Health

Op Ed: Sturgis Biker Rally A Threat to State
Op Ed

Sturgis Biker Rally A Threat to State

Many Wisconsin Harley riders attending event that will likely spread COVID-19.

Thompson Announces UW System Layoffs

Thompson Announces UW System Layoffs

10% cut in administrative expenses to set example as system-wide cuts needed.

Don’t Patronize City’s Bars, Restaurants, DNC Says

Don’t Patronize City’s Bars, Restaurants, DNC Says

DNC organizers ask convention goers to sign pledge to avoid establishments where social distancing isn’t possible.

MKE County: Crowley Will Tackle Systemic Injustice
MKE County

Crowley Will Tackle Systemic Injustice

County executive sets his sights on policies to change inequities in health, the economy and more.

WI Daily: Over 1,000 Wisconsin Residents Have Died From COVID-19
WI Daily

Over 1,000 Wisconsin Residents Have Died From COVID-19

Wisconsin's death rate is 14th lowest in country.

MU Poll Shows Biden Still Leads Trump

MU Poll Shows Biden Still Leads Trump

Up by 5 points in new poll. Two other polls showed similar lead.

Universities Require COVID-19 Pledge

Universities Require COVID-19 Pledge

Many UW System campuses requiring pledge by staff, students to wear face masks, maintain safe distances, wash hands.

WI Daily: COVID-19 Hospitalizations Jump To 74-Day High
WI Daily

COVID-19 Hospitalizations Jump To 74-Day High

No new deaths, state total at 998.

Mask Violation Reporting Form Stirs Debate

Mask Violation Reporting Form Stirs Debate

State mask mandate not enforced by police, but some counties allow people to report on those violating it.

WI Daily: 5,000 Wisconsin Residents Hospitalized Because of COVID-19
WI Daily

5,000 Wisconsin Residents Hospitalized Because of COVID-19

But only 352 currently.

WI Daily: New One-Day COVID-19 Case Record
WI Daily

New One-Day COVID-19 Case Record

Ventilator usage near a pandemic high, but no shortage of capacity.

Opioid Overdoses Skyrocket During Pandemic

Opioid Overdoses Skyrocket During Pandemic

Opioid overdoses are up 117 percent compared to the same period in 2019.