Evers proposes $100 million for new venture capital fund
Gov. Evers will submit his two-year state budget proposal to the Republican-controlled Legislature on Tuesday, which will then spend months reworking it before passing its own version this summer.
Gov. Evers will submit his two-year state budget proposal to the Republican-controlled Legislature on Tuesday, which will then spend months reworking it before passing its own version this summer.
State Rep. Myers holds blood drive: 'We can help others'
Donating blood sounds simple, but it can be life-changing for someone else. State Rep. LaKeshia Myers said donating blood and organs is one of the greatest ways you can show love.
Donating blood sounds simple, but it can be life-changing for someone else. State Rep. LaKeshia Myers said donating blood and organs is one of the greatest ways you can show love.
Wisconsin DHS: Coronavirus cases up 752; deaths up 10
The Wisconsin DHS has reported more than 554,000 cases with more than 6,100 deaths related to COVID-19.
The Wisconsin DHS has reported more than 554,000 cases with more than 6,100 deaths related to COVID-19.
Oxford University to begin testing vaccine in children
The trial announced Saturday seeks to recruit 300 volunteers between the ages of 6 and 17, with up to 240 receiving the COVID-19 vaccine and the remainder a control meningitis vaccine.
The trial announced Saturday seeks to recruit 300 volunteers between the ages of 6 and 17, with up to 240 receiving the COVID-19 vaccine and the remainder a control meningitis vaccine.
Minnesota couple separated after Hawaii refuses to accept negative Mayo Clinic COVID-19 test
Hawaii is the dream vacation offering lots of sun, beaches, and warm weather.
Hawaii is the dream vacation offering lots of sun, beaches, and warm weather.
Wisconsin receives grant to develop 988 suicide lifeline
A coalition organized by the DHS is expected to use the funding from Vibrant Emotional Health, the administrator of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, to establish a system in which everyone in Wisconsin has direct access through 988.
A coalition organized by the DHS is expected to use the funding from Vibrant Emotional Health, the administrator of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, to establish a system in which everyone in Wisconsin has direct access through 988.
Wisconsin DWD to continue waiving unemployment work search
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) on Thursday, Feb. 10 announced a new emergency rule that will allow the department to continue waiving work searches for people who apply for unemployment insurance benefits.
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) on Thursday, Feb. 10 announced a new emergency rule that will allow the department to continue waiving work searches for people who apply for unemployment insurance benefits.
Tennessee man leaves $5 million to dog in his will: 'She’s a good girl'
When Tennessee businessman Bill Dorris died late last year, the 84-year-old left $5 million to his 8-year-old border collie, Lulu
When Tennessee businessman Bill Dorris died late last year, the 84-year-old left $5 million to his 8-year-old border collie, Lulu
4 potential COVID-19 therapeutics advance in trials
Enrollment has begun to test additional investigational drugs to fight COVID-19 symptoms, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced Friday.
Enrollment has begun to test additional investigational drugs to fight COVID-19 symptoms, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced Friday.
Milwaukee Health Dept. reports COVID-19 positivity drop
Over the past week, the Milwaukee Health Department did not report any gating criteria changes but did report a decline in COVID-19 positivity -- which remained in the GREEN.
Over the past week, the Milwaukee Health Department did not report any gating criteria changes but did report a decline in COVID-19 positivity -- which remained in the GREEN.
Gov. Evers receives coronavirus vaccine: 'It feels good'
Gov. Tony Evers joined the growing ranks of Wisconsin residents and governors across the country who have been vaccinated for the coronavirus, receiving his first shot Friday at a clinic not far from the state Capitol.
Gov. Tony Evers joined the growing ranks of Wisconsin residents and governors across the country who have been vaccinated for the coronavirus, receiving his first shot Friday at a clinic not far from the state Capitol.
CDC provides school reopening guidance, concern remains
The agency's document is guidance and states that strict mask-wearing and social distancing would be necessary for a safe return to the classroom.
The agency's document is guidance and states that strict mask-wearing and social distancing would be necessary for a safe return to the classroom.
Restaurants see more foot traffic as COVID-19 vaccinations climb
This weekend is Valentine's Day, a time to show some love and restaurants are hoping people share the love with them.
This weekend is Valentine's Day, a time to show some love and restaurants are hoping people share the love with them.
CDC warns of listeria outbreak in Hispanic-style soft cheeses
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning of a listeria outbreak in Hispanic-style soft cheeses, including queso fresco, and is asking consumers to avoid the product until a specific brand linked to the outbreak can be tracked down.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning of a listeria outbreak in Hispanic-style soft cheeses, including queso fresco, and is asking consumers to avoid the product until a specific brand linked to the outbreak can be tracked down.
CDC says strong evidence in-person schooling can be done safely
The CDC on Friday provided a roadmap for reopening schools in the middle of a pandemic, emphasizing mask wearing and social distancing and saying vaccination of teachers is important but not a prerequisite for reopening.
The CDC on Friday provided a roadmap for reopening schools in the middle of a pandemic, emphasizing mask wearing and social distancing and saying vaccination of teachers is important but not a prerequisite for reopening.
Only fraction of MPS students allowed into class now are showing up
The doors are open, but not many Milwaukee Public Schools students are walking through them.
The doors are open, but not many Milwaukee Public Schools students are walking through them.
Walgreens now administering COVID-19 vaccine at its pharmacies
Beginning Friday, Feb. 12, Walgreens pharmacies are administering the COVID-19 vaccine inside stores for Wisconsin residents who are eligible.
Beginning Friday, Feb. 12, Walgreens pharmacies are administering the COVID-19 vaccine inside stores for Wisconsin residents who are eligible.
Band started during pandemic to host livestreamed concert
The entertainment industry has been drastically impacted since the start of the pandemic, but a few local musicians who were out of work — decided to amp things up.
The entertainment industry has been drastically impacted since the start of the pandemic, but a few local musicians who were out of work — decided to amp things up.
Some countries could require ‘vaccine passports’ by summer 2021
Some European countries and tech leaders are already working together to develop a “vaccine passport” which could be required for travel this summer.
Some European countries and tech leaders are already working together to develop a “vaccine passport” which could be required for travel this summer.
DHS: 938 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 11 new deaths
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 938 Friday, Feb. 12, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 554,048.
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 938 Friday, Feb. 12, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 554,048.