More MKE restaurants' safety plans approved ahead of Sept. 15 deadline
As of Sept. 11, the Milwaukee Health Department has received 300 safety plans for consideration.
As of Sept. 11, the Milwaukee Health Department has received 300 safety plans for consideration.
Health Dept. sees 'decline in community spread' of COVID-19, 'not statistically significant'
The Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) released on Friday, Sept. 11 its update on Phase 4.1 of the public health and safety order called "Moving Milwaukee Forward" related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) released on Friday, Sept. 11 its update on Phase 4.1 of the public health and safety order called "Moving Milwaukee Forward" related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
With scarcity of key material, medical mask manufacturers feel the squeeze
Shortfalls of medical N95 respirators — commonly referred to as N95 masks — and other protective gear started in March, when the pandemic hit New York.
Shortfalls of medical N95 respirators — commonly referred to as N95 masks — and other protective gear started in March, when the pandemic hit New York.
Advocates stress suicide prevention resources, honesty: 'You are not alone'
Annually, 500,000 Americans attempt suicide. According to Mental Health America of Wisconsin, another 30,000 die by suicide each year.
Annually, 500,000 Americans attempt suicide. According to Mental Health America of Wisconsin, another 30,000 die by suicide each year.
Archdiocese of Milwaukee urges those 'capable' to attend Mass
Archbishop Jerome Listecki announced on Thursday that dispensation for not attending Sunday Mass will expire on Monday.
Archbishop Jerome Listecki announced on Thursday that dispensation for not attending Sunday Mass will expire on Monday.
UWM students brace for change as virus prompts changes at UW-Madison
Many students are already taking most of their classes online, but remain worried about how quickly things could change in a year already filled with the unexpected.
Many students are already taking most of their classes online, but remain worried about how quickly things could change in a year already filled with the unexpected.
Restaurants prepare for dining changes as colder temps approach
"It's not just that you can fill up every table and have it like it was before. It means you have to space tables out, you need to have gaps between groups at the bar."
"It's not just that you can fill up every table and have it like it was before. It means you have to space tables out, you need to have gaps between groups at the bar."
CDC: People with COVID-19 twice as likely to have eaten out at a restaurant before getting sick
People who tested positive for COVID-19 were twice as likely to report eating or drinking at a bar or restaurant in the past two weeks, according to the CDC.
People who tested positive for COVID-19 were twice as likely to report eating or drinking at a bar or restaurant in the past two weeks, according to the CDC.
Dozens of Austrians reportedly received COVID-19 stimulus checks in mail from US government
Local news reports said that more than 40 Austrian citizens cashed in coronavirus stimulus checks they received in the mail from the U.S. government.
Local news reports said that more than 40 Austrian citizens cashed in coronavirus stimulus checks they received in the mail from the U.S. government.
Clinical psychologist says mental health check-ins important amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
According to an August survey conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 40% of Americans are struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
According to an August survey conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 40% of Americans are struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Football season's return renews fears over more virus spread
For football-obsessed fans, the start of the season is a relief after being cooped up for months.
For football-obsessed fans, the start of the season is a relief after being cooped up for months.
Layoffs remain elevated as 884,000 Americans seek unemployment aid
The number of Americans applying for jobless aid was unchanged last week at 884,000.
The number of Americans applying for jobless aid was unchanged last week at 884,000.
DHS: 1,547 new positive cases of COVID-19; 10 new deaths
State health officials reported 1,547 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Thursday, Sept. 10, and 10 new deaths.
State health officials reported 1,547 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Thursday, Sept. 10, and 10 new deaths.
Senate Democrats block GOP's slimmed-down coronavirus relief bill
The 52-47 vote fell well short of what was needed to overcome a filibuster and seems likely to end hopes for coronavirus relief before the November election.
The 52-47 vote fell well short of what was needed to overcome a filibuster and seems likely to end hopes for coronavirus relief before the November election.
US will end current health screening of some travelers
The United States plans to end enhanced health screening of travelers from certain countries next week.
The United States plans to end enhanced health screening of travelers from certain countries next week.
Officials: Keep vote helpers out of Wisconsin nursing homes
The Wisconsin Elections Commission shouldn't allow special voting deputies to enter nursing homes to help residents cast absentee ballots in November.
The Wisconsin Elections Commission shouldn't allow special voting deputies to enter nursing homes to help residents cast absentee ballots in November.
JPMorgan: Some customers, employees misused PPP and other COVID-19 stimulus programs
JP Morgan Chase is saying that a number of its employees and customers may have abused the Paycheck Protection Program and other coronavirus stimulus programs.
JP Morgan Chase is saying that a number of its employees and customers may have abused the Paycheck Protection Program and other coronavirus stimulus programs.
Students at 3 SE Wisconsin schools test positive for COVID-19
An elementary school student in Waukesha and a middle school student in Whitefish Bay have tested positive, prompting changes at their respective schools.
An elementary school student in Waukesha and a middle school student in Whitefish Bay have tested positive, prompting changes at their respective schools.
Beware when using money transfer apps like Venmo, Zelle, Cash App
The coronavirus pandemic has increased and expanded the use of financial apps, as people avoid transfers of cash by hand.
The coronavirus pandemic has increased and expanded the use of financial apps, as people avoid transfers of cash by hand.
State health officials say residents should get flu vaccinations by Halloween
State Health officials urged Wisconsin residents to get vaccinated against the flu as soon as possible.
State Health officials urged Wisconsin residents to get vaccinated against the flu as soon as possible.