Health
Milwaukee Metro Area Ranks 6th Nationally for COVID-19 Case Rate
Four-county area has more cases per 100,000 residents than Chicago and San Francisco.
Mar 26th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
David Bowen, Gwen Moore Talk COVID-19 From Quarantine
Two black political leaders share their story and why social distancing is key.
Mar 26th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
State Cites Companies For Price Gouging
Sends cease-and-desist letters to 16 companies accused of price-gouging during pandemic.
Mar 25th, 2020 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Trump Can’t Lift Pandemic Restrictions
In a state of emergency local health officials have broad authority to maintain restrictions.
Mar 25th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
State Has Biggest One-Day Jump in COVID-19 Cases
585 cases Wednesday, up from 457 Tuesday, and 7 deaths, as disease spreads.
Mar 25th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Alderman Asks Hospital for Free Testing
COVID-19 hits black population hard, many cases within a mile of St. Joseph Hospital.
Mar 25th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
African-Americans Hit Hard by COVID-19
Majority of cases in the City of Milwaukee are African Americans.
Mar 24th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
We Need Paid Sick Leave Now!
Most of the many workers laid off have no paid leave. This is a crisis.
Mar 24th, 2020 by Linda Garcia Barnard and Matt Rothschild, Wisconsin Examiner
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 Jannene
County 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 Kilmer
On 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 Examiner
Unemployment Claims Have Skyrocketed
Up 1200% in Wisconsin! And with more layoffs and filings likely to come.
Mar 24th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
