Health
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
City’s New Vaccine Scheduling Tool Fills Up Quickly
Health department says to check back Friday to schedule vaccination.
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers 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 Radio
Far 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 Examiner
Nearly 2% of State Population Vaccinated
Some 570,000 doses administered. Low supplies still constricting vaccinations.
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
