MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Assembly plans to vote Thursday on ending the state’s mask mandate issued by Gov. Tony Evers, a move that will send the question back to the state Senate, which could vote later this month to repeal the order. The Assembly delayed a vote last week amid concerns that repealing the Democratic governor’s emergency order would result in Wisconsin losing about $50 million a month […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s COVID-19 vaccination rate increased relative to other states over the past week and demand continues to far exceed supply. State health officials said Tuesday that Wisconsin vaccinated more than 200,000 people last week and the state’s allotment of vaccine from the federal government is increasing by 18%. However, last week alone, nearly 300,000 doses were requested by Wisconsin vaccinators, but only about 77,000 doses were […]
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Organizers of the music festival that attracts hundreds of thousands of people to Milwaukee’s lakefront each year is postponing its original June dates and moving the event to September. Summerfest officials say that will allow more time for people to get vaccinated for COVID-19. The festival has moved to a split-week format with the event this year held Sept. 2 to 4, 9 to 11 and 16 […]
Wisconsinites will be able to sign up online to get their coronavirus vaccinations later this month. The state is working with Microsoft to set up an online signup system. The system will launch in 10 communities on Feb. 15. The state’s plan is to use those communities as a test of the software before the system rolls out statewide. Fond du Lac County Public Health Officer Kim Mueller says Fond […]
Why do people who get a COVID-19 booster shot often times have mostly short-lived side effects including fever, or a headache? People who have received the vaccine often report no side effects after the first shot, but often report symptoms after receiving the booster shot. Vice president of Pharmacy Services and Health Research with SSM Health-Wisconsin Region Mo Kharbat, says it’s the same shot and exact same dosage as the first shot, […]
The sixth annual Sturgeon Spectacular is returning to Fond du Lac in a couple of weeks. Fond du Lac Festivals director Pete Wilke says it’s hard to believe that last winter’s festival was the last major large public event in Fond du Lac before the coronavirus pandemic hit about a month later. Wilke says this year’s event will be different focusing on safety and following public health health guidelines. Wilke says […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A new report shows nearly 80% of indefinitely confined voters in November's elections produced a valid photo ID for at least one election dating back to 2016. Indefinitely confined voters came under scrutiny following President Joe Biden's narrow win in Wisconsin because state law allows them to obtain absentee ballots without providing photo ID. The Wisconsin Elections Commission released an analysis Friday that shows that 79.6% […]
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Assembly has backed off on voting to repeal Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ mask mandate. The retreat Thursday came in the face of broad criticism from the state’s health, school and business leaders and out concern the move would jeopardize more than $49 million in federal food assistance. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he still believed the Assembly would vote at some future date […]
The first mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic went off without a hitch at the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds Expo Center Wednesday. Public Health Officer Kim Mueller says more than 1100 doses of the vaccine were administered to Fond du Lac County residents age 65 and older. Residents who received the shot told WFDL news they were excited and encouraged others to get the vaccine when they are able. Another clinic […]