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Vaccination of North Side Youth Lags Behind County Average
High school students discuss the vaccine, hesitancy and school during COVID-19.
Sep 30th, 2021 by Matt Martinez
State DHS Approves COVID-19 Booster
Senior citizens who got Pfizer shot should get booster, as should some groups with underlying conditions or greater exposure.
Sep 28th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Local Orgs Join State to Remove Lead from Milwaukee Homes
Social Development Commission and Habitat for Humanity will assist in renovation of 150 homes.
Sep 23rd, 2021 by Matt Martinez
State Sen. Jacque Released From Hospital
Opponent of masks and vaccine mandates spent three weeks on a ventilator.
Sep 21st, 2021 by Megan Hart
City Offers $100 Vaccination Incentive
Health department will pay up to 1,000 people to get their first COVID-19 vaccination.
Sep 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
FoodShare Benefits Will Increase in October
A breakdown of benefits, what you need to know.
Sep 19th, 2021 by Sam Woods
UW System Vaccination Rates Vary Widely
91% of UW-Madison students vaccinated, versus just 38% at UW-Parkside.
Sep 18th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Coggs Center Welfare Office Resumes Full-Time Hours
Limited hours made it difficult to access services like FoodShare, childcare subsidies.
Sep 17th, 2021 by Sam Woods
State Has Troubling Maternal and Infant Racial Health Disparities
Health officials say systemic problems that cause worse outcomes for Black mothers and babies need to be addressed.
Sep 16th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
American Family Field COVID-19 Testing Site Closing
Brewers playoff run requires team to use parking lot.
Sep 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Nursing Home Workers Resist Vaccines
38% in state unvaccinated though long-term care facilities have high rate of COVID-19 deaths.
Sep 13th, 2021 by Madeline Fuerstenberg
College Students’ Pot Use At Historic High
Drinking less, smoking more. 44% reported using marijuana.
Sep 13th, 2021 by Shamane Mills
State Business Groups Oppose Vaccine Mandate
Biden order places “burden” on businesses, says leaders of WMC and MMAC.
Sep 12th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Milwaukee Planning Its Own COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive
New program will replace expiring state effort. Employer mandates expected to boost interest.
Sep 10th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
State Lags In Using HIV Prevention Drug
Small percent of Wisconsin’s vulnerable population taking the highly effective drug.
Sep 7th, 2021 by Christine Hatfield
Milwaukee Arts Groups Announce Vaccine Requirement
Coalition of performing arts groups requiring COVID-19 vaccination proof or a negative test.
Sep 2nd, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Leaders Celebrate New Mental Health Center
Huge gathering of officials for project lauded as momentous, exciting and historic.
Aug 31st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
COVID-19 Surging in Western Wisconsin
La Crosse County has 15-fold increase in cases, hospital beds 90% full.
Aug 30th, 2021 by Hope Kirwan
State Superintendent, Pediatricians Push Universal Masking in Schools
Masking in schools backed by CDC, public health officials and pediatrics associations.
Aug 26th, 2021 by Madeline Fox
COVID-19 Appeared Earlier Than Previously Thought
First cases in Wisconsin, other states, came in January, not February.
Aug 25th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Outreach Efforts Getting More Vaccinated
Health clinics, literacy centers reaching out to immigrants and low-income people.
Aug 25th, 2021 by Shamane Mills
Nursing Homes Face Dilemma On Vaccine Mandate
40% of state’s long-term care workers not vaccinated. Mandate may push many to quit.
Aug 23rd, 2021 by Megan Hart
Get Vaccinated, Get $100 From State
Gov. Evers announces incentive payment. And FDA issues full authorization for Pfizer's vaccine.
Aug 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Reports 53 Cases of COVID-19 in Schools
COVID-19 transmission in the community is showing up in cases at schools.
Aug 20th, 2021 by Madeline Fox
State Health Officials Expect Current COVID-19 Surge Will Worsen
Surge is driven by the highly transmissible Delta variant and low vaccination rates.
Aug 19th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Health Care Providers Preparing For COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots
Booster of Pfizer and Moderna will likely be available by late September.
Aug 19th, 2021 by Christine Hatfield
Evers Considering Vaccine Mandate for State Employees
The governor expressed support for private sector mask, vaccine mandates.
Aug 13th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Pandemic Caused Fewer People To Seek Cancer Screenings
Doctors urge people to resume getting screened, accessing medical care.
Aug 12th, 2021 by Matt Martinez
Hospitals Reopening COVID-19 Units
Hospitalizations increasing. Young patients making up larger percentage of the sick.
