Health
Hours Cut at City’s Free COVID Test Sites
Two sites closing earlier because sun setting earlier as fall approaches.
Sep 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Is COVID-19 Winning in Wisconsin?
The data is alarming. As are the many allies of the virus.
Sep 16th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
99% 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 Radio
Evers 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 Examiner
COVID-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 Jannene
COVID-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
State’s Suicide Rate Up 40% Since 2000
Rate is on par with alarming national trend.
Sep 15th, 2020 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter, Wisconsin Public Radio
UW System Behind Testing Dorm Residents
Ramping up COVID-19 testing nearly two weeks after classes started at most campuses.
Sep 15th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
771 New Cases, Seven-Day Total Keeps Climbing
Positive case rate continues its upward trend.
Sep 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Local Health Officials Stripped of Power?
State Supreme Court’s Dane County ruling could threaten longstanding power of all local health officials, expert believes.
Sep 13th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Third COVID-19 Case Record In 10 Days
One-day record positive case rate over 20 percent continues push of seven- and 14-day averages to new highs.
Sep 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Highest Three-Day COVID-19 Total Since Pandemic Began
Cases continue to climb across the state, while Milwaukee's growth rate stabilizes.
Sep 12th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
