Health
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 KilmerRepublicans 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 JanneneOnly 5 of 72 Counties Show Growing COVID-19 Case Burdens
Vilas County currently has a worst-in-Wisconsin rate.
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneCommittee Reviews Mental Health Emergency Center Plan
New facility in central city location partnering county with major health care providers.
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Graham KilmerCity’s New Vaccine Scheduling Tool Fills Up Quickly
Health department says to check back Friday to schedule vaccination.
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneEvers Plan Seeks Lower Drug Prices
Would limit copayments on insulin and import drugs from countries where they cost less.
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public RadioFar More Women Getting Vaccines
Nearly 10% of women and just 5.2% of men in Wisconsin have gotten at least a first dose.
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerNearly 2% of State Population Vaccinated
Some 570,000 doses administered. Low supplies still constricting vaccinations.
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Graham KilmerNew Milwaukee Health Order Eases Capacity Restrictions
New order eases pathway to fans at Fiserv Forum events, opening other venues.
Feb 2nd, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneIt’s Groundhog Day for I-94 Plan
$1.1 billion expansion plan keeps getting re-introduced based on increasingly outdated information.
Feb 2nd, 2021 by Susanna CainState Ends January With 61,313 New COVID-19 Cases, 1,037 Deaths
Trends show slowing disease spread, but still far ahead of most of 2020.
Feb 1st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene