Despite pandemic eviction bans, people are still losing their homes

The California eviction moratorium currently expires on January 31. Some people are losing housing despite the moratorium, and others who can't pay are harassed by landlords.

Walmart expects to deliver up to 13M COVID-19 vaccine doses per month

Walmart announced Friday that it expects to deliver up to 13 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine per month "when supply and allocations allow."

UW-Madison study examines masks' impact on kids' emotional development
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Cloaked in masks and limiting close interaction, the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic have many people worried about the effects on different aspects of development in children.

RUSD board to discuss learning options; groups voice concerns

The Racine Unified School District (RUSD) looked quite divided Saturday, Jan. 23 as rallies both for and against reopening schools took place.

Godiva closing all its US chocolate shops as pandemic slumps sales

Belgian chocolatier Godiva will sell or close all 128 of its North American shops within the next few months, the company said this week.

Wisconsin DHS: Coronavirus cases up 1,681; deaths up 42

The DHS has now reported more than 531,000 total COVID-19 cases. More than 500,000 people have recovered and more than 5,600 people have died.

UK doctors seek review of 12-week gap between vaccine doses

A major British doctors' group says the U.K. government should “urgently review” its decision to give people a second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine up to 12 weeks after the first.

Stimulus checks and your 2020 taxes: All of your questions, answered

The federal government has delivered two stimulus checks to tens of millions of Americans as part of an effort to blunt the economic pain triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, but many are wondering how the payments could affect your 2020 taxes as filing season approaches.

CDC changes guidance for 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccines amid shortages

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed its guidance regarding the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine amid nationwide shortages and widespread confusion plaguing vaccination efforts in many states.

Judge orders Pacifica yoga studio that held mask-free classes to shut down

Violations at Pacifica Beach Yoga, located at 1615 Oceana Blvd., included holding indoor “mask-free” yoga classes when gyms and yoga studios are under state health orders to close indoor operations. The studio's owner had already been fined more than $3,700. 

Milwaukee Health Department reports COVID-19 case improvement

The Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) released on Friday, Jan. 22 an update on Phase 4.2 of the public health and safety order "Moving Milwaukee Forward" related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fauci says Trump administration’s approach to COVID-19 ‘very likely’ cost lives

On Friday, during an interview, Dr. Anthony Fauci was asked if the lack of “candor” and “facts in some cases over the last year cost lives.” Fauci responded, “You know, it very likely did.”

Experts warn gathering for big game puts you at risk for COVID-19

Watching the NFC Championship is more likely to include people outside your "bubble" and health experts warn that is a dangerous risk for getting coronavirus.

Vaccinators gear up for when people 65+ are eligible for vaccine

Vaccinators across the state are gearing up for next week when people 65 and older will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. 

DHS: 2,070 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 36 new deaths

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 2,070 Friday, Jan. 22, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 530,171.

UK COVID-19 variant ‘may be’ more deadly, prime minister says

There is emerging evidence to suggest that the recently discovered, highly transmissible COVID-19 variant first reported in the United Kingdom is potentially more deadly, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said.