Pandemic moratorium ends; evictions expected to spike
Evictions were expected to ramp up Monday after the Biden administration allowed the federal moratorium to expire over the weekend.
Evictions were expected to ramp up Monday after the Biden administration allowed the federal moratorium to expire over the weekend.
Mask requirement returns for Walmart, Publix employees
Starting Monday, all Publix employees will be required to wear masks, and Walmart employees will be required to wear face coverings if they work in areas with high infection rates. It remains optional for customers.
Starting Monday, all Publix employees will be required to wear masks, and Walmart employees will be required to wear face coverings if they work in areas with high infection rates. It remains optional for customers.
Eviction proceedings can move forward for 1st time since September
The Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) ban on most evictions ended on Saturday, July 31. The moratorium had been extended multiple times since it was issued in September. The ban was last extended in June for what the CDC said would be the final time.
The Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) ban on most evictions ended on Saturday, July 31. The moratorium had been extended multiple times since it was issued in September. The ban was last extended in June for what the CDC said would be the final time.
Eviction proceedings can move forward after ban lifted
Eviction proceedings can move forward for the first time since September.
Eviction proceedings can move forward for the first time since September.
COVID vaccine offered at Puerto Rican Family Fest
A group called Forward Latino has made it their mission to meet people in the Latino community where they are and get them vaccinated against the coronavirus, including at the Puerto Rican Family Festival.
A group called Forward Latino has made it their mission to meet people in the Latino community where they are and get them vaccinated against the coronavirus, including at the Puerto Rican Family Festival.
COVID vaccine at Puerto Rican Family Festival via pop-up clinic
A group called Forward Latino has made it their mission to meet people in the Latino community where they are and get them vaccinated against the coronavirus, including at the Puerto Rican Family Festival Sunday, Aug. 1.
A group called Forward Latino has made it their mission to meet people in the Latino community where they are and get them vaccinated against the coronavirus, including at the Puerto Rican Family Festival Sunday, Aug. 1.
Ammunition shortage continues to plague industry, impacting law enforcement, new gun owners
Firearms sales climbed during the COVID-19 pandemic, creating an ammunition shortage in the United States as manufacturers still struggle to keep up with demand.
Firearms sales climbed during the COVID-19 pandemic, creating an ammunition shortage in the United States as manufacturers still struggle to keep up with demand.
Eviction ban expires, anger mounts
Anger and frustration mounted in Congress over the weekend as a nationwide eviction moratorium expired during a surge in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Anger and frustration mounted in Congress over the weekend as a nationwide eviction moratorium expired during a surge in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Florida COVID hospitalizations break record
A day after it recorded the most new daily cases since the start of the pandemic, Florida on Sunday broke a previous record for current hospitalizations, as the number of patients in hospitals because of COVID-19 once again broke through the 10,000-person threshold.
A day after it recorded the most new daily cases since the start of the pandemic, Florida on Sunday broke a previous record for current hospitalizations, as the number of patients in hospitals because of COVID-19 once again broke through the 10,000-person threshold.
Drinking party in Olympics athletes village investigated
An outdoor drinking party at the athletes village that broke rules designed to limit the spread of COVID-19 at the Games is being investigated, Tokyo Olympic officials said Sunday.
An outdoor drinking party at the athletes village that broke rules designed to limit the spread of COVID-19 at the Games is being investigated, Tokyo Olympic officials said Sunday.
Milwaukee County food distribution helps as COVID continues
Hunger Task Force is stepping up as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, providing the basics for folks in Milwaukee County.
Hunger Task Force is stepping up as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, providing the basics for folks in Milwaukee County.
Wisconsin daily COVID cases top 1,000 for 1st time in months
The Wisconsin Department of Health reported 1,058 new cases of COVID-19 in the state on Friday – the highest since April 8.
The Wisconsin Department of Health reported 1,058 new cases of COVID-19 in the state on Friday – the highest since April 8.
Foo Fighters play Milwaukee; city's 1st big concert since COVID
The first big concert in Milwaukee since the COVID-19 pandemic began, Foo Fighters performed at the newly-renovated American Family Insurance Amphitheater on Friday, July 30.
The first big concert in Milwaukee since the COVID-19 pandemic began, Foo Fighters performed at the newly-renovated American Family Insurance Amphitheater on Friday, July 30.
UWM, Marquette campus mask guidance updated
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) will be requiring all students, employees and visitors to wear masks indoors on campus.
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) will be requiring all students, employees and visitors to wear masks indoors on campus.
Milwaukee COVID case burden, positivity up; delta variant dominant
The Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) on Friday, July 30 reported worsening COVID-19 case burden trends for the preceding week.
The Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) on Friday, July 30 reported worsening COVID-19 case burden trends for the preceding week.
In virus hotspot, California deputy exemplifies COVID vaccine hesitancy
Vaccine hesitancy is a big factor in rural Lake County where only 52 percent of eligible residents have opted for the shot. That includes a sheriff's deputy, who contracted COVID himself.
Vaccine hesitancy is a big factor in rural Lake County where only 52 percent of eligible residents have opted for the shot. That includes a sheriff's deputy, who contracted COVID himself.
Walmart mandates masks for all workers in areas with high infection rates
Walmart is reversing its mask policy and will require all its workers -- including those who are vaccinated -- to wear masks if they are in areas with high infection rates.
Walmart is reversing its mask policy and will require all its workers -- including those who are vaccinated -- to wear masks if they are in areas with high infection rates.
Milwaukee COVID testing and vaccination hours to change
To ensure easily accessible COVID-19 testing and vaccinations for everyone, the Milwaukee Health Department is adjusting the hours of the Northwest Health Center and Southside Health Center.
To ensure easily accessible COVID-19 testing and vaccinations for everyone, the Milwaukee Health Department is adjusting the hours of the Northwest Health Center and Southside Health Center.
COVID eviction ban to expire July 31
If Congress does not act to extend the renter eviction ban, resources are in place in southeast Wisconsin that could help stem a tide of evictions.
If Congress does not act to extend the renter eviction ban, resources are in place in southeast Wisconsin that could help stem a tide of evictions.
Wisconsin State Fair: Masks recommended indoors
The Wisconsin State Fair opens Aug. 5, and organizers of the massive operation are working to keep up with the changing CDC guidelines.
The Wisconsin State Fair opens Aug. 5, and organizers of the massive operation are working to keep up with the changing CDC guidelines.