Health
Bus 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 KilmerState Rep. Brostoff Quarantining After Coronavirus Exposure
Brostoff, the latest Wisconsin politico to be exposed to the virus, is "keeping a cool head".
Mar 19th, 2020 by Graham KilmerPabst Theater Group Creates Employee Relief Fund
More than $34,000 has already been donated to support over 200 employees.
Mar 19th, 2020 by Graham KilmerSuspend Alternate Side Parking Rule
UPDATE: After publication city suspends many parking rules
Mar 19th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene155 COVID-19 Cases in Wisconsin, 50% More Counties Affected
One-day increase exceeds Thursday's total number of cases.
Mar 19th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneGrocery Stores, Amazon Hiring
Local stores also operating special, reserved hours for high-risk populations.
Mar 19th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneCOVID-19 Testing Supplies Running Low
State and local officials prioritizing tests for worst cases, so results understate spread of disease.
Mar 18th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer