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Wisconsin’s Johnson says COVID-19 ‘is not a death sentence’
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, of Wisconsin, said Monday that he never had any symptoms after testing positive Oct. 2 for the coronavirus, declaring that COVID-19 "is not a death sentence."
Wisconsin judge upholds mask order for enclosed spaces
A Wisconsin judge on Monday upheld Gov. Tony Evers' mask mandate in the face of a conservative challenge.
Milwaukee won’t adhere to state order limiting businesses
Milwaukee health officials say the city will enforce its own coronavirus orders for bars and restaurants, which doesn't necessarily limit the businesses to 25% capacity imposed under Gov. Tony Evers' new restrictions.
2 Wisconsin prisoners die after contracting COVID-19
At least two inmates of a Wisconsin prison have died after contracting the coronavirus, a medical examiner has confirmed.
Wisconsin governor restricts public indoor gatherings
Gov. Tony Evers' administration issued a new order Tuesday limiting the size of public indoor gatherings as COVID-19 spreads unchecked across the state, in a decision certain to alienate Republicans as well as tavern and restaurant owners.
Corrections: Another COVID-19 outbreak in a Wisconsin prison
The Wisconsin Department of Corrections is reporting another coronavirus outbreak in a state prison.
Judge promises quick decision on Wisconsin mask mandate
A Wisconsin judge heard arguments Monday in a lawsuit aimed at suspending Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' mask mandate but didn't immediately rule, saying he needs to think about it as COVID-19 surges across the state.
Wisconsin county health leader quitting over virus handling
A county health official in Wisconsin says he's frustrated with the lack of leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and is quitting.
Wisconsin business groups sue to keep COVID lists secret
Three business groups filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking to block Gov. Tony Evers' administration from releasing the names of more than 1,000 businesses with employees who have tested positive for COVID-19, saying the release would blacklist those operations as the disease surges across the state.
Trump cancels Wisconsin rally amid surge in COVID-19 cases (UPDATE)
President Donald Trump canceled a planned appearance in western Wisconsin amid calls from the city's mayor and the state's governor, both Democrats, that he not hold a rally due to a surge in coronavirus cases.
GOP loses bid to suspend Wisconsin absentee ballot ruling (UPDATE)
The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature on Wednesday asked a federal appeals court to suspend its ruling that would allow absentee ballots to be counted in the presidential battleground state for six days after the election.
8th Judicial District suspends in-person proceedings owing to ‘explosive increase’ in positive COVID-19 cases
In-person proceedings in Brown and Outagamie County courts have been suspended because of an "explosive increase" in positive COVID-19 tests in both counties.
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- As Patrick Beverley calls his actions ‘inexcusable,’ police announce they’ve opened an investigation
- Democrats spend $7 million from campaign war chest in TV ads, many directed at Milwaukee northern suburbs
- Biden lauds new Microsoft center on the same site where Trump’s Foxconn project failed
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Eau Claire County Circuit Court
- Trump appointed judge presiding over classified documents case cancels trial
- Applicants wanted for Jefferson County, Crawford County circuit courts
- Wisconsin wedding barns sue over state’s new liquor law requiring licensing
- Audit launched of Wisconsin’s diversity efforts
- Federal appeals court approves high-voltage power line through Mississippi River refuge
- Dane County residents encouraged to weigh how to spend federal funds
- Jurors should have considered stand-your-ground defense in sawed-off shotgun killing, judges rule
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