Health
COVID-19 Hospitalizations Up 122% In Last Month, 1,439 Actively Hospitalized
3,815 new cases from 9,818 tests, a record 38.86% positive case rate.
Oct 28th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
State’s Polluted Drinking Water Causing Cancer?
Report finds nitrate pollution may cause cancer, birth problems, up to $80 million per year in medical costs.
Oct 28th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mount Mary Dives Into New Nursing Center
University has filled in pool, creating new home for its nursing programs.
Oct 28th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Lead Poisoning and a Listening Session
More funds needed to protect city’s children. And more media attention to the issue.
Oct 27th, 2020 by Carol Diggelman and Ann Batiza
64 Deaths, 5,262 New COVID-19 Cases
Wisconsin set new records for cases, hospitalizations and deaths.
Oct 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
New City Health Order Limits Gatherings
Lower capacity limits for businesses, events without approved safety plans, but city has okayed 537 plans.
Oct 26th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
2,883 New COVID-19 Cases, Record 1,350 People Actively Hopspitalized
Four patients in Alternate Care Facility.
Oct 26th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Service Union Rallies To Get Out The Vote
“Our work is essential and so are our votes." Union seeks Trump's defeat, $15 minimum wage.
Oct 26th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
3,626 New COVID-19 Cases, Another Active Hospitalization Record High
Lowest death total in a week. Alternate Care Facility has two patients.
Oct 25th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
False Claims Frustrate Efforts to Fight Pandemic
Conspiracy theories, misinformation, attacks on health officials could make us sicker.
Oct 25th, 2020 by Will Cushman, WisContext
Milwaukee County Falls to 14th Worst Outbreak, Even As Cases Accelerate
Four out of every 100 Milwaukee County residents have contracted disease, but county falls to 13th in all-time ranking.
Oct 24th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Appeals Court Blocks State Restaurant, Bar Rules
Court says appeal against Evers’ restrictions by Tavern League will likely succeed.
Oct 24th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio
