Gov. Evers issues new statewide mask order after GOP repeal
Gov. Tony Evers signed new executive orders establishing a statewide public health emergency and requiring face coverings in public places.
Gov. Tony Evers signed new executive orders establishing a statewide public health emergency and requiring face coverings in public places.
State GOP repeals mask mandate, followed by new Evers emergency order
Wisconsin’s Republican-controlled Legislature on Thursday repealed Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ mask mandate, brushing aside warnings from health experts against making Wisconsin one of only 10 states without a statewide order.
Wisconsin’s Republican-controlled Legislature on Thursday repealed Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ mask mandate, brushing aside warnings from health experts against making Wisconsin one of only 10 states without a statewide order.
Summerfest moves to September, allows more time to vaccinate public
Summerfest will move from its original June 2021 dates to give health professionals more time to vaccinate the general public. Summerfest 2021 will be held September 2 – 4, 9 – 11 and 16 – 18.
Summerfest will move from its original June 2021 dates to give health professionals more time to vaccinate the general public. Summerfest 2021 will be held September 2 – 4, 9 – 11 and 16 – 18.
1 dead, 1 injured in house explosion in River Falls, Wisconsin
One person has died from their injuries, while another remains hospitalized following a house explosion in River Falls, Wisconsin Monday night, according to the River Falls Police Department.
One person has died from their injuries, while another remains hospitalized following a house explosion in River Falls, Wisconsin Monday night, according to the River Falls Police Department.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: Case increase average hits lowest mark since Sept. 16
The case increase average reached its lowest point since Sept. 16 Tuesday, as the key COVID-19 metric continues its daily decline.
The case increase average reached its lowest point since Sept. 16 Tuesday, as the key COVID-19 metric continues its daily decline.
Teachers suspended after lesson asks: How to punish a slave?
Administrators at a Wisconsin middle school said Monday they have suspended teachers who were involved in an activity for sixth graders that included a question about how the students would punish slaves.
Administrators at a Wisconsin middle school said Monday they have suspended teachers who were involved in an activity for sixth graders that included a question about how the students would punish slaves.
DHS: 750 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 1 new death
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 750 Monday, Feb. 1, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 543,165.
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 750 Monday, Feb. 1, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 543,165.
WI mom who gave birth in coma holds newborn after beating COVID
A Poynette mom who made a miraculous recovery from COVID-19, giving birth while in a coma, was able to hold her newborn daughter for the first time.
A Poynette mom who made a miraculous recovery from COVID-19, giving birth while in a coma, was able to hold her newborn daughter for the first time.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: New case average continues to drop
Averages for new COVID-19 cases and death in Wisconsin continued to fall on Sunday, as the state reported 1,007 new cases.
Averages for new COVID-19 cases and death in Wisconsin continued to fall on Sunday, as the state reported 1,007 new cases.
UW-Madison police chief bans 'Thin Blue Line' imagery while on duty
The University of Wisconsin-Madison's police chief has banned officers from using “Thin Blue Line” imagery while on duty.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison's police chief has banned officers from using “Thin Blue Line” imagery while on duty.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: Test positivity rate reaches lowest point in 4 months
A key metric measuring the rate of positive COVID-19 tests in the state of Wisconsin dipped below 20 percent Wednesday.
A key metric measuring the rate of positive COVID-19 tests in the state of Wisconsin dipped below 20 percent Wednesday.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: Case increase average down to 1,545
The 7-day average of newly reported COVID-19 cases was down to 1,545 Tuesday after 1,301 new cases were reported statewide.
The 7-day average of newly reported COVID-19 cases was down to 1,545 Tuesday after 1,301 new cases were reported statewide.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: Fewer than 1,000 new cases reported Monday
The state of Wisconsin reported fewer than 1,000 COVID-19 cases for the first time in a month.
The state of Wisconsin reported fewer than 1,000 COVID-19 cases for the first time in a month.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: More than 3 million tests administered so far
The state of Wisconsin eclipsed the 3 million COVID-19 tests mark this weekend.
The state of Wisconsin eclipsed the 3 million COVID-19 tests mark this weekend.
DHS: 2,070 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 36 new deaths
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 2,070 Friday, Jan. 22, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 530,171.
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 2,070 Friday, Jan. 22, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 530,171.
1 dead, 1 injured in house fire in Hudson, Wisconsin
One person died and another was injured in a house fire Wednesday night in Hudson, Wisconsin, according to the Hudson Police Department.
One person died and another was injured in a house fire Wednesday night in Hudson, Wisconsin, according to the Hudson Police Department.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: Case increase average falls to 1,731
The 7-day COVID-19 case increase average in the state of Wisconsin dipped lower yet Thursday, hitting 1,731.
The 7-day COVID-19 case increase average in the state of Wisconsin dipped lower yet Thursday, hitting 1,731.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: Case increase average reaches lowest mark since September
A key metric in tracking COVID-19 cases in the state of Wisconsin reached its lowest point since September 2020 Wednesday.
A key metric in tracking COVID-19 cases in the state of Wisconsin reached its lowest point since September 2020 Wednesday.
Everyone over 65 next in line for vaccine in Wisconsin
Everyone over age 65 in Wisconsin will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting on Monday, the state Department of Health Services said Tuesday.
Everyone over age 65 in Wisconsin will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting on Monday, the state Department of Health Services said Tuesday.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: Test positivity, case increase averages trending downward this month
The state of Wisconsin's 7-day COVID-19 test positivity average continued its decline Tuesday that started Jan. 5.
The state of Wisconsin's 7-day COVID-19 test positivity average continued its decline Tuesday that started Jan. 5.