Now hiring: Hospitality staff shortage as summer nears
Mother's Day is making for a busy weekend at Milwaukee area restaurants, but as people start to dine out again, businesses face a new challenge.
Mother's Day is making for a busy weekend at Milwaukee area restaurants, but as people start to dine out again, businesses face a new challenge.
California bar owner arrested for selling fake COVID-19 vaccine cards
A bar owner in California was arrested for allegedly selling fraudulent COVID-19 vaccination cards.
A bar owner in California was arrested for allegedly selling fraudulent COVID-19 vaccination cards.
Americans not getting mental health care needed amid pandemic, reports suggest
The ongoing pandemic has made access to mental health services more necessary than ever, though new reports suggest Americans aren’t getting the care they need.
The ongoing pandemic has made access to mental health services more necessary than ever, though new reports suggest Americans aren’t getting the care they need.
Milwaukee tourist spending dropped 37% in 2020
VISIT Milwaukee released data from 2020 showing the devastating impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on the city's tourism economy.
VISIT Milwaukee released data from 2020 showing the devastating impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on the city's tourism economy.
Maldives officials discussing plans to offer COVID-19 vaccines to tourists
The Maldives is hoping to save lives while saving its economy with its 3V initiative — which stands for visit, vaccinate, vacation.
The Maldives is hoping to save lives while saving its economy with its 3V initiative — which stands for visit, vaccinate, vacation.
Wisconsin COVID cases up 525, deaths up 20: DHS
The Wisconsin DHS has reported more than 602,000 COVID-19 cases to date, along with more than 6,900 related deaths.
The Wisconsin DHS has reported more than 602,000 COVID-19 cases to date, along with more than 6,900 related deaths.
States scale back vaccine orders as interest in shots wanes
States across the country are dramatically scaling back their COVID-19 vaccine orders as interest in the shots wanes, putting the goal of herd immunity further out of reach.
States across the country are dramatically scaling back their COVID-19 vaccine orders as interest in the shots wanes, putting the goal of herd immunity further out of reach.
Milwaukee pastor remembered after COVID fight: 'Forever grateful'
Pastor Jerome Smith, co-founder of the Joseph Project, lost his battle with COVID-19 on April 27. He was 49 years old.
Pastor Jerome Smith, co-founder of the Joseph Project, lost his battle with COVID-19 on April 27. He was 49 years old.
Milwaukee COVID cases down, positivity rate up: officials
Over the past week, the Milwaukee Health Department reported a seven-day case rate improvement, but a worsening trend in the percentage of positive tests.
Over the past week, the Milwaukee Health Department reported a seven-day case rate improvement, but a worsening trend in the percentage of positive tests.
CDC confirms COVID-19 can be transmitted through air from more than 6 feet away
The CDC updated its COVID-19 guidance to reflect substantial scientific evidence suggesting that tiny virus particles can linger in the air and infect people as they inhale — even from more than 6 feet away.
The CDC updated its COVID-19 guidance to reflect substantial scientific evidence suggesting that tiny virus particles can linger in the air and infect people as they inhale — even from more than 6 feet away.
COVID study examines minorities, adults impact
As people continue to navigate through the pandemic, the Medical College of Wisconsin hopes to learn about the impact COVID-19 has had on Milwaukee County residents.
As people continue to navigate through the pandemic, the Medical College of Wisconsin hopes to learn about the impact COVID-19 has had on Milwaukee County residents.
COVID testing concerns Milwaukee teachers union
MPS is accused of not fully executing the COVID-19 testing program it had in place for schools to reopen.
MPS is accused of not fully executing the COVID-19 testing program it had in place for schools to reopen.
Skylight Music Theatre program inspires kids to write lyrics
Skylight Music Theatre holds a Kids Writes program every year, inspiring kids to write lyrics and dialogue based on a theme.
Skylight Music Theatre holds a Kids Writes program every year, inspiring kids to write lyrics and dialogue based on a theme.
Vaccine clinic for restaurant, hotel workers at Wisconsin Center
As one of the first industries to be shut down at the start of the pandemic and one of the last to reopen 14 months later, local and state leaders in hospitality say the best way to return to full operation is to get employees vaccinated.
As one of the first industries to be shut down at the start of the pandemic and one of the last to reopen 14 months later, local and state leaders in hospitality say the best way to return to full operation is to get employees vaccinated.
Wisconsin unemployment: Republicans move to reinstate work search
State officials suspended the work search requirement last year because of the coronavirus pandemic. The rule is slated to be reinstated in July.
State officials suspended the work search requirement last year because of the coronavirus pandemic. The rule is slated to be reinstated in July.
Wisconsin COVID cases up 662, deaths up 7: DHS
The Wisconsin DHS has reported more than 602,000 COVID-19 cases and more than 6,800 deaths to date.
The Wisconsin DHS has reported more than 602,000 COVID-19 cases and more than 6,800 deaths to date.
Maryland priest tests positive for COVID-19 after visit to India despite being fully vaccinated
A Maryland priest tested positive for COVID-19, despite being fully vaccinated, after a trip to India.
A Maryland priest tested positive for COVID-19, despite being fully vaccinated, after a trip to India.
Chamber of Commerce calls for end to enhanced jobless aid
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is calling for Washington to immediately stop paying out-of-work Americans an extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits, saying the boost in government aid is giving some recipients less incentive to look for work.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is calling for Washington to immediately stop paying out-of-work Americans an extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits, saying the boost in government aid is giving some recipients less incentive to look for work.
Biden says economic recovery a marathon, not a sprint amid weak jobs report
U.S. employers added just 266,000 jobs last month, sharply lower than in March and a sign that some businesses are struggling to find enough workers.
U.S. employers added just 266,000 jobs last month, sharply lower than in March and a sign that some businesses are struggling to find enough workers.
WHO approves China's Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
The World Health Organization gave its authorization for emergency use of a COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by China's Sinopharm, potentially paving the way for millions of doses to reach needy countries.
The World Health Organization gave its authorization for emergency use of a COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by China's Sinopharm, potentially paving the way for millions of doses to reach needy countries.