US COVID-19 death toll tops 800K amid increasing delta, omicron spread

The milestone is a sad ending to a year that held much promise with the arrival of vaccines, and comes as officials around the world are monitoring the spread of the new omicron variant.

Milwaukee County workers vaccine compliance at 96%: officials

Milwaukee County officials say 96% of county employees subject to the county’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate are vaccinated against the coronavirus or have received an exemption. 

Wisconsin abortion: Attorney general Kaul won't enforce any ban

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul said that he would not investigate or prosecute anyone for having an abortion should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade.

Omicron variant is milder but better at evading vaccines, South African data indicates

The omicron variant appears to cause less severe disease than previous strains, South African data suggests. But the Pfizer vaccine seems to offer less defense against infection.

COVID concerns: 2 MPS schools go virtual

Ninety-Fifth Street School and Lowell International Elementary School in Milwaukee have moved to virtual learning starting Tuesday, Dec. 14 over COVID-19 concerns.

Benefits of COVID-19 vaccination; Dr. Mike Cirigliano weighs in

It's been one year since the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in the United States. Dr. Mike Cirigliano joined the WakeUp team to talk about the benefits of getting vaccinated.

Benefits of COVID-19 vaccination
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It's been one year since the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in the United States. Dr. Mike Cirigliano joined the WakeUp team to talk about the benefits of getting vaccinated.

COVID vaccines distributed for year
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It has been one year since the COVID-19 vaccine began being distributed throughout the United States.

Pfizer: COVID-19 pill remains effective against severe disease, omicron variant

Pfizer said its experimental COVID-19 pill Paxlovid reduced hospitalizations and deaths by 89% among high-risk adults when taken shortly after initial symptoms.

Air Force discharges 27 for refusing COVID-19 vaccine

The Air Force has discharged 27 people for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, making them what officials believe are the first service members to be removed for disobeying the mandate to get the shots.

Man gets vaccinated up to 10 times in a single day

A man allegedly got vaccinated against COVID-19 as many as 10 times in a single day. Here's why:

Milwaukee food insecurities grow amid COVID, inflation

Governor Tony Evers is investing $30 million to help people in need. The money is going to two organizations that help feed Wisconsinites.

Milwaukee food insecurities grow amid COVID, inflation
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Governor Tony Evers is investing $30 million to help people in need. The money is going to two organizations that help feed Wisconsinites.

Waukesha Christmas parade Children's WI helpline served 90 families
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Just three weeks ago, a Christmas parade route became a crime scene. So much has happened since then, but there are scars both visible and invisible that will remain with the Waukesha community for a long time.

Waukesha Christmas parade Children's WI helpline served 90 families

Just three weeks ago, a Christmas parade route became a crime scene. So much has happened since then, but there are scars both visible and invisible that will remain with the Waukesha community for a long time.

Fauci: Americans may 'just have to deal with' more COVID boosters

Dr. Anthony Fauci made the statement on Sunday morning and said that the level of protection that the current coronavirus booster shots give to individuals will have to be monitored closely over the next several months.

Navy commander loses job after refusing COVID-19 vaccine

Cmdr. Lucian Kins was relieved of his duties Friday as second in command of the USS Winston Churchill, a destroyer, by Navy Capt. Ken Anderson, commander of Naval Surface Squadron 14.