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.
Extreme poverty rises amid pandemic; a generation sees a future slip away
Decades of progress in one of modern history’s greatest achievements, the fight against extreme poverty, are in danger of slipping away because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Decades of progress in one of modern history’s greatest achievements, the fight against extreme poverty, are in danger of slipping away because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
ESPN sources: Big Ten presidents 'ready to pull the plug on its fall sports season'
ESPN reported, citing sources, that "a vast majority of Big 10 presidents" say they'd vote to postpone the season, hopefully to spring.
ESPN reported, citing sources, that "a vast majority of Big 10 presidents" say they'd vote to postpone the season, hopefully to spring.
Trump's pandemic relief orders are limited in scope
The executive orders signed by President Donald Trump to help Americans cope with an economic recession are far less sweeping than any relief bill Congress could pass and raise questions about effective they will be.
The executive orders signed by President Donald Trump to help Americans cope with an economic recession are far less sweeping than any relief bill Congress could pass and raise questions about effective they will be.
Woman grateful to receive new kidney in last transplant done at UW Hospital before COVID
The day?Jamila Hudson got the organ she desperately needed, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a worldwide pandemic.?
The day?Jamila Hudson got the organ she desperately needed, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a worldwide pandemic.?
'Our neighbors are struggling:' Milwaukee church hosts supply drive for nearby preparatory academy
While school will look a little different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic -- supplies are still necessary, and a Milwaukee church is stepping up to help a neighbor.
While school will look a little different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic -- supplies are still necessary, and a Milwaukee church is stepping up to help a neighbor.
Milwaukee church hosts supply drive for neighboring elementary school
While classes will look different amid the coronavirus pandemic, school supplies are still a necessity.
While classes will look different amid the coronavirus pandemic, school supplies are still a necessity.
Woman grateful to receive new kidney in 'last transplant done at UW Hospital' before COVID
The day Jamila Hudson got the organ she desperately needed, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a worldwide pandemic.
The day Jamila Hudson got the organ she desperately needed, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a worldwide pandemic.
White House reveals how much average worker will save thanks to Trump's payroll tax executive order
President Trump has repeatedly pushed for a payroll tax cut amid the pandemic and included it in the four executive actions he signed this weekend.
President Trump has repeatedly pushed for a payroll tax cut amid the pandemic and included it in the four executive actions he signed this weekend.
Coronavirus mask dispute leads to Washington man's arrest in assault on veteran, 72
The 35-year-old man is accused of punching the 72-year-old veteran several times, rendering him unconscious, before walking away down the hall.
The 35-year-old man is accused of punching the 72-year-old veteran several times, rendering him unconscious, before walking away down the hall.
States on hook for billions under Trump's unemployment plan
A plan from President Donald Trump to extend additional unemployment benefits requires states to provide 25 percent of the funds, and it's unclear whether states have the money or the will to do it.
A plan from President Donald Trump to extend additional unemployment benefits requires states to provide 25 percent of the funds, and it's unclear whether states have the money or the will to do it.