St. Vincent de Paul sees increase at food pantry
St. Vincent de Paul is stepping up to help those in need in Dane County.
Coronavirus
Governor to issue "Safer at Home" order, saves details for Tuesday
Gov. Tony Evers is expected to issue his “safer at home” order on Tuesday after announcing plans for it on Monday.
As coronavirus numbers in Dane County climb, officials say 'likely more positives,' ask people to stay home
Public Health Madison and Dane County said Monday that the department is ready to deal with the challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic in the community in the coming days.
Summerfest moved to September
Summerfest is the latest event to be affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump says spread of coronavirus not the fault of the Asian American community
President Donald Trump said Monday that the spread of the novel coronavirus in the US is not the fault of Asian-Americans, a group that has been the target of a growing number of racist and xenophobic attacks related to the virus.
Madison's Park Hotel temporarily closes, leads to 120 layoffs
The Park Hotel in Madison has laid off 120 of its employees, according to a notice from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development.
Lake Mills photographer documents social distancing, life at home during COVID-19 pandemic
A Lake Mills photographer is doing what he can to spread positivity, connect families, document the world we are living in
A Lake Mills photographer is working on a pro bono project, documenting the history we are living in through the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing.
Local hospitals monitor amounts of personal protective equipment
Local hospitals are closely monitoring personal protective equipment during a nationwide demand for masks, gloves and gowns.
Some Mercyhealth hospital, clinic workers temporarily laid off during coronavirus shutdown
A regional healthcare system with facilities in Rock and Walworth counties said in a release Monday that it has made the "difficult" decision to temporarily layoff workers effective Monday.
Wisconsin-based companies team up to begin making respirator masks
Two Wisconsin-based companies have partnered up to begin making barrier masks for medical personnel and others in need of face coverings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Running errands? What to do before you go outside, when you return home during the pandemic
Many Wisconsinites are staying in their homes, washing their hands the appropriate number of times and practicing social distancing, but there are some extra things you can try to do to keep your family safe from coronavirus.
UW Health moves majority of behavioral health visits to telehealth platforms amid coronavirus
UW Health is consolidating behavioral health, substance abuse and psychiatry care locations to one designated location amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
People in the West are ignoring advice to stay home. That's because it's too confusing, one expert says
In these times of extraordinary global turmoil, the weekend came as a welcome break for many. But anyone looking at the cyclists and runners crowding New York's parks, hikers thronging Britain's beauty spots and groups hanging out at California's busy beaches would have no clue that a dangerous pandemic has the world in its grip.
State Rep. David Bowen tests positive for coronavirus
State Rep. David Bowen (D-Milwaukee) has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a news release.
Fitchburg emergency responders make urgent request for personal protective equipment
Emergency responders are requesting donations of personal protective equipment for donation as soon as possible.
YMCA to provide around-the-clock childcare for children of medical professionals, first responders
The YMCA of Dane County will offer around the clock childcare for children of medical professionals and first responders amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Number of positive coronavirus cases reaches 426 in Wisconsin
In a press conference Monday afternoon, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced that there have been 416 positive COVID-19 tests, along with 7,050 negative tests.
Janesville police establish 2 substations to limit employee contact amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Janesville Police Department is opening two substations at local middle schools to reduce the risk of employee to employee exposure to the coronavirus.
Milwaukee Co. medical examiner reports 3rd COVID-19 death, 5th in Wisconsin
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office announced Monday that it is investigating the death of a 54-year-old mane who died from complications due to COVID-19.
Evers considering making spring election mail-only
Pressure on Gov. Tony Evers to postpone Wisconsin's spring election is mounting due to the threat of the coronavirus.
UW-Madison postpones 2020 spring commencement
UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank announced Monday that the university's 2020 commencement ceremonies will be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Evers orders non-essential Wisconsin businesses closed
Governor: 'Here’s the bottom line: folks need to start taking this seriously'
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is ordering the closure of all non-essential businesses starting Tuesday, and urging people to stay at home to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus that has killed four people in the state and infected at least nearly 400.
Fauci on Trump: 'I can't jump in front of the microphone and push him down'
The nation's top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, described the challenges of working with the Trump administration during the coronavirus pandemic in an interview with journal Science published Sunday.
Columbia Correctional Institution worker tests positive for COVID-19
A second Wisconsin Department of Corrections employee has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a news release.
