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DHS: Cases Rising As Total Deaths From COVID-19 Statewide Near 1,000

August 7, 2020 - 2:50pm

There were 989 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin on Friday according to the state Department of Health Services. There were 12 new deaths from the virus.

Drug And Alcohol Use Up During Coronavirus Pandemic, DHS Data Suggests

August 7, 2020 - 2:30pm

COVID-19 is compounding drug and alcohol problems across Wisconsin with opioid overdoses increasing by 117 percent since the start of the pandemic compared to the same time in 2019.

Wisconsin Sports Round Up: Bucks Clinch Top Seed, Badgers Ranked In Preseason Coaches Poll

August 7, 2020 - 11:40am

The Wisconsin sports world produced plenty of news this week. The Packers say there'll be no fans at their first two home games, the Bucks are a top playoff seed and the Badgers are in the preseason top 25.

As Weekly Unemployment Benefits Drop $600, Aid Agencies Brace For Spike In Demand

August 7, 2020 - 5:55am

Many unemployed workers in Wisconsin are beginning to receive their first weekly unemployment benefits without an additional $600 payment that lapsed July 31 amid inaction from Congress. Some Wisconsin agencies that provide services to the those in need are preparing for a spike in demand.

Policy Forum Report: Wisconsin’s Arts And Culture Industry Threatened By Pandemic

August 7, 2020 - 5:00am

Wisconsin’s arts and culture organizations have taken a huge financial hit as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report by the Wisconsin Policy Forum. ...

DHS: Wisconsin Continues To Average More Than 800 New Cases Per Day

August 6, 2020 - 2:00pm

There were 839 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin on Thursday according to the state Department of Health Services. There were 8 new deaths from the virus.

UW System Ordering Over 350,000 COVID-19 Tests For Students This Fall

August 6, 2020 - 1:45pm

University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson says that the UW received around $32 million in order to offer COVID-19 testing to more than 350,000 students across the state and bi-monthly screening in residence halls.

'It's A Juggling Act': Food Banks Brace For Higher Need As Benefits Expire And School Goes Virtual

August 6, 2020 - 5:00am

Things have started to stabilize for Wisconsin's food banks, but the expiration of federal benefits and protections under the CARES Act, as well as a virtual return to schools, could drive need back up again.

Outbreak Wisconsin: 'It Does Feel A Little Bit Like Groundhog's Day'

August 6, 2020 - 5:00am

Dairy farmer Bryan Voegeli feels lucky that none of his workers have tested positive for COVID-19. But as the pandemic stretches on, he thinks it may be inevitable. ...

'This Is A Sea Change': Federal Judge Hears Arguments In Pandemic Voting Case

August 5, 2020 - 4:15pm

Thousands of Wisconsin voters could be disenfranchised this November if a federal judge doesn’t step in to temporarily change some Wisconsin election laws, a coalition of lawyers argued Wednesday.

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DHS: Cases Rising As Total Deaths From COVID-19 Statewide Near 1,000

Drug And Alcohol Use Up During Coronavirus Pandemic, DHS Data Suggests

Wisconsin Sports Round Up: Bucks Clinch Top Seed, Badgers Ranked In Preseason Coaches Poll

As Weekly Unemployment Benefits Drop $600, Aid Agencies Brace For Spike In Demand

Policy Forum Report: Wisconsin’s Arts And Culture Industry Threatened By Pandemic

DHS: Wisconsin Continues To Average More Than 800 New Cases Per Day

UW System Ordering Over 350,000 COVID-19 Tests For Students This Fall

'It's A Juggling Act': Food Banks Brace For Higher Need As Benefits Expire And School Goes Virtual

Outbreak Wisconsin: 'It Does Feel A Little Bit Like Groundhog's Day'

'This Is A Sea Change': Federal Judge Hears Arguments In Pandemic Voting Case

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