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Wisconsin Medical Leader: Rising Cases, Spikes In Surrounding States Are A 'Warning Sign'

April 12, 2021 - 2:55pm

There were 402 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin reported Monday, according to the state Department of Health Services. There were three new deaths.

State's High Court Hears Arguments In Cases That Could Decide DNR's Authority To Protect Water

April 12, 2021 - 9:45am

The Wisconsin Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday in a pair of cases that could decide whether state environmental regulators have the authority to place limits on farming in Wisconsin to protect groundwater.

Hmong Organizations Help Community Access COVID-19 Vaccines, Public Health Information

April 12, 2021 - 6:30am

Hmong community leaders say language and fears about the vaccine's safety are the biggest obstacles for getting more people vaccinated.

Local Governments Will Get Billions In COVID-19 Relief. Now, They're Figuring Out How To Spend It

April 12, 2021 - 6:10am

Local governments in Wisconsin are set to receive $2.3 billion in the next two years as part of a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package. Now, communities large and small across Wisconsin are sorting through what the money can go toward and how to spend it.

Almost A Quarter Of Wisconsinites Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19

April 11, 2021 - 2:05pm

There were 569 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Sunday, according to the state Department of Health Services. There was one new death.

7-Day Average Of COVID-19 Cases Highest Since Mid-February

April 10, 2021 - 2:05pm

There were 804 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin Saturday, according to the state Department of Health Services. There were four 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.

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.

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.

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Wisconsin Medical Leader: Rising Cases, Spikes In Surrounding States Are A 'Warning Sign'

State's High Court Hears Arguments In Cases That Could Decide DNR's Authority To Protect Water

Hmong Organizations Help Community Access COVID-19 Vaccines, Public Health Information

Local Governments Will Get Billions In COVID-19 Relief. Now, They're Figuring Out How To Spend It

Almost A Quarter Of Wisconsinites Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19

7-Day Average Of COVID-19 Cases Highest Since Mid-February

Milwaukee Aims To Boost Confidence Among Residents In Coronavirus Vaccine

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

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

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