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Milwaukee's communities of color have been hit particularly hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, but this is the first time the Hispanic population has surpassed the African American population for the number of positive cases.
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Demonstrators marched in two separate protests in Milwaukee: One demanding justice for George Floyd and another demanding justice for Milwaukee resident Joel Acevedo.
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Visitors to Lake Geneva may find wider walkways and more encouragement to wear masks after images of large crowds in the tourist town circulated on social media over Memorial Day weekend.
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As restaurants across the state reopen, some people are still concerned about the safety of indoor dining. Now, several cities are making it easier for restaurants to expand outdoor seating.
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With some indoor movie theaters still closed or limiting the number of attendees because of the COVID-19 pandemic, drive-in theaters are giving Wisconsinites the ability to get out, enjoy movies and spend time with family.
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The Wisconsin Hospital Association is running a public service announcement featuring former governor and U.S. health secretary Tommy Thompson urging people who need medical attention to get it.
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Even as Wisconsinites slowly venture back into the world, one thing is known about COVID-19: Staying at home helps reduce the spread of the virus. This practice has been, to say the least, difficult for people who don't have a home.
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In early March 2020, it looked like live sports without fans might become the norm amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, Road America in Elkhart Lake is taking that route as it prepares to host the first MotoAmerica Superbike event of the season.
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On May 26, the organizers of the Hodag Country Festival received approval to host up to 16,000 country music fans in July. Two days later, the organizers canceled the event.
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University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross has announced the layoffs of dozens of employees working in the division known as UW-Shared Services due to financial challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.