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1 in 7 Workers File For Unemployment During Pandemic
Unemployment continues to rise in Wisconsin and across the country.
Apr 23rd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Conservative Groups Twist Coronavirus Facts
Think tank MacIver Institute and grassroots group #ReopenWisconsin misuse the data on COVID-19 for political ends.
Apr 23rd, 2020 by Howard Hardee, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
105 Cases of COVID-19 at House of Correction
As the results come in from mass testing over the weekend the case count continues to grow.
Apr 23rd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
State Reports Record High COVID-19 Testing Capacity
But the number of tests performed isn't keeping pace. State officials encourage doctors to test more people.
Apr 23rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Religious Leaders Back Safer At Home Extension
An interfaith coalition criticized the state GOP's lawsuit seeking to dismiss the order.
Apr 23rd, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Over 300 COVID-19 Cases At Long Term Care Facilities
Nearly 100 reported cases at group homes, homeless shelters.
Apr 23rd, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why Aren’t More COVID-19 Tests Given?
More available now, but other factors may limit use, says Department of Health Services official.
Apr 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Rep, Ballet, First Stage Making Masks
A new kind of show business: making nearly 9,000 masks a week donated to hospitals and medical college.
Apr 22nd, 2020 by Michael Holloway
Council Okays Fines for “Safer at Home” Violators
107 arrests so far by Milwaukee Police; now can issue fines of $500 to enforce state order.
Apr 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Biggest One Day COVID-19 Case Increase in Wisconsin
Meatpacking and food processing plant outbreaks create disease clusters beyond Milwaukee County.
Apr 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Was a Leader in 1918 Epidemic
Only state to do a widescale shutdown, and had a mortality rate far lower than the national average.
Apr 22nd, 2020 by Tessa Conroy, WisContext
MPS Expands Free Meal Sites, Learning Materials
District now distributing free meals at 25 sites
Apr 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
