Health
State Launches Programs To Aid Business
Loan and grant programs intended to provide bridge for businesses hurt by pandemic.
Mar 18th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneHospital Care Needed in 31% of U.S. COVID-19 Cases
CDC report on first 4,226 cases shows death rate about 3.4%, skewing toward elderly.
Mar 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene106 Cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin
Cases continue to grow, as does the rate of growth.
Mar 18th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneState’s Day Care Centers Still Open
Top state health official says need to keep centers open outweighs medical reasons to close.
Mar 18th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public RadioCoronavirus Artist Relief Drive Launched
ImagineMKE seeks to raise $50,000, provide grants of up-to $500 for artists.
Mar 18th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneState’s Hospitals Face a Blood Shortage
“I’ve never seen anything like it.” 75 blood drives cancelled due to COVID-19.
Mar 18th, 2020 by Megan Hart, Wisconsin Public RadioInsurer Denies Claims From Taverns
Coverage for "Civil Authority" shutdowns has exclusion for "loss due to virus."
Mar 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene40 COVID-19 Cases in Milwaukee County
Up 67% since yesterday. Abele favors moving back the spring election.
Mar 17th, 2020 by Graham KilmerOur Lives Depend on Accurate Information
Urban Milwaukee pledges to provide it. Help us by sharing any information or updates on the coronavirus.
Mar 17th, 2020 by Urban Milwaukee72 Cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin
And state closes all bars and restaurants. "Stay home if you can," says Gov. Evers.
Mar 17th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneThis Is It! Needs Your Help
Historic LGBT bar in Cathedral Square in danger of closing forever during COVID-19 shutdown.
Mar 17th, 2020 by Graham KilmerExtra Pens, Sanitized Voting Machines
Voting in spring election will be drastically changed by COVID-19, with many voting by mail.
Mar 17th, 2020 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner