PBS Wisconsin
Friday, July 10, 2020 - 6:24pm
An estimated 100,000 people ventured into the Wisconsin Dells during the Fourth of July weekend, even with Coronavirus concerns. There were crowds at Noah’s Ark Water Park, despite keeping attendance to 35% capacity. Guests were "asked" to wear masks inside the park, but were "not required" to wear them.
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, July 10, 2020 - 6:19pm
Public officials tout the benefits of mask wearing to prevent infections and get the pandemic under control. Masks will be mandatory in public places and inside private residences when people from more than one household are gathered. The face mask order starts Monday, July 13 and applies to everyone five…
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, July 10, 2020 - 6:13pm
In lieu of a statewide order, local public health officials have implemented their own orders to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Winnebago County Executive Mark Harris discusses the challenges and pushbacks he’s faced while navigating a local response to the virus.
PBS Wisconsin
Friday, July 10, 2020 - 6:08pm
Department of Health Services Secretary-designee Andrea Palm provides an update on the spread of COVID-19 in the state as cases increase. She also weighs in on potential statewide responses, including a mask mandate.
Friday, July 10, 2020 - 2:30pm
There were 845 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin on Friday, according to the state Department of Health Services. There were five new deaths from the virus.
Friday, July 10, 2020 - 10:20am
Milwaukee County moved into "Phase 4" of its COVID-19 orders on July 1. That means businesses such as Adija Greer-Smith’s Confectionately Yours, housed inside the Sherman Phoenix, can now operate at 50 percent capacity.
Friday, July 10, 2020 - 7:30am
Researchers are exploring whether sewage could provide early warning signs of COVID-19 outbreaks. We speak to two scientists at the UWM School of Freshwater Sciences about how they’re collecting and analyzing wastewater samples in different communities.
Friday, July 10, 2020 - 7:00am
We look at a new report from WisContext that digs into data on how close police live to the communities they serve and why that matters. Then we speak to a couple scientists who are studying wastewater from sewage plants to predict coronavirus outbreaks.
Friday, July 10, 2020 - 6:35am
A major organic farming conference in La Crosse is moving online in response to COVID-19.
Thursday, July 9, 2020 - 4:30pm
A few school districts in Wisconsin are planning on returning to in-person instruction this fall. But what will that look like? We look at some of the issues facing those districts and how they could deal with them.
Thursday, July 9, 2020 - 5:00pm
An event held recently in Ashland has led to a spike in COVID-19 cases.
Thursday, July 9, 2020 - 5:00pm
A report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum shows 39 percent of Wisconsin’s 4,500 child care providers reported to the Department of Children and Families that they had closed down as of May 19. The agency estimated that closures had affected at least 57,000 children and 12,000 child care employees.
Thursday, July 9, 2020 - 4:30pm
A few school districts in Wisconsin are planning on returning to in-person instruction this fall. But what will that look like? We look at some of the issues facing those districts and how they could deal with them.
PBS Wisconsin
Thursday, July 9, 2020 - 4:00pm
The Department of Health Services announced Thursday the rollout of a new COVID-19 website that will help expedite testing at state-run facilities. The website, called COVID Connect, will be used to register people ahead of receiving a COVID-19 test. The registration will ask questions including whether an individual is a…
Thursday, July 9, 2020 - 3:00pm
There were 754 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin on Thursday, according to state data, a new record in the number of positive cases. The percentage of positive tests increased as well.
Thursday, July 9, 2020 - 2:55pm
Interim UW System President and former Gov. Tommy Thompson says he's asked Gov. Tony Evers for $110 million in state funding to help campuses purchase personal protective equipment and pay for COVID-19 testing and tracing.
Thursday, July 9, 2020 - 11:35am
On Thursday, the Milwaukee Bucks are heading to Florida, where the NBA plans to finish its season amid the coronavirus pandemic. Bucks General Manager Jon Horst talks about playing in "the bubble."
Thursday, July 9, 2020 - 7:30am
To slow the recent spike of coronavirus cases, laws mandating that face masks be worn in public are popping up around the country, including in Wisconsin. We talk with a Milwaukee County supervisor and restaurant owner about why he’s in favor of mandatory mask laws.
Thursday, July 9, 2020 - 6:30am
Just like in classrooms, school districts are looking to balance the need to ferry kids efficiently from home to school and back in buses against the health and safety of both the kids and the adults entrusted with their care.
Thursday, July 9, 2020 - 6:00am
From 20-year-lows to record highs, the price of cheese has been on a wild ride since the coronavirus pandemic began.
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 - 4:15pm
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency announced on Monday that international students with certain visas could be barred from the country if their college or university moves to all virtual classes for the fall semester. We'll talk with a reporter to learn more about the rule and how it could impact schools in the state.
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 - 4:15pm
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency announced on Monday that international students with certain visas could be barred from the country if their college or university moves to all virtual classes for the fall semester. We'll talk with a reporter to learn more about the rule and how it could impact schools in the state.
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 - 2:45pm
There were 598 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin on Wednesday, according to the state Department of Health Services. There were two new deaths from the virus.
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 - 1:45pm
Wisconsin's five largest cities will get a total of $6.3 million in grants to help administer upcoming elections during the coronavirus pandemic.
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 - 12:00pm
A majority of samples taken at one COVID-19 testing site couldn't be analyzed after they were left behind in a hot vehicle. Now, the Wisconsin National Guard is holding another drive-thru testing event in northern Wisconsin Friday to give people another chance to get tested.
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 - 10:40am
The Ryder Cup, originally set to be played this fall in Kohler, has been postponed until 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic, golf officials announced Wednesday.
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 - 7:30am
Over the past few weeks, COVID-19 cases in the U.S. have increased exponentially as states have begun to reopen after lockdowns. An infectious disease expert explains what’s behind this spike in cases and what needs to be done to control the spread.
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 - 6:20am
It's been nearly a month since George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police, sparking nationwide protests. Demonstrations have occurred in big cities and small towns across Wisconsin. Some people are also choosing to show their support for the Black Lives Matter movement with their pocketbooks.
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 - 6:00am
Brick-and-mortar stores are having to adapt due to the pandemic. We learn how retailers are helping consumers to feel more comfortable shopping in-store and online. A consumer psychologist explains the latest trends.
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 - 5:30am
The company which employs concession workers and vendors for Lambeau Field and Miller Park notified the state this week of 1,303 layoffs.
