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Evers Extending Mask Mandate Into 2021
New order expected in coming days, despite pending legal challenges.
Nov 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Contact Tracing Effort Is Far Behind
COVID-19 cases rising too fast, state would need 20-fold increase in tracers to keep up.
Nov 18th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
State Officials Prepare for COVID-19 Vaccine
Looking for facilities with ultra-cold freezers.
Nov 18th, 2020 by Bridgit Bowden
Vos Floats Ideas, Blasts Evers on Pandemic
Evers has asked legislators to meet since April. Vos still won't convene Legislature.
Nov 18th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Record 92 Deaths and 318 New Hospitalizations
7,090 new cases.
Nov 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Active COVID-19 Hospitalizations Double in 30 Days
4,389 new cases, 12 deaths.
Nov 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Nursing Homes Need More Resources, AARP Says
Report documents shortages of staff and PPE supplies amid rising pandemic.
Nov 16th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
High Court Reviews Evers’ Emergency Powers
6 months after killing governor’s Safer-At-Home order, state Supreme Court to rule on his mask mandate.
Nov 16th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
One in Three Wisconsin Residents Has Tested Negative For COVID-19
New active hospitalization high. Milwaukee County falls to 21st worst all-time outbreak.
Nov 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Trump Rally Becomes Confrontation
Crowd resists Health Department rules, Serb Hall hit with city citations, its manager in fracas with crowd.
Nov 15th, 2020 by Ethan Duran
5,146 New Cases, 2,034 Actively Hospitalized
Record 20 patients in Alternate Care Facility
Nov 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
DNR Wants Johnson Controls to Test More Fish for PFAS
Some ponds have fish with levels of PFAS that would require restrictions on eating fish.
Nov 14th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
7,777 New COVID-19 Cases, Another Record High
Record daily hospitalization and death averages
Nov 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Hospitals, Nursing Homes Facing Staff Shortages
When healthcare workers contract COVID-19 it exacerbates existing staff shortages.
Nov 13th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Record 7,497 New COVID-19 Cases As Hospital Capacity Dwindles
58 deaths pushes 30-day average to 33.57
Nov 12th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
65 Counties Have “Critically High” COVID-19 Levels
State unveils new designation, and for the second time has a new way to say COVID-19 is at dangerous and growing levels.
Nov 12th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
State Posts Second-Highest Totals for Cases and Hospitalizations
7,048 new cases reported Wednesday
Nov 11th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
‘This Crisis is Urgent,’ Gov. Evers Warns
State could see 5,000 deaths by January 1 if people don’t change behavior, stay at home, wear masks.
Nov 11th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
New Records for COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations and Deaths
Over 7,000 cases, 290 hospitalizations and 60 deaths.
Nov 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
State Officials Prepare for COVID-19 Vaccine
Encouraging health providers to enroll in state’s vaccine program.
Nov 10th, 2020 by Rich Kremer
Over 2,000 People Actively Hospitalized For The First Time
State reports 4,360 new cases, 17 deaths.
Nov 9th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Pandemic Surges as Courts Tie Evers’ Hands
Federal coronavirus task force says Wisconsin needs more comprehensive strategy.
Nov 9th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Record High Seven-Day COVID-19 Case Total
38,547 new cases in past week.
Nov 8th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Purple Wisconsin Still Has Dark Red Legislature
Republican legislators continue to win big with minority of state's vote.
Nov 8th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
New Groundwater Standards Proposed
State officials recommend standards for 16 PFAS chemicals and 6 pesticides.
Nov 8th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
7,000 COVID-19 Cases in Single Day For First Time
Daily death total and number of active hospitalizations continue to climb to new highs.
Nov 7th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Reports Over 6,000 New COVID-19 Cases for the First Time
62 deaths and 244 new hospitalizations.
Nov 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
1% of WI Residents Tested Positive for COVID-19 In Past Two Weeks
COVID-19 actively hospitalizations set another record high as daily death toll keeps climbing.
Nov 5th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
UW Campuses Becoming Community ‘Surge Testing’ Sites
UW-System rolling out 250,000 rapid COVID-19 tests.
Nov 5th, 2020 by Rich Kremer
All 72 Wisconsin Counties Have “Very High” COVID-19 Case Burdens
Milwaukee County sees its case rate rise, but falls backward to 19th worst all-time outbreak.
Nov 4th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Record 5,771 New COVID-19 Cases, 247 New Hospitalizations
52 deaths reported Tuesday
Nov 3rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Trump Courts Kenosha Again
The country "is very well united,” he tells large crowd at Kenosha regional airport.
Nov 3rd, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
COVID-19 Active Hospitalizations Hit New High, Positive Case Rate Above 30%
The lowest death total in 37 days pushes daily average off record high.
Nov 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
3,943 New Cases, 123 Hospitalizations and 16 Deaths Reported Sunday
Milwaukee County falls to 17th worst all-time outbreak even as its case rate hits record levels.
