COVID Delta variant concerns; vaccine trial for kids progressing

Health officials warning the Delta variant could become the dominant U.S. strain. Vaccines seem to be effective, but some kids remain ineligible.

Delta variant cases rise in US, world amid COVID-19 vaccination push

World leaders and medical officials are pleading for more people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid reports of the highly contagious Delta variant driving up cases around the world.

COVID vaccine: Bucks playoff ticket raffle with shot

The Milwaukee Health Department, in partnership with the Milwaukee Fire Department and Milwaukee Bucks, will bring COVID-19 vaccines to the plaza at Fiserv Forum on Thursday, June 10.

Wisconsin Legislature votes to end extra unemployment

The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature voted Wednesday to eliminate a $300-a-week federal bonus for unemployed people, a measure that Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has made clear he's likely to veto.

Pharmacist sentenced, COVID vaccine tampering case

A former suburban Milwaukee hospital pharmacist convicted of deliberately tampering with hundreds of doses of COVID-19 vaccines was sentenced by a federal judge Tuesday to three years in prison.

Ex-pharmacist sentenced for COVID vaccine tampering
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A former suburban Milwaukee hospital pharmacist convicted of deliberately tampering with hundreds of doses of COVID-19 vaccines was sentenced by a federal judge Tuesday to three years in prison.

UW Health expert discusses vaccine developments
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Dr. Matt Anderson, senior medical director of primary care for UW Health, joined FOX6 News at 4 on Tuesday to discuss the latest COVID-19 information and vaccine updates.

Free Third Space beer for teachers after challenging year

Third Space Brewing calling on the public to help them build a beer fund so teachers can get a well-deserved free drink this summer.

CDC eases some international travel recommendations for vaccinated Americans

The CDC updated its travel guidance this week to say vaccinated Americans can now travel with a lower COVID-19 risk to dozens of more countries.

Milwaukee County COVID updates
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Milwaukee County officials on Tuesday shared the latest information and developments related to COVID-19.

Wisconsin relaunches COVID vaccine campaign, urges people to get shot

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced the re-launch of a statewide multimedia campaign to encourage Wisconsinites to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Brewers host COVID vaccination clinics June 15, 16

The Milwaukee Brewers will host two additional pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at Helfaer Field on June 15 and 16 prior to games against the Cincinnati Reds

Wisconsin lawmaker compares museum's mask policy to Nazis

A Wisconsin state lawmaker compared a nonprofit children's museum's mask policy to the Nazi Party in a social media post that generated outrage and calls for an apology.

Texas governor signs law prohibiting businesses from requiring vaccine passports

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed a law that prohibits any business operating in Texas from requiring vaccine passports or any vaccine information.

Marquette University: COVID vaccine required for students in 2021-22

Marquette University announced on Monday, June 7 that it is requiring all students (undergraduate, graduate, professional) who will be attending classes during the 2021-22 academic year be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Aug. 1, 2021.

'Chess with Neighbors' in Bay View a big hit during COVID

A Bay View woman created a DIY at-home chess club as the coronavirus pandemic but a bind on local chess clubs.

Milwaukee COVID vaccine drive-thru at Summerfest grounds
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The Milwaukee Health Department held its first drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Summerfest grounds, offering free tickets.

Summerfest COVID vaccine drive-thru, tickets offered as incentive

The Milwaukee Health Department held its first drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Summerfest grounds, offering free tickets.

Pewaukee man's $1M+ PPP fraud nets prison time

Officials say Thomas Smith fraudulently obtained more than $1 million in loans guaranteed by the Small Businesses Administration under the CARES Act.

US economy shows growth despite lacking enough workers, supplies

Barely more than a year after the coronavirus caused the steepest economic fall and job losses on record, the speed of the rebound has been so unexpectedly swift that many companies can’t fill jobs or acquire enough supplies to meet a pent-up burst of customer demand.