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DHS: 12,687 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In Wisconsin

May 18, 2020 - 2:00pm

There are 12,687 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin as of Monday, according to the state Department of Health Services. That's an increase of 144 cases from the day before.

Wind, Rain Cause Flooding, Close COVID-19 Testing Sites In Eastern Wisconsin

May 18, 2020 - 1:05pm

Between Sunday night and Monday morning, some areas of northeast Wisconsin have reported receiving up for 4 inches of rain, according to the National Weather Service. Inclement weather has caused flooding in the area and even closed two COVID-19 community testing sites.

Republican Legislator Talks About Rule Making Process

May 18, 2020 - 7:30am

After the Wisconsin State Supreme Court struck down the Department of Health Services’ “Safer-At-Home,” we check in with a GOP legislator about how state representatives will proceed in combating COVID-19.

GOP Legislator Talks About Rule Making Process

May 18, 2020 - 7:30am

After the Wisconsin State Supreme Court struck down the Department of Health Services’ “Safer-At-Home” order last week, we check in with a GOP legislator about how state lawmakers will proceed in combating COVID-19.

MaskUpMKE: Milwaukee Organizations, Volunteers Team Up To Produce Face Masks

May 18, 2020 - 7:00am

Milwaukee organizations and volunteers are teaming up to produce face masks through the MaskUpMKE initiative. The goal is to make and distribute 2.5 million masks.

Lawmakers Work With Evers On New Emergency Rule

May 18, 2020 - 7:00am

The Evers administration and the legislature prepare to discuss a new plan of action following the Wisconsin Supreme Court decision declaring the “Safer-At-Home” unconstitutional. We learn more about the legislative rule-making process and what’s to come from WPR’s State Capitol Reporter.

Disability, Aging Advocates Caution About Reopening Too Quickly

May 18, 2020 - 6:15am

Advocates for people with disabilities and older adults say the state Supreme Court's decision to overturn Wisconsin's "Safer at Home" order puts their communities at risk.

Health Officials Concerned About Upcoming Holiday Weekend During Pandemic

May 18, 2020 - 5:00am

Tourism hotspots around Wisconsin are weighing how to approach Memorial Day weekend in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

DHS: 12,543 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In Wisconsin

May 17, 2020 - 2:30pm

There are 12,543 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin as of Sunday, according to the state Department of Health Services. That's an increase of 356 cases from the day before.

500-Plus Virus Cases Counted In Midst Of Stay-At-Home Debate

May 16, 2020 - 5:00pm

Wisconsin health officials on Saturday reported more than 500 new cases of the coronavirus as communities and counties continued to debate their plans after the state Supreme Court rescinded a statewide stay-at-home order.

DHS: 12,187 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In Wisconsin

May 16, 2020 - 2:00pm

There are 12,187 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin as of Saturday, according to the state Department of Health Services. That's an increase of 502 cases from the day before.

Why People With Respiratory Allergies And Asthma May Have Less Severe COVID-19 Symptoms

May 15, 2020 - 3:45pm

We talk with a Wisconsin researcher about preliminary evidence that people with respiratory allergies and asthma may actually experience milder symptoms if they contract COVID-19.

Clothing Leads Record Retail Sales Dive In April Report

May 15, 2020 - 3:30pm

An empty parking lot outside of Macy's in Wauwatosa.

Clothing retailers were the biggest loser in a national April sales report the federal government released Friday. We talk with a Wisconsin business professor about the implications of the downturn, and what we saw in Wisconsin.

Milwaukee Opens Salons, Gyms. Bars, Restaurants Remain Closed

May 15, 2020 - 5:00pm

Milwaukee is lifting restrictions on some services with the release of a new order by the city health department. The changes come following the state Supreme Court's ruling Wednesday overturning Wisconsin’s "Safer at Home" order.

Some Wisconsin Counties, Cities Rescind Local Stay-At-Home Orders

May 15, 2020 - 4:30pm

Brown, Manitowoc and Kenosha counties are among those regional and local municipalities that are rescinding stay-at-home orders following the Wisconsin Supreme Court's ruling to strike down the state's "Safer at Home" order on Wednesday.

DHS: 11,685 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In Wisconsin

May 15, 2020 - 2:00pm

There are 11,685 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin as of Friday, according to the state Department of Health Services. That's an increase of 410 cases from the day before.

Former State Senate Minority Leader Jennifer Shilling Resigns From Legislature

May 15, 2020 - 11:35am

Former state Senate Minority Leader Jennifer Shilling is resigning from the state Legislature.

32 Inmates At Dane County Jail Infected After Inmate Concealed COVID-19 Symptoms

May 15, 2020 - 11:20am

Thirty-two inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 after exposure to an inmate who used fever-reducing drugs to conceal his symptoms, according to a release from the Dane County Sheriff’s Office.

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DHS: 12,687 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In Wisconsin

Wind, Rain Cause Flooding, Close COVID-19 Testing Sites In Eastern Wisconsin

Republican Legislator Talks About Rule Making Process

GOP Legislator Talks About Rule Making Process

MaskUpMKE: Milwaukee Organizations, Volunteers Team Up To Produce Face Masks

Lawmakers Work With Evers On New Emergency Rule

Disability, Aging Advocates Caution About Reopening Too Quickly

Health Officials Concerned About Upcoming Holiday Weekend During Pandemic

DHS: 12,543 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In Wisconsin

500-Plus Virus Cases Counted In Midst Of Stay-At-Home Debate

DHS: 12,187 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In Wisconsin

Why People With Respiratory Allergies And Asthma May Have Less Severe COVID-19 Symptoms

Clothing Leads Record Retail Sales Dive In April Report

Milwaukee Opens Salons, Gyms. Bars, Restaurants Remain Closed

Some Wisconsin Counties, Cities Rescind Local Stay-At-Home Orders

DHS: 11,685 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In Wisconsin

Former State Senate Minority Leader Jennifer Shilling Resigns From Legislature

32 Inmates At Dane County Jail Infected After Inmate Concealed COVID-19 Symptoms

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