Gov. Evers confirms 2 COVID-19 deaths in Wisconsin
MADISON — Together with state health officials at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Gov.
Wisconsin National Guard preparing troops to assist state's coronavirus response if needed
MADISON -- The Wisconsin National Guard is posturing forces to ensure it is ready to respond to potential requests for assistance from other state agencies or communities if its assistance is requested.
Gov. Evers waives work search, modifies unemployment availability due to COVID-19
MADISON — Governor Tony Evers on Wednesday, March 18 issued Emergency Order #7 waiving work search requirements and modifying the availability requirements for unemployment insurance benefits for workers impacted by COVID-19.A news release from Gov.
'Stand for freedom:' Brookfield bar owner's decision to stay open could mean fine, charge
BROOKFIELD -- The owner of The Saloon on Calhoun could face fines or even a criminal charge for staying open on St.
UW-Milwaukee to offer online, alternative instruction for rest of spring semester
MILWAUKEE -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee announced on Wednesday, March 18 that it would extend online or alternative delivery of instruction from Monday, March 30, to the end of the spring semester.The announcement came a day after Gov.
Need cash or to make deposit? Wisconsin bank lobbies, drive-throughs map now available
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) has created two interactive maps showing the bank lobbies and drive-throughs in the state that are currently open and available to customers.A news release says this tool will be updated daily -- and give consumers an idea as to how services are being offered in their area understanding that all banks are open for business.WBA’s Rose Oswald Poels issued the following statement in that news release:
'It's easy:' How to cast early, absentee ballots in Wisconsin's spring primary
MILWAUKEE -- The coronavirus pandemic led Ohio to postpone its primary on Tuesday, March 17.
'Fighting for this industry:' Brookfield bar stays open despite Gov. Evers' order to close
BROOKFIELD -- Drinks were still flowing at A.J. O'Brady's in Menomonee Falls until about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17.
Gov. Evers orders bars, restaurants to close; bans gatherings of more than 10 people
MADISON -- Wisconsin Gov.
Wisconsin State Patrol ready to assist with transport of COVID-19 test kits, samples
MADISON -- The Wisconsin State Patrol has been ordered to assist with the growing need to deliver COVID-19 test kits and samples to designated labs.Through coordination with the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC), the Wisconsin State Patrol transported on Saturday, March 14 a patient sample from a nursing home facility to the Hygiene Lab in Madison.Courier services associated with hospitals and the state Hygiene Lab are the first point of contact to transport test kits and samples to their destinations.
Wisconsin Senate postpones session due to coronavirus
MADISON — The Wisconsin Senate will not convene for its final regular session day of the year as originally planned next week due to the spread of the coronavirus.Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald said Tuesday that the Senate will meet sometime later in the spring, but did not set a date.
11 Milwaukee County leaders issue order closing bars, restaurants except for carryout, delivery
MILWAUKEE -- Eleven Milwaukee County municipal leaders, supported by Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, issued an emergency order late Monday, March 16 to close bars and restaurants in their jurisdictions to in-house patrons, effective on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 and until further notice.
National Guard helps 29 residents get back to state from cruise ship docked in California
MADISON -- Twenty-nine Wisconsin residents who were aboard the Grand Princess cruise ship that docked at the Port of Oakland in California last week were safely transported back to Wisconsin late Sunday night, March 15.
For 1st time in state history, law against price gouging is triggered by public health emergency
MADISON -- For the first time in Wisconsin history, a law against price gouging is in effect.
Wisconsin DHS reports 19 coronavirus cases in 7 counties, officials expect number to rise
MADISON -- Wisconsin has 19 coronavirus cases in seven counties as of Friday, March 13.
Wisconsin withholds coronavirus testing details that other states release
MADISON -- If you live in any of the states touching Wisconsin, you are only a few clicks away from knowing how many people have been tested for COVID-19 at state facilities.Getting answers in Wisconsin is much more difficult.The Evers administration says a push to expand access to novel coronavirus testing makes it difficult to provide the numbers that could give the public health crisis additional context.