Company selling body bags sees demand spike amid COVID-19 surge
A company has increased production of its most popular item: the disaster pouch, known by many as body bags.
A company has increased production of its most popular item: the disaster pouch, known by many as body bags.
More ways to register for COVID-19 vaccine
As demand for the COVID-19 vaccine ramps up, so, too, are the number of places able to provide it. For select veterans, the Milwaukee VA Medical Center is there to help. Certain Meijer stores are also offering registration.
As demand for the COVID-19 vaccine ramps up, so, too, are the number of places able to provide it. For select veterans, the Milwaukee VA Medical Center is there to help. Certain Meijer stores are also offering registration.
HHS Sec. Alex Azar resigns, condemns Capitol riots
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar is condemning the assault on the U.S. Capitol in his formal letter of resignation.
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar is condemning the assault on the U.S. Capitol in his formal letter of resignation.
Gov. Evers to extend public health emergency, mask mandate
The existing public health emergency was set to expire the following week. The governor's plan would extend the mandate an additional 60 days.
The existing public health emergency was set to expire the following week. The governor's plan would extend the mandate an additional 60 days.
Post Malone donates 10K of his sold-out Crocs to hospital workers battling pandemic
Rapper Post Malone is donating 10,000 pairs of his sold-out Duet Max Clog II Crocs to medical workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.
Rapper Post Malone is donating 10,000 pairs of his sold-out Duet Max Clog II Crocs to medical workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.
More than 2 million people dead globally from COVID-19
The number of dead from the virus is about equal to the population of Brussels, Mecca, Minsk or Vienna.
The number of dead from the virus is about equal to the population of Brussels, Mecca, Minsk or Vienna.
'American Rescue Plan': Here's what's in Biden's COVID-19 relief plan
President-elect Joe Biden is proposing a $1.9 trillion plan to expand coronavirus vaccinations, help individuals and jump-start the economy.
President-elect Joe Biden is proposing a $1.9 trillion plan to expand coronavirus vaccinations, help individuals and jump-start the economy.
DHS: 2,269 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 32 new deaths
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 rose by 2,269 on Friday, Jan. 15, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 518,251.
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 rose by 2,269 on Friday, Jan. 15, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 518,251.
Janesville teachers to receive vaccine ahead of schedule
Wisconsin's Department of Health Services says it's investigating plans by the Janesville school district to vaccinate its teachers and staff next week.
Wisconsin's Department of Health Services says it's investigating plans by the Janesville school district to vaccinate its teachers and staff next week.
Meijer unveils multiple ways to register for COVID-19 vaccine
Meijer announced on Friday, Jan. 15 that it now has multiple ways to register for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Meijer announced on Friday, Jan. 15 that it now has multiple ways to register for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Milwaukee VA to offer walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations to eligible veterans
Veterans enrolled with the Milwaukee VA and its community clinics who are 65 or older can get a COVID vaccination.
Veterans enrolled with the Milwaukee VA and its community clinics who are 65 or older can get a COVID vaccination.
Mobile COVID-19 vaccination teams launched in Wisconsin next week
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and the Wisconsin National Guard (WING) will launch the Mobile Vaccination Program on Tuesday, Jan. 19.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and the Wisconsin National Guard (WING) will launch the Mobile Vaccination Program on Tuesday, Jan. 19.
City of Milwaukee moving to Phase 4.2 of its public health order
The Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) says on Friday, Jan. 15 the city is returning to Phase 4.2 of the public health and safety order.
The Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) says on Friday, Jan. 15 the city is returning to Phase 4.2 of the public health and safety order.
Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce join effort to develop COVID-19 vaccination digital passport
The technology would allow individuals to obtain a copy of their immunization records through a digital wallet of their choice, such as Apple Wallet or Google Pay, while those without smartphones would receive paper printed with QR codes containing verifiable credentials.
The technology would allow individuals to obtain a copy of their immunization records through a digital wallet of their choice, such as Apple Wallet or Google Pay, while those without smartphones would receive paper printed with QR codes containing verifiable credentials.
'Saved by the Bell' star Dustin Diamond diagnosed with cancer
The actor's spokesman told Fox News Thursday that Diamond is facing a "severe" diagnosis, though could not yet confirm the stage.
The actor's spokesman told Fox News Thursday that Diamond is facing a "severe" diagnosis, though could not yet confirm the stage.
US intelligence agencies ordered to report what they know about UFOs thanks to latest COVID-19 relief law
When Donald Trump signed the second coronavirus stimulus bill into law in December last year, he set off a countdown requiring U.S. intelligence agencies to report what they know about UFOs and whether or not they pose a threat.
When Donald Trump signed the second coronavirus stimulus bill into law in December last year, he set off a countdown requiring U.S. intelligence agencies to report what they know about UFOs and whether or not they pose a threat.
$15 an hour minimum wage: Biden pushes for urgent increase amid COVID-19 pandemic
During his announcement of the “American Rescue Plan,” President-elect Joe Biden pushed for the minimum wage in the United States to be raised to at least $15 an hour.
During his announcement of the “American Rescue Plan,” President-elect Joe Biden pushed for the minimum wage in the United States to be raised to at least $15 an hour.
Biden unveils $1.9T COVID plan, including $1,400 checks
President-elect Joe Biden unveiled a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan Thursday to turn the tide on the pandemic.
President-elect Joe Biden unveiled a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan Thursday to turn the tide on the pandemic.
Wisconsin DHS adds features to COVID-19 vaccine data web page
The DHS has added two new tools to its reporting of COVID-19 vaccine data online, including county-by-county breakdowns.
The DHS has added two new tools to its reporting of COVID-19 vaccine data online, including county-by-county breakdowns.
GOP panel grills Evers administration over vaccine pace
Assembly Republicans grilled health officials with Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' administration Thursday about the slow pace of COVID-19 vaccinations in Wisconsin, saying the process is a cumbersome mess. The Assembly's health committee held a hearing to learn more about the state's distribution process. The committee's chairman, Rep. Joe Sanfelippo, began the proceeding by telling Lisa Olson, an assistant deputy secretary at the Department of Health Services, that lawmakers don't know what to tell constituents who are desperate for a shot.
Assembly Republicans grilled health officials with Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' administration Thursday about the slow pace of COVID-19 vaccinations in Wisconsin, saying the process is a cumbersome mess. The Assembly's health committee held a hearing to learn more about the state's distribution process. The committee's chairman, Rep. Joe Sanfelippo, began the proceeding by telling Lisa Olson, an assistant deputy secretary at the Department of Health Services, that lawmakers don't know what to tell constituents who are desperate for a shot.