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Families Face Peril As Federal Aid Ends
Unemployment benefits end, confusion reigns. ‘This is an ongoing financial catastrophe.’
Aug 12th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceSturgis Biker Rally A Threat to State
Many Wisconsin Harley riders attending event that will likely spread COVID-19.
Aug 12th, 2020 by James RowenThompson Announces UW System Layoffs
10% cut in administrative expenses to set example as system-wide cuts needed.
Aug 12th, 2020 by Rich KremerDon’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.
Aug 12th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioCrowley Will Tackle Systemic Injustice
County executive sets his sights on policies to change inequities in health, the economy and more.
Aug 11th, 2020 by Graham KilmerOver 1,000 Wisconsin Residents Have Died From COVID-19
Wisconsin's death rate is 14th lowest in country.
Aug 11th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneMU Poll Shows Biden Still Leads Trump
Up by 5 points in new poll. Two other polls showed similar lead.
Aug 11th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public RadioUniversities Require COVID-19 Pledge
Many UW System campuses requiring pledge by staff, students to wear face masks, maintain safe distances, wash hands.
Aug 11th, 2020 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioCOVID-19 Hospitalizations Jump To 74-Day High
No new deaths, state total at 998.
Aug 10th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneMask Violation Reporting Form Stirs Debate
State mask mandate not enforced by police, but some counties allow people to report on those violating it.
Aug 10th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer, Wisconsin Public Radio5,000 Wisconsin Residents Hospitalized Because of COVID-19
But only 352 currently.
Aug 9th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneNew One-Day COVID-19 Case Record
Ventilator usage near a pandemic high, but no shortage of capacity.
Aug 8th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene