Wisconsin prison COVID vaccinations near 50%

Nearly half of the people in custody in Wisconsin prisons and youth facilities are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

EEOC says employers can demand, incentivize COVID-19 shots

The EEOC says it is not discriminatory to demand an employee get a vaccine because it's not related to a disability and that the unvaccinated are not a protected class under other federal laws.

Immunity to COVID-19 could last for years, new studies suggest

Both studies published in May suggest that individuals who were infected with COVID-19 and got the vaccine could have immunity against the virus, plus variants, for years.

Wisconsin Center FEMA COVID vaccine site closes

The FEMA mass COVID-19 vaccination site at the Wisconsin Center closed Friday, May 28. Opening on Jan. 12, it provided more than 140,000 doses.

CDC loosens COVID-19 mask guidance for summer campers

The guidance is the first in a wave of updates that will incorporate the CDC's recent decisions on masks and social distancing.

Memorial Day weekend COVID precautions to consider

Health experts say Memorial Day weekend gatherings are once again safe as coronavirus vaccinations climb and cases fall.

Study finds high levels of cancer-causing chemical in several sunscreen brands

Valisure, an online pharmacy that tests medications for safety found concerning levels of a cancer-causing chemical in commonly used brands of sunscreen produced in the U.S.

Wisconsin may lose school aid, Feds warn

The Department of Education warned Wisconsin's state superintendent of schools it could lose $1.5 billion in federal funding if a Republican education plan becomes law.

Racine buildings reopen to public June 2

The City of Racine announced its city buildings will reopen to the public starting Wednesday, June 2.

European regulators approve Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 12-15

The European Medicines Agency has authorized Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for use in children 12-15, the E.U.‘s first shot cleared for kids.

Milwaukee County Zoo mask policy changes June 1

As organizations across Wisconsin and the U.S. change their mask policies in light of updated CDC guidance, the Milwaukee County Zoo has followed suit.

Milwaukee city facilities to reopen June 21, masks still required

Mayor Tom Barrett announced that Monday, June 21 will be the date for a reopening of Milwaukee City Hall and the other city buildings where the public interacts with municipal offices.

Most mass shooters share one very commonplace trait: Anger

While some people might portray mass shooters as monsters or having a mental illness that makes violence impossible to prevent, a recent study suggests that most mass shooters share one very commonplace trait: Anger

Summerfest vaccination clinic: Get COVID shot, ticket to Big Gig

The Milwaukee Health Department is teaming up with Summerfest to host drive-thru vaccination clinics on Saturday, June 5 and Sunday, June 6 in the Maier Festival Park parking lots.

CVS launches sweepstakes to encourage COVID-19 vaccination, offering cruises, Super Bowl VIP tickets

CVS Health is joining other major corporations by rolling out a sweepstakes to encourage COVID-19 vaccination at its stores, offering monetary prizes, free cruises, tropical vacations and VIP Super Bowl tickets.

Masks optional at Brewers games June 1
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Starting June 1, fully vaccinated baseball fans will no longer have to wear masks at American Family Field.