Wisconsin men's basketball canceled Thursday; COVID tests positive
The Wisconsin men's basketball game against George Mason scheduled for Thursday evening, Dec. 23 at the Kohl Center has been canceled.
The Wisconsin men's basketball game against George Mason scheduled for Thursday evening, Dec. 23 at the Kohl Center has been canceled.
COVID-19 treatment pill: When will it be available, and where will it be available?
Pfizer's COVID-19 treatment pill Paxlovid will be shipped to states in early January but will be limited in availability at first.
Pfizer's COVID-19 treatment pill Paxlovid will be shipped to states in early January but will be limited in availability at first.
Merck COVID-19 pill: FDA approves 2nd at-home treatment
Merck’s COVID-19 pill has been authorized by the FDA, providing another easy-to-use medication to fight the rapidly-spreading omicron variant.
Merck’s COVID-19 pill has been authorized by the FDA, providing another easy-to-use medication to fight the rapidly-spreading omicron variant.
Medicaid eligibility expiring for millions of Americans in January
Medicaid eligibility is expiring for millions of Americans in January. Here's what to do if you are struggling.
Medicaid eligibility is expiring for millions of Americans in January. Here's what to do if you are struggling.
Michigan man who defied state pandemic orders to keep diner open dies of COVID-19
John Parney said he kept the Quincy Diner open partly to pay for medical bills. The south Michigan man wasn't vaccinated when he got infected, but pledged during his illness he would, arguing "the battle, at this point, was worse than any training he endured in the military."
John Parney said he kept the Quincy Diner open partly to pay for medical bills. The south Michigan man wasn't vaccinated when he got infected, but pledged during his illness he would, arguing "the battle, at this point, was worse than any training he endured in the military."
Holiday travel, COVID cases on the rise again
More people will be traveling this Christmas compared to last year, and it comes as COVID-19 cases are once again on the rise.
More people will be traveling this Christmas compared to last year, and it comes as COVID-19 cases are once again on the rise.
Wisconsin DHS reports COVID death in child under 10
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has reported the death of a child under the age of 10 due to coronavirus-related complications.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has reported the death of a child under the age of 10 due to coronavirus-related complications.
COVID vaccination agreement Milwaukee, police union
Members of the Milwaukee Police Association who are not vaccinated by Jan. 31, 2022, will be required to wear a mask at all times while on duty except when eating or drinking at a safe social distance.
Members of the Milwaukee Police Association who are not vaccinated by Jan. 31, 2022, will be required to wear a mask at all times while on duty except when eating or drinking at a safe social distance.
Holiday travel, COVID cases on the rise again
The Christmas travel season, again, comes as COVID-19 cases are on the rise. Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport was busy Wednesday.
The Christmas travel season, again, comes as COVID-19 cases are on the rise. Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport was busy Wednesday.
Supreme Court to hold special session on Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandates
The Supreme Court says it will hold a special session in just over two weeks to hear arguments on the Biden administration’s vaccine or testing requirement for large employers and a separate vaccine requirement for health care workers.
The Supreme Court says it will hold a special session in just over two weeks to hear arguments on the Biden administration’s vaccine or testing requirement for large employers and a separate vaccine requirement for health care workers.
Omicron variant less likely to require hospitalization, studies show
Scientists stress that even if the findings of these early studies hold up, any reductions in severity need to be weighed against the fact omicron spreads much faster than delta and is more able to evade vaccines.
Scientists stress that even if the findings of these early studies hold up, any reductions in severity need to be weighed against the fact omicron spreads much faster than delta and is more able to evade vaccines.
Disturbing Houston nursing home experience shared by victim's granddaughter
One Houston woman says she was horrified when she finally saw her grandmother after COVID restrictions lightened. Her grandmother didn't last much longer after restrictions lifted.
One Houston woman says she was horrified when she finally saw her grandmother after COVID restrictions lightened. Her grandmother didn't last much longer after restrictions lifted.
Milwaukee Christmas COVID test lines long
Milwaukee lines for COVID tests are long with booster shots and tests on the travel checklists of many visiting family this holiday season.
Milwaukee lines for COVID tests are long with booster shots and tests on the travel checklists of many visiting family this holiday season.
Minnesota teen jumps out of McDonald’s drive-thru window to save choking customer
Sydney Raley didn’t think twice about jumping through a McDonald’s drive-through window to render first-aid to a choking customer.
Sydney Raley didn’t think twice about jumping through a McDonald’s drive-through window to render first-aid to a choking customer.
COVID-19 at-home test kit purchases capped at CVS, other stores
Customers seeking at-home COVID-19 test kits from CVS stores will be limited to no more than six, according to a company spokesperson.
Customers seeking at-home COVID-19 test kits from CVS stores will be limited to no more than six, according to a company spokesperson.
Wisconsin DHS reports COVID death in child under 10
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has reported the death of a child under the age of 10 due to coronavirus-related complications.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has reported the death of a child under the age of 10 due to coronavirus-related complications.
McDonald’s rolls out exercise bikes for dine-in customers in China
Two restaurants in China are testing out a new experience where customers can dine, exercise and charge their electronic devices all at once.
Two restaurants in China are testing out a new experience where customers can dine, exercise and charge their electronic devices all at once.
Greendale Schools health safety plan updated
The Greendale School Board voted to amend their Health Safety Plan following a Dec. 20 Board of Education Meeting – where the administration presented data and information on COVID-19 case trends in Greendale Schools.
The Greendale School Board voted to amend their Health Safety Plan following a Dec. 20 Board of Education Meeting – where the administration presented data and information on COVID-19 case trends in Greendale Schools.
Pfizer COVID-19 pill approved in US as 1st home treatment
Pfizer’s pill, called Paxlovid, is the first COVID-19 treatment that Americans can pick up at a pharmacy and take at home.
Pfizer’s pill, called Paxlovid, is the first COVID-19 treatment that Americans can pick up at a pharmacy and take at home.
WHO chief: Blanket COVID booster drives risk prolonged pandemic
The head of the World Health Organization warned Wednesday that blanket booster programs in rich countries risk prolonging the world's battle with COVID-19 and said that “no country can boost its way out of the pandemic.”
The head of the World Health Organization warned Wednesday that blanket booster programs in rich countries risk prolonging the world's battle with COVID-19 and said that “no country can boost its way out of the pandemic.”