As CDC halts evictions, Milwaukee nonprofit offers rent help
"Please give us a call. We're here to help. That's our job...We're here to make that bridge for you to make sure that you remain in stable housing."
"Please give us a call. We're here to help. That's our job...We're here to make that bridge for you to make sure that you remain in stable housing."
Facebook blocks planned end-of-life broadcasts of chronically ill man
Alain Cocq had planned to show what he expects will be a painful end to his life after he announced on Friday that he was stopping all food and drink.
Alain Cocq had planned to show what he expects will be a painful end to his life after he announced on Friday that he was stopping all food and drink.
Versiti Blood Center launches Sickle Cell Saturday blood drives
During a time blood donations are already low, this blood drive is more important than ever.
During a time blood donations are already low, this blood drive is more important than ever.
Wisconsin DHS: 80K+ COVID-19 cases confirmed, 1,168 deaths
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported more than 900 new COVID-19 cases and more than a dozen new deaths related to the virus.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported more than 900 new COVID-19 cases and more than a dozen new deaths related to the virus.
Child care crisis pushes US mothers out of the labor force
The trend threatens the financial stability of families in the near-term. In the long-term, the crisis could stall — if not reverse — decades of hard-fought gains by working women who are still far from achieving labor force parity with men.
The trend threatens the financial stability of families in the near-term. In the long-term, the crisis could stall — if not reverse — decades of hard-fought gains by working women who are still far from achieving labor force parity with men.
Amid ‘uncontrolled spread of COVID-19,’ Indiana University calls for closure of Greek housing
The outbreaks since students began returning to campus in the past few weeks have heightened tensions between colleges and their towns and led to recriminations between local politicians and university officials.
The outbreaks since students began returning to campus in the past few weeks have heightened tensions between colleges and their towns and led to recriminations between local politicians and university officials.
‘Deadly December’ ahead with nearly 30,000 COVID-19 deaths each day in Northern Hemisphere, IHME predicts
According to IHME, part of the University of Washington’s School of Medicine, nearly 770,000 lives worldwide could be saved between now and Jan. 1 through coronavirus preventive measures suggested by the CDC, including mask-wearing and social distancing.
According to IHME, part of the University of Washington’s School of Medicine, nearly 770,000 lives worldwide could be saved between now and Jan. 1 through coronavirus preventive measures suggested by the CDC, including mask-wearing and social distancing.
Pandemic reduced number of teachers by 20%; schools now face substitute shortage
1 in 5 teachers are planning to leave the workforce. That number was less than half of that prior to COVID-19.
1 in 5 teachers are planning to leave the workforce. That number was less than half of that prior to COVID-19.
UN health agency says no COVID-19 vaccine will be endorsed before it's safe and effective
At a press briefing on Friday, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said vaccines have been used successfully for decades, and credited them with eradicating smallpox and bringing polio to the brink of being eliminated.
At a press briefing on Friday, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said vaccines have been used successfully for decades, and credited them with eradicating smallpox and bringing polio to the brink of being eliminated.
UW frat, sorority members told to quarantine due to COVID-19 case surge
There are 420 fraternity and sorority members who live in these nine off-campus chapter houses and 1,500 living in chapter houses school-wide, according to a news release.
There are 420 fraternity and sorority members who live in these nine off-campus chapter houses and 1,500 living in chapter houses school-wide, according to a news release.
Milwaukee Health Department approves 11 COVID-19 school safety plans
The Milwaukee Health Department has now approved 35 total COVID-19 school safety plans.
The Milwaukee Health Department has now approved 35 total COVID-19 school safety plans.
Wisconsin DHS: 1,498 new COVID-19 cases confirmed, 79K+ total cases
The number of new COVID-19 cases reported Friday surpasses the previous single-day high by more than 300, according to the DHS.
The number of new COVID-19 cases reported Friday surpasses the previous single-day high by more than 300, according to the DHS.
Will long Labor Day weekend mean another coronavirus spike?
“I would rather see someone on a beach, being physically separated enough, than someone crowded in an indoor bar,” he said.
“I would rather see someone on a beach, being physically separated enough, than someone crowded in an indoor bar,” he said.
Health Dept. sees 'decline in community spread, but not statistically significant'
The Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) released on Friday, Sept. 4 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. 4 its update on Phase 4.1 of the public health and safety order called "Moving Milwaukee Forward" related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
New DHS dashboard shows confirmed COVID-19 cases by age group
“This dashboard provides information younger Wisconsinites, and everyone in our state, can use to help box in this virus,” said DHS Secretary-designee Andrea Palm.
“This dashboard provides information younger Wisconsinites, and everyone in our state, can use to help box in this virus,” said DHS Secretary-designee Andrea Palm.
'Benadryl challenge' is a dangerous and deadly fad on social media: medical experts
The deadly challenge coaxes participants to take several doses of the over-the-counter antihistamine drug diphenhydramine (Benadryl) to the point that the person trips out or hallucinates.
The deadly challenge coaxes participants to take several doses of the over-the-counter antihistamine drug diphenhydramine (Benadryl) to the point that the person trips out or hallucinates.
TSA screens highest number of passengers since COVID-19 pandemic low-point in April
While passenger volume at U.S. airports increased ahead of Labor Day weekend, the numbers remain well below levels reported prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
While passenger volume at U.S. airports increased ahead of Labor Day weekend, the numbers remain well below levels reported prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
College professor collapses during virtual class, dies of coronavirus
Students asked for their professor's address so they could call an ambulance, but the teacher was hardly able to speak. She only responded "I can't" before passing out.
Students asked for their professor's address so they could call an ambulance, but the teacher was hardly able to speak. She only responded "I can't" before passing out.
Wear a mask during sex, skip kissing, Canada's top doctor suggests
People should skip kissing and consider wearing a mask when having sex to reduce your chances of being exposed to the novel coronavirus, according to Canada's top doctor on Wednesday.
People should skip kissing and consider wearing a mask when having sex to reduce your chances of being exposed to the novel coronavirus, according to Canada's top doctor on Wednesday.
'Heartbreaking:' Demand for emergency shelter up 185% in Milwaukee County
Calls for emergency shelter in Milwaukee County were at their lowest in April, when a state moratorium on evictions was in effect.
Calls for emergency shelter in Milwaukee County were at their lowest in April, when a state moratorium on evictions was in effect.