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.

Milwaukee boy killed: Abuse prevention, intervention resources

Experts say while it may be difficult to intervene in situations of abuse or neglect, when it comes to protecting children, everyone can play a role.

'AntiVaxMomma' sold hundreds of bogus vaccination cards, prosecutors say

Authorities say a New Jersey woman with the Instagram handle AntiVaxMomma sold several hundred fake COVID-19 vaccination cards at $200 a pop to New York City-area jab dodgers, including people working in hospitals and nursing homes.

EU has fully vaccinated 70% of adults against COVID-19, officials say

The percentage of adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the EU has surpassed the U.S., which has fully vaccinated 63.4% of adults.

Social Security will be insolvent by 2034 due to COVID-19 pandemic

The new projections in the annual Social Security and Medicare trustees reports indicate that Social Security's massive trust fund will be unable to pay full benefits in 2034 instead of last year's estimated exhaustion date of 2035.

Overdose awareness: Milwaukee memorial held amid rise

On International Overdose Awareness Day, a Milwaukee memorial sought to raise awareness and provide resources as incidents increase.

Ohio hospital ordered to treat COVID-19 patient with ivermectin despite FDA warning

A judge has ordered West Chester Hospital to treat COVID-19 patient Jeffery Smith with an anti-parasitic drug despite opposition from U.S. health officials.

KISS concert in Milwaukee postponed; Gene Simmons positive for COVID

KISS will postpone its next four tour dates -- which includes a visit to American Family Insurance Amphitheater in Milwaukee on Sunday, Sept. 5.

Milwaukee County officials provide COVID update
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Milwaukee County officials, including County Executive David Crowley, shared the latest information related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Milwaukee County COVID hospitalizations highest since early January

Wisconsin's seven-day average is now at more than 1,600 new COVID-19 cases and eight deaths. In Milwaukee County, the average is 268 new cases per day.