Toddler comes home after spending nearly 700 days in hospital for heart defect
Valentina Garnetti will turn two years old next month and has already spent most of her life inside a hospital room.
Valentina Garnetti will turn two years old next month and has already spent most of her life inside a hospital room.
Global COVID-19 death toll passes 3 million people
The number of lives lost, as compiled by Johns Hopkins University, is bigger than Chicago (2.7 million) and equivalent to Philadelphia and Dallas combined.
The number of lives lost, as compiled by Johns Hopkins University, is bigger than Chicago (2.7 million) and equivalent to Philadelphia and Dallas combined.
Wisconsin DHS: COVID-19 cases up 727; 8 new deaths
The Wisconsin DHS has reported more than 589,000 COVID-19 cases, resulting in 6,711 related deaths, to date.
The Wisconsin DHS has reported more than 589,000 COVID-19 cases, resulting in 6,711 related deaths, to date.
Regulators issue warning about Peloton treadmill after child dies, 40 others injured
Safety regulators are warning people with kids and pets to immediately stop using a treadmill made by Peloton after one child died and nearly 40 others were injured.
Safety regulators are warning people with kids and pets to immediately stop using a treadmill made by Peloton after one child died and nearly 40 others were injured.
COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up worldwide, myths persist
Public health experts say, aside from COVID-19 itself, another battle is being waged -- one against vaccine myths.
Public health experts say, aside from COVID-19 itself, another battle is being waged -- one against vaccine myths.
COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up worldwide, myths persist
Public health experts say, aside from COVID-19 itself, another battle is being waged -- one against vaccine myths.
Public health experts say, aside from COVID-19 itself, another battle is being waged -- one against vaccine myths.
MPS parent takes exception to student self-swab COVID-19 testing
Schools will be randomly tested for COVID-19 every other week. The process to do that is part of the reason one parent is keeping her child home for now.
Schools will be randomly tested for COVID-19 every other week. The process to do that is part of the reason one parent is keeping her child home for now.
All prison inmates will be eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine by mid-May, officials say
All inmates will be provided the opportunity to receive a COVID-19 vaccination by mid-May, the Federal Bureau of Prisons announced Thursday.
All inmates will be provided the opportunity to receive a COVID-19 vaccination by mid-May, the Federal Bureau of Prisons announced Thursday.
Proposed: Sales tax holiday for Wisconsin this summer
Should Wisconsin offer a sales tax holiday all summer? A proposal working its way through the legislature would do that at certain businesses.
Should Wisconsin offer a sales tax holiday all summer? A proposal working its way through the legislature would do that at certain businesses.
Mequon, Cedarburg COVID-19 vaccine clinics open to walk-ins
Patients could walk in without an appointment and walk out with a COVID-19 vaccine Friday, April 16 at sites in Mequon and Cedarburg.
Patients could walk in without an appointment and walk out with a COVID-19 vaccine Friday, April 16 at sites in Mequon and Cedarburg.
Wisconsin parents weigh COVID-19 vaccine options for kids
Some parents are eager for their children to receive a COVID-19 shot, when approved. Others are waiting on more information before making a decision.
Some parents are eager for their children to receive a COVID-19 shot, when approved. Others are waiting on more information before making a decision.
Milwaukee's new health commissioner focused on COVID vaccinations
Kirsten Johnson has been in the role of Milwaukee Health Commissioner for seven weeks — stepping into the role in the middle of a pandemic.
Kirsten Johnson has been in the role of Milwaukee Health Commissioner for seven weeks — stepping into the role in the middle of a pandemic.
Biden administration to invest $1.7B to identify, track coronavirus variants
The Biden administration says the U.S. is setting up a $1.7 billion national network to identify and track worrisome coronavirus mutations whose spread could trigger another pandemic wave.
The Biden administration says the U.S. is setting up a $1.7 billion national network to identify and track worrisome coronavirus mutations whose spread could trigger another pandemic wave.
After mix-up, MPS mom is happy her 6-year-old is back in class
The mother of a Milwaukee Public Schools student is happy to report her son returned to in-person learning on Friday, April 16.
The mother of a Milwaukee Public Schools student is happy to report her son returned to in-person learning on Friday, April 16.
Wisconsin DOR: Some taxpayers can expect delayed but larger refunds
Individuals who submit the earned income credit (EIC) on their 2020 state income tax return can expect refund delays -- but possibly larger refunds.
Individuals who submit the earned income credit (EIC) on their 2020 state income tax return can expect refund delays -- but possibly larger refunds.
MHD will not revise public health order, despite higher COVID cases
The Milwaukee Health Department opted NOT to revise the current public health order on Friday, April 16 despite the fact that the city's rate of COVID-19 cases continues to increase.
The Milwaukee Health Department opted NOT to revise the current public health order on Friday, April 16 despite the fact that the city's rate of COVID-19 cases continues to increase.
DHS: 709 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 5 new deaths
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 709 Friday, April 16, state health officials reported, for a total of 589,213.
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 709 Friday, April 16, state health officials reported, for a total of 589,213.
Vacant middle seats on airplanes cut COVID-19 exposure risk by up to 57%, CDC study says
Leaving middle seats open and vacant on airplanes may significantly reduce a passenger’s risk of exposure to the coronavirus, a new study published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests.
Leaving middle seats open and vacant on airplanes may significantly reduce a passenger’s risk of exposure to the coronavirus, a new study published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests.
WI DHS: 110K staff, residents vaccinated in long-term care program
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced the federal Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program will complete its last round of COVID-19 vaccination clinics next week.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced the federal Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program will complete its last round of COVID-19 vaccination clinics next week.
Bassist at Blu in Pfister battles pancreatic cancer
A long-time Milwaukee teacher and jazz musician is battling pancreatic cancer along with a huge financial burden due to mounting medical bills. He's getting some help from a marquee name.
A long-time Milwaukee teacher and jazz musician is battling pancreatic cancer along with a huge financial burden due to mounting medical bills. He's getting some help from a marquee name.