DHS: Record 3,861 new COVID-19 cases; up 21 deaths in Wisconsin
More than 1.5 million have tested negative. More than 1.7 million have been tested.
More than 1.5 million have tested negative. More than 1.7 million have been tested.
Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow tests positive for COVID-19
Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow announced on Friday, Oct. 16 that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow announced on Friday, Oct. 16 that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Racine schools to continue remote learning; virus risk 'very high'
The district described the risk of COVID-19 in Racine County as "very high" -- a key factor in the decision not to bring students back.
The district described the risk of COVID-19 in Racine County as "very high" -- a key factor in the decision not to bring students back.
Breast cancer research at risk amid the coronavirus pandemic
Despite this year's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk going virtual, it's now more important than ever to continue the fundraising.
Despite this year's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk going virtual, it's now more important than ever to continue the fundraising.
City of Racine permits trick-or-treating, warns it’s not safe
The City of Racine Public Health Department has decided to permit trick-or-treating this year from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31
The City of Racine Public Health Department has decided to permit trick-or-treating this year from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31
Some Wisconsin counties ask for help in COVID-19 contact tracing
Some Wisconsin counties are asking those who've contracting the coronavirus to help with contract tracing.
Some Wisconsin counties are asking those who've contracting the coronavirus to help with contract tracing.
Wildfire smoke in US exposes millions to hazardous pollution
University of Washington researchers believe hundreds of people over the age of 65 have died in our state as a result of hazardous wildfire smoke.
University of Washington researchers believe hundreds of people over the age of 65 have died in our state as a result of hazardous wildfire smoke.
WHO study finds 4 drugs have little to no effect on COVID-19
The world's largest randomized trial of COVID-19 treatments found “conclusive evidence” that remdesivir has little or no effect on severe cases.
The world's largest randomized trial of COVID-19 treatments found “conclusive evidence” that remdesivir has little or no effect on severe cases.
All middle and high schoolers in Vermont to get access to free condoms under new bill
Every high school and middle school in Vermont will now provide free condoms to students under a new bill that was just signed into law.
Every high school and middle school in Vermont will now provide free condoms to students under a new bill that was just signed into law.
Oak Creek-Franklin schools pivot to all-remote learning
The decision came following a school board meeting, the district citing a "critical" COVID-19 disease burden in the area according to a Medical College of Wisconsin update.
The decision came following a school board meeting, the district citing a "critical" COVID-19 disease burden in the area according to a Medical College of Wisconsin update.
People waiting on unemployment say WI's system is still chaos
Wisconsin's Department of Workforce Development says more than 590,000 claims are still being processed; those claims belong to roughly 80,758 people. Additionally, DWD says there are 10,596 appeals in process.
Wisconsin's Department of Workforce Development says more than 590,000 claims are still being processed; those claims belong to roughly 80,758 people. Additionally, DWD says there are 10,596 appeals in process.
United Airlines-DOD study: Face masks make COVID-19 risk on flights ‘almost non-existent’
United Airlines partnered with the U.S. Department of Defense on a study that suggests that when passengers wear face masks, the risk of exposure to COVID-19 on airplanes becomes negligible — but some experts say that the claim could be misleading.
United Airlines partnered with the U.S. Department of Defense on a study that suggests that when passengers wear face masks, the risk of exposure to COVID-19 on airplanes becomes negligible — but some experts say that the claim could be misleading.
Brigham Young University says students may have sought COVID-19 infection for plasma payout
Brigham Young University-Idaho administrators believe that students aimed to get infected by the coronavirus so that they could get paid for donating plasma that contains COVID-19 antibodies.
Brigham Young University-Idaho administrators believe that students aimed to get infected by the coronavirus so that they could get paid for donating plasma that contains COVID-19 antibodies.
Hospitalization boom likely to follow COVID-19 case surge
State health officials warned that, with the continued rise in cases, it's only a matter of time before the alternate care facility fills up.
State health officials warned that, with the continued rise in cases, it's only a matter of time before the alternate care facility fills up.
McConnell rejects Trump's push for 'higher' coronavirus stimulus deal
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday rejected a coronavirus relief deal that costs more than $1.8 trillion, hours after President Trump indicated he was "absolutely" willing to raise his spending offer.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday rejected a coronavirus relief deal that costs more than $1.8 trillion, hours after President Trump indicated he was "absolutely" willing to raise his spending offer.
Officials in Milwaukee County face budget worries as COVID surges
Milwaukee County and local municipal officials offered an update Thursdayon information and developments related to the COVID-19 public health crisis and emergency response efforts -- along with flu testing and flu shots in Milwaukee County.
Milwaukee County and local municipal officials offered an update Thursdayon information and developments related to the COVID-19 public health crisis and emergency response efforts -- along with flu testing and flu shots in Milwaukee County.
New daily record: 3,747 new COVID-19 cases in WI; 17 new deaths
State health officials reported 3,747 new positive cases of COVID-19 Thursday, Oct. 15, and 17 new deaths.
State health officials reported 3,747 new positive cases of COVID-19 Thursday, Oct. 15, and 17 new deaths.
Couple gets married at grandmother's nursing home just so she could attend
A California couple decided to tie the knot at a nursing home, all so the bride's beloved grandmother could attend the ceremony.
A California couple decided to tie the knot at a nursing home, all so the bride's beloved grandmother could attend the ceremony.
Layoffs remain elevated as 898,000 seek unemployment aid
The government will issue its latest snapshot Thursday of the level of layoffs in the United States, which remain elevated seven months after the viral pandemic erupted and after the expiration of federal unemployment aid for millions of Americans.
The government will issue its latest snapshot Thursday of the level of layoffs in the United States, which remain elevated seven months after the viral pandemic erupted and after the expiration of federal unemployment aid for millions of Americans.
Wisconsin public schools enrollment drop adds to virus woes
Wisconsin education officials said Thursday that enrollment at public schools in the state has dropped by 3% this year, adding more misery to funding problems created by the coronavirus.
Wisconsin education officials said Thursday that enrollment at public schools in the state has dropped by 3% this year, adding more misery to funding problems created by the coronavirus.