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DHS: 1,407 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 9 new deaths

January 4, 2021 3:10pm CST

State health officials reported 1,407 new positive cases of COVID-19 Monday and nine new deaths.

Stimulus checks now cashable on Venmo

January 4, 2021 2:50pm CST

Venmo has rolled out a new feature allowing users to cash printed, payroll and government checks directly from their smartphone into their accounts.

Gov. Tony Evers calls on Legislature to pass COVID-19 bill first

January 4, 2021 8:54am CST

Gov. Tony Evers called on the Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature to pass his proposed COVID-19 relief bill before any other in the session.

COVID-19 pandemic grounds bald eagle count for 1st time in 50 years

January 4, 2021 8:18am CST

The COVID-19 pandemic prevented an annual aerial survey of bald eagle nests in Wisconsin for the first time in almost 50 years.

COVID-19 outbreak infects 44 staff members at Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center, 1 dead

January 4, 2021 7:07am CST

Additionally, the hospital says a holiday-spirited costume that was air-powered and worn by a staff member who was briefly in the emergency department on Christmas day may have played a role in the 44 infections.

UK ramps up vaccinations with first Oxford-AstraZeneca injection

January 4, 2021 6:03am CST

Britain has taken another giant step in the fight against COVID-19, ramping up its immunization program by giving out the first shots in the world from the vaccine created by Oxford University and pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca.

MPS students recognized for work in 1st virtual enrichment program

January 3, 2021 9:43pm CST

A pair of MPS students were recognized Sunday for their exceptional work in the district's first virtual summer enrichment program.

Menomonee Falls business helps neighbor, plus frontline workers

January 3, 2021 9:42pm CST

Pizza Crafters sold $1,800 worth of gift cards to MEI Elevator Solutions, some of which were gifted by the businesses to frontline workers.

DHS: 2,446 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 5 new deaths

January 3, 2021 5:38pm CST

State health officials reported 2,446 new positive cases of COVID-19 Sunday and five new deaths.

Fauci sees 'glimmer of hope' as US COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up

January 3, 2021 4:49pm CST

Fauci said he has seen “some little glimmer of hope” after 1.5 million doses were administered in the previous 72 hours, a strong increase in vaccinations.

Fauci, Slaoui dismiss 'spacing out' vaccine doses, insist distribution is on track

January 3, 2021 4:10pm CST

Fauci and Slaoui insisted that the government must 'follow the science'

EMS worker proposes to nurse during COVID-19 vaccine appointment

January 3, 2021 12:43pm CST

Robby Vargas-Cortes got a COVID-19 vaccine and a fiancée.

US coronavirus death toll surpasses 350,000 as experts anticipate post-holiday surge

January 3, 2021 11:24am CST

More than 20 million people in the country have been infected

Flu shots urged as COVID vaccine rolls out: 'Easy thing to do'

January 2, 2021 9:03pm CST

As many await the COVID-19 vaccine, health leaders say don't forget about the other shot available right now.

Homeless man runs into burning animal shelter, saving all animals inside

January 2, 2021 8:22pm CST

More than a dozen animals are alive after a fire at an animal shelter in Southwest Atlanta - all thanks to a man who is homeless who rushed in and got them out.

Funeral homes in Los Angeles swamped with bodies, some taking in six times the normal amount

January 2, 2021 6:52pm CST

One funeral home in Los Angeles says they are handling 30 bodies a day. That's six times their normal rate. They're rented extra 50-foot refrigerators to hold the bodies.