Milwaukee summer school, learning gap to be addressed in class
Summer school can be a drag for some students, but some Milwaukee charter schools are planning to make it fun and unique, trying to address more than just a learning gap from the coronavirus pandemic.
Summer school can be a drag for some students, but some Milwaukee charter schools are planning to make it fun and unique, trying to address more than just a learning gap from the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID vaccine for kids: Information on new age group
Ahead of the CDC's anticipated approval of Pfizer's shots for kids ages 12 to 15, and following successful clinical trials, health leaders are recommending the vaccine for the next age group.
Ahead of the CDC's anticipated approval of Pfizer's shots for kids ages 12 to 15, and following successful clinical trials, health leaders are recommending the vaccine for the next age group.
Brewers talk about capacity increase
Brewers officials talk about the increase in fan capacity at American Family Field.
Brewers officials talk about the increase in fan capacity at American Family Field.
Racine student's sanitizer design wins award
Nowadays, hand sanitizer is everywhere, but a Racine school will soon have dispensers with a very unique design.
Nowadays, hand sanitizer is everywhere, but a Racine school will soon have dispensers with a very unique design.
Wisconsin COVID cases up 517, deaths up 13: State officials
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) on Tuesday, May 11 reported an additional 517 COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of cases to 603,820.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) on Tuesday, May 11 reported an additional 517 COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of cases to 603,820.
COVID vaccine site in Racine opens May 14; no appointment needed
Racine officials announced a community COVID-19 vaccination site will soon open at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center.
Racine officials announced a community COVID-19 vaccination site will soon open at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center.
Wisconsin receiving less federal stimulus than expected
Wisconsin will receive $700 million less than initially expected in federal coronavirus relief money and get it in two payments a year apart.
Wisconsin will receive $700 million less than initially expected in federal coronavirus relief money and get it in two payments a year apart.
Veto overrides on COVID bills; Republicans schedule votes
Republicans who control the Wisconsin Assembly scheduled votes Tuesday to override vetoes by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers of bills that would prevent health officials from mandating the COVID-19 vaccine and prohibit the closing of churches during the pandemic.
Republicans who control the Wisconsin Assembly scheduled votes Tuesday to override vetoes by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers of bills that would prevent health officials from mandating the COVID-19 vaccine and prohibit the closing of churches during the pandemic.
Pfizer COVID vaccine authorized for kids
More children may soon be eligible to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. The FDA has expanded its emergency authorization to include 12-to-15-year-olds.
More children may soon be eligible to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. The FDA has expanded its emergency authorization to include 12-to-15-year-olds.
Fauci says it’s ‘quite possible’ that people would wear masks during high seasons of respiratory illness
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases said “it’s quite possible” that people would wear face masks seasonally since the data has proven their effectiveness on face masks.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases said “it’s quite possible” that people would wear face masks seasonally since the data has proven their effectiveness on face masks.
COVID-19 traveler refunds: Senators urge airlines to refund $10B in canceled flights
Senators Edward Markey and Richard Blumenthal believe airlines are sitting on $10 billion in pandemic-related credits and are asking the companies to offer cash refunds to travelers.
Senators Edward Markey and Richard Blumenthal believe airlines are sitting on $10 billion in pandemic-related credits and are asking the companies to offer cash refunds to travelers.
Germantown doctor fights COVID vaccine hesitancy
The doctor's message comes as the state continues to see a decline in people seeking out COVID shots.
The doctor's message comes as the state continues to see a decline in people seeking out COVID shots.
Doctors combat COVID vaccine hesitancy 1 patient at a time
Health leaders say it is more important than ever to build trust in the COVID-19 vaccine as vaccination rates drop to the lowest since mid-January.
Health leaders say it is more important than ever to build trust in the COVID-19 vaccine as vaccination rates drop to the lowest since mid-January.
Milwaukee COVID relief, $394M on the way
Milwaukee prepares for nearly $400 million in federal COVID relief. The U.S. Treasury Department has released guidance on how the American Rescue Act money can be spent.
Milwaukee prepares for nearly $400 million in federal COVID relief. The U.S. Treasury Department has released guidance on how the American Rescue Act money can be spent.
Milwaukee library COVID vaccine clinics open
Milwaukee's Mill Road Library has been transformed into a fully operational COVID vaccine clinic.
Milwaukee's Mill Road Library has been transformed into a fully operational COVID vaccine clinic.
Westown Farmers’ Market canceled; River Rhythms postponed
Westown Association announced on Monday, May 10 that it will cancel the 2021 season of the Westown Farmers’ Market. It will also postpone River Rhythms.
Westown Association announced on Monday, May 10 that it will cancel the 2021 season of the Westown Farmers’ Market. It will also postpone River Rhythms.
Pets adopted during the pandemic are being returned at record numbers: report
HEARTLESS: As the pandemic dies down, people are going back to the office and traveling again, which apparently means that many feel like they can no longer care for their recently adopted pets.
HEARTLESS: As the pandemic dies down, people are going back to the office and traveling again, which apparently means that many feel like they can no longer care for their recently adopted pets.
Wisconsin COVID cases up 205, no new deaths: State officials
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) on Monday, May 10 reported an additional 205 COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of cases to 603,303.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) on Monday, May 10 reported an additional 205 COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of cases to 603,303.
FDA meeting on COVID-19 vaccines in kids on June 10
The FDA has called a meeting for June 10 to discuss COVID-19 vaccines in children amid speculation a decision would be made on Pfizer-BioNTech’s request to expand use for its shot to teens ages 12-15 within the coming days.
The FDA has called a meeting for June 10 to discuss COVID-19 vaccines in children amid speculation a decision would be made on Pfizer-BioNTech’s request to expand use for its shot to teens ages 12-15 within the coming days.
North Texas mom celebrates special Mother's Day after 118-day COVID-19 battle
Family and friends held a drive-by parade on Mother's Day to celebrate Erika Bazan's return home after a long battle against COVID-19.
Family and friends held a drive-by parade on Mother's Day to celebrate Erika Bazan's return home after a long battle against COVID-19.