Audit sheds light on Wisconsin DWD troubles amid unemployment spike
According to a new report from the Legislative Audit Bureau, only 0.5% of calls to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) were answered between mid-March and late June.
According to a new report from the Legislative Audit Bureau, only 0.5% of calls to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) were answered between mid-March and late June.
COVID-19 cases rising in parts of Midwest, West
The latest hot spot for the coronavirus in the United States is the heartland, where cases are rising in a worrying trend.
The latest hot spot for the coronavirus in the United States is the heartland, where cases are rising in a worrying trend.
CDC: Salmonella outbreak from recalled mushrooms infects people in 10 states
The CDC said a salmonella outbreak involving recalled mushrooms distributed to restaurants has infected dozens of people across several states.
The CDC said a salmonella outbreak involving recalled mushrooms distributed to restaurants has infected dozens of people across several states.
Milwaukee Health Dept. approves 3 more COVID-19 school safety plans
K-12 schools in Milwaukee with approved safety plans will be allowed to engage in non-virtual learning options -- such as in-person or hybrid instruction -- as long as the plan is followed.
K-12 schools in Milwaukee with approved safety plans will be allowed to engage in non-virtual learning options -- such as in-person or hybrid instruction -- as long as the plan is followed.
New bill passes House, a step toward answers for Wisconsin family
A new bill is giving a Wisconsin family hope that they may one day have answers about their child's death.
A new bill is giving a Wisconsin family hope that they may one day have answers about their child's death.
Wisconsin DHS: 2,504 new COVID-19 cases, 9 deaths confirmed
In total, 110,828 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin. There have been 1,274 deaths.
In total, 110,828 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin. There have been 1,274 deaths.
NIH researchers find genetic link in patients with severe COVID-19
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health say they have found a genetic link in patients who have severe COVID-19 and are closer to finding why more men die from the disease.
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health say they have found a genetic link in patients who have severe COVID-19 and are closer to finding why more men die from the disease.
Timothy Ray Brown, first man to be cured of HIV infection, now has terminal cancer
The first person known to have been cured of HIV infection says he is terminally ill from a recurrence of the cancer that prompted his historic treatment 12 years ago.
The first person known to have been cured of HIV infection says he is terminally ill from a recurrence of the cancer that prompted his historic treatment 12 years ago.
White House ordered to have sign language at virus briefings
The White House and plaintiffs have “largely agreed on all terms" to resolve the matter, according to the order.
The White House and plaintiffs have “largely agreed on all terms" to resolve the matter, according to the order.
Minnesota halts COVID-19 study after reports of intimidation
Incidents occurred mostly in central and southern Minnesota — rural areas where there has been more resentment over COVID-19 restrictions.
Incidents occurred mostly in central and southern Minnesota — rural areas where there has been more resentment over COVID-19 restrictions.
Desk shortage forces people to get creative about workspaces
To find desks, people are scouring stores near and far and even making their own.
To find desks, people are scouring stores near and far and even making their own.
Disney's Hawaii resort to start phased reopening in November
Disney's Aulani resort and spa in Hawaii will begin a phased reopening in November
Disney's Aulani resort and spa in Hawaii will begin a phased reopening in November
COVID-19 treatment underway in Florida has near-perfect success rate
Since April, they have seen a 96.4 percent survival rate for COVID-19 patients admitted at AdventHealth Ocala.
Since April, they have seen a 96.4 percent survival rate for COVID-19 patients admitted at AdventHealth Ocala.
Health Dept. sees 'significantly positive trend' in COVID-19 cases
The Milwaukee Health Department says they are seeing significantly positive trend of COVID-19 cases.
The Milwaukee Health Department says they are seeing significantly positive trend of COVID-19 cases.
Moratorium extension means no utility disconnections until April 2021
The moratorium was extended through Nov. 1, when the moratorium on cold weather disconnections goes into effect. The earliest disconnections could resume is April 15.
The moratorium was extended through Nov. 1, when the moratorium on cold weather disconnections goes into effect. The earliest disconnections could resume is April 15.
Over 3,000 MPS students haven't shown up for virtual learning
This comes more than five weeks after the early start calendar began -- and three weeks after the traditional.
This comes more than five weeks after the early start calendar began -- and three weeks after the traditional.
Mark Cuban pitches $1,000 stimulus checks for Americans every 2 weeks for 2 months
Cuban tweeted that 128 million households in the country should be given $1,000 every two weeks for the next two months with a stipulation that they spend the money in 10 days or lose the money.
Cuban tweeted that 128 million households in the country should be given $1,000 every two weeks for the next two months with a stipulation that they spend the money in 10 days or lose the money.
Coronavirus relief bill: Democrats back to drawing board to redraft proposal
House Democrats say they are paring back their proposal in an attempt to jump-start negotiations with the Trump administration.
House Democrats say they are paring back their proposal in an attempt to jump-start negotiations with the Trump administration.
Advocate Aurora sets up free flu shot clinics in Milwaukee County
Advocate Aurora has launched a new program to make getting the flu shot more convenient.
Advocate Aurora has launched a new program to make getting the flu shot more convenient.
CDC: Wisconsin has 4th highest number of new COVID-19 cases
Wisconsin now has the fourth-highest number of new coronavirus cases in the country, according to the CDC.
Wisconsin now has the fourth-highest number of new coronavirus cases in the country, according to the CDC.