Health
Over 10,000 Wisconsin Residents Have Been Hospitalized With COVID-19
Four out of every 100 Milwaukee County residents have contracted disease, but county falls to 13th in all-time ranking.
Oct 23rd, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneElection Officials Can’t Require Masks At Polls
State Elections Commission says this would constitute a new requirement for voting.
Oct 23rd, 2020 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee Getting More Aggressive On COVID-19 Order Fines
62 warning letters issued, but city only inspecting businesses on a complaint basis.
Oct 23rd, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneMore COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations in Milwaukee Now Than Ever Before
Cases and hospitalizations are rising, but not deaths.
Oct 22nd, 2020 by Graham KilmerRecord 1,230 People Actively Hospitalized With COVID-19
Active hospitalizations grow 265% in two months.
Oct 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCounty Shortens List of Acceptable Masks For Bus Riders, Zoo Patrons and Courthouse Visitors
There are new restrictions on what kind of masks are allowed within county facilities.
Oct 22nd, 2020 by Graham KilmerHow the Amani Neighborhood Cut Crime
And improved life in 53206 ZIP code. Dominican Center and non-profits empowered residents.
Oct 22nd, 2020 by Graham KilmerMilwaukee Could Move To More Restrictive COVID-19 Health Order
City considering more restrictive options as positive case rate spikes to "red" level in city.
Oct 21st, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneAlternate Care Facility Admits First Patient
As Wisconsin sets record for COVID-19 hospitalizations, overflow facility in West Allis accepts patients.
Oct 21st, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneDHS Reports A Record 48 Deaths
Surge in cases, then a surge in hospitalizations and now a surge in deaths.
Oct 21st, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCOVID-19 Survivors Talk About Recovery
It takes time. And family and friends can help.
Oct 21st, 2020 by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceWisconsin Losing War Against COVID-19
Both on the health and economic front, harder hit than most states. Why?
Oct 21st, 2020 by Bruce Thompson