Health
507 Wisconsin Residents Have Died From COVID-19
Positive test percentage goes above 14-day average, 481 newly confirmed cases.
May 23rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
My Experience Getting COVID-19 Testing
It’s free at city testing site. And helps makes us all safer.
May 23rd, 2020 by Kika Meraz, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
County Wants Its CARES Money Back
$103 million allocated for Milwaukee County ended up with the state. County officials demand the money.
May 23rd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Study Finds No Link Between Allergies and COVID-19 Risk
More research needed, but early evidence may be reassuring to those with allergic Asthma.
May 23rd, 2020 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter, Wisconsin Public Radio
Advocacy Groups Want Better Worker Safety
Following COVID-19 outbreak at Kenosha Amazon facility, they urge legislators to reinstate protections.
May 23rd, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
City Workers Will Get Hazard Pay Bonus
Mayor Barrett's proclamation boosts hourly pay by $3.13 for front-line workers.
May 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
All Inmates, Staff at Downtown Prison Being Tested
No confirmed cases among inmates yet, but 99 percent of tests are still pending. Seven confirmed cases among staff.
May 22nd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Midtown Center Testing Site To Close, Southside Site Will Remain
Testing sites have collected over 16,000 specimens.
May 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Pandemic Exposes Caregiver Shortage
Care for elderly and disabled was already hard to find, the pandemic made it worse.
May 22nd, 2020 by Bram Sable-Smith, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Pools Closed for 2020 Season
Many wading pools and splash pads will remain open.
May 22nd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Statewide COVID-19 Hospitalizations Up 16 Percent, 30 Percent in Milwaukee County
New testing record set each of the past three days.
May 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Many Parks Restrictions Lifted
Newly re-opened amenities are "use at your own risk." Social distancing is still required.
May 22nd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
