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Staycations More Likely on Memorial Day?

Staycations More Likely on Memorial Day?

State destinations like Door County, Wisconsin Dells not sure what to expect.

Study Finds No Link Between Allergies and COVID-19 Risk

Study Finds No Link Between Allergies and COVID-19 Risk

More research needed, but early evidence may be reassuring to those with allergic Asthma.

Wear A Mask, Public Heath Officials Say

Wear A Mask, Public Heath Officials Say

Now that Evers' Safer-At-Home has ended, health officials plead with the public to take precautions on their own.

Daily Routines for Urban Wildlife Have Changed

Daily Routines for Urban Wildlife Have Changed

Under the Safer-At-Home order, even life for animals in populated areas has changed.

Elections Commission Stalls Vote By Mail Plan

Elections Commission Stalls Vote By Mail Plan

Wisconsin Elections Commission delays voting on a plan to mail absentee ballot request forms to all registered voters for November election.

Crime Lab Taking Longer to Process DNA Evidence

Crime Lab Taking Longer to Process DNA Evidence

The average turnaround time increased in 2019, according to a new report.

Manufacturer Finds No PFAS In Most Wells

Manufacturer Finds No PFAS In Most Wells

Fire fighting foam maker tested wells in Marinette County. DNR says more tests needed.

Did April Election Hike COVID-19 Cases?

Did April Election Hike COVID-19 Cases?

Multiple studies differ on impact of in-person voting in Wisconsin during pandemic.

Illinois Patrons Flock to State’s Bars, Restaurants

Illinois Patrons Flock to State’s Bars, Restaurants

Kenosha County, where COVID-19 cases rising, gets in-flow from northern Illinois.

Lawsuit Demands State Mail Ballots to Voters

Lawsuit Demands State Mail Ballots to Voters

Activist groups say April election excluded voters, demand mailed ballots to all this fall.

Reopening Could Threaten the Vulnerable

Reopening Could Threaten the Vulnerable

Advocates for elderly, disabled urge communities not to reopen too soon.

MaskUpMKE Has Made 1.5 Million Masks

MaskUpMKE Has Made 1.5 Million Masks

Initiative by local health and community groups pushing to make, distribute 2.5 million.