'Slowly back to normal:' Beer flows on St. Patty's year after closure
On St. Patrick's Day 2020, beer taps across Wisconsin dried up, St. Patrick's Day beads were put away and uncertainty loomed over the state, the nation and the world. A year later, festivities returned -- on a smaller scale.
On St. Patrick's Day 2020, beer taps across Wisconsin dried up, St. Patrick's Day beads were put away and uncertainty loomed over the state, the nation and the world. A year later, festivities returned -- on a smaller scale.
Feds mistakenly gave away $692M in duplicate PPP loans
Some businesses struggled to access loans through the program, a key coronavirus rescue fund
Some businesses struggled to access loans through the program, a key coronavirus rescue fund
Records show 10 to 50 percent of first responders declined COVID-19 vaccine
Thousands of Wisconsinites are rolling up their sleeves, eager to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Others are saying, no thanks, but just how many are declining a vaccine when offered?
Thousands of Wisconsinites are rolling up their sleeves, eager to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Others are saying, no thanks, but just how many are declining a vaccine when offered?
Records show 10-50% of first responders declined COVID-19 vaccine
Records show 12% to 50% of first responders in southeastern Wisconsin have declined a COVID-19 vaccine. Could that delay the end of the pandemic?
Records show 12% to 50% of first responders in southeastern Wisconsin have declined a COVID-19 vaccine. Could that delay the end of the pandemic?
EU to propose COVID-19 vaccine passport to allow free travel by summer
The European Union’s executive body has presented a proposal that would allow EU residents to travel freely across the 27-nation bloc by the summer as long as they have been vaccinated, tested negative for COVID-19 or recovered from the disease. SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press
The European Union’s executive body has presented a proposal that would allow EU residents to travel freely across the 27-nation bloc by the summer as long as they have been vaccinated, tested negative for COVID-19 or recovered from the disease. SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press
Experts now say $2 test could save newborns from rare disorder
How much would you pay to save your baby's life? A Wisconsin state senator said it would cost less than $2 per child to screen newborns for a deadly genetic disorder.
How much would you pay to save your baby's life? A Wisconsin state senator said it would cost less than $2 per child to screen newborns for a deadly genetic disorder.
Year after closure, restaurants see 30% drop in sales
Wisconsin bars and restaurants closed exactly one year ago Wednesday, March 17.�While they were open for St. Patrick's Day 2021, the coronavirus pandemic has had a ''devastating impact.''
Wisconsin bars and restaurants closed exactly one year ago Wednesday, March 17.�While they were open for St. Patrick's Day 2021, the coronavirus pandemic has had a ''devastating impact.''
'A nightmare:' Year after closure, restaurants see 30% drop in sales
Wisconsin bars and restaurants closed exactly one year ago Wednesday, March 17. While they were open for St. Patrick's Day 2021, the coronavirus pandemic has had a "devastating impact."
Wisconsin bars and restaurants closed exactly one year ago Wednesday, March 17. While they were open for St. Patrick's Day 2021, the coronavirus pandemic has had a "devastating impact."
DHS: 318 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 15 new deaths
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 318 Wednesday, March 17, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 570,730.
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 318 Wednesday, March 17, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 570,730.
Vaccinating children against COVID-19 will be crucial to ending pandemic, experts say
America’s children make up about a quarter of the population and will need to also be immunized to reach the necessary level of “herd immunity” against the coronavirus, experts say.
America’s children make up about a quarter of the population and will need to also be immunized to reach the necessary level of “herd immunity” against the coronavirus, experts say.
Gov. Evers tours COVID-19 vaccination site at Lambeau Field
Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday, March 17 toured the new COVID-19 community vaccination site at Lambeau Field.
Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday, March 17 toured the new COVID-19 community vaccination site at Lambeau Field.
FAA extending zero-tolerance policy amid COVID-19 pandemic for unruly passengers
The FAA has slapped hefty fines on two separate passengers in recent weeks, and announced it will be extending its zero-tolerance policy for unruly passengers for as long as the CDC and TSA’s mask mandate is in effect.
The FAA has slapped hefty fines on two separate passengers in recent weeks, and announced it will be extending its zero-tolerance policy for unruly passengers for as long as the CDC and TSA’s mask mandate is in effect.
90% of California can dine indoors, go to movies, hit a gym
San Mateo County also became the first county in the San Francisco Bay Area allowing businesses there to open even more, including indoor bowling alleys and outdoor bars that do not serve meals. Businesses can reopen Wednesday, one year to the day after San Francisco Bay Area health officers implemented a regional stay-at-home order, the first in the U.S.
San Mateo County also became the first county in the San Francisco Bay Area allowing businesses there to open even more, including indoor bowling alleys and outdoor bars that do not serve meals. Businesses can reopen Wednesday, one year to the day after San Francisco Bay Area health officers implemented a regional stay-at-home order, the first in the U.S.
1st case of Brazil COVID-19 variant identified in Lake County, IL
The Lake County Health Department reported on Wednesday, March 17 the first case of the COVID-19 P.1 variant (Brazil) in Lake County, Illinois.
The Lake County Health Department reported on Wednesday, March 17 the first case of the COVID-19 P.1 variant (Brazil) in Lake County, Illinois.
Longtime West Allis store in jeopardy, doesn’t qualify for PPP
Many businesses struggling amid the pandemic can turn to federal grants and loans to stay afloat. However, some aren’t struggling enough to qualify.
Many businesses struggling amid the pandemic can turn to federal grants and loans to stay afloat. However, some aren’t struggling enough to qualify.
Milwaukee County ZIP code program highlights vaccine equity efforts
Health officials say focusing on such groups will help make vaccine distribution more equitable while addressing glaring racial disparities.
Health officials say focusing on such groups will help make vaccine distribution more equitable while addressing glaring racial disparities.
'I'm not throwing away my shot': Doctors use 'Hamilton' inspiration to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations
A group of Northern California doctors derived inspiration from Broadway and got creative in order to encourage people to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
A group of Northern California doctors derived inspiration from Broadway and got creative in order to encourage people to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
'I would recommend it': Trump urges hesitant supporters to get COVID-19 vaccine
Former President Donald Trump urged his supporters to get the COVID-19 vaccine, saying, “I would recommend it to a lot of people.”
Former President Donald Trump urged his supporters to get the COVID-19 vaccine, saying, “I would recommend it to a lot of people.”
Milwaukee County ZIP code program highlights vaccine equity efforts
Health officials say focusing on such groups will help make vaccine distribution more equitable while addressing glaring racial disparities.
Health officials say focusing on such groups will help make vaccine distribution more equitable while addressing glaring racial disparities.
UWM COVID-19 vaccine clinic opens; community-focused efforts expand
Milwaukee city and county leaders have announced expanded efforts to get more people vaccinated, including mobile clinics and home visits.
Milwaukee city and county leaders have announced expanded efforts to get more people vaccinated, including mobile clinics and home visits.