Janet Yellen, Biden's Treasury secretary pick, pushes for quick passage of $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan

Janet Yellen, President-elect Joe Biden's choice as Treasury secretary, said Tuesday that the incoming administration would focus on winning quick passage of its $1.9 trillion pandemic relief plan, rejecting Republican arguments that the measure is too big given the size of U.S. budget deficits.

Milwaukee County COVID-19 briefing
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Leaders with Milwaukee County and the City of Milwaukee discussed the latest COVID-19 developments on Tuesday, including testing and the vaccine rollout

US surpasses 400,000 COVID-19 deaths, more than any other country in the world

The United States reached a grim milestone Tuesday when reported COVID-19 deaths from Johns Hopkins University surpassed 400,000 - a death toll far greater than any other country in the world.

COVID-19 pandemic prompts SAT to remove optional essay, subject tests

The College Board said Tuesday it will eliminate the optional essay from the SAT and do away with subject tests amid a changing college admissions landscape.

Grocery workers not in line for next phase of COVID-19 vaccine

Wisconsin's plan for the next phase of COVID-19 vaccinations covers essential workers, including teachers, law enforcement officers and hospital staff who aren't on the front lines.

UW Health doctors save miracle baby with rare liver infection
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It’s been one year since a mother in Onalaska was told by doctors her newborn son might not overcome a rare liver infection.

UW Health doctors save miracle baby with rare liver infection

It’s been one year since a mother in Onalaska was told by doctors her newborn son might not overcome a rare liver infection. A team of one-of-a-kind doctors at UW Health went forward with a plan to save his life.

Mayor urges unaffiliated Phase 1a groups to request COVID-19 vaccine

While 1,116 people have been vaccinated so far — the city's data shows "unaffiliated" groups and individuals in home health care have not yet been reached at a level they're hoping for.

Mayor urges unaffiliated phase 1A groups to request COVID-19 vaccine
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The City of Milwaukee has vaccinated more than 1,000 people so far,  and is working to increase that five-fold by the end of next week

As COVID-19 deaths surge, Los Angeles County lifts limit on number of cremations

As the COVID-19 death rate in Los Angeles County continues to climb, county officials have issued an emergency order lifting environmental limits on the number of cremations that can be performed every month.

Human trafficking a $150B industry; ages 11-14 highly recruited

In the midst of the deadly coronavirus pandemic, a silent epidemic rages -- human trafficking. It's a $150 billion global industry, and southeast Wisconsin is a major hub.

Nearly two-thirds of US states see rising COVID-19 death toll amid winter surge

Coronavirus deaths are rising in nearly two-thirds of American states as a winter surge pushes the overall toll toward 400,000 amid warnings that a new, highly contagious variant is taking hold.

Milwaukee virtually honors legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

With large gatherings not possible during the COVID-19 pandemic, there were plenty of virtual events to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 

DHS: 1,083 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 19 new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 1,083 Monday, Jan. 18, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported.

California official calls for pause on Moderna vaccine batch due to possible allergic reaction

California health officials are recommending providers pause the administration of a specific batch of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine due to possible allergic reactions that are under investigation.