Federal appeals court blocks Biden's vaccine mandate for big companies

Louisiana Attorney General Landry said the action stops President Joe Biden "from moving forward with his unlawful overreach.”

Prevea Health drops Aaron Rodgers partnership

Prevea Health and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers have parted ways effective immediately, the health care organization said Saturday.

Milwaukee COVID positivity rises, case burden dips

The Milwaukee Health Department on Nov. 5 reported declining COVID-19 case trends – but a rise in positivity – for the preceding week.

Milwaukee's Dryhootch provides veterans' 'lifeline'

Dryhootch on Brady Street in Milwaukee provides veterans with a place to group and meet regularly for peer support.

COVID vaccine mandate: Wisconsin businesses take action

Millions of U.S. workers now have a deadline to get the COVID-19 vaccine – a federal rule impacting any business with 100 or more employees.

Biden admin considering vaccine mandate for businesses with fewer than 100 employees

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is considering whether businesses with fewer than 100 employees should be subject to the same COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandate it is implementing on big businesses.

Pfizer says COVID-19 pill cut hospital, death risk by nearly 90%

Pfizer said its experimental antiviral pill for COVID-19 cut rates of hospitalization and death by nearly 90% in high-risk patients.

Federal vaccine mandates for workers; 2 Wisconsin manufacturers sue

Two Wisconsin manufacturers are among those suing to block the Biden administration from instituting COVID-19 vaccine mandates for private-sector workers.

President Biden's business vaccine mandate; 11 states file suit

Attorneys general in 11 states filed suit Friday against President Joe Biden’s administration, challenging a new vaccine requirement for workers at companies with more than 100 employees.

MPS Benjamin Franklin School virtual due to COVID

Milwaukee Public Schools' Benjamin Franklin School will move to virtual learning Friday, Nov. 5 due to COVID, officials announced.

Idaho man dies of rabies in 1st reported case since 1978, health department says

The Idaho health department’s investigation revealed that the man was possibly exposed to rabies when a bat flew by him and got caught in his clothing back in August.

Iowa study: 82.5% of deer tested positive for COVID-19

When researchers in Iowa first began testing deer for COVID-19 in April of 2020, they didn’t find any signs of the virus for months. That changed in the fall when the first positives popped up in September and October.

Florida to sue Biden administration over COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Hours after the Biden administration set a January 4 deadline for COVID-19 vaccines, the governor and state attorney general Ashley Moody announced plans for a lawsuit against the federal government.

Aaron Rodgers COVID diagnosis: Will he, Packers face fines?

Some say Aaron Rodgers led the public to believe he was vaccinated and didn't follow league rules for the unvaccinated. The NFL is investigating.

Milwaukee COVID vaccine for kids ages 5-11

The Milwaukee Health Department announced the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5-11 is now available at city health centers – no appointment necessary.

US mandates COVID-19 vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4, 2022

U.S. regulators say Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested weekly.