Elmbrook School District mask debate
It's an issue that's being debated in just about every Wisconsin school district, sometimes more passionately than others. It's the question of how students can safely learn in person and for how long they need to wear masks to do so.
It's an issue that's being debated in just about every Wisconsin school district, sometimes more passionately than others. It's the question of how students can safely learn in person and for how long they need to wear masks to do so.
Hospitality industry faces labor shortage as COVID-19 fears linger
As states and cities reopen and ease pandemic-induced restrictions, the hospitality industry is having trouble keeping up with the customer influx due to a lack of workers.
As states and cities reopen and ease pandemic-induced restrictions, the hospitality industry is having trouble keeping up with the customer influx due to a lack of workers.
COVID vaccine for kids: Info on newest age group
Ahead of the CDC's anticipated approval of Pfizer's shots for kids ages 12 to 15, and following successful clinical trials, health leaders are recommending the vaccine for the next age group.
Ahead of the CDC's anticipated approval of Pfizer's shots for kids ages 12 to 15, and following successful clinical trials, health leaders are recommending the vaccine for the next age group.
Milwaukee summer school, learning gap to be addressed in class
Summer school can be a drag for some students, but some Milwaukee charter schools are planning to make it fun and unique, trying to address more than just a learning gap from the coronavirus pandemic.
Summer school can be a drag for some students, but some Milwaukee charter schools are planning to make it fun and unique, trying to address more than just a learning gap from the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID vaccine for kids: Information on new age group
Ahead of the CDC's anticipated approval of Pfizer's shots for kids ages 12 to 15, and following successful clinical trials, health leaders are recommending the vaccine for the next age group.
Ahead of the CDC's anticipated approval of Pfizer's shots for kids ages 12 to 15, and following successful clinical trials, health leaders are recommending the vaccine for the next age group.
Brewers talk about capacity increase
Brewers officials talk about the increase in fan capacity at American Family Field.
Brewers officials talk about the increase in fan capacity at American Family Field.
Racine student's sanitizer design wins award
Nowadays, hand sanitizer is everywhere, but a Racine school will soon have dispensers with a very unique design.
Nowadays, hand sanitizer is everywhere, but a Racine school will soon have dispensers with a very unique design.
Wisconsin COVID cases up 517, deaths up 13: State officials
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) on Tuesday, May 11 reported an additional 517 COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of cases to 603,820.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) on Tuesday, May 11 reported an additional 517 COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of cases to 603,820.
COVID vaccine site in Racine opens May 14; no appointment needed
Racine officials announced a community COVID-19 vaccination site will soon open at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center.
Racine officials announced a community COVID-19 vaccination site will soon open at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center.
Wisconsin receiving less federal stimulus than expected
Wisconsin will receive $700 million less than initially expected in federal coronavirus relief money and get it in two payments a year apart.
Wisconsin will receive $700 million less than initially expected in federal coronavirus relief money and get it in two payments a year apart.
Palm confirmed HHS deputy secretary, #2 position in department
The U.S. Senate confirmed on Tuesday, May 11 Andrea Palm as deputy secretary at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
The U.S. Senate confirmed on Tuesday, May 11 Andrea Palm as deputy secretary at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
White House says all Americans can get free rides to COVID-19 vaccine sites through Uber, Lyft
President Joe Biden is set to announce additional initiatives to get America vaccinated in hopes of meeting his goal for 70% of U.S. adults to have at least one vaccine shot by the Fourth of July.
President Joe Biden is set to announce additional initiatives to get America vaccinated in hopes of meeting his goal for 70% of U.S. adults to have at least one vaccine shot by the Fourth of July.
Veto overrides on COVID bills; Republicans schedule votes
Republicans who control the Wisconsin Assembly scheduled votes Tuesday to override vetoes by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers of bills that would prevent health officials from mandating the COVID-19 vaccine and prohibit the closing of churches during the pandemic.
Republicans who control the Wisconsin Assembly scheduled votes Tuesday to override vetoes by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers of bills that would prevent health officials from mandating the COVID-19 vaccine and prohibit the closing of churches during the pandemic.
1 million sign up for 'Obamacare' during special enrollment period amid pandemic
President Joe Biden said 1 million Americans have signed up for health insurance under “Obamacare” during a special enrollment period for people needing coverage during the pandemic.
President Joe Biden said 1 million Americans have signed up for health insurance under “Obamacare” during a special enrollment period for people needing coverage during the pandemic.
More kids can soon get Pfizer COVID vaccine
More children may soon be eligible to get the Pfizer COVID vaccine.
More children may soon be eligible to get the Pfizer COVID vaccine.
Pfizer COVID vaccine authorized for kids
More children may soon be eligible to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. The FDA has expanded its emergency authorization to include 12-to-15-year-olds.
More children may soon be eligible to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. The FDA has expanded its emergency authorization to include 12-to-15-year-olds.
Fauci says it’s ‘quite possible’ that people would wear masks during high seasons of respiratory illness
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases said “it’s quite possible” that people would wear face masks seasonally since the data has proven their effectiveness on face masks.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases said “it’s quite possible” that people would wear face masks seasonally since the data has proven their effectiveness on face masks.
COVID-19 traveler refunds: Senators urge airlines to refund $10B in canceled flights
Senators Edward Markey and Richard Blumenthal believe airlines are sitting on $10 billion in pandemic-related credits and are asking the companies to offer cash refunds to travelers.
Senators Edward Markey and Richard Blumenthal believe airlines are sitting on $10 billion in pandemic-related credits and are asking the companies to offer cash refunds to travelers.
Germantown doctor fights COVID vaccine hesitancy
The doctor's message comes as the state continues to see a decline in people seeking out COVID shots.
The doctor's message comes as the state continues to see a decline in people seeking out COVID shots.
Doctors combat COVID vaccine hesitancy 1 patient at a time
Health leaders say it is more important than ever to build trust in the COVID-19 vaccine as vaccination rates drop to the lowest since mid-January.
Health leaders say it is more important than ever to build trust in the COVID-19 vaccine as vaccination rates drop to the lowest since mid-January.