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.

Now hiring: Hospitality staff shortage as summer nears

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Americans not getting mental health care needed amid pandemic, reports suggest

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.