Milwaukee COVID case burden lowest since March 2020

The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday, June 4 reported the lowest observed COVID-19 case burden since March 2020.

Regeneron’s COVID-19 drug authorized by FDA for injection

The COVID-19 antibody drug made by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. can be injected, rather than administered by IV infusion, the FDA authorized.

Daily US COVID-19 cases fell below 10K this week

America’s recovery from the pandemic reached a new milestone this week when new daily cases fell below 10,000 for the first time since March 2020.

Expired plates moratorium ends June 5

If your car tags aren't up to date, get registered ASAP! If you're driving without a plate or with expired plates, you could be ticketed.

NIH has identified promising oral drug to treat COVID-19

The NIH says it has identified a promising antiviral drug that has shown effectiveness in reducing the ability for COVID-19 to spread once it has infected a host cell.

South Milwaukee fireworks back on

Leaders announced the South Milwaukee fireworks show is back on, just days after it was canceled. That means Fourth of July fireworks will be back at Grant Park.

Milwaukee County outdoor capacity limits lifted

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley announced all capacity limits for outdoor settings have been removed – including at restaurants with outdoor dining and other venues.

Walmart expanding store hours, cutting in-store capacity restrictions

Walmart is expanding its hours of operation and removing in-store capacity restrictions as coronavirus-related protocols continue to ease around the country.

US unveils global COVID-19 vaccine sharing plan for unused doses

The U.S. will share 75% of its unused COVID-19 vaccines with the world through the U.N.-backed COVAX global vaccine sharing program.

Washington, Ozaukee counties; COVID vaccine clinic held June 3

The last Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department vaccination clinic will be held at Washington County Fair Park on Thursday, June 3.

Whitewater senior living collects postcard from all 50 states
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After a challenging year, Our House Senior Living's memory care home in Whitewater needs your help to achieve a lofty goal.

Wisconsin senior living home's postcard project to spread joy

Our House Senior Living's memory care home in Whitewater is on a mission to collect a postcard from all 50 states.

Free beer at COVID vaccine goal from Anheuser-Busch

Anheuser-Busch is offering to buy Americans a beer if 70% of the population gets the COVID vaccine by July 4.

Potawatomi slots at 100% operation amid worker shortage

At Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, all slot machines have reopened, and there are less COVID-19 restrictions. In many ways, the casino is returning to pre-pandemic operations.

Wisconsin vaccine passport debated at public hearing

Several proposed Wisconsin bills would stop the government, businesses and the UW System from someday forcing people to prove they are vaccinated.

East Troy's Camp Timber-Lee welcomes campers again

After a quiet summer, staff at Camp Timber-lee in East Troy is preparing for the return of campers after shutting down for the first time since they opened in 1972 due to COVID-19.

Milwaukee "Reflections" on 2020
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The City of Milwaukee released a video on Wednesday, June 2 in which Mayor Tom Barrett talks about the past year ? and shares community voices reflecting on the past 15 months.

Mask burning rally in Milwaukee
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After more than 10 months, Milwaukee's mask mandate officially ended June 1, a change met with hesitancy from some and excitement from others, some going as far as burning their masks.