Nov 1st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Asks High Court to Review COVID Rules
As lower courts flip flop on bar and restaurant restrictions he wants Supreme Court to step in.
Nov 1st, 2020 by Erik Gunn
704 Deaths, 4,074 Hospitalizations, 103,096 COVID-19 Cases in October
State crosses 2,000-death threshold as it also sets a new one-day high for cases.
Oct 31st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Big Crowd for Trump in Green Bay
Supporters chant “Superman” as Trump brags of his recovery from COVID-19.
Oct 31st, 2020 by Megan Hart
State Officials Predict Worsening Outbreak With No Behavior Changes
Weekly totals for cases, hospitalizations and deaths all set all-time highs.
Oct 30th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
13% of All COVID-19 Cases Have Come In Past Week
New active hospitalization high as daily death total continues upward climb.
Oct 29th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
COVID-19 Hospitalizations Up 122% In Last Month, 1,439 Actively Hospitalized
3,815 new cases from 9,818 tests, a record 38.86% positive case rate.
Oct 28th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayors of 5 Largest Cities Issue Voting Challenge
Barrett, four other mayors in state will compete for who gets most early and absentee ballots.
Oct 27th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
64 Deaths, 5,262 New COVID-19 Cases
Wisconsin set new records for cases, hospitalizations and deaths.
Oct 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
2,883 New COVID-19 Cases, Record 1,350 People Actively Hopspitalized
Four patients in Alternate Care Facility.
Oct 26th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
3,626 New COVID-19 Cases, Another Active Hospitalization Record High
Lowest death total in a week. Alternate Care Facility has two patients.
Oct 25th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
False Claims Frustrate Efforts to Fight Pandemic
Conspiracy theories, misinformation, attacks on health officials could make us sicker.
Oct 25th, 2020 by Will Cushman
Milwaukee County Falls to 14th Worst Outbreak, Even As Cases Accelerate
Four out of every 100 Milwaukee County residents have contracted disease, but county falls to 13th in all-time ranking.
Oct 24th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Appeals Court Blocks State Restaurant, Bar Rules
Court says appeal against Evers’ restrictions by Tavern League will likely succeed.
Oct 24th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Over 10,000 Wisconsin Residents Have Been Hospitalized With COVID-19
Four out of every 100 Milwaukee County residents have contracted disease, but county falls to 13th in all-time ranking.
Oct 23rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Record 1,230 People Actively Hospitalized With COVID-19
Active hospitalizations grow 265% in two months.
Oct 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Alternate Care Facility Admits First Patient
As Wisconsin sets record for COVID-19 hospitalizations, overflow facility in West Allis accepts patients.
Oct 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
DHS Reports A Record 48 Deaths
Surge in cases, then a surge in hospitalizations and now a surge in deaths.
Oct 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Appeal Challenges Evers’ Bar Restaurant Limits
District court upheld governor’s restrictions. Lawsuit asks appeals court to overturn ruling.
Oct 21st, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
43% of Wisconsin’s COVID-19 Cases Have Come in Past Month
Menominee County now has worst outbreak in state, Milwaukee County falls to 12th all time.
Oct 20th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Record 1,172 People Actively Hospitalized With COVID-19 As DHS Restores Dashboard
Milwaukee falls another place to 11th worst all-time per capita outbreak.
Oct 19th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Judge Restores Restaurant, Bar Restrictions
Temporary order by judge ending statewide limits is overruled by another judge.
Oct 19th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Voters and Election Officials Push Forward
“Tremendous turnout.” State-wide more than 785,000 election ballots already turned in.
Oct 19th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Is Janesville Trump Country?
His Sunday speech there might suggest that. But past voting totals tell a different story.
Oct 19th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
Health Departments Plan For Mass Vaccine Distribution
Officials working on the logistics of vaccinating millions once it is ready.
Oct 18th, 2020 by Rich Kremer
No COVID-19 Data Release This Weekend
Software upgrade has Wisconsin record systems offline through Monday.
Oct 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Religious Leaders Want Stricter COVID-19 Measures
Some call for restricting religious gathering size, more personal responsibility.
Oct 17th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Mask Mandate Targeted by Another Conservative Lawsuit
New lawsuit filed this week by Heartland Institute board member.
Oct 16th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
The Architecture of a Pandemic
New Miller Park testing site opens Monday at 11 a.m.
Oct 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin’s Active COVID-19 Cases Would Form 24th Largest City in State
Records set for new cases, positive case rate and rolling death total.
Oct 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Health Departments Overwhelmed by Contact Tracing Work
Some are limiting tracing to high-risk cases, others have patients notifying potential contacts.
Oct 16th, 2020 by Shamane Mills
New One-Day COVID-19 Case Record As Hospitalizations Surge 181% In 30 Days
Records set for new cases, positive case rate, active hospitalizations and rolling death total.
Oct 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
COVID-19 Facility at State Fair Park Opens
Alternative care facility fielding calls from hospitals across state looking to transfer patients.
