Remembering Milwaukee Police Officer Kline a year after his passing
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There was a memorial in downtown Milwaukee Monday for a Milwaukee police officer who died by suicide in September 2020, with organizers seeking to share an important message.

Remembering MPD Officer Kline, who died by suicide

Tom Kline was a decorated officer, a military veteran and a guy who, friends say, loved to laugh. His friends also say he fought depression for years, and a year ago, that illness likely contributed to his death.

More than 100 world leaders to attend UN gathering in person

More than 100 heads of state and government are planning to attend the U.N. General Assembly’s annual gathering of world leaders in person next week, including U.S. President Joe Biden.

Iowa school mask mandates allowed, judge rules

A federal judge has ordered the state of Iowa to immediately halt enforcement of a law passed in May that prevents school boards from ordering masks to be worn to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Wisconsin executive branch workers vaccinated; nearly 70% at least 1 shot

Almost 70% of state executive branch workers have received at least one shot of COVID-19 vaccine, Gov. Tony Evers' administration said Monday.

COVID cases rising in teens, pre-teens, Milwaukee health commissioner says
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Milwaukee’s commissioner of health says the coronavirus continues to be a pandemic among the unvaccinated, and that getting the vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and others, but the demographic becoming infected the fastest may surprise you.

COVID cases rise in Milwaukee 12-15 year olds, health commissioner says

Milwaukee’s commissioner of health says the coronavirus continues to be a pandemic among the unvaccinated, and that getting the vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and others, but the demographic becoming infected the fastest may surprise you.

COVID-19 boosters not yet needed, says group of health experts

An international group of scientists, including 2 FDA officials, is arguing the average person doesn't need a COVID-19 booster yet — an opinion that highlights the intense scientific divide over the question.

$58.4M Wisconsin investment in COVID pandemic response, recovery

Wisconsin officials announced on Monday, Sept. 13 that $58.4 million in funding for local and tribal health departments to continue their work responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nipah virus: India on alert after 12-year-old boy dies of rare illness

A 12-year-old boy died last week of Nipah virus, sending Indian health officials scrambling to test anyone the boy came in contact with.

Respiratory therapists overwhelmed by COVID-19 hospitalizations

In recent weeks, respiratory therapists in Wisconsin have been a scarcity as the number of coronavirus inpatients rises.

Racine vaccine incentives working, 19% increase in 1st doses

Less than a month after a vaccine incentive program was implemented in Racine, we’re hearing from city health officials that it’s working, with the daily average of people getting their first shot increasing by nearly 20%.

Kroger: Grocery prices headed higher

Grocery prices are headed higher later this year, according to the U.S.’s largest supermarket by sales. 

Surgeon general: US to 'monitor' whether vaccine exemptions being used properly

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has advised that the Biden administration will "monitor" to ensure no one abuses COVID-19 vaccine exemptions.

Versiti 9/11 blood drive remembers those who died

Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin held a blood drive in remembrance of 9/11 on Saturday, Sept. 11 for a second year.

COVID vaccine: UW System scholarship $70K lottery campaign

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee hopes to get at least 70% of its students vaccinated against COVID-19 by mid-October.

Milwaukee COVID activity 'plateaued' since August spike

The Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) on Friday, Sept. 10 reported slight increases to COVID-19 trends for the preceding week.