Aug 10th, 2021 by Hope Kirwan
Public Health Officials Warn Against COVID-19 Misinformation
U.S. Surgeon General called misinformation a "serious threat to public health."
Aug 10th, 2021 by Shamane Mills
High Vaccination, Low COVID-19 in State Prisons
70% of people incarcerated in Wisconsin are vaccinated.
Aug 9th, 2021 by Laurel White
State Officials Recommending Masks for Schools
Delta variant causing uptick in cases. Officials say masking will reduce school transmission.
Aug 6th, 2021 by Madeline Fox
Some Milwaukee Businesses Bring Mask Requirements Back
Public health officials recently began recommending that masks be worn indoors in public.
Aug 5th, 2021 by Christine Hatfield
Masking Now Required For State Employees, Regardless of Vaccination
All employees in state buildings must wear a mask. Order does not apply to schools or universities.
Aug 5th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Deer District Linked To Nearly 500 COVID-19 Cases
But correlation is not causation. Many Bucks fans went to other places on those nights.
Aug 5th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
French Island Residents Face PFAS Pollution
Island includes La Crosse airport, where fire fighting foam was used, possibly contaminating well water.
Aug 2nd, 2021 by Hope Kirwan
DNR Takes On Water Quality Issues Despite Opposition From GOP, Industry
The state regulator is launching a water quality awareness campaign.
Jul 29th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Scott Walker’s Right, Get Vaccinated Now
As variants cause new rise in COVID-19, more Republicans urging people to get the vaccine.
Jul 27th, 2021 by Bill Kaplan
Will Bucks Celebrations Hike COVID-19 Cases?
Health officials fear a spike could come. Half of county residents are not vaccinated.
Jul 25th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Health Commissioner Says Lead Crisis is Top Priority
Commissioner Johnson said she can fix department's troubled lead program.
Jul 22nd, 2021 by Matt Martinez
Salmonella Outbreak Traced To Packaged Greens
Nine people in Wisconsin and Illinois sickened, state health officials report.
Jul 18th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Anger and Frustration With Milwaukee’s Lead Program
Even the Milwaukee Health Department doesn't like what's happened since 2018.
Jul 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
State Ranks 41st In Public Health Spending
Some hoped pandemic might prompt action on this. Not so far.
Jul 14th, 2021 by Shamane Mills
COVID-19 Rising, Delta Variant Blamed
A tripling in new cases per day and positivity rate in Milwaukee, reflecting national trend.
Jul 13th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
State’s COVID-19 Cases Climbing Again
No surge but worrisome. Still many areas with ‘painfully low' vaccination rates.
Jul 13th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
State Officials Target COVID-19 Delta Variant
New tool offers better tracking of vaccinations rates. ‘This variant is less forgiving.’
Jul 10th, 2021 by Shamane Mills
Health Department Begins Door to Door Vaccinations
City and volunteers targeting neighborhoods with lowest levels of vaccination.
Jul 8th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
How Evers Could Change State Budget
Governor’s veto power is wide ranging. Action by him expected this week.
Jul 7th, 2021 by Laurel White
Bill Gives Local Governments Opioid Settlement Money
Some provisions of bill give Legislature more authority over settlement funds.
Jul 1st, 2021 by Shamane Mills
COVID-19 Numbers at Zero in State Prisons
More than 96% of inmates agreed to vaccines, DOC statistics show.
Jun 30th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
How To Get $375 Per Child for Summer Meals
Eligible parents can collect from Summer P-EBT program run by state DHS.
Jun 30th, 2021 by Sam Woods
Will Face Masks Remain Post Pandemic?
Some health professionals think face coverings are here to stay.
Jun 27th, 2021 by Shamane Mills
Syphilis Cases Up 300% in Milwaukee
Once nearly eliminated, syphilis is 'back with a vengeance.'
Jun 25th, 2021 by Matt Martinez
Schools Can Offer Free COVID-19 Tests
State DHS using federal funds to provide public and private schools free testing supplies.
Jun 23rd, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Milwaukee’s Lead Program Fails Again
Scale of problem currently limited to one family in Bay View, but full review planned.
Jun 17th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Delta COVID-19 Strain in Wisconsin
Vaccination important to fighting highly contagious strain.
Jun 17th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Build Trust to Boost Vaccinations
Only 24% of Blacks, 32% of Latinx in state have had at least one dose.
