Health
County Invests in Mental Health Crisis Responders
$500,000 for a team of Sheriff's deputies and psychiatric clinicians.
Sep 12th, 2020 by Graham KilmerCOVID-19 Cases At All-Time High, Testing At Three-Month Low
Hospitalizations trending upward.
Sep 11th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCOVID-19 Spreading Across UW System
Multiple schools are experiencing high positivity rates, UWM's results unclear.
Sep 11th, 2020 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin ExaminerCOVID-19 Spread Stable, But Testing Declining
Young people continue to drive transmission. Health officials concerned by low testing numbers.
Sep 11th, 2020 by Graham KilmerMore People Relying on Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
Regular state unemployment insurance will soon start running out.
Sep 11th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer‘Complete Streets’ Projects Focus on Health and Safety
In 2019, majority of projects were completed in areas with economic disparities.
Sep 11th, 2020 by Matt Martinez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceWisconsin Posts Record High 1,547 New COVID-19 Cases
Just misses setting a one-day positive case rate record.
Sep 10th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneUW-Madison Moves Classes Online After COVID-19 Spike
After one week of classes. And two residence halls are currently quarantined.
Sep 10th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio1/3 of Wisconsinites Won’t Take COVID-19 Vaccine?
New poll shows many state residents wouldn't take the vaccine.
Sep 10th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Wisconsin ExaminerEvers Might Extend Mask Order
Governor discussed masking order and Kenosha shootings Wednesday.
Sep 10th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioMilwaukee County Now Has 34th Worst COVID-19 Outbreak
Fastest growing outbreak centered on Fox Valley, northeastern corner of Wisconsin.
Sep 9th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneEvers Asks FEMA To Rescind PPE Rules
New federal rules won't cover costs of cleaning personal protection equipment.
Sep 9th, 2020 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio