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.
Bassist at Blu in Pfister in 'fight for his life,' battling 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.
Pfizer CEO says third dose of vaccine 'likely' needed within 1 year
The CEO of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer said during a televised interview Thursday that people will "likely" need a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
The CEO of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer said during a televised interview Thursday that people will "likely" need a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
CDC identifies 5,800 COVID-19 ‘breakthrough infections’ among 75 million fully vaccinated people
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it has identified a comparatively small group of fully vaccinated people who have reported “breakthrough” COVID-19 infections, which should be “expected.”
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it has identified a comparatively small group of fully vaccinated people who have reported “breakthrough” COVID-19 infections, which should be “expected.”
India's biggest cities shut down as new daily COVID-19 cases hit more than 200K
India’s two largest cities have imposed stringent restrictions on movement and one planned to use hotels and banquet halls to treat coronavirus patients.
India’s two largest cities have imposed stringent restrictions on movement and one planned to use hotels and banquet halls to treat coronavirus patients.
Lack of vaccines in other parts of world puts US at risk, could prolong pandemic, experts say
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases, said the longer the novel coronavirus is allowed to replicate in any part of the world, the more opportunity new variants have to emerge and threaten the country’s chance of reaching herd immunity.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases, said the longer the novel coronavirus is allowed to replicate in any part of the world, the more opportunity new variants have to emerge and threaten the country’s chance of reaching herd immunity.
Women 'may be more susceptible' to J&J vaccine blood clots: doctor
The medical community is racing to understand why six people developed blood clots in their brains after receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
The medical community is racing to understand why six people developed blood clots in their brains after receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.