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Wisconsin Senate GOP introduces its own COVID-19 response bill

January 11, 2021 4:35pm CST

Wisconsin Senate Republicans unveiled their own scaled-back COVID-19 response plan on Monday.

DHS: 1,456 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 5 new deaths

January 11, 2021 3:48pm CST

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 rose by 1,456 Monday, Jan. 11, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 508,346.

Gorillas test positive for coronavirus at San Diego park

January 11, 2021 3:26pm CST

Eight gorillas that live together at the San Diego Safari Park are believed to have the coronavirus.

California virus deaths top 30,000 after deadliest weekend

January 11, 2021 2:10pm CST

Deaths have exploded since a COVID-19 surge began in October. It took California six months to record its first 10,000 deaths. But in barely a month, the total rose from 20,000 to 30,000.

Governor Evers estimates public won't see vaccine until June

January 11, 2021 1:58pm CST

While Governor Tony Evers laid blame at the federal government for slow distribution of the vaccine, Republicans amped up their criticism of the midterm Democrat for not acting urgently enough.

California girl raises $32G for homeless man who found, returned her grandmother’s wallet

January 11, 2021 1:36pm CST

Over $30,000 has been raised for Sean Currey after he returned a wallet to an 80-year-old grandmother.

Police, fire personnel can get COVID-19 vaccine starting Jan. 18

January 11, 2021 1:24pm CST

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced that Police and Fire personnel will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine beginning Jan. 18.

NJ Congresswoman tests positive for COVID-19 following Capitol lockdown

January 11, 2021 12:25pm CST

Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman made the announcement of her positive COVID-19 test Monday.

Milwaukee's COVID-19 vaccination efforts will gain steam in the coming week

January 11, 2021 9:30am CST

Milwaukee's COVID-19 vaccination efforts will gain steam in the coming week

Racine Health Department to open school buildings after Jan. 15

January 11, 2021 8:40am CST

The Racine Public Health Department announced it will allow schools to reopen buildings and some venues to increase capacity limits.

Waukesha company's 'fully autonomous' robots used to kill COVID

January 10, 2021 9:42pm CST

Surfacide's "fully autonomous" COVID-killing robots utilize UV-C energy to sanitize workspaces.

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Waukesha company's 'fully autonomous' robots used to kill COVID

January 10, 2021 9:34pm CST

Surfacide's fully autonomous COVID-killing robots utilize UV-C energy to sanitize work spaces.

Doctors urge convalescent plasma donations amid critical shortage

January 10, 2021 9:21pm CST

UW Health officials say there remains a critical need for convalescent plasma donations to help patients hospitalized with COVID-19.

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Doctors urge convalescent plasma donations amid critical shortage

January 10, 2021 9:14pm CST

UW Health officials say there remains a critical need for convalescent plasma donations to help patients hospitalized with COVID-19.

Wisconsin budget proposal includes opportunity for 4K kindergarten

January 10, 2021 5:00pm CST

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction's request is part of the ask of nearly $850 million in new general aid to schools in the 2021-23 biennial budget.