US economy added 49,000 jobs in January as recovery rebounds from winter slowdown
The unemployment rate edged down to 6.3% — well below the April peak of 14.7%, but about twice the pre-crisis level.
The unemployment rate edged down to 6.3% — well below the April peak of 14.7%, but about twice the pre-crisis level.
Wisconsin DHS: Coronavirus cases up 934; deaths up 32
The Wisconsin DHS has reported more than 549,000 COVID-19 cases, resulting in more than 6,000 deaths, to date.
The Wisconsin DHS has reported more than 549,000 COVID-19 cases, resulting in more than 6,000 deaths, to date.
Kroger paying employees $100 to get COVID-19 vaccine
Kroger is paying its employees $100 to get vaccinated against COVID-19, the company announced Friday.
Kroger is paying its employees $100 to get vaccinated against COVID-19, the company announced Friday.
Pandemic vices are putting more consumers in debt: 'It's 100% instant gratification'
Alcohol, cigarettes, adult entertainment and lottery tickets are just some of the items 70% of Americans are splurging on during the pandemic, a new survey from financial services company MagnifyMoney suggests.
Alcohol, cigarettes, adult entertainment and lottery tickets are just some of the items 70% of Americans are splurging on during the pandemic, a new survey from financial services company MagnifyMoney suggests.
Outdoor dining continues despite sub-zero temperatures
It isn't your typical outdoor dining weather, but even with temperatures dipping below zero, Wisconsin restaurant owners are finding ways to keep outdoor dining alive.
It isn't your typical outdoor dining weather, but even with temperatures dipping below zero, Wisconsin restaurant owners are finding ways to keep outdoor dining alive.
Face masks mysteriously appearing on doorsteps part of ‘brushing’ scam, Better Business Bureau says
The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about packages of face masks and other merchandise that have mysteriously appeared on their doorsteps that could be a part of a “brushing” scam.
The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about packages of face masks and other merchandise that have mysteriously appeared on their doorsteps that could be a part of a “brushing” scam.
California's largest vaccination site to open at Levi's Stadium
The site will open Tuesday week with the initial capacity to vaccinate 5,000 people per day, with plans to increase capacity up to 15,000 people a day as vaccine supplies increase. The vaccinations will be given to Santa Clara County residents.
The site will open Tuesday week with the initial capacity to vaccinate 5,000 people per day, with plans to increase capacity up to 15,000 people a day as vaccine supplies increase. The vaccinations will be given to Santa Clara County residents.
Airline pilot shares story of 2-month battle with COVID-19
Chris Sickel is going home after a two-month battle with COVID-19. He is a 49-year-old Southwest Airlines pilot and has no underlying condition. His family shared his story with FOX 5 because Chris was healthy and yet suffered devastating effects.
Chris Sickel is going home after a two-month battle with COVID-19. He is a 49-year-old Southwest Airlines pilot and has no underlying condition. His family shared his story with FOX 5 because Chris was healthy and yet suffered devastating effects.
Student nurses earn tuition credit giving COVID-19 vaccine
After tuition incentives were given to UW nursing and pharmacy students who aided in care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic, more money is being offered to those who help people score a shot at immunity.
After tuition incentives were given to UW nursing and pharmacy students who aided in care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic, more money is being offered to those who help people score a shot at immunity.
Milwaukee's newest COVID-19 health order takes effect
The newest version -- Order 4.4 -- took effect Friday, easing on some restrictions for events. Venues can now host up to 250 if proper safety measures are taken.
The newest version -- Order 4.4 -- took effect Friday, easing on some restrictions for events. Venues can now host up to 250 if proper safety measures are taken.
111-year-old SC woman says secret to long life is wine, beer and getting the COVID-19 vaccine
A 111-year-old South Carolina woman who also lived through the 1918 pandemic credits her long life to drinking a glass of wine with lunch, drinking beer with dinner, and now, getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
A 111-year-old South Carolina woman who also lived through the 1918 pandemic credits her long life to drinking a glass of wine with lunch, drinking beer with dinner, and now, getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Winter weather throws wrench in COVID-19 vaccination schedules
The bitter cold is making it tough for some Wisconsinites to get to their COVID-19 vaccination appointment, but, despite the weather, those doses need to be distributed.
The bitter cold is making it tough for some Wisconsinites to get to their COVID-19 vaccination appointment, but, despite the weather, those doses need to be distributed.
Vaccinated or not: Doctors warn against Super Bowl watch parties
Health experts are reminding those who've been vaccinated that they still need to take the same precautions as they did prior.
Health experts are reminding those who've been vaccinated that they still need to take the same precautions as they did prior.
Longwood officer hugged, taunted coworker despite COVID fears, chief says
The woman said she made it clear that she feared contracting COVID-19. Hernandez ignored her and followed her into her work space, the report said.
The woman said she made it clear that she feared contracting COVID-19. Hernandez ignored her and followed her into her work space, the report said.
Student nurses earn tuition credit giving COVID-19 vaccine
After tuition incentives were given to UW nursing and pharmacy students who aided in care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic, more money is being offered to those who help people score a shot at immunity.
After tuition incentives were given to UW nursing and pharmacy students who aided in care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic, more money is being offered to those who help people score a shot at immunity.
Congressional report finds toxic heavy metals in some baby food
Led by Democratic Chairman Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, the committee’s investigation found that top baby foods carried dangerous levels of inorganic arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury.
Led by Democratic Chairman Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, the committee’s investigation found that top baby foods carried dangerous levels of inorganic arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury.
NFL writes to Biden offering all stadiums as vaccine sites
The NFL is telling the federal government it will make the remaining of the league’s 30 stadiums available as COVID-19 vaccination sites, joining the seven facilities already administering the vaccine.
The NFL is telling the federal government it will make the remaining of the league’s 30 stadiums available as COVID-19 vaccination sites, joining the seven facilities already administering the vaccine.
Wisconsin DHS: COVID-19 deaths surpass 6K; cases up 1,266
The Wisconsin DHS reported Friday that more than 6,000 people have now died from COVID-19 complications. There have been more than 548,000 cases.
The Wisconsin DHS reported Friday that more than 6,000 people have now died from COVID-19 complications. There have been more than 548,000 cases.
Gov. Evers vetoes Republican-backed COVID-19 bill
Gov. Tony Evers vetoed the first bill passed by the Legislature to address the coronavirus pandemic in 10 months on Friday, a Republican-backed measure that Democrats said would do nothing to combat the virus or help reopen the state.
Gov. Tony Evers vetoed the first bill passed by the Legislature to address the coronavirus pandemic in 10 months on Friday, a Republican-backed measure that Democrats said would do nothing to combat the virus or help reopen the state.
Senate signals bipartisan support for more targeted $1,400 stimulus checks
The Senate voted 99-1 to bar 'upper-income taxpayers' from receiving next stimulus check
The Senate voted 99-1 to bar 'upper-income taxpayers' from receiving next stimulus check