Virtual learning poses challenges for students with special needs
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 6 -- or about 17%, of children ages 3 through 17 -- have one or more developmental disabilities.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 6 -- or about 17%, of children ages 3 through 17 -- have one or more developmental disabilities.
Wisconsin DHS: 2,283 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths confirmed
Saturday's reported rise in cases is the second-highest, single-day total to date and the third consecutive day that new cases have surpassed 2,000.
Saturday's reported rise in cases is the second-highest, single-day total to date and the third consecutive day that new cases have surpassed 2,000.
UN leaders gather virtually for first time in 75-year history amid COVID-19 pandemic
With the pandemic still in force, world leaders are skipping the annual U.N. General Assembly gathering in New York.
With the pandemic still in force, world leaders are skipping the annual U.N. General Assembly gathering in New York.
UW-Oshkosh to test residence hall wastewater for COVID-19
Wastewater will be tested from 10 residence halls housing students this fall.
Wastewater will be tested from 10 residence halls housing students this fall.
COVID-19 pandemic brings Mexican toilet paper to US as aftermath of panic buying
Toilet paper is back on store shelves. But you may not recognize some of the brands.
Toilet paper is back on store shelves. But you may not recognize some of the brands.
COVID-19 infection rates soar in college towns as students return
College towns across the U.S. have emerged as virus hot spots in recent weeks as schools struggle to contain the virus.
College towns across the U.S. have emerged as virus hot spots in recent weeks as schools struggle to contain the virus.
Wisconsin sees record COVID-19 case increase; students take notice
At UW-Milwaukee, new cases numbers rose this week to 98, according to the university. The rise is worrying to some students.
At UW-Milwaukee, new cases numbers rose this week to 98, according to the university. The rise is worrying to some students.
North Carolina town declares Bigfoot ‘world’s social distancing champion’
Bigfoot is a big deal in the small towns of McDowell County, North Carolina.
Bigfoot is a big deal in the small towns of McDowell County, North Carolina.
Milwaukee Health Dept. approves 2 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.
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.
Michigan 2-month-old with COVID-19 died from birth defect
Earlier this week, Michigan's Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun announced the state had its youngest victim of COVID-19, a 2-month-old who had died this month. She did not provide further details about the baby, only to say the newborn "died from COVID-19".
Earlier this week, Michigan's Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun announced the state had its youngest victim of COVID-19, a 2-month-old who had died this month. She did not provide further details about the baby, only to say the newborn "died from COVID-19".
CVS opens 4 new testing sites; new campaign promotes COVID testing
A new initiative aimed to provide information and help educate communities of color on the importance of COVID testing in Milwaukee County launched Thursday.
A new initiative aimed to provide information and help educate communities of color on the importance of COVID testing in Milwaukee County launched Thursday.
COVID-19 safety plans approved for 200 Milwaukee restaurants, bars
Under Phase 4.1 of Moving Milwaukee Forward Safety, bars and restaurants were required to submit a plan for approval by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15 to continue serving guests in person.
Under Phase 4.1 of Moving Milwaukee Forward Safety, bars and restaurants were required to submit a plan for approval by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15 to continue serving guests in person.
Florida bar owner bans masks, will eject patrons wearing face coverings
A bar in West Melbourne, Florida says no masks are allowed but temperature checks are still being conducted before a patron can enter.
A bar in West Melbourne, Florida says no masks are allowed but temperature checks are still being conducted before a patron can enter.
COVID-19 cases prompt school changes in southeastern Wisconsin
As COVID-19 cases rise statewide, Wisconsin schools continue to report cases impacting students and staff -- prompting changes to learning.
As COVID-19 cases rise statewide, Wisconsin schools continue to report cases impacting students and staff -- prompting changes to learning.
Armed residents confront COVID-19 testing team in Minnesota
A team of health workers conducting random COVID-19 testing was recently confronted by armed residents in a Minnesota neighborhood, though state officials have not said when or where the incident occurred.
A team of health workers conducting random COVID-19 testing was recently confronted by armed residents in a Minnesota neighborhood, though state officials have not said when or where the incident occurred.
Racine's RYDE Transit System resumes charging fares on Sept. 28
RYDE, Racine Area Public Transit, will begin charging fares and allow passengers to board the bus using the front door on Monday, Sept. 28.
RYDE, Racine Area Public Transit, will begin charging fares and allow passengers to board the bus using the front door on Monday, Sept. 28.
Amid unemployment delays, Wisconsin DWD secretary resigns
The DWD has cased unprecedented unemployment claims during the COVID-19 pandemic, the news release stated, far exceeding Great Recession levels.
The DWD has cased unprecedented unemployment claims during the COVID-19 pandemic, the news release stated, far exceeding Great Recession levels.
Wisconsin DHS: 2,533 new COVID-19 cases, 7 deaths confirmed
In total, 97,279 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed, as have 1,238 deaths, according to the DHS.
In total, 97,279 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed, as have 1,238 deaths, according to the DHS.
U.S. Canada border to remain closed until Oct. 21
Canada is extending the agreement to keep the U.S. border closed to non-essential travel to Oct. 21 during the coronavirus pandemic.
Canada is extending the agreement to keep the U.S. border closed to non-essential travel to Oct. 21 during the coronavirus pandemic.
USDA plans additional $14B in virus aid for farmers
President Donald Trump first mentioned the aid in a speech Thursday night in Mosinee, Wisconsin.
President Donald Trump first mentioned the aid in a speech Thursday night in Mosinee, Wisconsin.