Iowa Hawkeyes drop 4 sports amid financial crisis tied to virus
Athletic departments across the country are facing financial hardships because of the cancellation of the NCAA men's basketball tournament and shortened or canceled football seasons. The Big Ten and Pac-12 aren't playing football this fall, and teams in the three other Power Five conferences are planning to play fewer games.
Athletic departments across the country are facing financial hardships because of the cancellation of the NCAA men's basketball tournament and shortened or canceled football seasons. The Big Ten and Pac-12 aren't playing football this fall, and teams in the three other Power Five conferences are planning to play fewer games.
Thompson won't say when UW System campuses would close due to COVID-19
Interim University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson said that he has a threshold in mind for when a COVID-19 outbreak would trigger campuses to shut down, but he's not saying what it is.
Interim University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson said that he has a threshold in mind for when a COVID-19 outbreak would trigger campuses to shut down, but he's not saying what it is.
DHS: 826 new COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin; 69K+ total cases, 60K+ recovered, 1,068 deaths
The Wisconsin Department of health services reported more than 800 new cases of the coronavirus, and one new death, on Friday.
The Wisconsin Department of health services reported more than 800 new cases of the coronavirus, and one new death, on Friday.
Kroger adding over 220 coronavirus testing clinics to its stores across the country
The grocery chain cited a need for more coronavirus testing as the country prepares for the upcoming flu season amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The grocery chain cited a need for more coronavirus testing as the country prepares for the upcoming flu season amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Big Ten parents at protest want details on no-play decision
The Big Ten and Pac-12 announced Aug. 11 that health and safety concerns over the coronavirus led them to shut down football this fall. The other three major conferences, the Atlantic Coast, Big 12 and Southeastern, are planning to play.
The Big Ten and Pac-12 announced Aug. 11 that health and safety concerns over the coronavirus led them to shut down football this fall. The other three major conferences, the Atlantic Coast, Big 12 and Southeastern, are planning to play.
Medical examiner anticipates record-breaking deaths in Milwaukee County
After a 90% increase in homicides this July compared to July 2019 — many of which were gun-related — the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner expects the city will top 190 homicides by year's end.
After a 90% increase in homicides this July compared to July 2019 — many of which were gun-related — the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner expects the city will top 190 homicides by year's end.
Movie theater trade group establishes COVID-19 protocols
The trade organization is announcing a set of health and safety protocols Friday based on research and guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization and the Occupational Safety and Heath Administration. Over 300 companies representing more than 2,600 theater locations in the U.S. have already signed on to the CinemaSafe program.
The trade organization is announcing a set of health and safety protocols Friday based on research and guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization and the Occupational Safety and Heath Administration. Over 300 companies representing more than 2,600 theater locations in the U.S. have already signed on to the CinemaSafe program.
As US deaths mount, virus takes outsize toll on minorities
The new figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlight a stark disparity: Deaths among minorities during the crisis have risen far more than they have among whites.
The new figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlight a stark disparity: Deaths among minorities during the crisis have risen far more than they have among whites.
Dozens of California elementary schools permitted to reopen for in-person classes
Dozens of California elementary schools have been approved to reopen with in-person instruction under special waivers approved by health officials in counties that were placed on a state monitoring list because of high numbers of coronavirus infections.
Dozens of California elementary schools have been approved to reopen with in-person instruction under special waivers approved by health officials in counties that were placed on a state monitoring list because of high numbers of coronavirus infections.
Could Americans still receive a second stimulus check? Everything we know
With White House officials and top Democrats at a weeks-long impasse over another coronavirus relief package, Senate Republicans are preparing to unveil their own new proposal — a pared-down version of a previous bill that notably does not include a fresh round of stimulus checks.
With White House officials and top Democrats at a weeks-long impasse over another coronavirus relief package, Senate Republicans are preparing to unveil their own new proposal — a pared-down version of a previous bill that notably does not include a fresh round of stimulus checks.
Mother of 6 claims they were kicked off JetBlue flight in Orlando when her 2-year-old wouldn’t wear mask
"Shame on you JetBlue for harassing me and kicking me off with my 6 children because my 2 year old wouldn’t cooperate and wear a mask," she wrote, calling the crew members 'bullies' that "treated me and my family inhumanly."
"Shame on you JetBlue for harassing me and kicking me off with my 6 children because my 2 year old wouldn’t cooperate and wear a mask," she wrote, calling the crew members 'bullies' that "treated me and my family inhumanly."
Minnesota couple in their 90s celebrates after beating COVID-19
A Minnesota couple is celebrating after catching and recovering from COVID-19. Both are in their 90s but beat the odds against a disease that is especially devastating for elderly patients.
A Minnesota couple is celebrating after catching and recovering from COVID-19. Both are in their 90s but beat the odds against a disease that is especially devastating for elderly patients.
CDC: Mass coronavirus testing in US prisons finds 12 times more cases than with symptom-based testing
As of mid-August, more than 95,000 people in prisons had tested positive for the illness, a 10% increase from the week before.
As of mid-August, more than 95,000 people in prisons had tested positive for the illness, a 10% increase from the week before.
Important mission for a pair of Milwaukee 'mask-cots'
Milwaukee mascots had a little bit of fun amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Milwaukee mascots had a little bit of fun amid the coronavirus pandemic.
'They understand it:' With fall sports canceled due to pandemic, UWM asks student-athletes to sign pledge
At UW-Milwaukee, student-athletes are being asked to sign a pledge. The goal: keeping everyone safe from the pandemic, with the hope of brining back sports.
At UW-Milwaukee, student-athletes are being asked to sign a pledge. The goal: keeping everyone safe from the pandemic, with the hope of brining back sports.
20% of US nursing homes faced severe PPE and staff shortages amid COVID-19 surges
Significantly, there was no improvement from May to July in the shortages of personal protective equipment, known as PPE, or in the staffing shortfalls, according to the analysis of federal data by academic researchers. The summer has seen the coronavirus surge across the South, and much of the West and Midwest.
Significantly, there was no improvement from May to July in the shortages of personal protective equipment, known as PPE, or in the staffing shortfalls, according to the analysis of federal data by academic researchers. The summer has seen the coronavirus surge across the South, and much of the West and Midwest.
West Allis bakery has recipe for success during virtual DNC
The owner of Aggie's Bakery in West Allis, says they are fortunate enough to be turning a profit from the event.
The owner of Aggie's Bakery in West Allis, says they are fortunate enough to be turning a profit from the event.
'I'm not worried:' Parents, students protest Oak Creek-Franklin schools' all-virtual learning decision
Parents and students protested the Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District's decision to start the school year with all-virtual learning.
Parents and students protested the Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District's decision to start the school year with all-virtual learning.
With a staggered approach, UWM students move into dorms
Due to COVID-19, the process has been expanded from a few days to almost two weeks, with specific move-in times.
Due to COVID-19, the process has been expanded from a few days to almost two weeks, with specific move-in times.
YouTuber invents gun that shoots masks onto people’s faces
Popular YouTuber Allen Pan uploaded a video to social media showing his latest invention: a gun that shoots masks onto people’s faces.
Popular YouTuber Allen Pan uploaded a video to social media showing his latest invention: a gun that shoots masks onto people’s faces.