OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma pleads guilty to 3 charges in criminal case
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma has pleaded guilty to criminal charges and formally admitted its role in the opioid crisis.
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma has pleaded guilty to criminal charges and formally admitted its role in the opioid crisis.
Thanksgiving could make or break US COVID-19 response
Governors and mayors are ratcheting up mask mandates and imposing restrictions on small indoor gatherings that have been blamed for accelerating the spread of the coronavirus.
Governors and mayors are ratcheting up mask mandates and imposing restrictions on small indoor gatherings that have been blamed for accelerating the spread of the coronavirus.
More families buying smaller turkeys, paring down Thanksgiving dinner
More and more people are opting to buy smaller turkeys this year as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has the CDC and health experts discouraging travel and large family gatherings.
More and more people are opting to buy smaller turkeys this year as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has the CDC and health experts discouraging travel and large family gatherings.
Milwaukee family devastated by COVID-19 death of relative
A grim word of caution comes from a Milwaukee family dealing with death and devastation.
A grim word of caution comes from a Milwaukee family dealing with death and devastation.
Rapid COVID-19 testing is now available in southeast Wisconsin
At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) Student Union, community members can get a free COVID-19 rapid test.
At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) Student Union, community members can get a free COVID-19 rapid test.
Wisconsin sees both troubling, encouraging COVID-19 trends
The governor is also cautiously optimistic that his meeting last week with Republican leaders will lead to a bipartisan plan to fight the virus.
The governor is also cautiously optimistic that his meeting last week with Republican leaders will lead to a bipartisan plan to fight the virus.
DHS: 104 new deaths due to COVID-19; 6,202 new positive cases
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 6,202 on Tuesday, Nov. 24, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 363,973.
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 6,202 on Tuesday, Nov. 24, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 363,973.
Houston men accused of trying to sell non-existent masks to foreign government
Paschal Ngozi Eleanya, 46, and Arael Doolittle, 55, of Houston are accused of attempting to fraudulently sell 50 million N95 facemasks that they did not possess to a foreign government, defrauding them out of more than $317 million.
Paschal Ngozi Eleanya, 46, and Arael Doolittle, 55, of Houston are accused of attempting to fraudulently sell 50 million N95 facemasks that they did not possess to a foreign government, defrauding them out of more than $317 million.
A vaccine won't end the COVID-19 crisis right away, experts say
Many challenges lie ahead — not just the logistical hurdles involved in the biggest vaccination campaign in U.S. history, but public fear and misinformation that could hinder the effort and kick the end of the pandemic further down the road.
Many challenges lie ahead — not just the logistical hurdles involved in the biggest vaccination campaign in U.S. history, but public fear and misinformation that could hinder the effort and kick the end of the pandemic further down the road.
Hours change during holiday for COVID-19 testing sites
The COVID-19 testing sites staffed by the Milwaukee Health Department will operate with modified hours during Thanksgiving week.
The COVID-19 testing sites staffed by the Milwaukee Health Department will operate with modified hours during Thanksgiving week.
Keep the mask: A vaccine won't end the US crisis right away
Despite the expected arrival of COVID-19 vaccines, it could take several months before things get back to something close to normal in the U.S.
Despite the expected arrival of COVID-19 vaccines, it could take several months before things get back to something close to normal in the U.S.
Winterized COVID-19 testing structures set up at Sixteenth Street
Sixteenth Street has erected two weather-appropriate structures to house COVID-19 testing and follow-up care throughout the winter.
Sixteenth Street has erected two weather-appropriate structures to house COVID-19 testing and follow-up care throughout the winter.
States impose new rules, plead with public to stop COVID-19 spread
State and local officials nationwide are imposing new restrictions and pleading with the public in an increasingly desperate attempt to stop the coronavirus spread.
State and local officials nationwide are imposing new restrictions and pleading with the public in an increasingly desperate attempt to stop the coronavirus spread.
Travelers to Los Angeles will have to sign quarantine form starting Wednesday
Travelers coming through Los Angeles International and Van Nuys airports and Union Station beginning Wednesday will be required to sign a form acknowledging California's recommended 14-day self-quarantine in response to rising coronavirus rates.
Travelers coming through Los Angeles International and Van Nuys airports and Union Station beginning Wednesday will be required to sign a form acknowledging California's recommended 14-day self-quarantine in response to rising coronavirus rates.
Are dining tents a safe way to eat out amid the COVID-19 pandemic?
Outdoor dining tents are popping up outside restaurants during the pandemic, but experts say not all setups are equal.
Outdoor dining tents are popping up outside restaurants during the pandemic, but experts say not all setups are equal.
'Safer Racine' revs up restrictions to slow COVID-19 spread
The City of Racine will enact an updated Safer Racine order starting Friday, Nov. 27.
The City of Racine will enact an updated Safer Racine order starting Friday, Nov. 27.
NFL tightens COVID-19 rules, will discipline players who don’t wear mask on sidelines
The NFL has announced new safety restrictions at games to slow the spread of COVID-19, now requiring players who are sitting on the sidelines to wear masks.
The NFL has announced new safety restrictions at games to slow the spread of COVID-19, now requiring players who are sitting on the sidelines to wear masks.
Some Ohio hospitals running out of ventilators, Cleveland Clinic says
A top Cleveland Clinic official says some Ohio hospitals are running out of ventilators due to the worsening COVID-19 outbreak and a sharp increase in hospitalizations.
A top Cleveland Clinic official says some Ohio hospitals are running out of ventilators due to the worsening COVID-19 outbreak and a sharp increase in hospitalizations.
Persons infected with COVID-19 at risk of psychiatric disorder
Researchers from Oxford in England have discovered that people infected with the coronavirus are also at risk of developing a psychiatric disorder.
Researchers from Oxford in England have discovered that people infected with the coronavirus are also at risk of developing a psychiatric disorder.
Air travelers cautious as more than 1M fly before Thanksgiving
It's been relatively quiet for what's usually the busiest travel holiday, but there still seems to be an uptick in travel despite a deadly pandemic.
It's been relatively quiet for what's usually the busiest travel holiday, but there still seems to be an uptick in travel despite a deadly pandemic.