House OKs $2,000 checks after Trump signs bill containing $600 payments
Democrats led passage, 275-134, their majority favoring additional assistance. They had settled for smaller $600 payments in a compromise with Republicans over the big year-end relief bill Trump reluctantly signed into law.
Democrats led passage, 275-134, their majority favoring additional assistance. They had settled for smaller $600 payments in a compromise with Republicans over the big year-end relief bill Trump reluctantly signed into law.
A top Republican says $2,000 checks unlikely to pass Senate
Wisconsin's Democratic congressional delegation voted for the COVID-19 relief bill while Wisconsin Republicans voted against it.
Wisconsin's Democratic congressional delegation voted for the COVID-19 relief bill while Wisconsin Republicans voted against it.
Second stimulus check for $600 could disperse soon, though Congress could still boost amount
The latest round of proposed stimulus checks for Americans comes with a few caveats. Here’s how to find out if you qualify to receive the money.
The latest round of proposed stimulus checks for Americans comes with a few caveats. Here’s how to find out if you qualify to receive the money.
Milwaukee homeowners 'astounded' by property tax increases amid COVID
Milwaukee's assessment commissioner says multiple things, including a hot housing market, have property assessments trending upward.
Milwaukee's assessment commissioner says multiple things, including a hot housing market, have property assessments trending upward.
TSA screens highest number of travelers over holidays since COVID-19 pandemic began
A record number of travelers passed through U.S. airports over the holidays despite warnings to limit travel amid the worsening coronavirus pandemic.
A record number of travelers passed through U.S. airports over the holidays despite warnings to limit travel amid the worsening coronavirus pandemic.
After 8 years, Ohio woman reunited with dog stolen during home invasion
“I can’t believe this is real.” Julia Nameth was finally reunited with her dog, Junior, who was taken from her during a home invasion in 2012. Junior even remembered the same hand signals Nameth taught him more than eight years ago.
“I can’t believe this is real.” Julia Nameth was finally reunited with her dog, Junior, who was taken from her during a home invasion in 2012. Junior even remembered the same hand signals Nameth taught him more than eight years ago.
Congresswoman Gwen Moore tests positive for COVID-19
Congresswoman Gwen Moore has tested positive for COVID-19, she announced in a statement Monday.
Congresswoman Gwen Moore has tested positive for COVID-19, she announced in a statement Monday.
Unemployment benefits to be delayed by Trump's late signing of COVID-19 relief bill
The $900 billion economic relief package that President Donald Trump signed over the weekend will deliver vital aid to millions of struggling households and businesses.
The $900 billion economic relief package that President Donald Trump signed over the weekend will deliver vital aid to millions of struggling households and businesses.
DHS: 1,335 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 19 new deaths
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 1,335, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 472,153.
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 1,335, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 472,153.
Southwest pulls threat of furloughs after relief bill signed
Southwest Airlines is lifting the threat of furloughs or pay cuts now that airlines will get more in taxpayer aid contained in the coronavirus-relief bill.
Southwest Airlines is lifting the threat of furloughs or pay cuts now that airlines will get more in taxpayer aid contained in the coronavirus-relief bill.
Tyson boss says bet on how many would get COVID was 'morale boost'
Seven Tyson supervisors were fired for betting on how many workers would contract COVID-19 -- brought to light in a wrongful death suit.
Seven Tyson supervisors were fired for betting on how many workers would contract COVID-19 -- brought to light in a wrongful death suit.
Novavax begins Phase 3 testing of COVID-19 vaccine candidate
The candidate made by Novavax Inc. is the fifth to reach final-stage testing in the U.S. Some 30,000 volunteers are needed to prove if this vaccine — a different kind than its Pfizer and Moderna competitors — really works and is safe.
The candidate made by Novavax Inc. is the fifth to reach final-stage testing in the U.S. Some 30,000 volunteers are needed to prove if this vaccine — a different kind than its Pfizer and Moderna competitors — really works and is safe.
Shootings, killings are also rising as COVID-19 ravages US
Homicides in Detroit, New York, Philadelphia and other cities have topped 2019 numbers as violence surged while much of the U.S. struggled during the coronavirus pandemic.
Homicides in Detroit, New York, Philadelphia and other cities have topped 2019 numbers as violence surged while much of the U.S. struggled during the coronavirus pandemic.
Dancing Amazon driver: Delivery man's moves caught on camera
A video of a dancing Amazon driver in Rhode Island captured the attention of social media users, and the homeowner whose security camera filmed the man busting a move on his delivery route.
A video of a dancing Amazon driver in Rhode Island captured the attention of social media users, and the homeowner whose security camera filmed the man busting a move on his delivery route.
Nearly 8M have fallen into poverty since summer as US sees largest increase in single year
Poverty in the United States has risen sharply in recent months amid the coronavirus pandemic, with 7.8 million Americans falling into poverty since the summer, according to new data released this month.
Poverty in the United States has risen sharply in recent months amid the coronavirus pandemic, with 7.8 million Americans falling into poverty since the summer, according to new data released this month.
UW System to extend rapid-result COVID-19 testing into mid-January
The UW System will extend operations of "surge testing" until mid-January, according to a release Monday, Dec. 28.
The UW System will extend operations of "surge testing" until mid-January, according to a release Monday, Dec. 28.
Studies suggest 4 vitamins to lower risk of severe cases of COVID-19
Dr. Peter Osborne offers advice on how to take in the vitamins you need to help fight and prevent COVID-19.
Dr. Peter Osborne offers advice on how to take in the vitamins you need to help fight and prevent COVID-19.
Lyft leads coalition offering 60 million rides to and from COVID-19 vaccination sites
Lyft is offering 60 million free or discounted rides to and from coronavirus vaccination sites in uninsured, at-risk and low-income communities.
Lyft is offering 60 million free or discounted rides to and from coronavirus vaccination sites in uninsured, at-risk and low-income communities.
AstraZeneca's Pascal Soriot says researchers believe shot will be effective against new variant of the virus
Drugmaker AstraZeneca said researchers believe its COVID-19 vaccine will be effective against a new variant of the virus driving a surge in infections in Britain.
Drugmaker AstraZeneca said researchers believe its COVID-19 vaccine will be effective against a new variant of the virus driving a surge in infections in Britain.
Trump signs COVID relief bill granting stimulus checks, jobless benefits
President Donald Trump has signed a $900 billion pandemic relief package that will deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals.
President Donald Trump has signed a $900 billion pandemic relief package that will deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals.