Volunteer program helps socially isolated veterans amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The Compassionate Contact Corps has about 750 volunteers across the United States and they’ve been matched with over 7,500 veterans so far.
The Compassionate Contact Corps has about 750 volunteers across the United States and they’ve been matched with over 7,500 veterans so far.
US economy showed 5.7% growth last year, rebounding from 2020 recession
The American economy bounced back last year with resilience from 2020′s brief but devastating coronavirus recession.
The American economy bounced back last year with resilience from 2020′s brief but devastating coronavirus recession.
Unemployment claims drop for the first time in a month
The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims fell by 30,000 to 260,000 last week, slightly less than the 265,000 analysts were expecting.
The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims fell by 30,000 to 260,000 last week, slightly less than the 265,000 analysts were expecting.
Denmark ends most virus restrictions, ready to 'welcome the life we knew before'
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that while the omicron variant is surging in Denmark, it is not placing a heavy burden on the health system and the country has a high vaccination rate. "As of Feb. 1, Denmark will be open."
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that while the omicron variant is surging in Denmark, it is not placing a heavy burden on the health system and the country has a high vaccination rate. "As of Feb. 1, Denmark will be open."
Hospital patient who refused COVID-19 vaccine denied heart transplant
A Boston hospital is defending itself after a man’s family claimed he was denied a new heart for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
A Boston hospital is defending itself after a man’s family claimed he was denied a new heart for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Wisconsin blood donor wins SUV in Versiti sweepstakes, ?unbelieveable?
Donating blood is usually voluntary. But it landed one Wisconsin donor a free car.
Donating blood is usually voluntary. But it landed one Wisconsin donor a free car.
Navy discharges 1st active-duty sailors for vaccine refusal
The Navy said Tuesday that it has discharged 23 active-duty sailors for refusing the coronavirus vaccine, marking the first time it has thrown currently serving sailors out of the military over the mandatory shots.
The Navy said Tuesday that it has discharged 23 active-duty sailors for refusing the coronavirus vaccine, marking the first time it has thrown currently serving sailors out of the military over the mandatory shots.
South Carolina bill would make it illegal to ask vaccine status
The potential penalty for asking someone about their COVID-19 vaccine status would carry a $14,000 fine and up to one year in jail.
The potential penalty for asking someone about their COVID-19 vaccine status would carry a $14,000 fine and up to one year in jail.
Milwaukee Tandem gifted, 1700 Pull Up soul food chef takes over
Caitlin Cullen and The Tandem gave away meals during the coronavirus pandemic, and now, she's giving away her restaurant to Rosetta Bond, a recent culinary graduate currently operating 1700 Pull Up out of her home.
Caitlin Cullen and The Tandem gave away meals during the coronavirus pandemic, and now, she's giving away her restaurant to Rosetta Bond, a recent culinary graduate currently operating 1700 Pull Up out of her home.
Wauwatosa COVID mitigation policy changes in place
Students in the Wauwatosa School District no longer need to quarantine if they are exposed to COVID-19.
Students in the Wauwatosa School District no longer need to quarantine if they are exposed to COVID-19.
Wauwatosa COVID mitigation policy changes in place
Students in the Wauwatosa School District no longer need to quarantine if they are exposed to COVID-19.
Students in the Wauwatosa School District no longer need to quarantine if they are exposed to COVID-19.
Milwaukee County COVID update on virus spread, mask allocation
Milwaukee County is seeing an average of 975 new cases of COVID-19 per day ? and about eight deaths per day. While the average number of new cases per day is down by 387 compared to last week, deaths are increasing.
Milwaukee County is seeing an average of 975 new cases of COVID-19 per day ? and about eight deaths per day. While the average number of new cases per day is down by 387 compared to last week, deaths are increasing.
Milwaukee County COVID update on virus spread, mask allocation
Milwaukee County officials provided an update regarding new information and developments related to the COVID-19 public health crisis and emergency response efforts.
Milwaukee County officials provided an update regarding new information and developments related to the COVID-19 public health crisis and emergency response efforts.
Red wine could reduce chances of COVID-19 infection, U.K. study suggests
A recent study out of the U.K. suggested consuming up to two glasses of red wine a week could lower a person’s chance of getting infected with COVID-19.
A recent study out of the U.K. suggested consuming up to two glasses of red wine a week could lower a person’s chance of getting infected with COVID-19.
Biden administration officially withdraws COVID-19 vaccine rule
The Biden administration has officially withdrawn a rule that would have required workers at big companies to get vaccinated or face regular COVID testing requirements.
The Biden administration has officially withdrawn a rule that would have required workers at big companies to get vaccinated or face regular COVID testing requirements.
Milwaukee County update on the COVID-19 pandemic for Tuesday, Jan. 25
Milwaukee County officials offered an update on the COVID-19 pandemic for Tuesday, Jan. 25.
Milwaukee County officials offered an update on the COVID-19 pandemic for Tuesday, Jan. 25.
575,000 N95 masks for Milwaukee County
Milwaukee County has received a shipment of 575,000 N-95 masks.
Milwaukee County has received a shipment of 575,000 N-95 masks.
Boston patient removed from heart-transplant list because he’s not vaccinated against COVID: report
The parents of a 31-year-old in need of a heart transplant at Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital said their son has been removed from the transplant list because he has not been vaccinated for COVID-19, according to a report.
The parents of a 31-year-old in need of a heart transplant at Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital said their son has been removed from the transplant list because he has not been vaccinated for COVID-19, according to a report.
Neil Young threatens to pull songs off Spotify over Joe Rogan: report
Neil Young, the legendary rocker, reportedly posted a letter to his management team that he wanted his music pulled from Spotify because it is providing a platform for popular podcast host Joe Rogan to spread COVID-19 vaccine misinformation.
Neil Young, the legendary rocker, reportedly posted a letter to his management team that he wanted his music pulled from Spotify because it is providing a platform for popular podcast host Joe Rogan to spread COVID-19 vaccine misinformation.
Vaccine passport ban; Wisconsin Assembly approves
Republicans who control the Wisconsin Assembly were set to approve bills Tuesday that would require employers to count a prior coronavirus infection as an alternative to vaccination and testing and prohibit government agencies from issuing vaccine passports.
Republicans who control the Wisconsin Assembly were set to approve bills Tuesday that would require employers to count a prior coronavirus infection as an alternative to vaccination and testing and prohibit government agencies from issuing vaccine passports.