Health
Shut-Off Proposal Called ‘Dictator Like’
Ald. Rainey wants water, electric shut off for businesses violating shutdown. Mayor, governor disagree.
Mar 30th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneWisconsin Behind on Social Distancing?
Many states doing better, data suggests. Milwaukee County looks behind, too.
Mar 30th, 2020 by Bruce MurphyState Has 1,221 COVID-19 Cases, Exploring Field Hospital Locations
State says data on hospitalization coming soon.
Mar 30th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneState’s Predicted Pandemic Peak Is April 26
Peak moved up from May 22, behind many states in flattening curve, death toll up 53%.
Mar 30th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneEvers, Republicans Spar on Holding Election
Governor wants all vote-by-mail election, Fitzgerald blasts idea, "this is ridiculous.”
Mar 30th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerNorthwoods Counties Say Stay Out
Door County closes welcome center. Rural counties lack hospital beds to handle COVID-19 surge from visitors.
Mar 30th, 2020 by Steven WaltersThese Businesses Offer Virtual and Alternative Activities
What to do during the pandemic? A list of creative local companies offering activities.
Mar 30th, 2020 by Maddy DayEvers To Purchase Ventilators, Protective Equipment
Moves come after Republican lawmakers rejected a broad COVID-19 bill floated by Evers.
Mar 30th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public RadioArchdiocese To House Homeless During Crisis
Facility that once housed nuns will provide housing for COVID-19 recovery, prevention.
Mar 29th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneState’s COVID-19 Case Count Rises to 1,112
10 deaths in Milwaukee County as of Sunday morning, all African Americans older than 50.
Mar 29th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneFoxconn Facility Could Help in Pandemic
New building isn’t manufacturing anything but could become emergency treatment center.
Mar 29th, 2020 by James RowenWhy the 1918 Flu Pandemic Was So Huge
An estimated 50 to 100 million people lost their lives.
Mar 29th, 2020 by Samantha Nash, WisContext