Health
New COVID-19 Cases at Lowest Point Since September 13th
But new case, hospitalization and death totals are still higher than at any point earlier than September.
Feb 6th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Supreme Court Act on Mask Mandate?
State high court has sat on case for months, could decide fight between governor and Legislature.
Feb 6th, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
The Good News About Vaccines
Despite some glitches, effort is going well. And early returns suggest they are very effective.
Feb 6th, 2021 by John Torinus
Giving Schools a Shot in the Arm
Vaccinating teachers would enable schools to reopen. But it’s not that simple.
Feb 6th, 2021 by Terry Falk, Wisconsin Examiner
6,020 Wisconsin Residents Have Died From COVID-19
State crosses 6,000-death threshold in past 24 hours.
Feb 5th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
$31M Donation to Marquette Will Support 80 Scholarships a Year
Darren and Terry Jackson's gift will aid underrepresented students in the nursing program.
Feb 5th, 2021 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
State Receives $10 million in Opioid Crisis Settlement
Consulting firm McKinsey & Company paying out $573 million to 47 states and D.C.
Feb 5th, 2021 by Jenny Peek, Wisconsin Public Radio
18 Out of 100 People in Menominee County Have Tested Positive for COVID-19
Rate is nearly double the state average.
Feb 4th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
COVID-19 Transmission Ticks Up in Milwaukee
New case numbers are going down, but small changes in data trends point to a rise in transmission.
Feb 4th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Republicans End Mask Mandate, Evers Puts It Back In Place
Governor issues new health order after Republicans end his prior one.
Feb 4th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Only 5 of 72 Counties Show Growing COVID-19 Case Burdens
Vilas County currently has a worst-in-Wisconsin rate.
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Reviews Mental Health Emergency Center Plan
New facility in central city location partnering county with major health care providers.
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
