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.

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.