$1,400 stimulus checks could hit bank accounts as soon as this weekend, White House says
White House Press secretary Jen Psaki said most Americans can expect to start seeing direct deposits from the recent COVID-19 relief package as early as this weekend.
White House Press secretary Jen Psaki said most Americans can expect to start seeing direct deposits from the recent COVID-19 relief package as early as this weekend.
DHS: 502 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; no new deaths
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 502 Thursday, March 11, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 568,352.
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 502 Thursday, March 11, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 568,352.
Fauci says CDC to release more guidance on what vaccinated people can safely do
For now, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still doesn’t recommend traveling, even if you’ve been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. But Dr. Anthony Fauci says that could be changing.
For now, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still doesn’t recommend traveling, even if you’ve been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. But Dr. Anthony Fauci says that could be changing.
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine blocks 97% of symptomatic cases, 94% of asymptomatic cases in Israeli study
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was found to block 94% of asymptomatic infections and 97% of symptomatic cases in an Israeli study.
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was found to block 94% of asymptomatic infections and 97% of symptomatic cases in an Israeli study.
CDC director on COVID-19 pandemic 1-year mark: ‘We are tired, we are lonely, we are impatient’
The head of the CDC issued a statement on the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, while acknowledging the heartbreaking toll of a health crisis that has claimed the lives of more than 520,000 Americans.
The head of the CDC issued a statement on the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, while acknowledging the heartbreaking toll of a health crisis that has claimed the lives of more than 520,000 Americans.
WI expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility; general public eligible in May
The Wisconsin DHS announced that starting March 29, the next priority group -- people ages 16 and older with certain medical conditions that put them at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19 -- will be eligible for the vaccine.
The Wisconsin DHS announced that starting March 29, the next priority group -- people ages 16 and older with certain medical conditions that put them at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19 -- will be eligible for the vaccine.
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on education may not be known for a while
COVID-19 has been no vacation for kids as it is still affecting students in different districts and colleges in many ways.
COVID-19 has been no vacation for kids as it is still affecting students in different districts and colleges in many ways.
Bucks approved to increase fan capacity to 18% at Fiserv Forum
The Milwaukee Bucks have received approval from the Milwaukee Health Department to increase fan capacity at Fiserv Forum for Bucks games to 18 percent.
The Milwaukee Bucks have received approval from the Milwaukee Health Department to increase fan capacity at Fiserv Forum for Bucks games to 18 percent.
Report: Phone scam targets persons scheduling vaccine appointments
Scammers have a new target -- people looking to get the coronavirus vaccine. They’re pretending to be hospital staff, telling people to pay up or there will be no vaccine.
Scammers have a new target -- people looking to get the coronavirus vaccine. They’re pretending to be hospital staff, telling people to pay up or there will be no vaccine.
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith urges LeBron James to be more transparent with COVID vaccine decision
LeBron James’ response to a question on whether or not he would get the coronavirus vaccine didn’t sit well with fiery ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith.
LeBron James’ response to a question on whether or not he would get the coronavirus vaccine didn’t sit well with fiery ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith.
Layoffs ease as unemployment claims drop to 712,000
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 712,000, the lowest total since early November.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 712,000, the lowest total since early November.
Former presidents, 1st ladies urge Americans to get COVID-19 vaccine
Four former presidents are urging Americans to get vaccinated as soon as COVID-19 doses are available to them.
Four former presidents are urging Americans to get vaccinated as soon as COVID-19 doses are available to them.
Will COVID-19 ever go away?
No one knows for sure. Scientists think the virus that causes COVID-19 may be with us for decades or longer, but that doesn’t mean it will keep posing the same threat.
No one knows for sure. Scientists think the virus that causes COVID-19 may be with us for decades or longer, but that doesn’t mean it will keep posing the same threat.
DHS: 2M more WI residents to be COVID-19 vaccine eligible soon
About 2 million more Wisconsin residents, including those with certain pre-existing conditions, will be eligible for the coronavirus vaccine in the next round to be announced later this week, the state's deputy health secretary said Monday.
About 2 million more Wisconsin residents, including those with certain pre-existing conditions, will be eligible for the coronavirus vaccine in the next round to be announced later this week, the state's deputy health secretary said Monday.
Milwaukee girl who 'defeated cancer' chats with Aaron Rodgers
The Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation's 50 Faces of Cancer fundraiser premieres online on March 11 to kick off a campaign to raise money for cancer research.
The Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation's 50 Faces of Cancer fundraiser premieres online on March 11 to kick off a campaign to raise money for cancer research.
Dogs saving dogs: Pups become blood donors to help their friends
Dogs, like humans, sometimes need a little help from a friend -- and yes, we are talking about another pooch’s blood.
Dogs, like humans, sometimes need a little help from a friend -- and yes, we are talking about another pooch’s blood.
Wisconsin cities ponder extending, expiring local mask mandates
Wisconsin's statewide mask mandate is set to expire next week. On the local level, municipalities are weighing whether to extend requirements of their own.
Wisconsin's statewide mask mandate is set to expire next week. On the local level, municipalities are weighing whether to extend requirements of their own.
Nearly two-thirds of COVID-19 hospitalizations attributed to 4 common underlying conditions, NIH says
A recent study from researchers at Tufts University found that nearly two-thirds of COVID-19 hospitalizations in the U.S. could be attributed to four underlying conditions that are common among Americans.
A recent study from researchers at Tufts University found that nearly two-thirds of COVID-19 hospitalizations in the U.S. could be attributed to four underlying conditions that are common among Americans.
Wisconsin cities ponder extending, expiring local mask mandates
Wisconsin's statewide mask mandate is set to expire next week. On the local level, municipalities are weighing whether to extend requirements of their own.
Wisconsin's statewide mask mandate is set to expire next week. On the local level, municipalities are weighing whether to extend requirements of their own.
Milwaukee to get $405M via federal COVID-19 relief bill
Local cities will be getting pieces of the relief bill's $1.9 trillion pie, something Milwaukee's mayor says will go toward multiple projects.
Local cities will be getting pieces of the relief bill's $1.9 trillion pie, something Milwaukee's mayor says will go toward multiple projects.