Milwaukee Archdiocese Mass mask rules loosen Sunday

Churches have had to get creative during the pandemic when it comes to worshipping together. Now, the Archdiocese has taken one step closer to normalcy.

CDC warns Americans not to hug, kiss chickens amid salmonella outbreak

Federal health officials are warning people not to touch backyard poultry after reporting more than 100 cases of salmonella across 43 states.

Fight for Air Climb raises $415K+ at AmFam Field

Normally held at U.S. Bank Center, the American Lung Association fundraiser was held outdoors for the first time ever to accommodate COVID-19 safety.

Any amount of alcohol can harm the brain, study suggests

Any amount of alcohol can cause damage to the brain, and more so than previously realized, according to a study in what researchers call one of the largest of its kind to date.

Wisconsin COVID cases up 293, deaths up 3: DHS

The Wisconsin DHS has reported more than 608,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases to date, along with more than 6,980 deaths.

US sees lowest levels of new COVID-19 cases since last June

New coronavirus cases across the United States have tumbled to rates not seen in more than 11 months, sparking optimism that vaccination campaigns are stemming both severe COVID-19 cases and the spread of the virus.

Herd immunity in Wisconsin may come this fall: DHS official

Wisconsin may not reach herd immunity from COVID-19 until fall if vaccination rates continue to trend downward, a key state health department leader says.

Nervous workers struggle to adjust to CDC's new mask policies

An abrupt relaxation of mask policies at some retail and grocery stores has left workers reeling as they try to sort out what the new environment means for their own safety and relationship with customers.

Free Brewers tickets with COVID vaccine May 26-27

The Milwaukee Health Department will be offering fans who have not been vaccinated to get the shot before the Brewers games on Wednesday and Thursday, May 26 and 27.

Children's Wisconsin COVID vaccine clinics available
video

Several new clinics are opening up across southeastern Wisconsin to accommodate the growing number of children who are eligible.

Children's Wisconsin COVID vaccine clinics available

Twelve percent of Wisconsin children ages 12 to 15 have now received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine – roughly 35,000 kids just one week since the CDC said the Pfizer shot was safe for the age group.

Fauci believes Biden ‘will attain’ July 4 70% vaccine goal

Dr. Anthony Fauci said the Biden administration’s goal to reach another COVID-19 vaccine milestone by July 4 is well within reach as coronavirus cases continue to decline and more people get vaccinated.

Wisconsin COVID cases up 406, deaths up 8: DHS

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin increased by 406 Friday, May 21, for a total of 607,992, state health officials reported.

Milwaukee church food giveaway offers ministry with a meal

As pandemic-related food programs begin to end, a Milwaukee church is helping people get something to eat.

When do I still need to wear a mask?

Whether you still need to wear a mask depends mostly on whether or not you're vaccinated.

Big gaps in COVID-19 vaccine rates across the US worry health experts

A distinct geographic pattern has emerged in the U.S. drive to vanquish the coronavirus: The highest vaccination rates are concentrated in the Northeast, while the lowest ones are mostly in the South.

Pfizer, Moderna: 1st COVID-19 vaccine recipients could need booster by September

The CEOs of both Moderna and Pfizer said the first recipients of their companies’ COVID-19 vaccines could require a booster dose as soon as September, dependent upon authorization by the CDC and the FDA.