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Weekend Roundup: Wisconsin WWII veteran turned 106 this month, and he may be the oldest in the state

October 23, 2021 - 10:00am

A rundown of relevant and interesting reads from across the state, shared every Saturday.

DNR orders Tyco to do more testing, investigating of PFAS contamination near farm fields

October 21, 2021 - 2:15pm

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is demanding that a Marinette manufacturer of firefighting foam do more testing and investigate PFAS contamination near farms in northeastern Wisconsin. State environmental regulators want to know the scope of contamination stemming from sewage sludge that was spread on dozens of farm fields.

Milwaukee announces second dose COVID-19 vaccine incentive program

October 21, 2021 - 11:45am

The City of Milwaukee is giving people who receive a second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine $25 gift cards starting Thursday.

Oneida Nation extends $500 COVID-19 vaccine incentive through March 2022

October 21, 2021 - 5:50am

While some progress is being made, COVID-19 vaccination rates for Native Americans and other communities of color still lag in Wisconsin.

Nursing home deaths from COVID-19 are rising again in Wisconsin and other states

October 18, 2021 - 1:00pm

Cases of COVID-19 are on the rise in Wisconsin nursing homes, where 88 percent of residents are vaccinated, but many workers are not. Deaths among the elderly and frail are also increasing.

Wisconsin GOP bill would make it easier for K-12 students to transfer because of COVID-19 restrictions

October 14, 2021 - 12:50pm

A Republican-backed bill in the state Legislature would make it easier for K-12 students in Wisconsin to transfer schools because of COVID-19 restrictions like masking or vaccine requirements.

Wisconsin hospitals urge COVID-19 vaccination for staff now required to have shot

October 14, 2021 - 6:15am

As deadlines loom for many health care workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19, health systems in Wisconsin are poring over exemption requests and trying to convince employees to get the shot before missed deadlines lead to dismissal.

Doctor: Vaccinations have reduced measles threat 'exponentially' for Wisconsin's Afghan evacuees

October 13, 2021 - 6:20am

Health officials say the threat of a continued measles outbreak among Afghan evacuees at Fort McCoy has been reduced "exponentially" after completion of a mass vaccination effort.

Delta 'opened the door': Rural deaths from COVID-19 now higher than in urban areas

October 13, 2021 - 6:15am

Rural areas — initially spared when the pandemic devastated large urban areas early last year — are now feeling the brunt of the disease in Wisconsin and other states.

Wisconsin Democrats unveil proposals to address racial disparities in infant, maternal mortality

October 12, 2021 - 1:30pm

A package of Democratic bills unveiled Tuesday is aimed at addressing Wisconsin's stark racial disparities for infant and maternal mortality.

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Weekend Roundup: Wisconsin WWII veteran turned 106 this month, and he may be the oldest in the state

DNR orders Tyco to do more testing, investigating of PFAS contamination near farm fields

Milwaukee announces second dose COVID-19 vaccine incentive program

Oneida Nation extends $500 COVID-19 vaccine incentive through March 2022

Nursing home deaths from COVID-19 are rising again in Wisconsin and other states

Wisconsin GOP bill would make it easier for K-12 students to transfer because of COVID-19 restrictions

Wisconsin hospitals urge COVID-19 vaccination for staff now required to have shot

Doctor: Vaccinations have reduced measles threat 'exponentially' for Wisconsin's Afghan evacuees

Delta 'opened the door': Rural deaths from COVID-19 now higher than in urban areas

Wisconsin Democrats unveil proposals to address racial disparities in infant, maternal mortality

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