Pinwheel garden honors 131 children abused in Racine County in 2020
In 2020, there were 131 confirmed cases of child abuse in Racine County, a nearly 30% decrease from 2019, which may sound like good news, but the coronavirus pandemic has played a role.
In 2020, there were 131 confirmed cases of child abuse in Racine County, a nearly 30% decrease from 2019, which may sound like good news, but the coronavirus pandemic has played a role.
Experts: Colon cancer screenings fell 86% as pandemic began
Health care providers say that's particularly troubling for colon cancer. Over the last 10 to 15 years, colorectal cancer rates for young adults between 20 and 49 years are going up.
Health care providers say that's particularly troubling for colon cancer. Over the last 10 to 15 years, colorectal cancer rates for young adults between 20 and 49 years are going up.
Running Lake Michigan: 1,100-mile+ quest for Alzheimer's awareness
Lee Thornquist set out on a quest to run over 1,100 miles around Lake Michigan in 36 days to raise money for the Alzheimer's Association in honor of his late grandmother, Harriett.
Lee Thornquist set out on a quest to run over 1,100 miles around Lake Michigan in 36 days to raise money for the Alzheimer's Association in honor of his late grandmother, Harriett.
Wisconsin virtual school sees 'more enrollment' amid COVID, nurse shortage
Health experts project a shortage of at least 1 million nurses in less than a decade, and Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin is preparing the next generation of frontline workers.
Health experts project a shortage of at least 1 million nurses in less than a decade, and Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin is preparing the next generation of frontline workers.
Biden administration working on vaccine passports to pave way for travel
The Biden administration is working to develop credentials – referred to as passports, health certificates or travel passes – showing proof of vaccination as individuals and businesses emerge from lockdown.
The Biden administration is working to develop credentials – referred to as passports, health certificates or travel passes – showing proof of vaccination as individuals and businesses emerge from lockdown.
Biden administration working with industry to develop COVID-19 'passports' as vaccinations progress
Passports offer a glimpse of a future that many are longing for after months of COVID-19 restrictions.
Passports offer a glimpse of a future that many are longing for after months of COVID-19 restrictions.
Colleges weigh mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for students
As more Americans get vaccinated, colleges are considering mandatory vaccines for students before returning to campus.
As more Americans get vaccinated, colleges are considering mandatory vaccines for students before returning to campus.
Anti-smoking hotline sees biggest decrease in a decade amid COVID-19
Fewer smokers called quit-smoking hotlines last year and some smoked more, contributing to an unusual bump in cigarette sales — all in the middle of the stress, anxiety and uncertainty from COVID-19.
Fewer smokers called quit-smoking hotlines last year and some smoked more, contributing to an unusual bump in cigarette sales — all in the middle of the stress, anxiety and uncertainty from COVID-19.
Biden to push another coronavirus recovery bill on top of $1.9T package: Psaki
Biden is expected to detail an infrastructure package on Wednesday.
Biden is expected to detail an infrastructure package on Wednesday.
Fauci believes COVID-19 had time to 'adapt in the wild' in early days
Fauci wants to read the World Health Organization report before judging it.
Fauci wants to read the World Health Organization report before judging it.
DHS: 428 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI, no new deaths
State health officials reported 428 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Sunday and no new deaths.
State health officials reported 428 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Sunday and no new deaths.
Most workers want to continue working from home in the post-pandemic world, survey finds
Married people and workers with kids at home were more likely to fall into the latter group that wants to go back into the office.
Married people and workers with kids at home were more likely to fall into the latter group that wants to go back into the office.
Milwaukee barbershop hosts COVID-19 vaccine clinic
Gee's Clippers has been serving haircuts in the Bronzeville neighborhood for years. Saturday, they offered a different service.
Gee's Clippers has been serving haircuts in the Bronzeville neighborhood for years. Saturday, they offered a different service.
Limits lifted, some in Waukesha County keep COVID-19 rules going
There are no longer indoor capacity guidelines in Waukesha County, but not all businesses are jumping back to 100%.
There are no longer indoor capacity guidelines in Waukesha County, but not all businesses are jumping back to 100%.
Milwaukee barbershop hosts COVID-19 vaccine clinic
Gee's Clippers has been serving haircuts in the Bronzeville neighborhood for years. Saturday, they offered a different service.
Gee's Clippers has been serving haircuts in the Bronzeville neighborhood for years. Saturday, they offered a different service.
Lingering COVID-19 symptoms affect middle-aged women the worst, according to studies
Two separate studies out of the United Kingdom suggest that middle-aged women suffer the most from long-lasting COVID-19 symptoms.
Two separate studies out of the United Kingdom suggest that middle-aged women suffer the most from long-lasting COVID-19 symptoms.
Graduates of comprehensive preschool less likely to be obese adults, study shows
The study concluded that comprehensive, school-based early childhood programs could lead to improvements in body mass index (BMI) later in life.
The study concluded that comprehensive, school-based early childhood programs could lead to improvements in body mass index (BMI) later in life.
CDC director concerned over rising COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations
Health officials are concerned that some COVID-19 metrics are trending in the wrong direction such as new cases and hospitalizations.
Health officials are concerned that some COVID-19 metrics are trending in the wrong direction such as new cases and hospitalizations.
Worst may lie ahead for Brazil as it nears 4,000 daily COVID-19 deaths
Brazil currently accounts for one-quarter of the entire world’s daily COVID-19 deaths, far more than any other single nation, and health experts are warning the nation is on the verge of even greater calamity.
Brazil currently accounts for one-quarter of the entire world’s daily COVID-19 deaths, far more than any other single nation, and health experts are warning the nation is on the verge of even greater calamity.
Wisconsin DHS: Coronavirus cases up 450; deaths up 1
The Wisconsin DHS has reported more than 575,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, with more than 6,590 deaths.
The Wisconsin DHS has reported more than 575,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, with more than 6,590 deaths.