Health
State Reports 457 COVID-19 Cases, Up From 416
But officials say actual total is higher. "We have a limited window into the number of cases."
Mar 24th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCounty Supervisors Push Free Bus Rides
Passengers could use side door, away from bus drivers, to protect them from getting virus.
Mar 24th, 2020 by Graham KilmerOn 10th Anniversary, Affordable Care Act At Risk
Activists hold telephone rallies, cite Act's importance amid the pandemic.
Mar 24th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerUnemployment Claims Have Skyrocketed
Up 1200% in Wisconsin! And with more layoffs and filings likely to come.
Mar 24th, 2020 by Graham KilmerGovernor Issues “Safer at Home” Order
Starting Wednesday no playdates or team sports. People must "start taking this seriously."
Mar 24th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneBaldwin Plan Needed for Pandemic
Using Defense Production Act could save lives, but Trump won’t act.
Mar 24th, 2020 by Bruce MurphyCity Issues “Stay at Home” Order For Wednesday
"Essential" activity allowed is broadly defined, but message clear: please stay home.
Mar 24th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneWhy Flattening The Curve Matters
Mayor Tom Barrett lays out how Wisconsin could be short by 56,000 hospital beds.
Mar 23rd, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCounty Asks for Equipment Donations
Help save healthcare workers' lives; donate masks, gloves, disinfectants, safety glasses.
Mar 23rd, 2020 by Graham KilmerCity May Use Hotels for Quarantine
Modeled on Chicago's program to slow COVID-19's spread, provide economic support.
Mar 23rd, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCraft Distillery Produces Disinfectant Spray
Central Standard creates product to help in pandemic, offered free to all who need it.
Mar 23rd, 2020 by Michael HollowayState Has One-Day Drop in COVID-19 Tests
For first time in a week, the growth rate of new cases, positive and negative, slows.
Mar 23rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene