COVID vaccine: Milwaukee County worker mandate
Milwaukee County officials announced a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for county employees on Friday, Sept. 3
Milwaukee County officials announced a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for county employees on Friday, Sept. 3
2 Texas teachers die of COVID-19, prompting school district shutdown
A Central Texas school district is closing its schools after two teachers died last week of COVID-19.
A Central Texas school district is closing its schools after two teachers died last week of COVID-19.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Two children, including newborn baby, die of COVID-19 at north Florida hospital
Doctors at a Jacksonville hospital said a two-week-old baby was one of two children to die of COVID-19 complications this week.
Doctors at a Jacksonville hospital said a two-week-old baby was one of two children to die of COVID-19 complications this week.
One alcoholic drink raises risk of irregular heartbeat, study suggests
Atrial fibrillation, the most commonly treated heart arrhythmia, involves an irregular heartbeat, per the CDC
Atrial fibrillation, the most commonly treated heart arrhythmia, involves an irregular heartbeat, per the CDC
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.
Summerfest returns Thursday, Sept. 2. After the COVID-19 pandemic paused the Big Gig, fans and musicians are pumped up.
COVID-19 ‘mu’ strain: WHO tracks latest ‘variant of interest’
Global health leaders say the COVID-19 mu variant is showing signs of some vaccine immunity.
Global health leaders say the COVID-19 mu variant is showing signs of some vaccine immunity.
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.
“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.
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.
The city of Whitewater on Wednesday, Sept. 1 declared an indoor mask request for city-owned buildings – effective immediately.
Wisconsin DHS: Mask up, follow public health practices ahead of Labor Day
Ahead of Labor Day weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) encourages Wisconsinites to celebrate safely.
Ahead of Labor Day weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) encourages Wisconsinites to celebrate safely.
CDC: 180 COVID-19 cases linked to Illinois church events that didn’t require vaccines or masks
A COVID-19 outbreak has been linked to an Illinois church camp for teens and men’s conference that didn’t require vaccinations or masks, the CDC said.
A COVID-19 outbreak has been linked to an Illinois church camp for teens and men’s conference that didn’t require vaccinations or masks, the CDC said.
Unvaccinated against COVID-19? Delay travel this Labor Day weekend: CDC
Fully vaccinated Americans should weigh individual risks given high COVID-19 spread, CDC's Dr. Rochelle Walensky said.
Fully vaccinated Americans should weigh individual risks given high COVID-19 spread, CDC's Dr. Rochelle Walensky said.
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.
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.
Nicolet HS students head back to classroom, safety precautions in place
Nicolet High School students are heading back to the classroom on Wednesday, Sept. 1.
Nicolet High School students are heading back to the classroom on Wednesday, Sept. 1.
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.
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.
The Racine Common Council voted to reinstate an indoor mask mandate during a virtual meeting Tuesday night, Aug. 31.



















