93,000 Americans died of overdoses last year, a new record
U.S. overdose deaths climbed to a record 93,000 last year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The previous record was 72,000.
U.S. overdose deaths climbed to a record 93,000 last year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The previous record was 72,000.
Mississippi reports 7 kids in ICU, 2 on life support amid Delta surge
Mississippi has seven children in the intensive care unit due to COVID-19, including two who are on life support.
Mississippi has seven children in the intensive care unit due to COVID-19, including two who are on life support.
Aurora nurse on jumbotron at Brewers game
Frontline workers dealt with many hardships throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Sports helped one nurse get through the tough times. That nurse's work didn't go unnoticed by her favorite team.
Frontline workers dealt with many hardships throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Sports helped one nurse get through the tough times. That nurse's work didn't go unnoticed by her favorite team.
New daily COVID-19 cases in US have doubled in past 3 weeks
New COVID-19 cases per day in the U.S. have doubled over the past three weeks, driven by the fast-spreading delta variant, lagging vaccination rates and Fourth of July gatherings.
New COVID-19 cases per day in the U.S. have doubled over the past three weeks, driven by the fast-spreading delta variant, lagging vaccination rates and Fourth of July gatherings.
Possible COVID exposure: Gov. Evers not changing schedule
Gov. Tony Evers' office is notifying people who were at last week's budget-signing ceremony at an elementary school in Whitefish Bay that one of the attendees has since tested positive for COVID-19.
Gov. Tony Evers' office is notifying people who were at last week's budget-signing ceremony at an elementary school in Whitefish Bay that one of the attendees has since tested positive for COVID-19.
Milwaukee County COVID updates, leaders discuss
Milwaukee County leaders on Tuesday, July 13 discussed the latest information and developments regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
Milwaukee County leaders on Tuesday, July 13 discussed the latest information and developments regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chicago reactivates COVID-19 travel advisory for 2 states amid case uptick
Chicago health officials reactivated the city's COVID-19 travel advisory Tuesday due to an uptick in cases in Arkansas and Missouri.
Chicago health officials reactivated the city's COVID-19 travel advisory Tuesday due to an uptick in cases in Arkansas and Missouri.
Blood shortage: Red Cross needs donors now
The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage and donors of all blood types – especially type O.
The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage and donors of all blood types – especially type O.
CDC says J&J vaccine has ‘small possible risk’ of rare neurological disorder
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine may pose a “small possible risk” of Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare but potentially dangerous neurological reaction, U.S. health officials said Monday.
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine may pose a “small possible risk” of Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare but potentially dangerous neurological reaction, U.S. health officials said Monday.
Pfizer to discuss booster shots with US health officials Monday
Pfizer says it plans to meet with top U.S. health officials Monday to discuss the drugmaker’s request for federal authorization of a third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine.
Pfizer says it plans to meet with top U.S. health officials Monday to discuss the drugmaker’s request for federal authorization of a third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine.
Managing college debt after loan forgiveness is lifted
While the coronavirus pandemic brought student loan forgiveness for some, reality will soon set in, as many students are trying to manage college debt. Finances are being affected, and there are ways to rebound and save.
While the coronavirus pandemic brought student loan forgiveness for some, reality will soon set in, as many students are trying to manage college debt. Finances are being affected, and there are ways to rebound and save.
Unvaccinated woman, 90, died with double variant infection, European researchers say
Researchers believe it’s the first documented case of its kind and, although rare, that similar dual COVID-19 infections are happening across the world.
Researchers believe it’s the first documented case of its kind and, although rare, that similar dual COVID-19 infections are happening across the world.
Tyson expands chicken recall over possible listeria contamination
Nearly 500,000 additional pounds of Tyson Foods chicken are being recalled over fears that it could be contaminated with harmful bacteria.
Nearly 500,000 additional pounds of Tyson Foods chicken are being recalled over fears that it could be contaminated with harmful bacteria.
Fauci: Too soon to say if Americans may need vaccine booster
The top U.S. infectious diseases expert said Sunday “it is entirely conceivable, maybe likely” that Americans will need a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in the coming months, but it is too soon for the government to recommend another shot.
The top U.S. infectious diseases expert said Sunday “it is entirely conceivable, maybe likely” that Americans will need a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in the coming months, but it is too soon for the government to recommend another shot.
Belgian woman dies after co-infection from 2 COVID-19 strains
A 90-year-old Belgian died after suffering simultaneous infections from two COVID-19 variants.
A 90-year-old Belgian died after suffering simultaneous infections from two COVID-19 variants.
Unvaccinated people account for 'virtually all' COVID-19 hospitalizations, deaths, White House says
Unvaccinated people now account for “virtually all” COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths in the United States, according to the White House.
Unvaccinated people now account for “virtually all” COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths in the United States, according to the White House.
$30M for Milwaukee housing, mayor says of Rescue Plan funds
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced a plan to support various housing initiatives across the city totaling more than $30 million.
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced a plan to support various housing initiatives across the city totaling more than $30 million.
Study: COVID causes brain changes
New report says COVID-19 causes significant molecular changes in the human brain, but leaves no molecular trace of itself in brain tissue.
New report says COVID-19 causes significant molecular changes in the human brain, but leaves no molecular trace of itself in brain tissue.
COVID vaccine at Kenosha music events this summer
COVID-19 vaccinations will be available at a number of live music events in Kenosha over the summer, organizers announced Friday, July 9.
COVID-19 vaccinations will be available at a number of live music events in Kenosha over the summer, organizers announced Friday, July 9.
MCTS bus driver helps young man get to work
One MCTS bus driver is trying to show the positives in helping out youth in our community.
One MCTS bus driver is trying to show the positives in helping out youth in our community.