Vice President Pence's top aide tests positive for coronavirus

A spokesman says Vice President Mike Pence will continue with his aggressive campaign schedule after his chief of staff, Marc Short, tested positive for the coronavirus Saturday.

Drug Take Back Day aims to fight the opioid epidemic

Those participating can drop off any medications into these boxes -- prescription or over the counter.

Wisconsin DHS: 4,062 new COVID-19 cases confirmed, deaths up 25

More than 1.9 million people have been tested for COVID-19 in Wisconsin, of which more than 1.7 million have tested negative.

North Carolina church ordered to close due to COVID-19 virus outbreak

A North Carolina health official has ordered a large church to close its doors temporarily because of concerns it is helping to spread the coronavirus by disregarding social distancing measures.

High school sports adjust to COVID-19 reality in Wisconsin

Hours before kickoff, the district notified families that, due to an increased number of COVID-19 cases and close-contact quarantines on the Whitefish Bay football team, the game against West Bend West had been postponed.

Badgers fans adapt to football season opener during pandemic

Meanwhile, leading up to the game, Badgers players took to Twitter to urge fans to avoid watching this season's action in crowds.

WHO director warns of ‘critical juncture’ in COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Hemisphere

WHO Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the Northern Hemisphere faces a critical moment in the battle against the novel coronavirus amid rising infections and a death count with no apparent end in sight.

Some hospitals in crisis as US approaches record number of new daily COVID-19 cases

The United States is approaching a record for the number of new daily coronavirus cases in the latest ominous sign of the disease’s grip on the nation.

Three more Milwaukee schools' COVID-19 safety plans approved

More information on the Milwaukee Health Department's COVID-19 guidelines and plans can be found on the department's website.

Dutch hospital airlifts patients to Germany amid COVID-19 surge

The clatter of the helicopter’s rotors as it lifted off from Amsterdam was a noisy reminder of how the coronavirus is again gripping Europe.

COVID-19 safety plans approved for 537 Milwaukee businesses

Plans are being reviewed in the order they are received and may take several days to receive approval, the health department said.

Costco begins selling at-home COVID-19 test kits

The PCR saliva kits can be used at home and don't involve "painful nasal swabs," according to the description on Costco's website.

Court temporarily blocks Wisconsin gathering restrictions

Gov. Evers’ administration issued an emergency order on Oct. 6 limiting the size of indoor public gatherings to 25% of a building or room’s capacity or 10 people in places without an occupancy limit until Nov. 15.

Salvation Army scraps tradition, prepares for different holiday celebrations

The coronavirus is disrupting yet another Milwaukee tradition. The 31st annual Christmas Family Feast at the Wisconsin Center will not look like years past.

Surgeon general issues guidance amid Wisconsin's COVID-19 surge

While several factors are at play, the surgeon general said one of Wisconsinites' best qualities -- valuing togetherness -- is also hurting residents when it comes to the coronavirus.

Milwaukee businesses push order compliance, citations loom

The mayor said warnings will no longer be issued for violating businesses; instead, they'll be ticketed.