COVID test provider closes 1 week for staff training
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A COVID-19 test provider operating in the Milwaukee area is at the center of a whirlwind of criticism.

COVID test provider closes 1 week for staff training

A COVID-19 test provider operating in the Milwaukee area is at the center of a whirlwind of criticism.

Milwaukee Public Schools in-person return Jan. 18 after 2 weeks virtual

Milwaukee Public Schools are set to return to in-person learning on Tuesday, Jan. 18 after two weeks of virtual learning due to COVID-19.

Wisconsin COVID cases 13K+ for 1st time; National Guard to assist

The Wisconsin National Guard will be bringing needed staffing support to the state's hospitals and nursing homes, the governor's office announced on Thursday, Jan. 13.

Supreme Court blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for US businesses

The Supreme Court has stopped the Biden administration from enforcing a requirement that employees at large businesses be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing and wear a mask on the job.

Free Milwaukee masks: Libraries out same day distribution resumed

Milwaukee Public Library locations are out of free N95 masks as of 12:30 p.m. Thursday, according to the health department.

Cologuard developer planning $350M expansion in Madison

The Madison-based company that specializes in the detection of early stage cancers announced Thursday that it will invest $350 million to expand its work in Wisconsin.

Fauci: Omicron may infect 'just about everybody' but vaccinated will still fare better

Dr. Anthony Fauci said the omicron variant will likely infect most Americans, but the risk of severe illness is “very, very low” among those vaccinated and boosted.

Delta: 8,000 employees contracted COVID-19 over past 4 weeks

Delta said nearly 11% of its workers have contracted COVID-19 over the past four weeks. It expects to suffer one more quarterly loss before travel picks up in spring and summer.

Milwaukee free N95 mask distribution resumes Thursday

The Milwaukee Health Department will distribute another round of 500,000 N95 masks beginning Thursday, Jan. 13, while supplies last.

Omicron could be headed for a rapid drop in Britain, US

Scientists are seeing signals that COVID-19′s alarming omicron wave may have peaked in Britain and is about to do the same in the U.S., at which point cases may start dropping off dramatically.

N95 masks for Milwaukee Public Schools
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Milwaukee Public Schools received 100,000 N95 masks from the state ahead of the return to class Jan. 18.

Wisconsin 'Healthcare Heroes Act' introduced as COVID continues

Democratic state lawmakers introduced the legislation, which would provide more benefits to frontline health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

US Army offering $50K bonuses to recruits amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

The U.S. Army, for the first time, is offering a maximum enlistment bonus of $50,000 to highly skilled recruits who sign up for six years.