Health

MKE County: County Experiencing Low Level Of COVID-19
MKE County

County Experiencing Low Level Of COVID-19

Only 2.7% of tests came back positive for COVID-19 in the county this past week.

Students Readjust to School Without Masks

Students Readjust to School Without Masks

School districts around the state are dropping mask mandates.

WILL Charges Evers Illegally Gave Federal Funds to Planned Parenthood

WILL Charges Evers Illegally Gave Federal Funds to Planned Parenthood

Conservative law firm claims legislative approval needed for this.

City Hall: Milwaukee Mask Mandate Expires
City Hall

Milwaukee Mask Mandate Expires

Lasted less than six weeks. But businesses and organizations can still require masks on their premises.

Democrats Push Badger Care Public Option

Democrats Push Badger Care Public Option

Bill to expand Medicaid coverage, increase access to health care unlikely to pass.

MKE County: COVID-19 Declining to Levels Not Seen In Months
MKE County

COVID-19 Declining to Levels Not Seen In Months

The daily new case average reaches lowest point since July 2021.

Natural Resources Board Opts For Weaker PFAS Limits

Natural Resources Board Opts For Weaker PFAS Limits

Department of Health Services recommended stricter limits than those passed by board.

City Has Most Cases of Syphilis in 20 Years

City Has Most Cases of Syphilis in 20 Years

441 cases in 2021 versus 183 in 2020. Especially affecting women of child-bearing age.

Fetal Heartbeat Bill Divides Abortion Foes

Fetal Heartbeat Bill Divides Abortion Foes

Bill banning abortion after 6 weeks may not get passed by Legislature before session ends.

State’s First Death From MIS-C Reported

State’s First Death From MIS-C Reported

Wisconsin has had 183 cases of rare inflammatory condition associated with COVID-19.

After Losing Son to Overdose, A Father Fights Back

After Losing Son to Overdose, A Father Fights Back

Isaac Solis started a social media campaign to raise awareness about fentanyl.

MKE County: COVID-19 Still At High Levels, But Declining
MKE County

COVID-19 Still At High Levels, But Declining

Massive peak in cases from Omicron variant taking some time to come down from.