COVID-19 vaccine pop-up serves shots at south side cigar bar
Normally it's a spot for a smoke and spirits, but shots were served in a different fashion at Shaker's Cigar Bar Saturday morning.
Normally it's a spot for a smoke and spirits, but shots were served in a different fashion at Shaker's Cigar Bar Saturday morning.
HPV infections in young girls have decreased more than 80% since vaccine introduced, CDC finds
The HPV vaccine has been recommended for young girls in the U.S. since 2006. CDC researchers have found that HPV infections - which could lead to cancer - have dropped more than 80% in females since then.
The HPV vaccine has been recommended for young girls in the U.S. since 2006. CDC researchers have found that HPV infections - which could lead to cancer - have dropped more than 80% in females since then.
IRS tax refunds for $10,200 unemployment break to start in May: What you need to know
The IRS will start issuing tax refunds in May to Americans who already filed their returns but are eligible to take advantage of a new break on unemployment benefits.
The IRS will start issuing tax refunds in May to Americans who already filed their returns but are eligible to take advantage of a new break on unemployment benefits.
Wisconsin DHS: Coronavirus cases up 706; deaths up 7
The Wisconsin DHS has confirmed more than 579,000 COVID-19 cases and 6,600 deaths to date.
The Wisconsin DHS has confirmed more than 579,000 COVID-19 cases and 6,600 deaths to date.
Past infection of COVID-19 increases vaccine response six-fold, new study finds
Researchers found that healthcare workers with a previous COVID-19 infection had six times the immune response to one dose of the Pfizer vaccine than those who hadn’t received the virus.
Researchers found that healthcare workers with a previous COVID-19 infection had six times the immune response to one dose of the Pfizer vaccine than those who hadn’t received the virus.
US boat sales cruise to 13-year high amid coronavirus pandemic
Boating has been part of a renewed interest in outdoor recreation as many Americans were locked down due to the coronavirus in 2020.
Boating has been part of a renewed interest in outdoor recreation as many Americans were locked down due to the coronavirus in 2020.
Wisconsin churches prepare for 2nd pandemic Easter
In 2020, Easter services were held virtually. This year, churches are adapting to different guidelines and preparing to welcome people back.
In 2020, Easter services were held virtually. This year, churches are adapting to different guidelines and preparing to welcome people back.
14-year-old boy dies from complications of COVID-19 infection
A 14-year-old Hispanic boy died from complications of infection with the coronavirus, officials with the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office confirm.
A 14-year-old Hispanic boy died from complications of infection with the coronavirus, officials with the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office confirm.
HealthyMKE.com gets upgrade before eligibility opens to 16+ Monday
Healthymke.com is getting a major upgrade ahead of expanded vaccine eligibility on Monday.
Healthymke.com is getting a major upgrade ahead of expanded vaccine eligibility on Monday.
Dutch government halts AstraZeneca vaccine for people under 60 amid reports of blood clots
The Dutch government says it is temporarily halting AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccinations for people under the age of 60.
The Dutch government says it is temporarily halting AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccinations for people under the age of 60.
More than 100M US adults have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, CDC says
The CDC said Friday that more than 100 million American adults have now received at least the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
The CDC said Friday that more than 100 million American adults have now received at least the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
DHS: 875 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI, 8 new deaths
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 875 Friday, April 2, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 578,587.
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 875 Friday, April 2, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 578,587.
CDC clears domestic travel for vaccinated people, but still advises mask-wearing
The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.
The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.
Hiring ramps up as US adds 916K jobs in March
America’s employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign that a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession is taking hold.
America’s employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign that a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession is taking hold.
Nearly a third of UK COVID-19 patients hospitalized readmitted within 4 months, study finds
Nearly a third of individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 in the U.K. were readmitted within a period of four months, and they suffered from multi-organ dysfunction at higher rates than the general population, a study found.
Nearly a third of individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 in the U.K. were readmitted within a period of four months, and they suffered from multi-organ dysfunction at higher rates than the general population, a study found.
8-year-old mistakenly vaccinated at COVID-19 vaccine site in Dallas County
An 8-year-old received a COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination site in Dallas County.
An 8-year-old received a COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination site in Dallas County.
WI DHS offers updated guidance for spring and summer activities
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services updated its Staying Safe in Your Community webpage to include recommendations for fully vaccinated and unvaccinated people.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services updated its Staying Safe in Your Community webpage to include recommendations for fully vaccinated and unvaccinated people.
Medical examiner confirms death of 14-year-old after he contracted COVID-19
A 14-year-old boy died after contracting the coronavirus
A 14-year-old boy died after contracting the coronavirus
Greenfield HS pauses varsity football 'out of an abundance of caution'
The Greenfield varsity football team is pausing activities after a number of players were identified as close contacts to multiple positive cases from the Cudahy varsity football team last Friday, March 26.
The Greenfield varsity football team is pausing activities after a number of players were identified as close contacts to multiple positive cases from the Cudahy varsity football team last Friday, March 26.
Tug-barge with COVID infections diverted to Port Milwaukee
The 1,000-foot Presque Isle tug-barge, one of the largest freighters on the Great Lakes, was diverted to Milwaukee after leaving Gary, Indiana.
The 1,000-foot Presque Isle tug-barge, one of the largest freighters on the Great Lakes, was diverted to Milwaukee after leaving Gary, Indiana.