Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers issued a Stay at Home order Tuesday to close non-essential businesses until April 24 to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). It also restricts residents from non-essential travel. The order is effective at 8 am Wednesday, March 25 and will remain in effect until 8 am Friday, April 24, […]
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6 COVID-19 Shopping Tips
Here are some tips from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services: 1. Watch what you touch Whenever possible, wipe down the handles for the cart or basket you use them. 2. Sharing is caring Times are scary and it can be easy for folks to overbuy necessities. However, this may leave others in the community […]
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Gateway To Move Courses Online, Blended Delivery Because Of COVID-19
As a result of the COVID-19 epidemic, Gateway Technical College has canceled classes March 16 to March 18, all campus events March 16 through April 13 and all college-related international and out-of-state trips until April 30. The three-day class cancelation period will allow college faculty and deans time to complete their plan for instruction continuity. […]
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UW-Parkside Moves Up Spring Break In Response to COVID-19 Concerns
University of Wisconsin-Parkside leadership, after careful consideration of the national and global initiatives to help slow the spread of COVID-19, announced that the university’s annual spring break will begin a week sooner than planned. The UW-Parkside spring break was originally scheduled from Monday, March 23, through Friday, March 27. Spring break will now begin Monday, […]
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Carthage College’s Response To COVID-19
As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve rapidly, Carthage College will extend spring break by one week (March 16-20). Beginning Monday, March 23, all undergraduate and graduate classes will resume through remote teaching and learning. “Educating students in the best way possible and promoting the health, safety, and well-being of our students, faculty, and staff […]
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The latest news about the Coronavirus
With one case of the Coronavirus, also known as the Covid-19 virus, identified in Wisconsin, state health officials are closely monitoring conditions for a possible outbreak. To date, 17 people have been tested. Of those people tested, one case of the virus has been confirmed, 15 people tested negative and one case is still pending, […]
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First Case of Coronavirus in Wisconsin Confirmed
By Bill Houston With growing concern about the spread of the novel coronavirus spreading into the U.S., the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, local health department officials, and the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have reported the first confirmed case in Wisconsin. The unidentified adult — who has a […]
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NFL Betting: A Beginner’s Guide On How To Bet In Football Games
The newest season of the National Football League (NFL) tournament is coming soon this September. With the dangers still brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, the NFL organizers have to strictly implement new rules to secure the health and safety of the players. That said, the seeding process is cut short, and there were only 33 […]