Milwaukee leaders tackle racism
As racism is also spreading, local organizations are fighting to eliminate it and keep the conversation at the forefront.
As racism is also spreading, local organizations are fighting to eliminate it and keep the conversation at the forefront.
MPS seniors return to class; board vote brings back graduation
Milwaukee Public Schools seniors who opted in for in-person learning will head back to class Monday morning, marking the final phase of the district's in-person learning rollout.
Milwaukee Public Schools seniors who opted in for in-person learning will head back to class Monday morning, marking the final phase of the district's in-person learning rollout.
Local leaders fighting to eliminate another epidemic — racism
As racism is also spreading, local organizations are fighting to eliminate it and keep the conversation at the forefront.
As racism is also spreading, local organizations are fighting to eliminate it and keep the conversation at the forefront.
Alaska Airlines says state senator banned for refusing to follow face mask requirements
Senator Lora Reinbold from Alaska has been banned from Alaska Airlines for her "continued refusal to comply with employee instruction regarding the current mask policy,” an airline spokesperson said.
Senator Lora Reinbold from Alaska has been banned from Alaska Airlines for her "continued refusal to comply with employee instruction regarding the current mask policy,” an airline spokesperson said.
Fauci expects CDC to revise mask guidelines, says COVID-19 transmission risk outdoors is ‘really low’
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said Sunday he expects the CDC to revise its guidelines after acknowledging that the risk of COVID-19 transmission in an outdoor setting is “really low.”
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said Sunday he expects the CDC to revise its guidelines after acknowledging that the risk of COVID-19 transmission in an outdoor setting is “really low.”
IRS holding over 29M unprocessed tax returns, delaying refunds for many low-income Americans
At least 8 million returns have been placed in "suspense" until an IRS employee can review them to ensure the taxpayers received the fully promised stimulus check money.
At least 8 million returns have been placed in "suspense" until an IRS employee can review them to ensure the taxpayers received the fully promised stimulus check money.
Restaurants struggle to find workers as unemployment benefits outlast COVID restrictions
Many restaurateurs are having a hard time finding employees, in part, because many of them are relying on unemployment benefits rather than coming back to work.
Many restaurateurs are having a hard time finding employees, in part, because many of them are relying on unemployment benefits rather than coming back to work.
DHS: 399 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin
State health officials reported 399 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Sunday.
State health officials reported 399 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Sunday.
MIT study challenges indoor social distancing, finds 'no difference between 6 feet and 60 feet'
The new study from MIT suggests that time spent indoors has more effect on transmission than the distance.
The new study from MIT suggests that time spent indoors has more effect on transmission than the distance.
Man charged with infecting 22 people with COVID-19
He coughed on work colleagues and told them “I’m going to give you all the coronavirus."
He coughed on work colleagues and told them “I’m going to give you all the coronavirus."
California, western states OK resuming use of Johnson & Johnson
The governors of California, Washington, Oregon and Nevada concluded on Saturday that the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine is safe and should resume in the western states.
The governors of California, Washington, Oregon and Nevada concluded on Saturday that the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine is safe and should resume in the western states.
Pabst Theater reopens for first show since March 2020
While the show finally went on, the theater is still waiting for its chance to get federal relief dollars after being closed for more than a year.
While the show finally went on, the theater is still waiting for its chance to get federal relief dollars after being closed for more than a year.
Long-lasting symptoms, increased risk of death found in 8-10% of surviving COVID-19 patients, VHA study found
A study done by the Veteran Health Administration found long-lasting symptoms and an increased risk of death after six months in about 8-10% of COVID-19 patients.
A study done by the Veteran Health Administration found long-lasting symptoms and an increased risk of death after six months in about 8-10% of COVID-19 patients.
Wisconsin DHS: COVID-19 cases up 494; 19 news deaths
The Wisconsin DHS has reported more than 594,000 COVID-19 cases, along with more than 6,750 related deaths, to date.
The Wisconsin DHS has reported more than 594,000 COVID-19 cases, along with more than 6,750 related deaths, to date.
ZooTampa may begin vaccinating animals against COVID-19 this summer or fall
With three vaccines authorized by the FDA for emergency use in humans, getting some relief from the coronavirus pandemic seems within reach, but how does that translate to animals?
With three vaccines authorized by the FDA for emergency use in humans, getting some relief from the coronavirus pandemic seems within reach, but how does that translate to animals?
Sen. Johnson questions need for widespread COVID-19 vaccinations
Sen. Ron Johnson questioned the need for widespread COVID-19 vaccinations, saying in a radio interview ''what do you care if your neighbor has one or not?''
Sen. Ron Johnson questioned the need for widespread COVID-19 vaccinations, saying in a radio interview ''what do you care if your neighbor has one or not?''
Johnson & Johnson vaccine: CDC lifts suspension amid blood clot concerns
Advisers to the CDC said Friday that it’s time to resume use of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, despite a very rare risk of blood clots.
Advisers to the CDC said Friday that it’s time to resume use of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, despite a very rare risk of blood clots.
MHD: COVID-19 vaccinations surpass 25%; cases, positivity up
Over the past week, the Milwaukee Health Department reported worsening trends in both the seven-day rate and the percentage of positive tests.
Over the past week, the Milwaukee Health Department reported worsening trends in both the seven-day rate and the percentage of positive tests.
CDC study: Unvaccinated worker started COVID-19 outbreak in nursing home among mostly vaccinated residents
An unvaccinated health care worker set off a COVID-19 outbreak at a nursing home in Kentucky where the vast majority of residents had been already vaccinated, according to a CDC study.
An unvaccinated health care worker set off a COVID-19 outbreak at a nursing home in Kentucky where the vast majority of residents had been already vaccinated, according to a CDC study.
150 days, 1 COVID-19 case: School nears full year in classroom
St. Paul Lutheran School in Franklin has 116 students. To date, there has only been one COVID-19 case, which affected just one classroom.
St. Paul Lutheran School in Franklin has 116 students. To date, there has only been one COVID-19 case, which affected just one classroom.