For Brewers broadcasters, COVID meant 'continually adjusting'

At Miller Park in 2020, the crowd didn't get fired up and the organ wasn't heard -- and half the time for the Brewers TV and radio broadcasters, the game itself wasn't even in Milwaukee.

DHS: 2,217 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; no new deaths

State health officials reported 2,217 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Sunday, Sept. 27, and no new deaths.

Military suicides up as much as 20% amid COVID-19 pandemic

Military suicides have increased by as much as 20% this year compared to the same period in 2019, and some incidents of violent behavior have spiked.

Marquette students quarantine after residence hall case cluster

Two weeks ago at Marquette's Schroeder Hall, another cluster of cases was reported and students there were placed under quarantine.

Lake Jackson issues disaster declaration after brain-eating amoeba is found in water

After several rounds of CDC testing, investigators discovered that traces of the amoeba were found at Lake Jackson Civic Center Splash pad, a nearby fire hydrant, and the 6-year-old's bib. 

Hospital staff cheers as 13-year-old COVID-19 survivor is discharged after 57 days in ICU

There were moments where her care team did not know if she was going to make it through the night. So, when the time came for Augustina to finally be discharged to a local rehabilitation facility as a step toward going home, the entire hospital staff wanted to give her the hero's send-off she deserved.  

Thousands protest COVID-19 restrictions in central London

As the protest began, police were visible around the edges of the crowd but didn't confront protesters, most of whom weren't wearing masks.

Social media and COVID shaming: Fighting a toxic combination

Shaming people who get sick or don’t follow the rules in a public health crisis has been a thing since well before coronavirus, researchers say.

Audit sheds light on Wisconsin DWD troubles amid unemployment spike

According to a new report from the Legislative Audit Bureau, only 0.5% of calls to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) were answered between mid-March and late June.

COVID-19 cases rising in parts of Midwest, West

The latest hot spot for the coronavirus in the United States is the heartland, where cases are rising in a worrying trend.

CDC: Salmonella outbreak from recalled mushrooms infects people in 10 states

The CDC said a salmonella outbreak involving recalled mushrooms distributed to restaurants has infected dozens of people across several states.

Milwaukee Health Dept. approves 3 more COVID-19 school safety plans

K-12 schools in Milwaukee with approved safety plans will be allowed to engage in non-virtual learning options -- such as in-person or hybrid instruction -- as long as the plan is followed.

NIH researchers find genetic link in patients with severe COVID-19

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health say they have found a genetic link in patients who have severe COVID-19 and are closer to finding why more men die from the disease.