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1,092 New Cases Of COVID-19 Reported By DHS Friday

April 9, 2021 - 2:30pm

There were 1,092 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Friday, according to the state Department of Health Services. There were five new deaths.

Milwaukee Aims To Boost Confidence Among Residents In Coronavirus Vaccine

April 9, 2021 - 2:30pm

Community, health and local government groups in Milwaukee are encouraging people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 with a $900,000 campaign featuring those who've already received their shots.

For Some, Virtual Learning Worked — And Schools Are Wondering How To Meet Demand

April 9, 2021 - 5:50am

Online learning has been a challenge for many students. But some Wisconsin families who would never have considered online learning before the pandemic have found that it's a better fit for their students than traditional classrooms, and are reluctant to send them back to in-person school.

UW Regent: Campuses Shouldn't Be Compelling, Coercing Students To Get COVID-19 Vaccine

April 8, 2021 - 4:10pm

A member of the UW System Board of Regents is pushing back against a plan to incentivize students to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

DHS Official: 'We Really Must Take Action' As COVID-19 Variants Spread

April 8, 2021 - 2:30pm

There were 1,046 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Thursday, according to the state Department of Health Services. There were 14 new deaths.

UW Students Who Get Vaccinated Will Be Exempt From COVID-19 Testing Requirements

April 7, 2021 - 4:50pm

UW System students vaccinated against COVID-19 won't have to undergo regular testing following a directive from interim-president Tommy Thompson.

DHS Reports 1 In 3 Wisconsinites Have Received At Least 1 Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine

April 7, 2021 - 3:00pm

There were 727 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Wednesday, according to the state Department of Health Services. There were 5 new deaths.

Evers Announces More Than $46M In Support To Small Businesses

April 6, 2021 - 4:00pm

Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. and the Department of Revenue, announced more than $46 million to support an estimated 9,300 small businesses across Wisconsin.

FEMA Support Giving Boost To COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic At Alliant Energy Center In Madison

April 6, 2021 - 2:05pm

There were 886 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Tuesday, according to the state Department of Health Services. There were eight new deaths.

Outbreak Wisconsin: 'It Isn't As Remote And Lonely As I Thought It Would Be'

April 6, 2021 - 6:35am

La Crosse teacher Julie Welch has been surprised by the relationships she’s built with students and their families without even meeting them in person.

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1,092 New Cases Of COVID-19 Reported By DHS Friday

Milwaukee Aims To Boost Confidence Among Residents In Coronavirus Vaccine

For Some, Virtual Learning Worked — And Schools Are Wondering How To Meet Demand

UW Regent: Campuses Shouldn't Be Compelling, Coercing Students To Get COVID-19 Vaccine

DHS Official: 'We Really Must Take Action' As COVID-19 Variants Spread

UW Students Who Get Vaccinated Will Be Exempt From COVID-19 Testing Requirements

DHS Reports 1 In 3 Wisconsinites Have Received At Least 1 Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine

Evers Announces More Than $46M In Support To Small Businesses

FEMA Support Giving Boost To COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic At Alliant Energy Center In Madison

Outbreak Wisconsin: 'It Isn't As Remote And Lonely As I Thought It Would Be'

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