US unemployment claims tick up from near a pandemic low
U.S. unemployment claims rose last week for a second straight week to 351,000.
U.S. unemployment claims rose last week for a second straight week to 351,000.
COVID cases in kids, Milwaukee, Waukesha parents concerned
COVID-19 cases are surging across southeastern Wisconsin. Many of those cases are among school-aged children, and parents and school staff are calling for more to be done.
COVID-19 cases are surging across southeastern Wisconsin. Many of those cases are among school-aged children, and parents and school staff are calling for more to be done.
Wisconsin COVID cases: School concerns in Milwaukee, Waukesha
Parents and school staff in Milwaukee and Waukesha are concerned about the state's surging COVID-19 cases and how it impacts kids.
Parents and school staff in Milwaukee and Waukesha are concerned about the state's surging COVID-19 cases and how it impacts kids.
Poll: Half of vaccinated Americans ‘extremely’ hesitant to spend holidays with unvaccinated family
A recent Harris poll found that half of vaccinated Americans say they are “extremely” or “considerably” hesitant to spend the holidays with unvaccinated family members or friends.
A recent Harris poll found that half of vaccinated Americans say they are “extremely” or “considerably” hesitant to spend the holidays with unvaccinated family members or friends.
FDA approves Pfizer booster for 65 and older, others at high risk
The FDA has approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine booster for those who are 65 years and up or run a high risk of severe disease, according to reports.
The FDA has approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine booster for those who are 65 years and up or run a high risk of severe disease, according to reports.
Wisconsin's latest COVID surge hasn't peaked: officials
The latest surge of COVID-19 infections due to the highly contagious delta variant has not yet peaked in Wisconsin, state health officials said.
The latest surge of COVID-19 infections due to the highly contagious delta variant has not yet peaked in Wisconsin, state health officials said.
Fake funeral home ad pushes COVID-19 vaccinations in North Carolina
“Don’t get vaccinated” was the simple message painted on a box truck driven around Charlotte that appeared to promote a local funeral home. But the funeral home doesn’t exist, and the message instead was promoting the vaccine.
“Don’t get vaccinated” was the simple message painted on a box truck driven around Charlotte that appeared to promote a local funeral home. But the funeral home doesn’t exist, and the message instead was promoting the vaccine.
Data shows remdesivir reduces risk of COVID-19 hospitalization, Gilead Sciences says
Phase 3 trials found remdesivir showed promise in reducing the risk of hospitalization of COVID-19 patients who were diagnosed early.
Phase 3 trials found remdesivir showed promise in reducing the risk of hospitalization of COVID-19 patients who were diagnosed early.
COVID in Oconomowoc schools: 157 students reported sick, isolated
157 students in the Oconomowoc Area School District are not in the classroom. Instead, they are sick and isolating at home.
157 students in the Oconomowoc Area School District are not in the classroom. Instead, they are sick and isolating at home.
CDC advisory panel meets to discuss Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots
The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is meeting this week to review data on Pfizer’s booster dose and who should get it.
The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is meeting this week to review data on Pfizer’s booster dose and who should get it.
Biden doubles US global COVID-19 vaccine donation to 1B doses
President Joe Biden announced that the U.S. is doubling its purchase of Pfizer's COVID-19 shots to share with the world to 1 billion doses.
President Joe Biden announced that the U.S. is doubling its purchase of Pfizer's COVID-19 shots to share with the world to 1 billion doses.
‘Can I hug you?’ COVID-19 survivor returns to personally thank ICU staff
A Georgia woman who spent three months in the ICU returns to thanks her critical care team for saving her life.
A Georgia woman who spent three months in the ICU returns to thanks her critical care team for saving her life.
Milwaukee officials announce COVID vaccine incentive
Just days after a statewide effort ended, Milwaukee announced it is launching a COVID-19 vaccine incentive program of its own.
Just days after a statewide effort ended, Milwaukee announced it is launching a COVID-19 vaccine incentive program of its own.
Kenosha boy's condition upgraded, hit by lawnmower debris
A Kenosha boy is out of the intensive care unit, but not out of the woods after he was hit by a piece of debris caught in a lawnmower.
A Kenosha boy is out of the intensive care unit, but not out of the woods after he was hit by a piece of debris caught in a lawnmower.
CDC COVID-19 transmission map of US is almost completely red
With the exception of California, Puerto Rico, and several U.S. territories, every single state in the U.S. is experiencing high levels of COVID-19 transmission.
With the exception of California, Puerto Rico, and several U.S. territories, every single state in the U.S. is experiencing high levels of COVID-19 transmission.
US COVID-19 deaths average more than 1,900 a day for 1st time since March
COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have climbed to an average of more than 1,900 a day for the first time since early March, with experts saying the virus is preying largely on a distinct group: 71 million unvaccinated Americans.
COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have climbed to an average of more than 1,900 a day for the first time since early March, with experts saying the virus is preying largely on a distinct group: 71 million unvaccinated Americans.
Study illustrates how COVID-19 can spread among vaccinated, CDC says
A new CDC study shows how the novel coronavirus can still spread among the vaccinated, but the unvaccinated still make up a large portion of hospitalizations.
A new CDC study shows how the novel coronavirus can still spread among the vaccinated, but the unvaccinated still make up a large portion of hospitalizations.
Bride-to-be spent planned wedding day on ventilator before dying of COVID-19
Samantha Wendell, 29, had scheduled an appointment to get a COVID-19 vaccine despite hesitancy due to misinformation, but she got sick before she and her fiancé made it to get their shots. Wendell spent their planned wedding day on a ventilator and died shortly after.
Samantha Wendell, 29, had scheduled an appointment to get a COVID-19 vaccine despite hesitancy due to misinformation, but she got sick before she and her fiancé made it to get their shots. Wendell spent their planned wedding day on a ventilator and died shortly after.
Racine Theatre Guild returning after COVID shutdown
Live plays and musicals will soon light up the Racine Theatre Guild stage after more than a year and a half.
Live plays and musicals will soon light up the Racine Theatre Guild stage after more than a year and a half.
Wisconsin lawmaker Jacque's COVID hospitalization ends
Wisconsin state Sen. Andre Jacque was discharged after a five-week hospital stay that included being intubated and placed on a ventilator.
Wisconsin state Sen. Andre Jacque was discharged after a five-week hospital stay that included being intubated and placed on a ventilator.