DHS: 681 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 39 new deaths
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 681 Tuesday, Feb. 9, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 551,050.
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 681 Tuesday, Feb. 9, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 551,050.
WHO team says coronavirus unlikely to have leaked from China lab
A World Health Organization expert says the coronavirus is unlikely to have leaked from a Chinese lab and most probably jumped to humans via an intermediary species.
A World Health Organization expert says the coronavirus is unlikely to have leaked from a Chinese lab and most probably jumped to humans via an intermediary species.
Uber, Walgreens partner to offer free rides to COVID-19 vaccine appointments in underserved communities
Walgreens is teaming up with Uber to offer free rides to vaccine appointments, furthering Uber’s initiative to ensure transportation isn’t the reason somebody can’t get the vaccine.
Walgreens is teaming up with Uber to offer free rides to vaccine appointments, furthering Uber’s initiative to ensure transportation isn’t the reason somebody can’t get the vaccine.
NFL legend Brett Favre invests in concussion treatment meant to cure CTE
Professional football’s concussion crisis could be turning around as NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre has backed a promising preventative treatment for head injuries.
Professional football’s concussion crisis could be turning around as NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre has backed a promising preventative treatment for head injuries.
COVID-19 vaccine program targets vulnerable populations in Milwaukee
The Findley Foundation is offering a COVID-19 vaccination drive-thru to citizens in vulnerable and underserved communities in the City of Milwaukee.
The Findley Foundation is offering a COVID-19 vaccination drive-thru to citizens in vulnerable and underserved communities in the City of Milwaukee.
Racial disparities in Milwaukee’s vaccine rollout
Even as Wisconsin now leads the country in daily administered doses of coronavirus vaccines, there are still concerns about how equitable that rollout has been.
Even as Wisconsin now leads the country in daily administered doses of coronavirus vaccines, there are still concerns about how equitable that rollout has been.
US school leaders might extend remote learning into fall 2021
Parents of schoolchildren learning from home shouldn't necessarily count on reclaiming the dining room table any time soon.
Parents of schoolchildren learning from home shouldn't necessarily count on reclaiming the dining room table any time soon.
WI Republican says marijuana proposal 'likely to be dead upon arrival'
Should Wisconsin legalize marijuana? Governor Tony Evers wants to use the budget to do that, but the Republican Legislature is likely to snuff out this latest pot proposal.
Should Wisconsin legalize marijuana? Governor Tony Evers wants to use the budget to do that, but the Republican Legislature is likely to snuff out this latest pot proposal.
300 MPS students return to the classroom; leaders call it 'a good day'
Three-hundred Milwaukee Public Schools students headed back into the classroom Monday, Feb. 8 -- only a small fraction of students in the district.
Three-hundred Milwaukee Public Schools students headed back into the classroom Monday, Feb. 8 -- only a small fraction of students in the district.
Pete Buttigieg to quarantine after security agent tests positive for COVID-19
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will quarantine for 14 days after a member of his security detail tested positive Monday for the coronavirus.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will quarantine for 14 days after a member of his security detail tested positive Monday for the coronavirus.
Phoenix mother of six dies after early birth of twins while having COVID-19
A Phoenix man is now left to care for several small children after his wife, 36, died weeks after giving birth prematurely to twins. The babies are still in the NICU.
A Phoenix man is now left to care for several small children after his wife, 36, died weeks after giving birth prematurely to twins. The babies are still in the NICU.
Coronavirus variants: Experts fear mutations could mean COVID-19 reinfections
Evidence is mounting that having COVID-19 may not protect a person against getting infected again with some of the new variants emerging around the world.
Evidence is mounting that having COVID-19 may not protect a person against getting infected again with some of the new variants emerging around the world.
Stimulus checks: Democrats propose $1,400 payments as part of Biden's COVID-19 relief plan
Democrats on a pivotal House panel on Monday proposed an additional $1,400 in direct payments to individuals as Congress began piecing together a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package that largely follows President Joe Biden's proposal for battling the pandemic and reviving a still staggering economy.
Democrats on a pivotal House panel on Monday proposed an additional $1,400 in direct payments to individuals as Congress began piecing together a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package that largely follows President Joe Biden's proposal for battling the pandemic and reviving a still staggering economy.
300 MPS students return to in-person learning on Monday
Around 300 Milwaukee Public Schools' students will soon head back to class Monday, Feb. 8 -- for the first time since March.
Around 300 Milwaukee Public Schools' students will soon head back to class Monday, Feb. 8 -- for the first time since March.
Push underway to help people trying to keep their homes amid pandemic
Some Milwaukee Common Council members are joining in the fight to help people keep their place to live during the pandemic.
Some Milwaukee Common Council members are joining in the fight to help people keep their place to live during the pandemic.
Push underway to help people trying to keep their homes amid pandemic
Some Milwaukee Common Council members are joining in the fight to help people keep their place to live during the pandemic.
Some Milwaukee Common Council members are joining in the fight to help people keep their place to live during the pandemic.
Racial disparities in Milwaukee's vaccine rollout
Even as Wisconsin now leads the country in daily administered doses of COVID-19 vaccines, there are still concerns about how equitable that rollout has been.
Even as Wisconsin now leads the country in daily administered doses of COVID-19 vaccines, there are still concerns about how equitable that rollout has been.
300 MPS students return to in-person learning on Monday
However, parents and grandparents have mixed feelings about sending their children back.
However, parents and grandparents have mixed feelings about sending their children back.
WI Republican says marijuana proposal 'likely to be dead upon arrival'
Should Wisconsin legalize marijuana? Governor Tony Evers wants to use the budget to do that, but the Republican Legislature is likely to snuff out this latest pot proposal.
Should Wisconsin legalize marijuana? Governor Tony Evers wants to use the budget to do that, but the Republican Legislature is likely to snuff out this latest pot proposal.
Kroger employees get $100 bonus if they receive COVID-19 vaccine
Kroger employees are getting paid a bonus when they receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Kroger employees are getting paid a bonus when they receive a COVID-19 vaccine.