'Changed on us:' Frustration for some over Mequon-Thiensville's plan to start class virtually
The numbers are worrisome enough to force a change of plans for the Mequon-Thiensville School District.
The numbers are worrisome enough to force a change of plans for the Mequon-Thiensville School District.
'I love this:' YMCA offers Extended Learning Academy program to aid families, students in virtual learning
A YMCA learning program is offering support for students and parents juggling virtual learning amid the coronavirus pandemic.
A YMCA learning program is offering support for students and parents juggling virtual learning amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The Hop launches new partnership with MaskUpMKE
The Hop announced on Tuesday, Aug. 18 a new partnership with MaskUpMKE.org.
The Hop announced on Tuesday, Aug. 18 a new partnership with MaskUpMKE.org.
Racine Common Council mulls referendum that would ask voters to decide on increased property tax levy
The Racine Common Council will vote on a referendum that, if passed, would put an increased property tax levy on residents' November ballots.
The Racine Common Council will vote on a referendum that, if passed, would put an increased property tax levy on residents' November ballots.
IRS extends deadline to claim extra $500 for children from COVID-19 stimulus checks
People with children who did not receive the $500 in stimulus funds have until Sept. 30 to submit information about their dependents.
People with children who did not receive the $500 in stimulus funds have until Sept. 30 to submit information about their dependents.
Chicago's Navy Pier closing until spring due to too few visitors during busiest time of year
The popular tourist spot reopened in a limited capacity June 10 after closures to limit the spread of COVID-19.
The popular tourist spot reopened in a limited capacity June 10 after closures to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Wuhan water park hosts massive pool party in China's coronavirus ground zero
Photos show thousands of maskless partygoers packed into the Wuhan Maya Beach Water Park.
Photos show thousands of maskless partygoers packed into the Wuhan Maya Beach Water Park.
DHS: 66K+ positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 1,052 deaths, 57K+ recovered, 1M+ negative
State health officials reported 634 new positive cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, and 13 new deaths.
State health officials reported 634 new positive cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, and 13 new deaths.
COVID-19 now No. 3 cause of death in US, according to former CDC director
Dr. Thomas Frieden, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told CNN that COVID-19 is now ahead of accidents, diabetes and other causes of death.
Dr. Thomas Frieden, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told CNN that COVID-19 is now ahead of accidents, diabetes and other causes of death.
Study hints, but can't prove, survivor plasma fights COVID-19
Mayo Clinic researchers are reporting a strong hint that blood plasma from COVID-19 survivors helps other patients recover.
Mayo Clinic researchers are reporting a strong hint that blood plasma from COVID-19 survivors helps other patients recover.
21 arrested in $250K coronavirus unemployment fraud scheme using California inmates' information
The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office announced Saturday the discovery of a “large-scale Pandemic Unemployment Assistance fraud ring” run out of San Mateo County’s Maguire Correctional Facility and responsible for 16 claims that were filed between June 9 and July 30, the department said in a press release.
The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office announced Saturday the discovery of a “large-scale Pandemic Unemployment Assistance fraud ring” run out of San Mateo County’s Maguire Correctional Facility and responsible for 16 claims that were filed between June 9 and July 30, the department said in a press release.
Wisconsin removed from Chicago's list of states where visitors must quarantine for 2 weeks
Officials removed Wisconsin from Chicago's list of states where people who are traveling to the city must quarantine for two weeks.
Officials removed Wisconsin from Chicago's list of states where people who are traveling to the city must quarantine for two weeks.
FDA warns of false coronavirus test results from Thermo Fisher kit
News comes a month after Connecticut officials reported at least 90 false-positive test results.
News comes a month after Connecticut officials reported at least 90 false-positive test results.
'Updated safety protocols:' Marcus Theatres announces next phase of reopening plans
Marcus Theatres on Tuesday, Aug. 18 announced the timing for the next two phases of reopening theatres.
Marcus Theatres on Tuesday, Aug. 18 announced the timing for the next two phases of reopening theatres.
After contracting the adenovirus, 6-year-old girl now on life support after a week
The family of Tyra Davis-Hamilton is baffled. Last week at this time she was playing at the park with her friends, now her family is planning her funeral.
The family of Tyra Davis-Hamilton is baffled. Last week at this time she was playing at the park with her friends, now her family is planning her funeral.
'Scary time:' DNC visitors won't show up to dinner as Carnevor reopens, shuttered 5 months amid COVID-19
With downtown streets bare on day one, it's anyone's guess what boost will be felt in Milwaukee by the mostly virtual DNC.
With downtown streets bare on day one, it's anyone's guess what boost will be felt in Milwaukee by the mostly virtual DNC.
President Trump rule on transgender health blocked at the 11th hour
Finalized days after the Supreme Court barred sex discrimination against LGBT individuals on the job, the regulation from the federal Department of Health and Human Services was to have taken effect Tuesday.
Finalized days after the Supreme Court barred sex discrimination against LGBT individuals on the job, the regulation from the federal Department of Health and Human Services was to have taken effect Tuesday.
US nursing home cases up nearly 80% in COVID-19 rebound
A new report says COVID-19 cases in U.S. nursing homes jumped nearly 80% earlier this summer, driven by rampant spread across the South and much of the West.
A new report says COVID-19 cases in U.S. nursing homes jumped nearly 80% earlier this summer, driven by rampant spread across the South and much of the West.
Texas assisted living facility throws 'wild' party for residents with temporary tattoos and drinks
An assisted living facility threw a happy hour party with booze and (temporary) tattoos for their residents, and it was a big hit.
An assisted living facility threw a happy hour party with booze and (temporary) tattoos for their residents, and it was a big hit.
Texas becomes 4th state to surpass 10,000 virus deaths
Texas has surpassed 10,000 confirmed coronavirus deaths as the lingering toll of a massive summer outbreak continues.
Texas has surpassed 10,000 confirmed coronavirus deaths as the lingering toll of a massive summer outbreak continues.