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.
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 WI 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.
First confirmed case of U.K. coronavirus variant found in Los Angeles County
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed the first case of COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7. It is the same variant that was discovered in the United Kingdom.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed the first case of COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7. It is the same variant that was discovered in the United Kingdom.
Trader Joe's, Instacart to offer employees incentives to get COVID-19 vaccines
The move comes as grocery workers and other essential employees prepare to be next in line for Moderna and Pfizer's COVID-19 shots.
The move comes as grocery workers and other essential employees prepare to be next in line for Moderna and Pfizer's COVID-19 shots.
Wisconsin DHS: Record 128 new COVID-19 deaths; cases up 1,937
Previously, the most deaths reported by the DHS on a single day was 120 on Dec. 22.
Previously, the most deaths reported by the DHS on a single day was 120 on Dec. 22.
Ice cream from China contaminated with coronavirus: report
Officials believe the coronavirus was able to survive in the ice cream due to the cold temperature and was likely transferred from a person who had the disease.
Officials believe the coronavirus was able to survive in the ice cream due to the cold temperature and was likely transferred from a person who had the disease.
'Biden cannot be sworn in fast enough': Governors vexed by pace of COVID-19 vaccine shipments
Uncertainty over the pace of federal COVID-19 vaccine allotments is triggering anger and confusion in some states.
Uncertainty over the pace of federal COVID-19 vaccine allotments is triggering anger and confusion in some states.
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.