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Call-in town hall planned to update vets on benefits
Veterans will get to hear about any changes in benefits and VA services because of the coronavirus outbreak. Paul Lawrence of the Department of Veterans Affairs says they’re holding a town hall ...
Apr 13, 2020
Evers will base reopening decision on science, health
Governor Evers says he’ll continue to follow the science, when it’s time to decide how to start reopening more businesses in Wisconsin. He thinks it could be a more gradual process. He say...
Apr 12, 2020
DHS: Doctors can order more COVID-19 tests
A doctor for the state Department of Health Services says because they’re continuing to work with more labs, there shouldn’t be any limits on ordering tests for COVID-19. The 20 labs that ...
Apr 12, 2020
Ban on evictions in place for 2 more weeks
The state’s moratorium on evictions will run for at least a couple more weeks. Landlords can’t kick people out for not paying their rent while the ban is in place. Administrator Lara Suthe...
Apr 12, 2020
I-41 project expected to have big traffic impact
Construction on two bridges along I-41 in Grand Chute could lead to major backups. DOT spokesman Mark Kantola says they need to remove the old metal railings on the bridges over Gillett Street, and a ...
Apr 12, 2020
Appleton schools add 2 more meal pickup spots
The Appleton school district is adding two more pickup locations for free meals for students. Einstein Middle School and Richmond Elementary School are now among 11 places where families can get ̶...
Apr 12, 2020
State could open temporary hospital in Madison
Governor Evers says the state is working to open a second temporary hospital. This one would be in Madison, at Alliant Energy Center. The Army Corps of Engineers would hire a contractor to build the f...
Apr 12, 2020
Hacker ‘Zoom-bombs’ Milwaukee election meeting
A hacker took over during the Milwaukee Election Commission’s Zoom meeting yesterday, and shared graphic images. Members got together on the online video conference call to talk about missing po...
Apr 12, 2020
Statewide confirmed COVID-19 cases up 4% to 3,341
The state is reporting 3,341 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Wisconsin. That’s up four percent from yesterday’s total of 3,213. There have been 144 confirmed deaths in the state, and tha...
Apr 12, 2020
Statewide confirmed coronavirus cases up 5% to 3,213
The state is reporting 3,213 confirmed coronavirus cases in Wisconsin. That’s up five percent from yesterday’s total of 3,068. The number of confirmed COVID-19 deaths increased by nine to ...
Apr 11, 2020
