Milwaukee committee passes new outdoor dining guidelines

The passed guidelines lay the groundwork for what outdoor dining may look like in the months to come.

Study: Older workers face greater unemployment amid COVID-19 pandemic

The study released Tuesday from researchers with the New School university in New York City found that workers 55 and older lost jobs sooner, were rehired slower and continue to face higher job losses than their counterparts ages 35 to 54.

State health secretary: Scrap plans for Thanksgiving gatherings

Wisconsin's top health official warned that people should scrap any plans for Thanksgiving gatherings because of the spread of the coronavirus.

McConnell says any Pelosi-Mnuchin COVID-19 stimulus deal would get Senate vote

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he'll schedule a vote if House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Trump administration are able to seal an agreement on a huge COVID-19 relief bill.

Officials: Gathering, capacity limits key as COVID-19 cases boom

Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) on Tuesday, Oct. 20 provided an update on COVID-19 in Wisconsin.

Funeral homes offer limousine rides to the polls nationwide amid COVID-19 pandemic

Some voters could ride to the polls on Election Day courtesy of funeral home limousines offered to chauffeur older residents to voting booths amid the coronavirus pandemic.

CDC issues 'strong recommendation,' no rule for masks on planes

The CDC said its advice on masks should be followed by passengers and workers on planes, ferries, trains, subways, buses, taxis and ride-sharing vehicles, including in airports and at subway and bus stations.

North Texas woman who died on flight had COVID-19, officials confirm

Dallas County officials confirmed a woman in her 30s died on an airline flight because of COVID-19. She had underlying health conditions.

Wisconsin resumes coronavirus updates after weekend upgrade

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has restarted its daily COVID-19 update dashboard after a weekend upgrade

What are my treatment options for coronavirus?

There are several treatment options for COVID-19, and which one is best depends on how sick someone is.

Group demands Evers 'take action' amid prison COVID-19 outbreaks

After months of trying to reach Governor Evers, the group Ex-Incarcerated People Organizing (EXPO) took their message to his home.

'Blessings in a Backpack' bring nutrition to Waukesha Co. children

A Waukesha County organization is trying to reach kids to provide them with nutrients to help grow and learn during the pandemic.

New landmark study tests air on planes for virus transmission

Good news for people who've been itching to get on a plane to see family, friends, or take that long-awaited vacation.     

DHS: 3,777 new COVID-19 cases; up 12 deaths in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) on Monday, Oct. 19 reported 3,777 new cases of COVID-19 -- bringing the cumulative number of cases to 173,891.