Health
COVID-19 Increasing in Milwaukee County, Again
Data shows a spike in cases and transmission of the coronavirus. Presumed cause is universities.
Sep 18th, 2020 by Graham KilmerRon Johnson Quarantining After COVID-19 Exposure
Johnson skipped Trump rally to maintain his quarantine.
Sep 18th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff, Wisconsin ExaminerOver 2,000 New Cases For The First Time
9,865 cases in the past seven days, a record high.
Sep 17th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneBe Patriotic, Get Your Flu Shot
Mayor and Health Commissioner get their immunization, encourage others to do the same.
Sep 17th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneOnly One Wisconsin County Has a Shrinking COVID-19 Spread
Even counties without college dorms are seeing case surges.
Sep 16th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCrowley Defers Youth Corrections Grant Until State Has Sustainable Plan
County wants the state to assure enough funding to build and maintain a new facility.
Sep 16th, 2020 by Graham KilmerHours Cut at City’s Free COVID Test Sites
Two sites closing earlier because sun setting earlier as fall approaches.
Sep 16th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneIs COVID-19 Winning in Wisconsin?
The data is alarming. As are the many allies of the virus.
Sep 16th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson99% of State Public Water Meets Standards
But new report finds more than 300 water systems unsafe, violate federal standards.
Sep 16th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Wants to Extend Mask Mandate
Order expires in two weeks, governor looking at "every possible avenue” to extend it.
Sep 16th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerCOVID-19 Cases Declining In Every Age Group Except 18-24
But seven-day case total is at an all-time high.
Sep 15th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCOVID-19 Cases Up 70% in State Prisons
907 positive cases, up from 373 on August 21, prisons in Dodge and Racine counties have worst outbreaks.
Sep 15th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt