, helps small businesses re-open
For decades Exhibit Systems in Brookfield has stayed in business creating trade show displays and graphics. With trade shows canceled for the foreseeable future, the business was in jeopardy.
For decades Exhibit Systems in Brookfield has stayed in business creating trade show displays and graphics. With trade shows canceled for the foreseeable future, the business was in jeopardy.
DHS: 61K+ positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 998 deaths, 50K+ recovered, 1M+ negative
No new deaths were reported Monday due to COVID-19 by state health officials in Wisconsin.
No new deaths were reported Monday due to COVID-19 by state health officials in Wisconsin.
Amid ventilation worries, schools mull outdoor classes during coronavirus pandemic
Concerns about school infrastructure are adding momentum to plans in some districts, even in colder climates, to take classes outdoors for the sake of student and teacher health.
Concerns about school infrastructure are adding momentum to plans in some districts, even in colder climates, to take classes outdoors for the sake of student and teacher health.