COVID vaccine: Milwaukee County worker mandate

Milwaukee County officials announced a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for county employees on Friday, Sept. 3

US hospitals hit by staffing crisis amid COVID-19 surge

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a nurse staffing crisis that is forcing many U.S. hospitals to pay top dollar to get the help they need to handle the crush of patients this summer.

Data shows Florida’s latest COVID surge is the deadliest yet

Florida is reporting its deadliest peak in daily death rates since the pandemic began, surpassing previous coronavirus surges in the state, according to federal data published Thursday.

UW system COVID policies: Republican says don't sue

A Wisconsin Senate Republican threatened a lawsuit against UW System officials regarding coronavirus plans. Two others said they do not support it.

Panel ruling on tobacco settlement nets $14 million for Wisconsin

The state is in line to receive about $14 million thanks to an arbitration panel’s ruling in a multistate tobacco settlement dating back to 1998.

Summerfest opens Thursday: COVID entry reminders as buzz builds

Summerfest returns Thursday, Sept. 2. After the COVID-19 pandemic paused the Big Gig, fans and musicians are pumped up.

Joe Rogan says he contracted COVID-19 while on comedy tour

“The Joe Rogan Experience: podcast host has rescheduled a show in Nashville after contracting COVID-19.

Oak Lawn woman charged with using fake vaccine card to travel to Hawaii

Hawaiian authorities became suspicious when they noticed "Moderna" on the vaccine card was spelled wrong. It was spelled "Maderna," court documents allege.

Whitewater mask guidance declared for city buildings

The city of Whitewater on Wednesday, Sept. 1 declared an indoor mask request for city-owned buildings – effective immediately.

Milwaukee’s performing arts organizations: COVID vaccine, negative test required

Milwaukee’s performing arts organizations will require COVID-19 vaccinations or proof of negative test within 72 hours of events for all audience members 12 and up attending indoor performances beginning in September.

Virtual learning: Kids' mental health, suicide concerns

Virtual learning was a listed stressor for 60% of children who died by suicide in Milwaukee County, the medical examiner's office said.

Racine mask mandate reinstated, effective immediately

The Racine Common Council voted to reinstate an indoor mask mandate during a virtual meeting Tuesday night, Aug. 31.