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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mayor Barrett talks about COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Mayor Barrett talks about COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Mayor Barrett talks about COVID-19 vaccine distribution
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.
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.
Still no second stimulus check? Here's how to get your money
Some who are still waiting for the money to arrive will need to file a tax return in order to receive the money.
Some who are still waiting for the money to arrive will need to file a tax return in order to receive the money.
Wisconsin DHS Secretary-designee Andrea Palm joining Biden administration
Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm has been nominated to be deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm has been nominated to be deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Police, fire personnel can get COVID-19 vaccine starting Jan. 18
Police and Fire personnel will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine beginning Monday, Jan. 18.
Police and Fire personnel will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine beginning Monday, Jan. 18.
Hundreds of children being admitted to Arizona hospitals for COVID-19
Children are being hospitalized for COVID-19 at record numbers in Arizona, according to a Banner Health spokesperson on Jan. 17. She backs up her claim with data that looked at trending numbers for several months in 2020.
Children are being hospitalized for COVID-19 at record numbers in Arizona, according to a Banner Health spokesperson on Jan. 17. She backs up her claim with data that looked at trending numbers for several months in 2020.
DHS, GOP point fingers over COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Wisconsin
Republican lawmakers and the Evers Administration are pointing fingers over the slow rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in Wisconsin.
Republican lawmakers and the Evers Administration are pointing fingers over the slow rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in Wisconsin.
MPS students reflect on COVID challenges during virtual MLK event
The coronavirus pandemic didn't stop Milwaukee Public Schools from honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy. This year though, the event was virtual.
The coronavirus pandemic didn't stop Milwaukee Public Schools from honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy. This year though, the event was virtual.
DHS, GOP point fingers over COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Wisconsin
Republican lawmakers and the Evers Administration are pointing fingers over the slow rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in Wisconsin.
Republican lawmakers and the Evers Administration are pointing fingers over the slow rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in Wisconsin.
Woman mistakes 'poppers' for candy, burns mouth and cracks tooth after eating some
A woman says she mistook a small box of firework poppers for popping candy. When she tried to eat a handful of the poppers, she reportedly suffered burns to her mouth.
A woman says she mistook a small box of firework poppers for popping candy. When she tried to eat a handful of the poppers, she reportedly suffered burns to her mouth.
DHS: 1,606 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 1 new death
State health officials reported 1,606 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Sunday and one new death.
State health officials reported 1,606 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Sunday and one new death.
Illinois collects $62M in cannabis revenue for neighborhoods
The Illinois law that legalized marijuana includes setting aside money for neighborhood development and ensuring equity in the way licenses are awarded, among other things.
The Illinois law that legalized marijuana includes setting aside money for neighborhood development and ensuring equity in the way licenses are awarded, among other things.
New COVID-19 strains shows possible 'resistance' to antibody, but not vaccines
President-elect Joe Biden’s nomination to head the CDC, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, said at least one new coronavirus strain has shown resistance to treatments - but insists the vaccines are still effective.
President-elect Joe Biden’s nomination to head the CDC, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, said at least one new coronavirus strain has shown resistance to treatments - but insists the vaccines are still effective.
Coronavirus vaccinations begin for veterans at Milwaukee VA
VA Spokesman Gary Kunich said folks have been eager for the vaccination clinic after dealing with this deadly pandemic for months.
VA Spokesman Gary Kunich said folks have been eager for the vaccination clinic after dealing with this deadly pandemic for months.
COVID-19 death rate in Wisconsin nursing homes higher than ever, AARP says
According to AARP, the death rate in Wisconsin nursing homes is nine times higher than it was as of October.
According to AARP, the death rate in Wisconsin nursing homes is nine times higher than it was as of October.