'Squash this thing:' Milwaukee leaders discuss Gov. Evers' extended Safer at Home order
MILWAUKEE -- While COVID-19 cases aren't doubling daily, it's now about every eight days.
Gov. Evers directs DHS to extend 'Safer at Home' to May 26
MADISON -- Gov.
'Not a time for complacency:' Milw. Co. leaders say improvements needed in COVID-19 fight
MILWAUKEE -- It's the time of year that normally brings rebirth as we awaken from a winter haze.
Officials: Wave of COVID-19 cases related to in-person voting still possible, 'too early to know'
MILWAUKEE -- Despite the lowest one-day increase in cases in the state Monday, Milwaukee County health officials said they are still expecting a formal peak in COVID-19 cases.Thousands lined up to vote last Tuesday, April 7.
Tom Barrett easily earns 5th term as Milwaukee's mayor: 'It's really a thrill of a lifetime'
MILWAUKEE -- Tom Barrett earned another term as the mayor of Milwaukee -- by defeating State Sen.
Milwaukee leaders seek solutions as COVID-19 continues to hit African-American community hard
MILWAUKEE -- New numbers show the coronavirus is disproportionately affecting the African-American community.
'Patience and sacrifice:' Milwaukee leaders urge canceling Easter plans, including at-home gatherings
MILWAUKEE -- The holidays are typically a time for family gatherings, but this Easter weekend is anything but typical.The Safer at Home order has been in effect now for more than two weeks, and a lot of people are struggling to stay away from friends and loved ones.
Waiting for an absentee ballot? Election officials say 'only option is to go to your voting center'
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Milwaukee Election Commissioner Neil Albrecht spoke out Monday, April 6 -- concerned about the thousands of absentee ballots that must be postmarked by Tuesday, April 7 in order to count.Voters in Wisconsin will face a choice Tuesday of participating in a presidential primary election or heeding warnings from public health officials to stay away from large crowds during the coronavirus pandemic.Hours after Democratic Gov.
'I love this job:' Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett tackling COVID-19 response, re-election bid
MILWAUKEE -- With the April 7 election still happening, Milwaukeeans will vote to decide who should be mayor -- State Sen.
'We can do something about this:' Milwaukee officials echo new guidance to limit COVID-19 spread
MILWAUKEE -- The CDC announced Friday that it supports wearing a cloth face-covering -- especially in areas with high rates of community-based transmission.
Milwaukee officials eye State Fair Expo Center as possible alternative care facility for COVID-19 patients
WEST ALLIS -- Local officials say Milwaukee's COVID-19 numbers are very similar to where New York was a week ago, and that's reason enough to prepare for extra bed space.That took them to State Fair Park.A storied place filled with joy in Wisconsin's history, state and local leaders hope to transform the now-quiet State Fair Park into an alternative care facility for COVID-19 patients."This is an attempt to prepare in the event we need this," said Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett. "The modeling that has been done, led us at the city government level to conclude that this is a prudent step to take."
DNC moves from July to August amid COVID-19 concerns, 'current climate of uncertainty'
MILWAUKEE -- Democrats announced Thursday, April 2 they were postponing their presidential nominating convention until August, an unprecedented move that shows how the coronavirus is reshaping the battle for the White House.The party had hoped that a mid-July convention would give them more time to rally behind a nominee and unify against President Donald Trump.
'Trend is upward:' Milwaukee leaders urge community compliance as COVID-19 cases soar
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County health officials reported 833 positive cases of COVID-19 and 16 deaths Wednesday, April 1.
Joe Biden: A normal DNC 'hard to envison' as scheduled during a pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- The coronavirus pandemic is forcing Democrats and Republicans to take a close look at whether they'll be able to move forward as planned this summer with conventions that typically kick off the general election season.
COVID-19: Mayor Barrett announces former nun retirement home opening for homeless
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Sunday, March 29 announced a new plan to house those "with unstable housing" amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Milwaukee County, city officials call for more resources to stop growing COVID-19 case numbers
MILWAUKEE -- The highest number of coronavirus cases and deaths in Wisconsin are in Milwaukee County.