Health
Mask Mandate Anticipated To Go Into Effect Saturday
Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson signs measure into law. Lasts until Mar. 1.
Jan 20th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
County Implementing Vaccine Booster Mandate
Mandate applies to workers in high-risk settings like the jail or behavioral health.
Jan 19th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Enacts (Soft) Mask Mandate
Largely ceremonial rule applies to publicly-accessible buildings and businesses, ends March 1.
Jan 18th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Religious Leaders Urge Vaccinations
But Sen. Ron Johnson isn’t listening.
Jan 18th, 2022 by Bill Kaplan
Only 10% In State Get Enough Fruits, Vegetables
Survey finds 90% of Wisconsinites don’t get daily recommended value of fruits and vegetables.
Jan 17th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
Bipartisan Support for Legalizing Fentanyl Testing Strips
Republicans and Democrats say bill will save lives.
Jan 17th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
How Alan Goodman Baked a New Business
Launched in 2018, A Goodman’s Desserts sells cookies, bread pudding, cakes and more.
Jan 15th, 2022 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
COVID-19 Cases In State Prisons Tripled in One Week
Department of Corrections suspends in-person visits, suspected of causing surge.
Jan 14th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
National Guard Deploying to Hospitals, Nursing Homes
Gov. Evers deploying 210 members in wake of COVID-19 surge.
Jan 13th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Moving Toward Cash Vaccination Incentives, Free Rapid Tests
But first the city must figure out how it can purchase the tests.
Jan 13th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
GOP Bills Ban Customer Vaccine Requirements
State legislature considering bills that prohibit businesses requiring vaccination.
Jan 13th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
Suicide Attempts Increase Among Teen Girls
Wisconsin Office of Children's Mental Health Points to pandemic disruptions to daily life.
Jan 12th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
