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.
Milwaukee French Immersion School needs interns
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.
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
Officials hope that by making the COVID vaccine more accessible, it will encourage those still on the fence to get a shot.
Officials hope that by making the COVID vaccine more accessible, it will encourage those still on the fence to get a shot.
Milwaukee gets millions in COVID relief
Milwaukee Mayor Barrett laid out his priorities for the COVID relief money.
Milwaukee Mayor Barrett laid out his priorities for the COVID relief money.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Osteoporosis: A Silent Thief
Most of us know about the importance of building stronger muscles. But what about stronger bones?
Most of us know about the importance of building stronger muscles. But what about stronger bones?
North Texas mom celebrates special Mother's Day after 118-day COVID-19 battle
Family and friends held a drive-by parade on Mother's Day to celebrate Erika Bazan's return home after a long battle against COVID-19.
Family and friends held a drive-by parade on Mother's Day to celebrate Erika Bazan's return home after a long battle against COVID-19.
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.
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.