Wisconsin National Guard to again help staff polls due to shortage of workers
MADISON -- About 250 members of the Wisconsin National Guard will be activated to help work the polls in Tuesday's special election in northern Wisconsin's sprawling 7th Congressional District due to a shortage of traditional poll workers.The Guard's activation in the upcoming special election follows the April statewide presidential primary and spring election where more than 2,400 Guard members helped staff the polls.There are about 700 municipalities in the district, most of those being towns with just one polling location, said Wisconsin Elections Commission spokesman Reid Magney.
MADISON -- About 250 members of the Wisconsin National Guard will be activated to help work the polls in Tuesday's special election in northern Wisconsin's sprawling 7th Congressional District due to a shortage of traditional poll workers.The Guard's activation in the upcoming special election follows the April statewide presidential primary and spring election where more than 2,400 Guard members helped staff the polls.There are about 700 municipalities in the district, most of those being towns with just one polling location, said Wisconsin Elections Commission spokesman Reid Magney.
Wisconsin National Guard deployed in multiple roles as part of 'on-going, longterm' COVID-19 response
MILWAUKEE -- More than 1,400 Wisconsin National Guard citizen-soldiers and airmen are helping from up north to southeast Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE -- More than 1,400 Wisconsin National Guard citizen-soldiers and airmen are helping from up north to southeast Wisconsin.
400+ employees at Beaver Dam pizza manufacturer to be tested for COVID-19; 8 positive
BEAVER DAM -- All of the 420 employees at Beaver Dam pizza manufacturer Richelieu Foods will be tested for COVID-19 after eight positive cases were confirmed at the facility since last week, company officials announced Wednesday, May 6.
BEAVER DAM -- All of the 420 employees at Beaver Dam pizza manufacturer Richelieu Foods will be tested for COVID-19 after eight positive cases were confirmed at the facility since last week, company officials announced Wednesday, May 6.
National Guard tests all employees at Palermo's in Milwaukee after 5 confirmed cases of COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- All employees at Palermo's Pizza in Milwaukee were tested for COVID-19 Monday, May 4 after an outbreak at the facility.
MILWAUKEE -- All employees at Palermo's Pizza in Milwaukee were tested for COVID-19 Monday, May 4 after an outbreak at the facility.
State health officials launch community testing, key step toward reopening economy
MILWAUKEE -- In an effort to increase COVID-19 testing across Wisconsin, Gov.
MILWAUKEE -- In an effort to increase COVID-19 testing across Wisconsin, Gov.
19 people who tested positive for COVID-19 after April 9 voted in-person, worked at polls
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Wednesday, April 22 said 19 people who tested positive for COVID-19 after Thursday, April 9 reported that they voted in-person or worked the polls on Election Day.The DHS noted that several of those people reported other possible exposures as well.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Wednesday, April 22 said 19 people who tested positive for COVID-19 after Thursday, April 9 reported that they voted in-person or worked the polls on Election Day.The DHS noted that several of those people reported other possible exposures as well.
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225 more National Guard soldiers mobilized to 'increase the number of people getting COVID-19 tests'
MADISON -- Approximately 225 additional citizen soldiers and airmen mobilized Sunday, April 19 to establish additional specimen collection teams in support of Wisconsin’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic.According to a news release from the National Guard, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services requested Wisconsin National Guard support to establish additional specimen collection and COVID-19 mobile testing site capacities at yet-to-be determined sites around the state.
MADISON -- Approximately 225 additional citizen soldiers and airmen mobilized Sunday, April 19 to establish additional specimen collection teams in support of Wisconsin’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic.According to a news release from the National Guard, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services requested Wisconsin National Guard support to establish additional specimen collection and COVID-19 mobile testing site capacities at yet-to-be determined sites around the state.
National Guard deployed to Milwaukee Co. House of Correction to assist with COVID-19 response
FRANKLIN -- The Wisconsin National Guard sent a team of nearly 30 citizen-soldiers to the Milwaukee County House of Correction in Franklin on Saturday, April 18.
