The COVID-19 pandemic and Wisconsin's efforts to contain the disease means a lot of people are working and learning from home — but many in the state lack the digital infrastructure to access school and work where they live.
There are 12,543 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin as of May 17, according to the state Department of Health Services. That's an increase of 356 cases from the day before.
There are 12,187 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin as of May 16, according to the state Department of Health Services. That's an increase of 502 cases from the day before.
On May 13 the state Supreme Court overturned Wisconsin's stay-at-home order. Some counties and municipalities across the state immediately began issuing their own orders or announcing the state's "Safer at Home" order would still apply in areas under their jurisdiction.
Because of the threat of the spread from COVID-19, the grand reopening of the International Crane Foundation that was scheduled for late June will be pushed back likely until the fall.
Advocates for people with disabilities and older adults say the state Supreme Court's decision to overturn Wisconsin's "Safer at Home" order puts their communities at risk.
Milwaukee organizations and volunteers are teaming up to produce face masks through the MaskUpMKE initiative. The goal is to make and distribute 2.5 million masks.
There are 12,687 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin as of May 18, according to the state Department of Health Services. That's an increase of 144 cases from the day before.
With the Wisconsin Supreme Court striking down the extension of the statewide "Safer at Home" order, the authority to implement new rules to combat the spread of COVID-19 now rests with county public health officials.