Oct 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Record 1,017 People Actively Hospitalized With COVID-19
Average daily death toll hits all-time record.
Oct 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Pence Touts Trump, Blasts Mayor Barrett
His speech in Waukesha calls it “Trump country.” Attendees not socially distanced.
Oct 14th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Record Day for COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations and Deaths
3,279 cases, 147 new hospitalizations, 34 deaths.
Oct 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Republicans Have ‘Blood On Their Hands”
Evers signals he will ignore Legislative restriction, challenges GOP to present their pandemic plan.
Oct 13th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
GOP Legislators In Rules Standoff With Evers
Republican resolution requires Evers' health restrictions on public gatherings to get committee approval.
Oct 13th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
950 People Actively Hospitalized With COVID-19, A New High
State sets new seven-day case high as well
Oct 12th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Nursing Homes Help Cause Hospital Bed Shortage
Homes with COVID-19 outbreak can’t accept hospital patients ready to transition.
Oct 12th, 2020 by Megan Hart
Wisconsin Sets New Seven-Day COVID-19 High
17,573 cases in the past week.
Oct 11th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Please Legislate, Democrats Ask State Senate
They call on Republican leaders to come back in session, deal with crisis state faces.
Oct 10th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Caregivers Need Better Pay, Support, Report Finds
Evers' task force recommends legislation and investments to help state's caregivers.
Oct 10th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
GOP Legislators Attack Evers’ New Restrictions
But Republicans have proposed zero plans for dealing with the coronavirus.
Oct 9th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
3,132 New COVID-19 Cases, A New Record
The number of people actively hospitalized sets another record.
Oct 8th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Enforcing Existing Capacity Restrictions Over Lower State Limits
Health Department determines its order is more restrictive, superseding blanket 25% restriction.
Oct 8th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Comedy Festival Goes Virtual
Plus, ghost tours at The Riverside Theater, Unfinished Legacy streetwear pop-up at Sky High, and Kayak and Yoga at Kletzsch Park
Oct 8th, 2020 by Michael Holloway
State Should Identify Schools With COVID-19 Outbreaks
A handful of other states are doing this, and so should Wisconsin's Department of Health Services.
Oct 8th, 2020 by Jonathan Anderson
“This Is Going To Get Worse Before It Gets Better” Says Top Health Official
New records for actively hospitalized and newly admitted.
Oct 7th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Teachers ‘At The End of Their Rope’, Union Leader Says
Calls for no in-person classes unless communities meet benchmarks set by health experts.
Oct 7th, 2020 by Madeline Fox
Evers Restricts Bar, Restaurant Capacity
All public, indoor facilities cannot exceed 25% of capacity. Order runs through November 6th.
Oct 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Health Departments ‘Cracking Under Strain’ of Pandemic
Top epidemiologist say state needs more contact tracing staff, expanded testing to slow virus spread.
Oct 6th, 2020 by Hope Kirwan
3 New COVID-19 Test Sites Include Miller Park
City opening new ones as National Guard testing sites will close October 17th.
Oct 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
COVID-19 Hospitalizations Up 127% In Three Weeks
Active hospitalizations set a record high for third day in a row,
Oct 5th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Record Number of COVID-19 Hospitalizations
In total, 7,646 people have been hospitalized with COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 714 are currently.
Oct 4th, 2020 by Urban Milwaukee
2,892 New COVID-19 Cases, A New High
Active hospitalizations hit another record high.
Oct 3rd, 2020 by Urban Milwaukee
Evers Urges Citizens, Practice COVID Safety
As cases surge, governor has given up on GOP legislators, urges people to stay home, wear masks.
Oct 3rd, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Barnes Urges Social Distancing to Slow COVID-19 Spread
The lieutenant governor says people need to exercise caution heading into cold weather.
Oct 2nd, 2020 by Erik Gunn
EPA Unveils New Lead Regulations
But critics say allowable lead levels for drinking water are too high.
Oct 2nd, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
2,745 New COVID-19 Cases, 663 Actively Hospitalized
Wisconsin's COVID-19 surge shows no signs of slowing.
Oct 2nd, 2020 by Urban Milwaukee
Art and Artisan Fair Coming to Bayshore
Plus, there are opportunities to drink some Oktoberfest beer and go on a hike with the family.
Oct 2nd, 2020 by Michael Holloway
October Starts With Single-Day COVID-19 Case Record
Wisconsin's COVID-19 surge shows no signs of slowing.
Oct 1st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Record One-Day COVID-19 Death Total in Wisconsin
Active and new hospitalizations climb to new record highs
Sep 30th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Avoid Public Gatherings, Evers Urges People
Governor warns pandemic spiking, “a crisis — virus is everywhere,” says top health official.
Sep 30th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
One Out of 50 Wisconsin Residents Has Tested Positive for COVID-19
Active hospitalizations hit another record high.
Sep 29th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Active COVID-19 Hospitalizations Double in September
One in 50 Wisconsin residents have tested positive for COVID-19.
Sep 28th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