FRANKLIN -- The Wisconsin National Guard sent a team of nearly 30 citizen-soldiers to the Milwaukee County House of Correction in Franklin on Saturday, April 18.
'Might be the 1st time nationwide:' 2,400+ citizen soldiers served as poll workers amid COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- Thousands of Wisconsin voters waited hours in line to cast ballots and more than 2,400 citizen soldiers with the Wisconsin National Guard staffed overcrowded polling stations on Tuesday, April 7, straining the state's ability to hold a presidential primary election in the grip of an escalating pandemic.
MILWAUKEE -- Thousands of Wisconsin voters waited hours in line to cast ballots and more than 2,400 citizen soldiers with the Wisconsin National Guard staffed overcrowded polling stations on Tuesday, April 7, straining the state's ability to hold a presidential primary election in the grip of an escalating pandemic.
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National Guard dispatched to senior living facility in Sheboygan; 10 confirmed cases of COVID-19
SHEBOYGAN — The Wisconsin National Guard dispatched a team to a senior living facility in Sheboygan on Sunday, April 5 to establish a mobile testing site and perform COVID-19 specimen collection.
SHEBOYGAN — The Wisconsin National Guard dispatched a team to a senior living facility in Sheboygan on Sunday, April 5 to establish a mobile testing site and perform COVID-19 specimen collection.
'2 new missions:' National Guard manages COVID-19 self-isolation facilities, prepares to help with election
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Wisconsin National Guard on Wednesday, April 1 outlined two new missions as part of the state’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Wisconsin National Guard on Wednesday, April 1 outlined two new missions as part of the state’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort arrives in New York City
NEW YORK — A Navy hospital ship has arrived in New York City to help relieve the coronavirus crisis gripping New York City's hospitals.The USNS Comfort has 1,000 beds and 12 operating rooms that could be up and running within 24 hours.
NEW YORK — A Navy hospital ship has arrived in New York City to help relieve the coronavirus crisis gripping New York City's hospitals.The USNS Comfort has 1,000 beds and 12 operating rooms that could be up and running within 24 hours.
'This is why we joined:' 6 National Guard medics augment staff at Grafton senior living facility
GRAFTON -- A team of six Wisconsin National Guard medics reported to the Village Pointe Commons senior living facility in Grafton late Saturday afternoon, March 21 to augment staff there amid the coronavirus pandemic.
GRAFTON -- A team of six Wisconsin National Guard medics reported to the Village Pointe Commons senior living facility in Grafton late Saturday afternoon, March 21 to augment staff there amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department orders lockdown of long-term care facilities
GRAFTON -- The Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department ordered an immediate lockdown of all long-term care facilities in Washington and Ozaukee Counties Saturday, March 21.The order comes following the coronavirus-related death of a 91-year-old man at a Grafton facility on Thursday, March 19.
GRAFTON -- The Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department ordered an immediate lockdown of all long-term care facilities in Washington and Ozaukee Counties Saturday, March 21.The order comes following the coronavirus-related death of a 91-year-old man at a Grafton facility on Thursday, March 19.
WI National Guard dropping off supplies to Grafton long-term care facility
GRAFTON – On Friday, March 20, a National Guard medical unit was dispatched to Grafton to assist with the healthcare needs of Village Pointe Commons residents and staff, the Village of Grafton announced on Facebook.
GRAFTON – On Friday, March 20, a National Guard medical unit was dispatched to Grafton to assist with the healthcare needs of Village Pointe Commons residents and staff, the Village of Grafton announced on Facebook.
National Guard assures they are not staging soldiers, despite social media rumors
MILWAUKEE -- Fear is being fueled by an email being shared on social media.
MILWAUKEE -- Fear is being fueled by an email being shared on social media.
Wisconsin National Guard preparing troops to assist state's coronavirus response if needed
MADISON -- The Wisconsin National Guard is posturing forces to ensure it is ready to respond to potential requests for assistance from other state agencies or communities if its assistance is requested.
MADISON -- The Wisconsin National Guard is posturing forces to ensure it is ready to respond to potential requests for assistance from other state agencies or communities if its assistance is requested.