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Waukesha County Seeing Spike in COVID-19

Waukesha County Seeing Spike in COVID-19

Sheriff says he won't enforce the mask mandate.

Mask-Mandate Won’t Affect Voting In-Person

Mask-Mandate Won’t Affect Voting In-Person

Even with a mask on, poll workers can verify identity.

How Will Schools Use CARES Funding?

How Will Schools Use CARES Funding?

The pandemic is proving very expensive for schools.

Despite Pandemic, Many Still Pursuing Medical School

Despite Pandemic, Many Still Pursuing Medical School

Though some students are worried the shutdown has affected their prospects.

Jill Karofsky Sworn Into Wisconsin Supreme Court

Jill Karofsky Sworn Into Wisconsin Supreme Court

She was sworn in after running 35 miles of a 100-mile ultramarathon.

WEC Pledges to be Carbon-Neutral by 2050

WEC Pledges to be Carbon-Neutral by 2050

Company says it will spend $900 million on renewable energy over the next four years.

COVID-19 Pandemic Hitting Low-Wage Workers Hardest

COVID-19 Pandemic Hitting Low-Wage Workers Hardest

Low-wage workers are more likely to lose their job and get the virus.

GOP Senators Plan Override of Mask Mandate

GOP Senators Plan Override of Mask Mandate

Senate Majority Leader Fitzgerald says the Senate is ready to convene.

COVID-19 Effect on Economy is Widespread, Complex

COVID-19 Effect on Economy is Widespread, Complex

The best way to begin the recovery, is to suppress the virus, WEDC Director says.

Pandemic Imperiling Local Government Budgets

Pandemic Imperiling Local Government Budgets

Local governments need additional federal aid to get through next year.

Arsenic, PFAS Contaminated Water Spill in Marinette

Arsenic, PFAS Contaminated Water Spill in Marinette

A Johnson Controls subsidiary spilled contaminated water into Menominee River.

Warm Lake Waters Signal Coming Algal Blooms

Warm Lake Waters Signal Coming Algal Blooms

Conditions are ripe for blooms of harmful blue-green algae.