Americans quit jobs at highest rate on record in August, Labor Department says
One reason America’s employers are having trouble filling jobs was starkly illustrated in a report Tuesday: Americans are quitting in droves.
One reason America’s employers are having trouble filling jobs was starkly illustrated in a report Tuesday: Americans are quitting in droves.
Florida mother jailed for breaking hospital COVID rules, refusing to leave daughter's bedside
The 70-year-old Florida mother refused to leave her daughter's bedside after she underwent brain surgery, despite the hospital's COVID visitation rules. A deputy arrested her for trespassing, and she spent 24 hours in jail. "I could not in good conscience and good heart leave her bedside," she said. "I stand by my actions 100%. I am not sorry that I made them take me out of there in handcuffs."
The 70-year-old Florida mother refused to leave her daughter's bedside after she underwent brain surgery, despite the hospital's COVID visitation rules. A deputy arrested her for trespassing, and she spent 24 hours in jail. "I could not in good conscience and good heart leave her bedside," she said. "I stand by my actions 100%. I am not sorry that I made them take me out of there in handcuffs."
Wyoming teenager arrested after refusing to wear mask on school grounds, family says
16-year-old Grace Smith says she was arrested at her Wyoming high school after she refused to wear a mask on school grounds. The teen says she's faced three separate two-day suspensions for not abiding by the school's mask mandate, and received $1,000 in trespassing fines for refusing to leave the campus.
16-year-old Grace Smith says she was arrested at her Wyoming high school after she refused to wear a mask on school grounds. The teen says she's faced three separate two-day suspensions for not abiding by the school's mask mandate, and received $1,000 in trespassing fines for refusing to leave the campus.
CDC director says COVID-19 pandemic’s end ‘depends on human behavior’
“We are battling with one another and not battling with the common foe, which is the virus itself,” Dr. Rochelle Walensky said.
“We are battling with one another and not battling with the common foe, which is the virus itself,” Dr. Rochelle Walensky said.
Moderna says it has no plans to share COVID-19 vaccine formula
The chairman of Moderna says the company has no plans to share the recipe for its COVID-19 vaccine because executives have concluded that scaling up their own production is the best way to increase the global supply.
The chairman of Moderna says the company has no plans to share the recipe for its COVID-19 vaccine because executives have concluded that scaling up their own production is the best way to increase the global supply.
New Milwaukee COVID testing center opens
From emissions testing to COVID-19 testing, a former Department of Transportation facility is now a coronavirus testing site in Milwaukee.
From emissions testing to COVID-19 testing, a former Department of Transportation facility is now a coronavirus testing site in Milwaukee.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott bans vaccine mandates by any entity
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order on Monday stating that no entity in Texas can mandate getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order on Monday stating that no entity in Texas can mandate getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
New COVID testing site opens in Milwaukee
From emissions testing to COVID-19 testing, a former Wisconsin Department of Transportation facility near 25th and St. Paul is now a coronavirus testing site in Milwaukee.
From emissions testing to COVID-19 testing, a former Wisconsin Department of Transportation facility near 25th and St. Paul is now a coronavirus testing site in Milwaukee.
Survey: 69% of hiring managers want to see COVID-19 vaccination status on resumes
Among the hiring managers surveyed, about a third said they would automatically eliminate resumes that did not disclose the candidate’s vaccine status.
Among the hiring managers surveyed, about a third said they would automatically eliminate resumes that did not disclose the candidate’s vaccine status.
Anti-vaccine chiropractors are rising source of spreading COVID-19 misinformation
An investigation by The Associated Press has found that a vocal group of chiropractors has become an influential force in stirring up anti-vaccine misinformation during the pandemic.
An investigation by The Associated Press has found that a vocal group of chiropractors has become an influential force in stirring up anti-vaccine misinformation during the pandemic.
MPS' Maple Tree virtual due to COVID
Milwaukee Public Schools' Maple Tree School will move to virtual learning due to COVID-19, MPS officials announced Sunday, Oct. 10.
Milwaukee Public Schools' Maple Tree School will move to virtual learning due to COVID-19, MPS officials announced Sunday, Oct. 10.
Milwaukee COVID memorial, victims, heroes represented by 1,800 tiles
A new art installation on Milwaukee's south side seeks to help memorialize some of the area’s victims of the coronavirus pandemic, as well as the heroes who tried to save them.
A new art installation on Milwaukee's south side seeks to help memorialize some of the area’s victims of the coronavirus pandemic, as well as the heroes who tried to save them.
Brute Pizza expands in Milwaukee amid COVID challenges
Despite the difficulties of the coronavirus pandemic, one small business was able to not only thrive – but expand.
Despite the difficulties of the coronavirus pandemic, one small business was able to not only thrive – but expand.
3 new MPS schools transition to virtual learning due to COVID
Three Milwaukee Public Schools will move to virtual learning and return to in-person learning on Tuesday, Oct. 19.
Three Milwaukee Public Schools will move to virtual learning and return to in-person learning on Tuesday, Oct. 19.
COVID-19 stimulus checks: ‘Math error’ could mean some owe more in taxes
People who received a 6470 letter in the mail could see one of three notices which include a CP11, CP12, or CP13.
People who received a 6470 letter in the mail could see one of three notices which include a CP11, CP12, or CP13.
Wisconsin lawmaker Jacque's COVID recovery continues, using walker
Wisconsin state Sen. Andre Jacque said that he's still using a walker after a COVID-19 infection left him on a ventilator, but that he feels better every day.
Wisconsin state Sen. Andre Jacque said that he's still using a walker after a COVID-19 infection left him on a ventilator, but that he feels better every day.
Milwaukee COVID test drive-thru opening on St. Paul
The Milwaukee Health Department will open a new drive-thru mass COVID-19 testing site in the former Menomonee River Valley emissions testing site.
The Milwaukee Health Department will open a new drive-thru mass COVID-19 testing site in the former Menomonee River Valley emissions testing site.
Milwaukee pizza restaurant closing; business suffered due to COVID-19
Hundreds of small businesses across the country have suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic – and a Milwaukee business is being added to that list.
Hundreds of small businesses across the country have suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic – and a Milwaukee business is being added to that list.
COVID testing: Wisconsin DHS relaunches community program
The Wisconsin DHS relaunched the Testing Pilot Program, now referred to as the Community Testing Support Program.
The Wisconsin DHS relaunched the Testing Pilot Program, now referred to as the Community Testing Support Program.
US unemployment claims fall to 326,000, first drop in four weeks
U.S. unemployment claims were down by 38,000 to 326,000 last week, the first drop in four weeks.
U.S. unemployment claims were down by 38,000 to 326,000 last week, the first drop in four weeks.