Vaccine mandate would deepen supply-chain problems, trucker warns

A vaccine mandate order by President Biden would further complicate supply chain bottlenecks that have developed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to J.B. Hunt Transportation Services.

Fauci: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas gatherings safe for vaccinated people

Dr. Anthony Fauci said it is OK for vaccinated people to attend the upcoming Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings, but he has a warning for the unvaccinated population.

Milwaukee COVID disease burden, positivity see 3-week decline

The Milwaukee Health Department on Friday reported declining COVID-19 case and positivity trends for the preceding week.

Nursing school applications rise amid COVID-19 burnout among staff

Nurses around the U.S. are getting burned out by the COVID-19 crisis and quitting, yet applications to nursing schools are rising.

Milwaukee's American Rescue Plan money: How will it be spent?

How should Milwaukee spend $174 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act money? The Common Council's Finance Committee worked to hash it out.

CDC issues 2021 holiday COVID-19 guidance urging vaccination ahead of gatherings

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidance urges people to get vaccinated ahead of the holidays if they haven't done so already.

Indiana family claims kids received COVID vaccines instead of flu shots

An Indiana family says their two children, ages 4 and 5, were mistakenly given full adult doses of the Pfizer vaccine rather than flu shots. The kids were taken to the doctor and are showing signs of heart issues, the family's attorney says.

J&J COVID-19 booster: FDA panel endorses extra dose at least 2 months later

An FDA panel on Friday voted to recommend a booster dose of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at least two months later.

US Navy set to boot sailors who refuse COVID-19 vaccine

The U.S. Navy says that it is preparing to discharge sailors who refuse vaccination for COVID-19 as mandated by the Pentagon, and the service members who get the boot over their noncompliance run the risk of losing some veterans' benefits.

Italy's mandatory COVID-19 pass for all workers prompts protests

All workers across public and private sectors in Italy are required to show a COVID-19 health pass to get into their place of employment.

US to lift travel restrictions for vaccinated foreign nationals on Nov. 8

The White House is expected to announce fully vaccinated international travelers who are foreign nationals will be allowed into the united states starting Nov. 8.

'Eviction free MKE,' no-cost legal counsel for qualified families

Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, 8,500 families have been saved from eviction thanks to a moratorium, but with the ban lifted, a new group seeks to help families fight threats of evictions in court.

Dementia signs are in the blood, researchers say

A new study suggests that certain molecules in the blood could indicate impending dementia.

'Hamilton' Marcus Center's 1st show in 18 months

Broadway returned to Milwaukee Wednesday night, Oct. 13 when "Hamilton" opened, marking the first major show at the Marcus Center in 18 months.

New study finds potential benefits in mixing and matching COVID booster shots

Mixing and matching booster shots may give better protection against COVID-19, according to a new government-funded study published Wednesday.