Mississippi water crisis: Jackson students return to school amid challenges

Jackson remained under a boil water advisory, but the drop in water pressure that had brought the system to near collapse appeared to be resolved, officials said.

Wisconsin expands monkeypox vaccine eligibility criteria

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced it is expanding the eligibility criteria for who can get vaccinated to protect themselves against monkeypox.

Masks optional, MPS elementary students return to class
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Milwaukee Public Schools students on the traditional calendar start school Tuesday. This includes most MPS elementary school students. Masks will be optional for MPS students upon their return to class.

Can you use expired COVID tests? Here’s how to check

While it might have seemed like a good idea to stockpile those free at-home tests, many are likely now expired. But you may still be able to use them — here’s how to check.

Jane Fonda reveals cancer diagnosis: This is 'very treatable'

Jane Fonda revealed she's been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in a lengthy Instagram post shared Friday.

Jehovah’s Witnesses resume door-to-door work after pandemic hiatus

“I've been looking forward to this day,” one Jehovah's Witness said. “When I rang the first doorbell this morning, a total calm came over me. I was back where I needed to be.”

Wendy’s E. coli outbreak spreads to more states, CDC says

The e. Coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce from Wendy’s has spread to at least 6 states, but health officials warn there may be more unreported cases elsewhere.

CDC panel recommends tweaked COVID-19 booster

The tweaked COVID booster, which was approved in a fast-tracked strategy, is expected to be available next week after Labor Day.

COVID vaccine boosters; Pfizer, Moderna approval pending

The FDA authorized Pfizer and Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine booster shots on Aug. 31, putting final approval in the hands of the CDC.

Bucks blood drive Friday; donors will receive special ticket offer

The Milwaukee Bucks, the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network and the Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin are teaming up to host the Bucks Blood Drive at Fiserv Forum on Friday, Sept. 2.

COVID self-tests: Wisconsin households eligible to order free package

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) launched an online program for Wisconsinites to get free at-home rapid COVID-19 tests delivered directly to them.

Federal free at-home COVID test program ending, how to get more for free
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The federal government's program providing free at-home COVID testing kits will end, at least temporarily, Sept. 2. However, that doesn't mean you can't still get free tests.

Overdose prevention; fentanyl test strips part of effort

Fentanyl test strips are legal in Wisconsin and can help prevent an overdose. Milwaukee and Waukesha counties are focused on that one drug in particular.