Dealing with the COVID-19 crisis has made for a turbulent year. We started the RCE Hometown Hero series to recognize the individuals who have gone above and beyond to keep […]
Tag: Coronavirus
Midwest states collaborate on pandemic response, highway safety
Midwestern states have been collaborating on a variety of transportation issues, from the future of vehicle technology to their response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These efforts, led by the Mid […]
UW-Parkside COVID-19 Rapid Testing Schedule Updated
SOMERS, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Parkside has updated its COVID-19 rapid-results testing schedule to reflect changes due to the holiday break. For COVID-19 “surge testing” that provides the Abbott BinaxNOW […]
A Wisconsin hospital promised to stop suing most patients during the pandemic. Then it filed 200 lawsuits.
By Bram Sable-SmithWisconsin Watch/WPR Alysa Gummow didn’t know what to think in October when the letters from bankruptcy law firms arrived in the mail. She had filed for bankruptcy in […]
‘I just kind of panicked’: Patients confused as hospitals file liens to recoup costs of treating injured uninsured
By Bram Sable-SmithWisconsin Watch/WPR Maneisha Gaston was driving west on Milwaukee’s Brown Street with her 15-year-old son when another driver blew through a stop sign, crashed into the passenger side […]
Second Vaccine Expected to Be Administered Soon
MADISON – Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) officials expect shipments of a COVID-19 vaccine, produced by Moderna, to arrive in the state this week. Front-line healthcare workers will be […]
Wisconsin officials expecting doses of Moderna COVID vaccine this week
MADISON ⏤ Gov. Tony Evers announced Monday the state is expecting shipments of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The shipments will begin arriving at hospitals and clinics across the state this […]
‘The numbers are stark,’ Kenosha County medical examiner says
KENOSHA ⏤ Kenosha County Medical Examiner Patrice Hall is strongly urging the public to stay home and avoid gatherings during the holidays. The impetus for her pleas? An increased case […]
Wisconsin COVID-19 Exposure Mobile App Coming Soon
MADISON – WI Exposure Notification, a new mobile app to assist in notifying contacts, allowing close contacts of those with a positive test to take quicker action will go live for Wisconsinitesnext […]
Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address on COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution in Wisconsin
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers delivered the Democratic Radio Address encouraging Wisconsinites to continue to taking precautions to protect their health and safety as the state works to distribute and […]
Letter to the Editor: UWP Graduates Reflect the Best of Our Region
By UW-Parkside Chancellor Ford Just one year ago, if you had told me that the next TWO University of Wisconsin-Parkside commencement ceremonies would be virtual because of a global pandemic […]
Ascension Wisconsin to Begin COVID-19 Vaccination for Frontline Caregivers on Thursday
RACINE – Ascension Wisconsin, which operates Ascension-All Saints Hospital, 3801 Spring St., plans to begin vaccinating frontline caregivers on Thursday. The health care organization announced Wednesday that in accordance with […]
County reports new uptick in COVID-19 cases, vaccines on the way
RACINE COUNTY – After an initial decline in the number of new COVID-19 virus cases earlier this month, Racine County reported 883 additional cases and 25 deaths during the past […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Planning Underway In Racine County; Public Asked To Be Patient
RACINE COUNTY – Planning has started for how the COVID-19 vaccine may eventually be distributed in Racine County, local officials reported Friday. However, details are few and residents are urged […]
COVID-19 testing site in Kenosha County moving to Trevor
KENOSHA COUNTY ⏤ Starting Friday, the Wisconsin National Guard weekly COVID-19 testing site in the county will be housed at a new location. The testing site will now rest at […]