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Wisconsin Marks Independence Day With Single Day Record Of 738 New Cases

July 4, 2020 - 2:20pm

New reports of COVID-19 increased in Wisconsin on Saturday, based on the latest data published by the state Department of Health Services. DHS reported 738 new cases of the virus on Saturday, bringing the average for the past seven days to 538 daily cases. One week ago, the average was 392 daily cases....

Wisconsin Court Of Appeals Reinstates Racine's COVID-19 Ordinance

July 4, 2020 - 9:10am

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals has reinstated Racine's coronavirus ordinance after Circuit Court Judge Jon Fredrickson declared it unconstitutional.

Wisconsin Averages 510 New Daily COVID-19 Cases In The Last Week

July 3, 2020 - 2:20pm

New reports of COVID-19 are holding steady in Wisconsin, based on the latest data published by the state Department of Health Services. DHS reported 579 new cases of the virus on Friday, bringing the average for the past seven days to 510 daily cases. One week ago, the average was 370 daily cases....

Outdoor Dining Expanding In Wisconsin Cities As Pandemic Continues

July 3, 2020 - 1:50pm

As Wisconsin restaurants continue to struggle with the economic toll of the pandemic, more are turning to outdoor dining.

Deadline For Filing Taxes Is Fast Approaching

July 3, 2020 - 11:10am

The deadline for filing taxes is July 15, three months after the typical due date for income tax returns.

State Officials Warn Of Contact Tracing Scams

July 3, 2020 - 10:05am

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is warning residents about potential scammers posing as contact tracers in order to steal personal information.

Wisconsin's State Parks Almost Completely Booked With Campers For Holiday Weekend

July 2, 2020 - 5:20pm

Campsites at Wisconsin’s state parks are almost completely full this holiday weekend, continuing a trend of more interest in camping during the pandemic.

Racine COVID-19 Regulations Ruled Unconstitutional By Circuit Court Judge

July 2, 2020 - 4:15pm

A circuit court judge has ruled that a Racine ordinance aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19 is unconstitutional. Mayor Cory Mason calls it a decision from an "activist judge" that is irresponsible in the midst of a pandemic.

As Congress Passes Extension For Loan Program, Wisconsin Small Businesses Say They Need More Aid

July 2, 2020 - 2:25pm

As a last-minute extension of the federal Paycheck Protection Program awaits the president's signature, some Wisconsin small businesses say they need more financial aid to stay afloat.

As COVID-19 Cases Increase, Health Officials Urge Wisconsinites To Stay Home This Weekend

July 2, 2020 - 2:00pm

There were 539 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin on Thursday, according to the state Department of Health Services. Officials issued a warning to Wisconsinites to stay home this holiday weekend.

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Wisconsin Marks Independence Day With Single Day Record Of 738 New Cases

Wisconsin Court Of Appeals Reinstates Racine's COVID-19 Ordinance

Wisconsin Averages 510 New Daily COVID-19 Cases In The Last Week

Outdoor Dining Expanding In Wisconsin Cities As Pandemic Continues

Deadline For Filing Taxes Is Fast Approaching

State Officials Warn Of Contact Tracing Scams

Wisconsin's State Parks Almost Completely Booked With Campers For Holiday Weekend

Racine COVID-19 Regulations Ruled Unconstitutional By Circuit Court Judge

As Congress Passes Extension For Loan Program, Wisconsin Small Businesses Say They Need More Aid

As COVID-19 Cases Increase, Health Officials Urge Wisconsinites To Stay Home This Weekend

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