American unemployment claims fall to 360,000, another pandemic low

The United States set another pandemic low in this week's jobs report, showing only 360,000 first-time filers for unemployment.

COVID-19 cases, deaths are rising again globally, WHO reports

The World Health Organization reported Wednesday that deaths climbed last week after nine straight weeks of decline. It recorded more than 55,000 lives lost, a 3% increase from the week before.

Milwaukee man's PPP fraud nets 3 years in prison

A Milwaukee man was sentenced to prison time and ordered to pay restitution after pleading guilty to PPP fraud of more than $600,000.

Tennessee halts COVID-19 vaccine outreach for minors, fires top official

Dr. Michelle Fiscus said the state’s elected leaders put politics over the health of children by firing her Monday for her efforts to get more Tennesseans vaccinated.

Aurora nurse on jumbotron at Brewers game

Frontline workers dealt with many hardships throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Sports helped one nurse get through the tough times. That nurse's work didn't go unnoticed by her favorite team.

New daily COVID-19 cases in US have doubled in past 3 weeks

New COVID-19 cases per day in the U.S. have doubled over the past three weeks, driven by the fast-spreading delta variant, lagging vaccination rates and Fourth of July gatherings.

Possible COVID exposure: Gov. Evers not changing schedule

Gov. Tony Evers' office is notifying people who were at last week's budget-signing ceremony at an elementary school in Whitefish Bay that one of the attendees has since tested positive for COVID-19.

Milwaukee County COVID updates, leaders discuss

Milwaukee County leaders on Tuesday, July 13 discussed the latest information and developments regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

CDC says J&J vaccine has ‘small possible risk’ of rare neurological disorder

Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine may pose a “small possible risk” of Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare but potentially dangerous neurological reaction, U.S. health officials said Monday.

Pfizer to discuss booster shots with US health officials Monday

Pfizer says it plans to meet with top U.S. health officials Monday to discuss the drugmaker’s request for federal authorization of a third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine.

Managing college debt after loan forgiveness is lifted

While the coronavirus pandemic brought student loan forgiveness for some, reality will soon set in, as many students are trying to manage college debt. Finances are being affected, and there are ways to rebound and save.

Fauci: Too soon to say if Americans may need vaccine booster

The top U.S. infectious diseases expert said Sunday “it is entirely conceivable, maybe likely” that Americans will need a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in the coming months, but it is too soon for the government to recommend another shot.

$30M for Milwaukee housing, mayor says of Rescue Plan funds

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced a plan to support various housing initiatives across the city totaling more than $30 million.

COVID vaccine at Kenosha music events this summer

COVID-19 vaccinations will be available at a number of live music events in Kenosha over the summer, organizers announced Friday, July 9.

MCTS bus driver helps young man get to work
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One MCTS bus driver is trying to show the positives in helping out youth in our community.