Americans dying of COVID-19, other causes at higher rates than other countries, study suggests

A recent study released in JAMA revealed that, when compared to other countries with larger populations, the U.S. is seeing higher COVID-19 mortality rates, as well as deaths caused by other ailments, than any other country.

Wisconsin surpasses 200K COVID-19 cases

More than 200,000 people have contracted the coronavirus since the pandemic began in March.

Wisconsin coach Chryst staying quiet on QB Mertz's status

Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst isn’t discussing quarterback Graham Mertz’s status following reports that the redshirt freshman has tested positive for COVID-19.

Packers, Brewers, Bucks advocate for effort to curb COVID-19 spread

All three of Wisconsin’s major professional sports teams are getting involved in a new coalition effort to help stop the spread of COVID-19. 

Whitefish Bay High School shifts to virtual learning Monday

According to the letter, Whitefish Bay High School students will return to the blended in-person learning model on Nov. 2. 

'A blessing:' Milwaukee charity hands out 100K+ meals amid COVID-19

Members are now looking ahead at other ways they can give back, from planning 300 Thanksgiving meals over the holiday to starting up an after-school program in 2021. 

Strong Baby Sabbath goes virtual
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The 10th Annual Strong Baby Sabbath was virtual this year, but the effort to reduce infant mortality remains the same.

Strong Baby Sabbath goes virtual; churches become sanctuaries

The 10th Annual Strong Baby Sabbath was virtual this year, but the effort to reduce infant mortality remains the same.

Fear and anxiety spike in COVID-19 hot spots across US

About half of U.S. states have seen their highest daily coronavirus infection numbers so far at some point in October, and the country as a whole came very close to back-to-back record daily infection rates on Friday and Saturday.

DHS: 3,626 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 8 new deaths

State health officials reported 3,626 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Sunday and eight new deaths.

Italy closes gyms, shuts eateries early amid rising COVID-19 cases

Italy’s leader has imposed at least a month of new restrictions to fight rising coronavirus infections, shutting down gyms, pools and movie theaters and putting an early curfew on cafes and restaurants.

Trump aide says 'we're not going to control the pandemic'

White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, pressed to explain why the pandemic cannot be reined in, said, “Because it is a contagious virus just like the flu.”

Spain orders nationwide curfew to stem worsening outbreak

Spain’s 19 regional leaders will have authority to set different hours for the curfew as long as they are stricter, close regional borders to travel and limit gatherings to six people who don’t live together, the prime minister said.

College student from suburban Chicago dies of coronavirus after leaving campus, returning home

Michael Lang, 18, was a native of La Grange, Illinois. He went away for his freshman year of college, and returned home on Sept. 13 to take classes remotely instead. On Thursday, he died of coronavirus related complications "following a lengthy hospitalization," the University of Dayton said.