COVID-19 relief: House Budget Committee OKs $1.9T bill containing $1,400 checks

COVID-19 relief: House Budget Committee OKs $1.9T bill containing $1,400 checks

Democrats’ $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package includes one-time $1,400 direct payments for individuals and an incremental minimum wage hike to $15 an hour.

Democrats’ $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package includes one-time $1,400 direct payments for individuals and an incremental minimum wage hike to $15 an hour.

FDA urges makers of COVID-19 vaccines, tests, treatments to adapt to coronavirus variants

FDA urges makers of COVID-19 vaccines, tests, treatments to adapt to coronavirus variants

As more-contagious variants of the novel coronavirus become dominant in the U.S., the FDA is warning vaccine makers, test manufacturers and developers of COVID-19 antibody treatments that they must adapt.

As more-contagious variants of the novel coronavirus become dominant in the U.S., the FDA is warning vaccine makers, test manufacturers and developers of COVID-19 antibody treatments that they must adapt.

DHS: 423 new positive cases of COVID-19; no new deaths 2nd day in a row

DHS: 423 new positive cases of COVID-19; no new deaths 2nd day in a row

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 423 Monday, Feb. 22, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, for a total of 559,998.

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 423 Monday, Feb. 22, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, for a total of 559,998.

AG Kaul supports group backing up to $50K in student loan debt relief

AG Kaul supports group backing up to $50K in student loan debt relief

Attorney General Kaul joined a multistate coalition urging the adoption of U.S. resolutions that call for the cancellation of up to $50,000 in federal student debt.

Attorney General Kaul joined a multistate coalition urging the adoption of U.S. resolutions that call for the cancellation of up to $50,000 in federal student debt.

Wauwatosa Health Department begins testing Wisconsin Vaccine Registry

Wauwatosa Health Department begins testing Wisconsin Vaccine Registry

The Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccine Registry is an effort to streamline the vaccination process -- giving people a place to sign up for an appointment for their shot. 

The Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccine Registry is an effort to streamline the vaccination process -- giving people a place to sign up for an appointment for their shot. 

Bill Gates warns coming climate crisis will be deadlier than coronavirus

Bill Gates warns coming climate crisis will be deadlier than coronavirus

In his new book, “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster,” Bill Gates says that it is imperative that the world go from the current 51 billion tons of emissions to zero within the next 30 years to avoid catastrophe.

In his new book, “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster,” Bill Gates says that it is imperative that the world go from the current 51 billion tons of emissions to zero within the next 30 years to avoid catastrophe.

Routine vaccinations down in older adults, health experts say
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Routine vaccinations down in older adults, health experts say

Lines and waitlists have formed for the coveted COVID-19 vaccine, but health experts say, unfortunately, the same can't be said for routine vaccinations. 

Lines and waitlists have formed for the coveted COVID-19 vaccine, but health experts say, unfortunately, the same can't be said for routine vaccinations. 

Just 36% have submitted FAFSA; Wisconsin ranks 34th in the nation

Just 36% have submitted FAFSA; Wisconsin ranks 34th in the nation

Just 36% of high school seniors have submitted their FAFSA -- the Free Application for Financial Student Aid. Wisconsin ranks 34th nationwide according to the National College Attainment Network.

Just 36% of high school seniors have submitted their FAFSA -- the Free Application for Financial Student Aid. Wisconsin ranks 34th nationwide according to the National College Attainment Network.

Routine vaccinations down in older adults, health experts say

Routine vaccinations down in older adults, health experts say

Lines and waitlists have formed for the coveted COVID-19 vaccine, but health experts say, unfortunately, the same can't be said for routine vaccinations. 

Lines and waitlists have formed for the coveted COVID-19 vaccine, but health experts say, unfortunately, the same can't be said for routine vaccinations. 

With COVID-19 vaccination pace set to take off, Biden team well on path to hit 100M goal

With COVID-19 vaccination pace set to take off, Biden team well on path to hit 100M goal

One month into Joe Biden's presidency, the government is on a glide path to reach his initial goal of administering 100 million vaccine doses in his first 100 days in office.

One month into Joe Biden's presidency, the government is on a glide path to reach his initial goal of administering 100 million vaccine doses in his first 100 days in office.

Dr. Fauci: It's 'possible' Americans may still be wearing face masks in 2022

Dr. Fauci: It's 'possible' Americans may still be wearing face masks in 2022

Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci told CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday that it is "possible" Americans may still need to wear face masks in 2022, even as the country could approach a certain "degree of normality."

Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci told CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday that it is "possible" Americans may still need to wear face masks in 2022, even as the country could approach a certain "degree of normality."

DHS: 403 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin; no new deaths

DHS: 403 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin; no new deaths

State health officials reported 403 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Sunday, Feb. 21. No new deaths were reported.

State health officials reported 403 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Sunday, Feb. 21. No new deaths were reported.

Milwaukee COVID-19 vaccine clinic draws people from Chicago, Madison
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Milwaukee COVID-19 vaccine clinic draws people from Chicago, Madison

A local pharmacy is using a new strategy to get more people vaccinated against COVID-19. Saturday alone, more than 750 people received shots.

A local pharmacy is using a new strategy to get more people vaccinated against COVID-19. Saturday alone, more than 750 people received shots.

Milwaukee COVID-19 vaccine clinic draws people from Chicago, Madison

Milwaukee COVID-19 vaccine clinic draws people from Chicago, Madison

A local pharmacy is using a new strategy to get more people vaccinated against COVID-19. Saturday alone, more than 750 people received shots.

A local pharmacy is using a new strategy to get more people vaccinated against COVID-19. Saturday alone, more than 750 people received shots.

Skateboarding world champion charged for hosting superspreader event

Skateboarding world champion charged for hosting superspreader event

A skateboarding world champion is among five people prosecutors in Southern California have charged with organizing parties that were possible superspreader events amid the pandemic.

A skateboarding world champion is among five people prosecutors in Southern California have charged with organizing parties that were possible superspreader events amid the pandemic.