Wisconsin municipalities sue opioid companies
In a first-of-its-kind lawsuit in Wisconsin, 11 municipalities are suing 20 pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution companies for their role in the opioid epidemic.
In a first-of-its-kind lawsuit in Wisconsin, 11 municipalities are suing 20 pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution companies for their role in the opioid epidemic.
Wisconsin teacher berates vaccinated student for not wearing a mask, videos show
A teacher in Wisconsin who appeared to berate a student in videos posted online has reportedly been put on administrative leave.
A teacher in Wisconsin who appeared to berate a student in videos posted online has reportedly been put on administrative leave.
60% of US adults have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, CDC says
The CDC said 60% of American adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, putting the U.S. closer to President Joe Biden’s goal of 70% to have received a jab by the Fourth of July.
The CDC said 60% of American adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, putting the U.S. closer to President Joe Biden’s goal of 70% to have received a jab by the Fourth of July.
Connecticut offers $1K bonus to 10K unemployed people who get full-time job
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said the state will pay $1,000 to the first 10,000 people who complete eight straight weeks of a full-time job, aiming to get long-term unemployed Americans back to work.
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said the state will pay $1,000 to the first 10,000 people who complete eight straight weeks of a full-time job, aiming to get long-term unemployed Americans back to work.
Milwaukee mask mandate, COVID order end June 1
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Tuesday, May 18 announced the city will ends the “Moving Milwaukee Forward" health order related to COVID-19 – effective June 1.
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Tuesday, May 18 announced the city will ends the “Moving Milwaukee Forward" health order related to COVID-19 – effective June 1.
Colorectal cancer screening age lowered to 45 from 50
Americans should start getting screened for colon cancer earlier, at age 45 instead of waiting until they're 50.
Americans should start getting screened for colon cancer earlier, at age 45 instead of waiting until they're 50.
Waukesha County school mask requirements: Some relaxed amid CDC advice
Relaxed COVID restrictions for places of learning are to becoming more plentiful in Waukesha County.
Relaxed COVID restrictions for places of learning are to becoming more plentiful in Waukesha County.
Wisconsin COVID cases up 481, 13 new deaths: State officials
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin increased by 481 Tuesday, May 18, for a total of 606,755, state health officials reported.
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin increased by 481 Tuesday, May 18, for a total of 606,755, state health officials reported.
Shorewood mask ordinance expires
The Shorewood Village Board decided to end the face-covering ordinance Monday evening, May 17, it announced Tuesday.
The Shorewood Village Board decided to end the face-covering ordinance Monday evening, May 17, it announced Tuesday.
COVID death: Vaccinated Madison woman had underlying health issues
A Madison woman who was fully vaccinated has died of coronavirus complications, according to her sons who say her underlying health conditions likely made her more vulnerable to infection.
A Madison woman who was fully vaccinated has died of coronavirus complications, according to her sons who say her underlying health conditions likely made her more vulnerable to infection.
Mask confusion: Milwaukee mandate changes expected soon
Milwaukee's mask mandate conflicts with the CDC's guidance. The CDC says fully vaccinated people can go maskless in public – and now, city officials say they will be updating their mask ordinance soon.
Milwaukee's mask mandate conflicts with the CDC's guidance. The CDC says fully vaccinated people can go maskless in public – and now, city officials say they will be updating their mask ordinance soon.
India reports highest single-day death toll to COVID-19 as cases begin to level off
Although the number of cases is beginning to decrease in the country that has been devastated as of late by COVID-19, deaths continue to rise and hospitals are still swamped by patients.
Although the number of cases is beginning to decrease in the country that has been devastated as of late by COVID-19, deaths continue to rise and hospitals are still swamped by patients.
Communities consider removing mask ordinances altogether
More and more communities are considering removing their mask mandates in accordance with the latest CDC guidelines.
More and more communities are considering removing their mask mandates in accordance with the latest CDC guidelines.
COVID impact on mental health
Milwaukee Public Schools kick off walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics – and the CDC issues new recommendations when it comes to masks. How is our mental health affected by these latest headlines?
Milwaukee Public Schools kick off walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics – and the CDC issues new recommendations when it comes to masks. How is our mental health affected by these latest headlines?
More communities to rescind mask ordinances
More and more communities are considering removing their mask mandates in accordance with the latest CDC guidelines.
More and more communities are considering removing their mask mandates in accordance with the latest CDC guidelines.
Whitefish Bay mask mandate struck down
The debate over whether to keep mask mandates in place, amend them or remove them altogether marched on at local school board and community board meetings.
The debate over whether to keep mask mandates in place, amend them or remove them altogether marched on at local school board and community board meetings.
Whitefish Bay mask mandate scrapped
The debate over whether to keep mask mandates in place, amend them or remove them altogether marched on Monday.
The debate over whether to keep mask mandates in place, amend them or remove them altogether marched on Monday.
We Energies falcons represent COVID heroes
We Energies has taken honoring essential workers to new heights, naming baby peregrine falcons after the heroes of the pandemic.
We Energies has taken honoring essential workers to new heights, naming baby peregrine falcons after the heroes of the pandemic.
WHO report: Long work hours led to 750K deaths from heart disease, stroke
“Working 55 hours or more per week is a serious health hazard,” WHO Director of Department of Environment, Climate Change and Health Dr. Maria Neira said.
“Working 55 hours or more per week is a serious health hazard,” WHO Director of Department of Environment, Climate Change and Health Dr. Maria Neira said.
Dealing with anxiety after COVID
With the CDC releasing looser guidelines for fully vaccinated people, like ditching masks, life is starting to resemble a sense of normal.
With the CDC releasing looser guidelines for fully vaccinated people, like ditching masks, life is starting to resemble a sense of normal.