12 states sue Biden administration over COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors
Twelve states are suing to block President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors.
Twelve states are suing to block President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors.
Vice President Kamala Harris to get COVID-19 booster shot
The White House says Vice President Kamala Harris will receive a COVID-19 booster shot on Saturday.
The White House says Vice President Kamala Harris will receive a COVID-19 booster shot on Saturday.
Supreme Court rejects appeal to stop Maine's COVID-19 vaccine mandate
The Supreme Court has declined to block Maine's vaccine mandate from going into effect, despite an appeal from the state's health care workers.
The Supreme Court has declined to block Maine's vaccine mandate from going into effect, despite an appeal from the state's health care workers.
COVID vaccine incentive deadline nears for Milwaukee students
Milwaukee Public Schools students 12 and older have until Monday, Nov. 1 to be fully vaccinated if they want the $100 incentive that is being offered.
Milwaukee Public Schools students 12 and older have until Monday, Nov. 1 to be fully vaccinated if they want the $100 incentive that is being offered.
COVID vaccine: Milwaukee worker mandate deadline passes
The city reported a compliance rate of more than 91%, with about 230 employees failing to comply or receive an approved exemption.
The city reported a compliance rate of more than 91%, with about 230 employees failing to comply or receive an approved exemption.
Protect trick-or-treaters from COVID-19 this Halloween: CDC
It's Halloween weekend! However, health experts don't want a real scare to happen with COVID-19 infections. So they are encouraging people to keep a number of safety tips in mind.
It's Halloween weekend! However, health experts don't want a real scare to happen with COVID-19 infections. So they are encouraging people to keep a number of safety tips in mind.
Iowa governor signs COVID-19 vaccine mandate exemption into law
Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed into law a bill that allows Iowa workers to seek medical and religious exemptions from COVID-19 vaccine mandates and guarantees that those who are fired for refusing a vaccine will qualify for unemployment benefits.
Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed into law a bill that allows Iowa workers to seek medical and religious exemptions from COVID-19 vaccine mandates and guarantees that those who are fired for refusing a vaccine will qualify for unemployment benefits.
Survey: 72% of unvaccinated would leave job if vaccine required without testing option
A recent survey also found that 37% of unvaccinated adults said they would quit their job if forced to either get a COVID-19 vaccine or take a weekly test.
A recent survey also found that 37% of unvaccinated adults said they would quit their job if forced to either get a COVID-19 vaccine or take a weekly test.
UW-Parkside hits 70% vaccinated; Tommy Thompson congratulates
The UW System president was in Kenosha Thursday to congratulate UW-Parkside in reaching the goal of 70% of the student body being fully vaccinated.
The UW System president was in Kenosha Thursday to congratulate UW-Parkside in reaching the goal of 70% of the student body being fully vaccinated.
La Crosse Bishop contracts COVID-19
La Crosse Bishop William Patrick Callahan has contracted COVID-19, according to a church official.
La Crosse Bishop William Patrick Callahan has contracted COVID-19, according to a church official.
Illinois bill would remove 'conscience' as basis for refusing vaccine
Illinois law has for more than four decades protected those who oppose providing or receiving medical treatment because of their religious beliefs. Well now, that may be changing.
Illinois law has for more than four decades protected those who oppose providing or receiving medical treatment because of their religious beliefs. Well now, that may be changing.
Report: At least 59K meat workers caught COVID-19, hundreds died
A U.S. House report says at least 59,000 meatpacking workers became ill with COVID-19 and 269 workers died when the virus tore through the industry last year.
A U.S. House report says at least 59,000 meatpacking workers became ill with COVID-19 and 269 workers died when the virus tore through the industry last year.
Nearly two-thirds of Americans have at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine
This equates to more than 220 million people — 66.5% — with at least one shot against the deadly coronavirus.
This equates to more than 220 million people — 66.5% — with at least one shot against the deadly coronavirus.
Supply chain crisis impacts Thanksgiving, Feeding America
Prices for food have gone up significantly in the last year, meaning it could be an expensive holiday season. The reasons are tied to the supply chain crisis.
Prices for food have gone up significantly in the last year, meaning it could be an expensive holiday season. The reasons are tied to the supply chain crisis.
COVID vaccine for kids: Milwaukee County prepares
An FDA advisory panel endorsed the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in kids ages 5-11. Milwaukee County is preparing for a rollout.
An FDA advisory panel endorsed the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in kids ages 5-11. Milwaukee County is preparing for a rollout.
China starts COVID-19 vaccinations for children 3 and up
Local city and provincial level governments in at least five Chinese provinces issued notices in recent days announcing that children ages 3 to 11 will be required to get their vaccinations.
Local city and provincial level governments in at least five Chinese provinces issued notices in recent days announcing that children ages 3 to 11 will be required to get their vaccinations.
Packers receiver Lazard on COVID list, team says
The Green Bay Packers announced that wide receiver Allen Lazard has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list.
The Green Bay Packers announced that wide receiver Allen Lazard has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list.
FDA panel endorses Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children 5-11
An FDA panel of outside vaccine experts endorsed kid-sized doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for U.S. children aged 5 to 11.
An FDA panel of outside vaccine experts endorsed kid-sized doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for U.S. children aged 5 to 11.
North Prairie firefighter dies, COVID contracted while on duty
A North Prairie firefighter has died in the line of duty after contracting COVID-19. Colleagues are remembering Gary Berg for his decades of dedication to the job.
A North Prairie firefighter has died in the line of duty after contracting COVID-19. Colleagues are remembering Gary Berg for his decades of dedication to the job.
North Prairie firefighter dies after contracting COVID on duty
A North Prairie firefighter has died in the line of duty after contracting COVID-19. Colleagues are remembering Gary Berg for his decades of dedication to the job.
A North Prairie firefighter has died in the line of duty after contracting COVID-19. Colleagues are remembering Gary Berg for his decades of dedication to the job.