Health

Wisconsin Closes State Parks, Including Lakeshore in Milwaukee

Wisconsin Closes State Parks, Including Lakeshore in Milwaukee

Havenwoods State Forest on city's north side also closed.

Opioid Treatment Facility Sees Uptick During Pandemic

Opioid Treatment Facility Sees Uptick During Pandemic

The epidemic has not slowed down, and neither has treatment.

Daily: COVID-19 Death Total Crosses 100 in Wisconsin
Daily

COVID-19 Death Total Crosses 100 in Wisconsin

2,756 positive cases, including 1,417 in Milwaukee County.

House of Correction Has 7 COVID-19 Cases

House of Correction Has 7 COVID-19 Cases

The first confirmed case was announced Friday. Six more inmates being tested.

How to Deal With Medical Debt

How to Deal With Medical Debt

Timely new guide by Health Watch Wisconsin as medical care needs rise during pandemic.

Back in the News: Vos Ridiculed Across the Nation
Back in the News

Vos Ridiculed Across the Nation

Not to mention the UK. Looking like Dr. Death he declares it "incredibly safe" to vote.

State Grows COVID-19 Testing Capacity

State Grows COVID-19 Testing Capacity

Partnerships with private labs help. But still a shortage of tests.

Transportation: Buses Limited to 10 Riders
Transportation

Buses Limited to 10 Riders

Starting Thursday a limit of 10 passengers on county buses to prevent spread of COVID-19.

Wisconsin Budget: State Faces April 16 Deadline for Medicaid Money
Wisconsin Budget

State Faces April 16 Deadline for Medicaid Money

Legislature must amend lame duck law or lose hundreds of millions in federal funds.

Daily: 2,578 COVID-19 Cases in Wisconsin, 92 Deaths
Daily

2,578 COVID-19 Cases in Wisconsin, 92 Deaths

Death total has grown five-fold in past week.

State DNR Forges Ahead on ‘Forever Chemicals’

State DNR Forges Ahead on ‘Forever Chemicals’

Despite pandemic, regulators continue work on enforcement standards for PFAS in drinking water.

Supreme Court Reinstates Election, Overrules Evers

Supreme Court Reinstates Election, Overrules Evers

April 7th in-person election will occur as scheduled says court.