Jun 6th, 2021 by Iuscely Flores
Republicans Scheme to Continue Scott Walker Era
Thwarting voters’ choice by refusing to approve Evers appointees to boards, commissions.
Jun 1st, 2021 by Henry Redman
222 New COVID-19 Cases
DHS reported 4 COVID-19 deaths in the past 24 hour period.
May 28th, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
272 New COVID-19 Cases
DHS reported 0 COVID-19 deaths in the past 24 hour period, but data update adds 37 deaths to total.
May 27th, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
330 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
DHS reported 5 COVID-19 deaths.
May 26th, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
Nearly Half of State’s Prison Population Vaccinated
Despite incarcerated people becoming eligible early on, vaccinations lagged in prisons.
May 26th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
376 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
DHS reported 8 COVID-19 deaths.
May 25th, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
151 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
DHS reported 1 COVID-19 death.
May 24th, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
State’s New Top Doc Will Prioritize Communication
Dr. Jasmine Zapata wants to be receptive to community needs, promote health programs.
May 24th, 2021 by Elizabeth Dohms-Harter
147 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
DHS reported no COVID-19 deaths.
May 23rd, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
293 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
DHS reported 3 COVID-19 deaths.
May 22nd, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
406 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
DHS reported 8 COVID-19 deaths.
May 21st, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
448 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
DHS reported 2 COVID-19 deaths.
May 20th, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
Coggs Building Could Be Abandoned
Century-old building on 12th and Vliet a victim of deferred maintenance, too expensive to restore, may be sold.
May 19th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
383 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
DHS reported 5 COVID-19 deaths.
May 19th, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
Parents Eligible for Pandemic Food Aid
FoodShare funding reimburses parents whose kids under age 6 would have gotten free school meals.
May 19th, 2021 by Sam Woods
481 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
DHS reported 13 COVID-19 deaths.
May 18th, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
116 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
DHS reported no COVID-19 deaths.
May 17th, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
232 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
DHS reported no COVID-19 deaths.
May 16th, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
About The CDC’s New Mask Guidance
It’s not ‘masks off’ for everyone, say state public health experts.
May 16th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
550 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
DHS reported 4 COVID-19 deaths.
May 16th, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
513 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
DHS reported 1 COVID-19 deaths.
May 14th, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
485 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
DHS reported 18 COVID-19 deaths.
May 13th, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
State Approves COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids 12 and Older
Adolescents and younger teenagers can now get the vaccine in Wisconsin.
May 13th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
558 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
DHS reported 18 COVID-19 deaths.
May 12th, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
517 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
DHS reported 13 COVID-19 deaths.
May 11th, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
FDA Approves Vaccine for Kids 12 to 15
The CDC still has to review the authorization and make recommendations for its use with this age group.
May 10th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
205 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
DHS reported no COVID-19 deaths.
May 10th, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
Officials Push To Vaccinate Kids 12 to 15
Could help get to herd immunity, officials across state sending consent forms to parents.
May 10th, 2021 by Shamane Mills
308 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
DHS reported no COVID-19 deaths.
May 9th, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
525 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
DHS reported 20 COVID-19 deaths.
May 8th, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
Wisconsin Needs Medicaid Expansion
$1.6 billion in federal dollars would fund the health care Wisconsin residents deserve.
May 7th, 2021 by Karen Timberlake
662 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
DHS reported 7 COVID-19 deaths.
May 7th, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
Peshtigo Residents Faced “Massive” PFAS Contamination
Struggling with after effects of dangerous "forever chemicals."
May 7th, 2021 by John McCracken
667 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
DHS reported 14 COVID-19 deaths.
May 6th, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
639 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
DHS reported 13 COVID-19 deaths.
May 5th, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
721 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
DHS reported 11 COVID-19 deaths.
May 4th, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
349 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
DHS reported no COVID-19 deaths.
May 3rd, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
405 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
DHS reported -2 COVID-19 deaths as it continues to clean up its data.
May 2nd, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
675 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
DHS reported 18 COVID-19 deaths.
May 1st, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
Church Leaders In State Promote Vaccine
Religious groups urge people to get the shot for COVID-19, especially those left behind.
May 1st, 2021 by Erik Gunn
789 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
DHS reported 8 COVID-19 deaths.
Apr 30th, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
Bill Makes Vaccine Tampering, Destruction a Felony
Another pandemic related bill would direct inmate's stimulus checks to victim restitution.
Apr 29th, 2021 by Laurel White
806 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
DHS reported 8 COVID-19 deaths.
Apr 29th, 2021 by Urban Milwaukee
