Milwaukee French Immersion School needs interns
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For years, students at a couple of Milwaukee Public Schools got enriching experiences from people abroad. The pandemic stopped the cultural exchange in its tracks.

COVID shots at Milwaukee libraries
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Officials hope that by making the COVID vaccine more accessible, it will encourage those still on the fence to get a shot.

Milwaukee COVID relief, $394M on the way

Milwaukee prepares for nearly $400 million in federal COVID relief. The U.S. Treasury Department has released guidance on how the American Rescue Act money can be spent.

Milwaukee library COVID vaccine clinics open

Milwaukee's Mill Road Library has been transformed into a fully operational COVID vaccine clinic.

Westown Farmers’ Market canceled; River Rhythms postponed

Westown Association announced on Monday, May 10 that it will cancel the 2021 season of the Westown Farmers’ Market. It will also postpone River Rhythms.

Pets adopted during the pandemic are being returned at record numbers: report

HEARTLESS: As the pandemic dies down, people are going back to the office and traveling again, which apparently means that many feel like they can no longer care for their recently adopted pets.

Wisconsin COVID cases up 205, no new deaths: State officials

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) on Monday, May 10 reported an additional 205 COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of cases to 603,303.

FDA meeting on COVID-19 vaccines in kids on June 10

The FDA has called a meeting for June 10 to discuss COVID-19 vaccines in children amid speculation a decision would be made on Pfizer-BioNTech’s request to expand use for its shot to teens ages 12-15 within the coming days.

Novavax says combo flu and COVID-19 vaccine showed promise in preclinical study

Novavax, a Maryland-based company, said Monday their combo shot formed a robust response to both influenza A and B - and protected against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

St. Joe's Hospital nursing a family affair
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A Milwaukee nurse prepares to retire from Ascension Saint Joseph's Hospital after 44 years, and on Mother's Day, she said she feels her legacy is complete with her twin daughters working there, too.

Milwaukee Ascension nurse retires, twins carry legacy

A Milwaukee nurse prepares to retire from Ascension Saint Joseph's Hospital after 44 years, and on Mother's Day, she said she feels her legacy is complete with her twin daughters working there, too.

COVID vaccine outreach aid federal money

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced the availability of approximately $250 million to develop and support a community-based workforce who will serve as trusted voices sharing information about vaccines.

Wisconsin COVID cases up 308

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 308 Sunday, May 9 for a total of 603,098, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported.

Mother's Day messages, love key after difficult year

Mothers have been champions over the past year, facing obstacle after obstacle through the COVID-19 pandemic.