Waukesha condo collapse evacuee surprised with $6K donation

After the evacuation of the Horizon West condo building in Waukesha due to the threat of collapse, FOX6 News did a story about a woman who lost her home in the middle of her battle with cancer. Someone saw that story and thought she deserved a random act of kindness.

COVID-19 smell and taste loss may have genetic link, study suggests

Researchers are trying to figure out why some COVID-19 patients lose their sense of taste and smell, and a new study suggests it may be because of a genetic link.

CDC encourages N95, KN95 masks to stop COVID-19 spread amid omicron surge

N95 or KN95 masks are being recommended by the CDC over cloth masks to ward off the omicron variant. Here are the benefits and when you should wear one.

Mother's tragic tale: Husband dies of COVID-19, their son dies by suicide due to guilt

Stephanie Reyes was well aware her son was depressed. She tried repeatedly to get him into counseling, but she says everyone she turned to was booked months in advance.

Milwaukee indoor mask mandate; Common Council OKs ordinance

The Milwaukee Common Council approved an ordinance to bring back a citywide indoor mask mandate. It would expire on March 1.

Doctor accused of spreading COVID-19 misinformation sues Houston Methodist

A Houston doctor accused of spreading "dangerous misinformation" related to COVID-19 has slapped Houston Methodist Hospital with a lawsuit.

Milwaukee mask mandate back? Council vote Tuesday

A citywide mask mandate could return to Milwaukee pending a vote from the Common Council scheduled for Tuesday.

Fiserv Forum vaccine clinic; COVID, flu shots offered

The Milwaukee Health Department has opened a mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Fiserv Forum. It was open Saturday to basketball game attendees.

Study: Wearing a mask makes you more attractive

A recent study found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, wearing a mask actually increases your attractiveness.

Milwaukee COVID trends show slight improvement

The Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) on Friday, Jan. 14 reported declining trends to the COVID-19 case burden and positivity rate.

US students hold walkouts amid omicron surge, calling for more stringent measures

U.S. students have held or planned walkouts this week across the country to lobby for more remote learning and other measures amid a surge of COVID cases.

Wisconsin DHS auto-importing positive COVID-19 test results

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has updated the Wisconsin Electronic Disease Surveillance System (WEDSS) to allow positive COVID-19 test results to be automatically imported into the system.

COVID test provider closes 1 week for staff training
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A COVID-19 test provider operating in the Milwaukee area is at the center of a whirlwind of criticism.

COVID test provider closes 1 week for staff training

A COVID-19 test provider operating in the Milwaukee area is at the center of a whirlwind of criticism.

Milwaukee Public Schools in-person return Jan. 18 after 2 weeks virtual

Milwaukee Public Schools are set to return to in-person learning on Tuesday, Jan. 18 after two weeks of virtual learning due to COVID-19.

Wisconsin COVID cases 13K+ for 1st time; National Guard to assist

The Wisconsin National Guard will be bringing needed staffing support to the state's hospitals and nursing homes, the governor's office announced on Thursday, Jan. 13.

Supreme Court blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for US businesses

The Supreme Court has stopped the Biden administration from enforcing a requirement that employees at large businesses be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing and wear a mask on the job.

Free Milwaukee masks: Libraries out same day distribution resumed

Milwaukee Public Library locations are out of free N95 masks as of 12:30 p.m. Thursday, according to the health department.