Wisconsin COVID cases up 116, no new deaths: State officials

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin increased by 116 Monday, May 17, for a total of 606,274, state health officials reported.

COVID-19 vaccination site in Racine, community center to open May 21 & 22

The Tyler-Domer Community Center in Racine will be a COVID-19 community vaccination location for residents on Friday, May 21 and Saturday, May 22.

Milwaukee Archdiocese: Parish mask mandates can now be changed

The Milwaukee Archdiocese says Catholic parishes may now make some changes as it relates to mask mandates and social distancing.

Mequon parents protest mask rules

Parents in Mequon rallied outside of the school district office Sunday, upset about the school mask policy and looking to see it changed.

Wisconsin COVID cases up 232

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin increased by 232 Sunday, state health officials reported.

Mental health professional shortage in Wisconsin
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The team at Meta House in Milwaukee has been working for nearly 60 years to help women combat the disease of addiction and substance abuse, but they’re facing a severe shortage.

Cardinal Stritch in-person graduation at Panther Arena

Cardinal Stritch was finally able to host the graduating class of 2020 while honoring the graduates of 2021.

6 county executives ask Cuomo to follow CDC rules on masks

Six of New York’s county executives are calling for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to update the state’s COVID-19 protocols in accord with new federal guidelines that ease rules for fully vaccinated people.

Wisconsin mental health professional shortage amid COVID

The team at Meta House in Milwaukee has been working for nearly 60 years to help women combat the disease of addiction and substance abuse, but they’re facing a severe shortage.

Fauci defends CDC's roundabout on mask mandates amid confusion from new guidance

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, defended a decision this week by the CDC to lift its mask mandate for people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Nearly 2M Americans will lose extra $300 unemployment benefits this summer

Almost 2 million out-of-work Americans stand to prematurely lose their unemployment benefits after more than a dozen GOP-led states announced plans to drop out of the federal jobless aid programs this summer.

Walensky cites 'evolving data,' denies 'pressure' for sudden change in mask policy

CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said Sunday that the agency has always followed "evolving data" on the pandemic and cited two studies published Thursday for the sudden change in mask policy.

Despite CDC guidance, some aren't ready to give up masks

Not everyone is giving up wearing a face mask despite the latest government guidance that means fully vaccinated Americans can uncover their faces in many cases.

COVID vaccine: Black Husky Brewing offers beer for shots

Black Husky Brewing in Milwaukee's Riverwest neighborhood offered free beer with a COVID-19 vaccine Saturday, May 15.

Business transforms online during COVID

Changing with the times, after more than a year of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, some businesses have busted while others flourish.

Wisconsin COVID cases up 550, deaths up 4: DHS

The Wisconsin DHS has reported more than 605,000 coronavirus cases and more than 6,950 deaths to date.