DHS: 464 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; no new deaths
State health officials reported 464 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin and zero new deaths Sunday, Feb. 28.
State health officials reported 464 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin and zero new deaths Sunday, Feb. 28.
Milwaukee Ballet returns to stage with limited audience
The ballet got to work, opening a new show on Feb. 25 -- one of the first companies in the U.S. to welcome back a live audience.
The ballet got to work, opening a new show on Feb. 25 -- one of the first companies in the U.S. to welcome back a live audience.
Midwest Refrigerated Services seeks forklift operators
Instead of having just a couple of job interviews during the week, Midwest Refrigerated Services is trying to fill 20 of their forklift operator positions with a job fair.
Instead of having just a couple of job interviews during the week, Midwest Refrigerated Services is trying to fill 20 of their forklift operator positions with a job fair.
Online tools offer help for remote learning struggles
While distance learning for a prolonged period of time, some kids haven't come as far this school year in certain subjects.
While distance learning for a prolonged period of time, some kids haven't come as far this school year in certain subjects.
First dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine protects against asymptomatic infection, UK study finds
The study found a significant decrease in asymptomatic infections among healthcare workers who had gotten their first shot of the Pfizer vaccine at least 12 days ago.
The study found a significant decrease in asymptomatic infections among healthcare workers who had gotten their first shot of the Pfizer vaccine at least 12 days ago.
Blue-collar jobs booming amid COVID pandemic: Workforce analyst
Well-paying blue-collar jobs have been skyrocketing across the country with many open positions returning to levels not seen since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Well-paying blue-collar jobs have been skyrocketing across the country with many open positions returning to levels not seen since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Johnson & Johnson’s 1-dose COVID-19 vaccine approved for emergency use, FDA says
Johnson & Johnson’s one-dose COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Johnson & Johnson’s one-dose COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Northwestern Mutual commits $5M to Children's Wisconsin
The funding, which will span five years through 2025, represents the company’s largest standalone donation connected to its national philanthropic cause of childhood cancer, according to a news release.
The funding, which will span five years through 2025, represents the company’s largest standalone donation connected to its national philanthropic cause of childhood cancer, according to a news release.
MPS workers eligible for COVID-19 vaccine; here's how to register
Milwaukee Public Schools announced Friday, Feb. 26 that registration is open to district employees. Here's what you need to know.
Milwaukee Public Schools announced Friday, Feb. 26 that registration is open to district employees. Here's what you need to know.
11-year-old girl finds parents dead in bed from COVID-19
Both parents had tested positive for COVID, and were quarantined in the basement of their home when they were found dead.
Both parents had tested positive for COVID, and were quarantined in the basement of their home when they were found dead.
Wisconsin DHS: Coronavirus cases up 689, deaths up 13
The Wisconsin DHS has reported more than 563,000 COVID-19 cases and 6,400 deaths to date.
The Wisconsin DHS has reported more than 563,000 COVID-19 cases and 6,400 deaths to date.
Plunging demand for COVID-19 tests may leave US exposed
Just five weeks ago, Los Angeles County was conducting more than 350,000 weekly coronavirus tests, including at a massive drive-thru site at Dodger Stadium, as health workers raced to contain the worst COVID-19 hotspot in the U.S.
Just five weeks ago, Los Angeles County was conducting more than 350,000 weekly coronavirus tests, including at a massive drive-thru site at Dodger Stadium, as health workers raced to contain the worst COVID-19 hotspot in the U.S.
Here’s how filing your taxes early could cost you a $1,400 stimulus check
The House is expected to vote on the COVID-19 relief package this Friday.
The House is expected to vote on the COVID-19 relief package this Friday.
Highlights of the COVID-19 relief bill passed by House lawmakers
The House passed a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package early Saturday, 219-212, that includes $1,400 checks for most Americans and billions of dollars for schools, state and local governments and businesses. Here's a look at some highlights of the legislation.
The House passed a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package early Saturday, 219-212, that includes $1,400 checks for most Americans and billions of dollars for schools, state and local governments and businesses. Here's a look at some highlights of the legislation.
House passes $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill on near party-line vote, sends it to Senate
The House approved a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill early Saturday in a win for President Joe Biden, even as top Democrats tried assuring agitated progressives that they'd revive their derailed drive to boost the minimum wage.
The House approved a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill early Saturday in a win for President Joe Biden, even as top Democrats tried assuring agitated progressives that they'd revive their derailed drive to boost the minimum wage.
Officials may send voting deputies back to Wisconsin nursing homes
Wisconsin election officials could decide next week whether to send special voting deputies back into nursing homes ahead of the April elections.
Wisconsin election officials could decide next week whether to send special voting deputies back into nursing homes ahead of the April elections.
CDC: 5 Kentucky nursing home residents likely reinfected with COVID-19, 1 dies
Several residents in a Kentucky nursing home tested positive for COVID-19 in two separate outbreaks separated by three months, suggesting the possibility of reinfection.
Several residents in a Kentucky nursing home tested positive for COVID-19 in two separate outbreaks separated by three months, suggesting the possibility of reinfection.
Study: Nearly 50% of women given wrong antibiotics for UTI, spurring fears of antibiotic resistance
Nearly 50% of women are being prescribed the wrong antibiotics when being treated for uncomplicated urinary tract infections, according to a recently released study.
Nearly 50% of women are being prescribed the wrong antibiotics when being treated for uncomplicated urinary tract infections, according to a recently released study.
UK judge rules comatose woman with COVID-19 should be removed from life support weeks after giving birth
A woman who has reportedly been in a coma for nearly a month after contracting COVID-19 will reportedly be taken off life support after the Court of Protection in the United Kingdom ruled not doing so would just “prolong her death.”
A woman who has reportedly been in a coma for nearly a month after contracting COVID-19 will reportedly be taken off life support after the Court of Protection in the United Kingdom ruled not doing so would just “prolong her death.”
Best Buy lays off 5,000 workers, adds part-time roles
Best Buy laid off 5,000 workers and added 2,000 part-time employees as the company responds to growing online sales during the pandemic and a diminishing need for in-store employees.
Best Buy laid off 5,000 workers and added 2,000 part-time employees as the company responds to growing online sales during the pandemic and a diminishing need for in-store employees.