Scientists make progress on poison ivy vaccine, report says

According to Scientific American, scientists at the University of Mississippi and Hapten Sciences are "proceeding with a compound called PDC-APB" to be injected once every year or two to prevent the poison plant's effects.

Milwaukee COVID vaccine incentive for residents

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Health Commissioner Kirsten Johnson on Tuesday announced a new COVID-19 vaccine incentive program for city residents.

Join the V100.7 Sista Strut to defeat breast cancer

The annual V100.7 Sista Strut is set for Saturday morning, Oct. 2 – and FOX6’s Gabrielle Mays is proud to help kick off the event.

J&J COVID-19 booster 94% effective 2 months after 1st shot, company says

Johnson & Johnson’s booster was found to be 94% effective against symptomatic COVID-19 in the U.S. two months after the first shot, the company said.

Menomonee Falls bans vaccine mandates for village employees

The Menomonee Falls Village Board passed a resolution Monday night, Sept. 20 banning vaccine mandates for village employees. The village president says it's political posturing and not needed.

Vaccine mandates banned for Menomonee Falls village employees
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The Menomonee Falls Village Board passed a resolution Monday night banning vaccine mandates for village employees. The village president says it's political posturing and not needed.

COVID vaccine for kids: Pfizer applies for emergency use authorization

Pfizer announced on Monday, Sept. 20 that it will apply for emergency use authorization for the COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk set for Oct. 9; join FOX6

Join FOX6 and Froedtert and The Medical College of Wisconsin for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on Saturday, Oct. 9 at Maier Festival Park

Rebecca Kleefisch positive for COVID despite being vaccinated: campaign

The campaign of Rebecca Kleefisch, who is running for governor of Wisconsin, confirmed to FOX6 News that the former Republican lieutenant governor has tested positive for COVID-19.

Biden will get COVID-19 booster shot on camera, White House says

White House press secretary Jen Psaki said there is no specific date set yet for when the president will receive his booster shot, but “he will do so on camera.”

COVID-19 has killed as many Americans as 1918 Spanish flu

COVID-19 has now killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 Spanish flu pandemic did — approximately 675,000.

US to require incoming foreign travelers to be vaccinated against COVID-19

Beginning in November, all foreign travelers flying to the U.S. will need to show proof of vaccination before boarding, as well as proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of the flight.

Vaccination rates on UW-System campuses vary widely

University of Wisconsin officials say student vaccination rates for COVID-19 vary widely among the system's campuses.

Amid vaccine mandates, COVID testing company works with employers

Get vaccinated or get tested for COVID-19 at work. More than a week after President Joe Biden announced new vaccine mandates, employers are trying to figure out what it means for them.

Make-A-Wish Milwaukee Yacht Club fundraiser aimed at granting more wishes
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Thirty-one "Make-A-Wish" families got to spend some time Sunday cruising around Milwaukee's lakefront in style on a huge yacht, and all that fun will help make more wishes come true.

FOX News poll: Majorities favor mask and vaccine mandates as pandemic worries increase

Majorities support mask and vaccine mandates advocated by the Biden administration, as the coronavirus pandemic remains a top concern, according to the latest Fox News poll.

Milwaukee Walk to End Alzheimer's aims for a cure

The Wisconsin chapter of the Alzheimer's Association hosted its annual Walk to End Alzheimer's Sunday, Sept. 19. Hundreds of people showed up on the Summerfest grounds to walk for a cure.

Pennsylvania liquor stores put 2-bottle limit on some booze

Pennsylvania's state-run liquor system will begin rationing sales of a few dozen products on Friday in response to what it describes as supply shortages beyond its control.

CDC study: Moderna vaccine most effective at preventing hospitalization

A CDC study comparing the three vaccines authorized in the U.S. found that Moderna’s is most effective at preventing hospitalization due to COVID-19.