DHS: Tricks to safely celebrate Halloween during COVID-19 pandemic
In-person parties, trick-or-treating and large outdoor gatherings still increases the risk of spreading and contracting COVID-19 and are discouraged.
In-person parties, trick-or-treating and large outdoor gatherings still increases the risk of spreading and contracting COVID-19 and are discouraged.
If you didn’t file tax returns, the IRS may still owe you a $1,200 COVID-19 stimulus check
On Friday, the IRS announced that it will mail letters to people who did not file a return for either 2018 or 2019, but still may qualify for an Economic Impact Payment.
On Friday, the IRS announced that it will mail letters to people who did not file a return for either 2018 or 2019, but still may qualify for an Economic Impact Payment.
WIAC votes to suspend all winter sports through Dec. 31
The Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) announced that it has voted to suspend all winter sports competitions through Dec. 31.
The Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) announced that it has voted to suspend all winter sports competitions through Dec. 31.
CDC drops controversial COVID-19 testing advice that caused backlash
Health officials were evasive about why they had made the change in August, and some speculated it was forced on the CDC by political appointees.
Health officials were evasive about why they had made the change in August, and some speculated it was forced on the CDC by political appointees.
Hawaii to allow visitors to skip quarantine with negative COVID-19 test starting Oct. 15
Travelers to Hawaii will have to take the COVID-19 test within 72 hours before their flight.
Travelers to Hawaii will have to take the COVID-19 test within 72 hours before their flight.
Milwaukee health officials see increase in COVID-19 positivity
Friday, Sept. 18 marks the 7-week mark for Phase 4.1 of a public health and safety order called 'Moving Milwaukee Forward.'
Friday, Sept. 18 marks the 7-week mark for Phase 4.1 of a public health and safety order called 'Moving Milwaukee Forward.'
Global COVID-19 cases top 30 million, according to Johns Hopkins
There are now more than 30 million known COVID-19 infections around the world, according to Johns Hopkins University.
There are now more than 30 million known COVID-19 infections around the world, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Wisconsin's unemployment rate drops, many still waiting for relief
"I just want answers. It would be better if I knew what was going on. I don't know anything."
"I just want answers. It would be better if I knew what was going on. I don't know anything."
Milwaukee restaurants, bars adapt to COVID-19 safety changes
Milwaukee bars and restaurants are required to submit a COVID-19 safety plan to the health department for approval if they wish to continue serving guests in-person.
Milwaukee bars and restaurants are required to submit a COVID-19 safety plan to the health department for approval if they wish to continue serving guests in-person.
'Worst it's ever been:' Wisconsin sees record virus case increase
Not only does that blow past the previous single-day record by more than 400 cases, but it's also the first time numbers have surpassed 2,000 in a day.
Not only does that blow past the previous single-day record by more than 400 cases, but it's also the first time numbers have surpassed 2,000 in a day.
Walmart raising pay for 165,000 employees, some to $18-$30 an hour
On Thursday, the retail giant announced that it will be implementing a "team-based operating model" in Supercenters that includes new roles and skills training to serve customers and encourage career and pay growth for associates.
On Thursday, the retail giant announced that it will be implementing a "team-based operating model" in Supercenters that includes new roles and skills training to serve customers and encourage career and pay growth for associates.
Milwaukee Health Department kicks off annual flu vaccine drive
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and the Milwaukee Health Commissioner kicked off the annual flu vaccine season by receiving their vaccinations.
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and the Milwaukee Health Commissioner kicked off the annual flu vaccine season by receiving their vaccinations.
Green Bay area teacher dies from COVID-19
The Howard-Suamico School District said in the statement Thursday, Sept. 17 Heidi Hussli died on Thursday morning after a brief hospitalization.
The Howard-Suamico School District said in the statement Thursday, Sept. 17 Heidi Hussli died on Thursday morning after a brief hospitalization.
42 Badgers football players, staff test positive for COVID-19
Twenty-nine of the positive tests were from Sept. 1 through Sept. 15, according to Public Health Madison & Dane County.
Twenty-nine of the positive tests were from Sept. 1 through Sept. 15, according to Public Health Madison & Dane County.
Ron Johnson, exposed to COVID, cancels appearance with Trump
Senator Ron Johnson said he was tested late Wednesday for the virus because of his plans to be near the president.
Senator Ron Johnson said he was tested late Wednesday for the virus because of his plans to be near the president.
Anti-mask protesters fined after marching through Florida Target
The group chanted "take off your mask," "we're not gonna take it anymore" as well as "yeah, we got one" as they headed down the store aisle.s.
The group chanted "take off your mask," "we're not gonna take it anymore" as well as "yeah, we got one" as they headed down the store aisle.s.
Blue Bell ordered to pay $17.25M in connection with 2015 listeria contamination
The $17.25 million is the largest-ever criminal penalty following a conviction in a food safety case.
The $17.25 million is the largest-ever criminal penalty following a conviction in a food safety case.
860,000 filed new unemployment claims last week as COVID-19 continues to drive joblessness in US
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to 860,000, a historically high figure that reflects economic damage from the coronavirus outbreak.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to 860,000, a historically high figure that reflects economic damage from the coronavirus outbreak.
Wisconsin DHS: 2,034 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths confirmed
It marks the first time that confirmed cases have surpassed 2,000 in a single day, surpassing the previous single-day high -- 1,582 cases.
It marks the first time that confirmed cases have surpassed 2,000 in a single day, surpassing the previous single-day high -- 1,582 cases.
170 COVID-19 cases, 7 deaths linked to Maine wedding coronavirus 'super spreader event'
The “super spreader” event started with wedding attendees in the Katahdin region and spread to the community at large and to a nursing home in Madison.
The “super spreader” event started with wedding attendees in the Katahdin region and spread to the community at large and to a nursing home in Madison.