Health
281 COVID-19 Cases in Wisconsin, Four Deaths
Case count is lagging indicator of effectiveness of social distancing, other measures.
Mar 21st, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneLucky Liu’s Temporarily Closes, Cites Racial Tension
Chinese-Japanese restaurant says employees have been verbally attacked.
Mar 21st, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneDiabetic? Here’s What You Need to Know During COVID-19 Pandemic
An endocrinologist answers important questions.
Mar 21st, 2020 by Bram Sable-Smith, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismRon Johnson Is Not Helping
Action is needed on virus and we’re taking it in Wisconsin. Johnson’s comments insult our efforts.
Mar 21st, 2020 by Tom NelsonSend Your Favorite Bartender a Tip
Tip MKE is a directory that helps you find local bartenders and servers to tip during the shutdown.
Mar 21st, 2020 by Graham KilmerFirst Responders React To Supply Shortage, Change Operations
Police officers and firefighters are having trouble accessing the personal protective equipment they need.
Mar 20th, 2020 by Graham KilmerBus Driver Tests Positive for COVID-19
Transit union calls for personal protective equipment for operators. MCTS says drivers protected by shield.
Mar 20th, 2020 by Graham KilmerEvers Doesn’t Believe Wisconsin Will Need “Shelter in Place” Order
COVID-19 cases rising exponentially, now at 206, state working on supply shortages
Mar 20th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneShepherd Express to Suspend Print Edition
Will continue online, publisher says. Madison's "Isthmus" suspends operations entirely.
Mar 20th, 2020 by Michael HorneFirst City of Milwaukee COVID-19 Death Reported
Case is Milwaukee County's first death, third in the state.
Mar 20th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneMayor Tom Barrett Exposed to COVID-19, In Self-Quarantine
Barrett will continue to work from home for the next 14 days.
Mar 19th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee County Releases Interactive Map of COVID-19 Outbreak
64 cases confirmed in Milwaukee County. Tracker allows public to better monitor outbreak.
Mar 19th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer