Wisconsin increases contact tracing efforts, state looking to hire
The state will soon post job announcements for limited-term contact tracing employees
Governor Tony Evers allocated $75 million for increased contact tracing efforts.
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Oprah Winfrey gives grants to 'home' cities during pandemic, including Milwaukee
Oprah Winfrey is giving grants to the cities she's called home through her $12 million coronavirus relief fund.
A 10-year-old girl has sent more than 1,500 art kits to kids in foster care and homeless shelters during the coronavirus pandemic
Chelsea Phaire, a 10-year-old from Danbury, Connecticut, has sent more than 1,500 children in homeless shelters and foster care homes art kits to give them something uplifting to do when they're feeling down.
Johnson & Johnson to stop selling talc-based baby powder in US, Canada
Johnson & Johnson is ending sales of its iconic talc-based Johnson’s Baby Powder in the U.S. and Canada.
Former WWE star Shad Gaspard is missing after he was swept out to sea while swimming
Former WWE star Shad Gaspard is missing after he was swept out to sea while swimming at a California beach, police said.
Hungary bans people from legally changing gender
Hungary has banned people from legally changing gender, in a move rights groups said could lead to further intolerance and discrimination against the LGBTQ community in the country.
A walk down State Street: Reopening procedures look different at every business
This downtown shopping area gives us good idea of what to expect at other restaurants and retailers
Businesses are preparing to reopen next week as the Dane County safer-at-home order is lifted and the Forward Dane plan is set in motion.
Trump says he's taking malaria drug to protect against virus
President Donald Trump says he is taking a malaria drug to protect against the new coronavirus, even though the drug is unproven for fighting COVID-19.
Food banks, pantries in need of volunteers, food & funding to keep up with growing demand
The Department of Health Services reports a 129% increase in people applying for food share benefits
Food pantries and food banks around Madison are struggling to keep up with the growing demand for food assistance as the economy continues to wreak havoc on the population.
Fred Willard, 'Best in Show' and 'Modern Family' comedy star, has died
Fred Willard, the comedic actor known for his roles in movies including "Best in Show" and "This is Spinal Tap" and TV sitcoms "Everybody Loves Raymond" and "Modern Family," has died.
'Trading Spaces' designer Frank Bielec dies of heart attack at 72
Designer Frank Bielec of TLC's "Trading Spaces" has died after a heart attack, according to a family member.
He lost his prosthetic leg while he was surfing. Weeks later a 13-year-old found it
Finding unusual objects on a scuba dive is not uncommon, but no one prepares you for finding someone else's leg.
3-year-old boy accidentally shoots, kills self
A 3-year-old boy is dead after he accidentally shot himself Thursday night in the Fairground neighborhood.
JCPenney files for bankruptcy
JCPenney filed for bankruptcy. The coronavirus crisis was the final blow to a 118-year-old company struggling to overcome a decade of bad decisions, executive instability and damaging market trends.
NFL teams can reopen facilities Tuesday with provisos
NFL teams can begin reopening their facilities on Tuesday if state and local governments will allow it.
Vietnam veteran, former Capitol Police officer gets hero's sendoff
SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital - Madison helped give a Vietnam veteran and former Capitol Police officer a hero's sendoff Friday.
UW system planning COVID tests for all students, faculty and staff to return to in-person classes this fall
The biggest obstacle in the way is money
This school year did not end the way anyone expected it to. With all classes now online within the UW school system, the administration is looking at ways to bring back in-person classes this fall.
List of counties that have adopted a local stay-at-home order
This list will be updated as more counties announce plans
On May 13, the Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down Gov. Tony Evers' safer-at-home order. Since then, numerous counties have adopted their own orders.
Melissa Etheridge's son, Beckett Cypher, dies at 21
Beckett Cypher, the son of Melissa Etheridge and her former partner Julie Cypher, has died, a representative for the singer told CNN. He was 21.
SpaghettiOs, created by UW-Madison graduate, turns 55
SpaghettiOs, the famous canned pasta marketed as the "neat round spaghetti you can eat with a spoon," turns 55 this week.
Local firefighter comforts boy in viral photo
A touching photo of a firefighter comforting a boy after the child saw his home ruined by a fire went viral Tuesday.
Mike Tyson prepares for potential return to boxing ring, releasing a training video that says 'I'm Back'
In a pair of training videos posted on his Instagram page, Mike Tyson, 53, showed off his agility and power as he hit the pads with a trainer.
Trump abruptly ends press conference after contentious exchange with reporters
President Donald Trump abruptly ended his Monday press conference after a contentious exchange in which he asked an Asian-American journalist to "ask China" about her question and then refused to take a query from another White House reporter.
The Sylvee launches new campaign to share residents' favorite concert memories
The Sylvee is launching a new campaign to help bring a sense of joy to the Madison community while live performances are put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
