Fond du Lac Police Department statement on Officer Kurer death
The Fond du Lac Police Department offered this statement on the day of Officer Joseph Kurer's funeral. Kurer died from complications of COVID-19.
The Fond du Lac Police Department offered this statement on the day of Officer Joseph Kurer's funeral. Kurer died from complications of COVID-19.
Freshman numbers up at UW; pent-up demand among high school graduates
University of Wisconsin-Madison's record freshman enrollment this fall is due in part to pent-up demand among high school graduates who spent much of last year taking classes online, a school official said Tuesday.
University of Wisconsin-Madison's record freshman enrollment this fall is due in part to pent-up demand among high school graduates who spent much of last year taking classes online, a school official said Tuesday.
Susan G. Komen More Thank Pink Walk inspires thousands
Thousands of people turned out on Milwaukee's lakefront on Sunday, Sept. 26 to take part in the Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk – one of the charity's biggest fundraisers of the year.
Thousands of people turned out on Milwaukee's lakefront on Sunday, Sept. 26 to take part in the Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk – one of the charity's biggest fundraisers of the year.
China kills 3 pet cats that tested positive for COVID-19
Authorities in a Chinese city killed three pet cats after testing positive for COVID-19, despite an online appeal by the owner, local media reported.
Authorities in a Chinese city killed three pet cats after testing positive for COVID-19, despite an online appeal by the owner, local media reported.
COVID-19-related assaults on hospital staff prompt panic buttons
Nurses and hundreds of other staff members will soon begin wearing panic buttons at a Missouri hospital where assaults on workers tripled after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nurses and hundreds of other staff members will soon begin wearing panic buttons at a Missouri hospital where assaults on workers tripled after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nearly 200M US adults have at least 1 COVID-19 vaccine dose, White House says
Members of the White House COVID-19 Response Team said on Tuesday that nearly 200 million U.S. adults are on track to have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Members of the White House COVID-19 Response Team said on Tuesday that nearly 200 million U.S. adults are on track to have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose.
$100 million for mental health, Wisconsin Assembly OKs bill
The Wisconsin Assembly passed a bill that would require Gov. Tony Evers to spend $100 million in COVID-19 relief funding on mental health programs in schools.
The Wisconsin Assembly passed a bill that would require Gov. Tony Evers to spend $100 million in COVID-19 relief funding on mental health programs in schools.
Illinois man dies of rabies after contact with bat, declining treatment
An Illinois man has died from rabies. It was the first human case of rabies in the state since 1954.
An Illinois man has died from rabies. It was the first human case of rabies in the state since 1954.
Packers place Lancaster on COVID reserve list
The Green Bay Packers placed defensive lineman Tyler Lancaster on the reserve/COVID-19 list, it was announced Tuesday, Sept. 28.
The Green Bay Packers placed defensive lineman Tyler Lancaster on the reserve/COVID-19 list, it was announced Tuesday, Sept. 28.
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children likely won't be available until November
It is possible that, depending on how quickly the FDA offers approval, the shots could become available earlier in November, according to one official.
It is possible that, depending on how quickly the FDA offers approval, the shots could become available earlier in November, according to one official.
Emergency blood, platelet shortage requires immediate donations
The American Red Cross says there is an emergency blood and platelet shortage requiring immediate donations.
The American Red Cross says there is an emergency blood and platelet shortage requiring immediate donations.
All Milwaukee COVID vaccine incentives given away, mayor says
Milwaukee health leaders continued the push to get vaccinated in the fight against COVID-19 as colder months approach.
Milwaukee health leaders continued the push to get vaccinated in the fight against COVID-19 as colder months approach.
COVID vaccination status: WI Senate OKs bill sealing any mailings
The Wisconsin Senate approved a Republican-authored bill that would require government agencies, schools and day cares to seal any mailings that could reveal someone’s vaccination status.
The Wisconsin Senate approved a Republican-authored bill that would require government agencies, schools and day cares to seal any mailings that could reveal someone’s vaccination status.
Fond du Lac officer's COVID death: Evers orders flags at half-staff
Gov. Tony Evers ordered the U.S. and Wisconsin flags to be flown at half-staff on Wednesday in honor of Fond du Lac Police Officer Joseph Kurer.
Gov. Tony Evers ordered the U.S. and Wisconsin flags to be flown at half-staff on Wednesday in honor of Fond du Lac Police Officer Joseph Kurer.
Pfizer submits data to FDA on COVID-19 vaccine in kids ages 5 to 11
Pfizer-BioNTech has submitted data to the FDA from the Phase 2/3 trial of its COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5 to 11.
Pfizer-BioNTech has submitted data to the FDA from the Phase 2/3 trial of its COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5 to 11.
Masks remain optional in Germantown schools after board meeting
The Germantown School Board discussed the district's COVID-19 mitigation plan Monday night, Sept. 27, with some parents calling for the mask-optional district to require them.
The Germantown School Board discussed the district's COVID-19 mitigation plan Monday night, Sept. 27, with some parents calling for the mask-optional district to require them.
Oak Leaf Trail sinkhole will be repaired
Part of the Oak Leaf Trail in Glendale, north of Silver Spring and west of Green Bay Road, was shut down in 2019, and people were asked to take a detour thanks to a growing sinkhole.
Part of the Oak Leaf Trail in Glendale, north of Silver Spring and west of Green Bay Road, was shut down in 2019, and people were asked to take a detour thanks to a growing sinkhole.
Wisconsin DHS COVID booster shot recommendations
Not everyone is eligible for that third dose of the COVID Pfizer vaccine. Right now, you must meet certain criteria to receive it.
Not everyone is eligible for that third dose of the COVID Pfizer vaccine. Right now, you must meet certain criteria to receive it.
Wisconsin DHS COVID Pfizer booster recommendations
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is announcing its recommendations for who should get a third Pfizer COVID shot.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is announcing its recommendations for who should get a third Pfizer COVID shot.
US males lost 2.2 years of life on average to COVID-19, study says
American males experienced the largest losses in life expectancy in 2020 due to the high mortality rate of COVID-19, according to a study published by Oxford University on Monday.
American males experienced the largest losses in life expectancy in 2020 due to the high mortality rate of COVID-19, according to a study published by Oxford University on Monday.