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Local doctors react to new CDC, Dane Co. guidance on masks for vaccinated people July 27, 2021 7:03 PM The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revised its guidance on mask-wearing Tuesday afternoon, prompting Dane County officials to issue a recommendation that everyone return to wearing masks indoors — even people who are fully vaccinated from COVID-19. The changes come as the Delta variant continues to surge across the country, local health officials say the Delta variant is the domi...

Health officials stress that this is an advisory and not a requirement or public health order, but that does not mean it’s less important. “The fact that this is an advisory is not a reason to take it lightly,” PHMDC director Janel Heinrich said during a virtual press conference Tuesday. “Let me be clear: the Delta variant is spreading rapidly in our county and could increase severe outcomes in our county if left unchecked.”  The recommendation follows the latest guidance from the ...

As travel rebounds, Wisconsin state parks see boost Caroline Peterson © Provided by Madison WMTV As travel rebounds, Wisconsin state parks see boost MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Summer travel continues to rebound in Wisconsin, as more people feel comfortable leaving their homes and going on a trip amid the pandemic. According to a new AAA survey, 76% of the 400 people who responded in late June, feel more comfortable traveling. That is up from 40% in January. National and state par...

MADISON, Wis. — The Dane County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing couple from the Village of Windsor that hasn’t been seen since last week. According to a news release, Bart, 50, and Krista Halderson, 53, were last seen on Thursday, July 1 at their home. The release said the couple had planned a trip to Langlade County for this weekend, but family has been unable to confirm if they arrived safely. Officials said there is no car associated with the couple, but anyone with informati...

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Rep. Moore requested $19 million for projects in Milwaukee. By Laura Olson - Jun 9th, 2021 12:17 pm //end headline wrapper ?> (Photo by Martin Nilla/Wisconsin Examiner) WASHINGTON — U.S. House Democrats’ highway funding bill is poised to include roughly three out of five transportation projects submitted by members, as legislators vie for their share of federal dollars through the resurrected congressional earmarks process. The 1,473 projects that made the c...

Live at Four: Doctor shares thoughts on Dane Co. dropping its mask mandate May 18, 2021 5:16 PM Site staff Updated: As Dane County has officially named June 2 for removing its mask mandate, we have the perfect guest to talk to about all things surrounding the coronavirus. COPYRIGHT 2021 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.

Doctor supports letting Dane Co. mask mandate expire May 18, 2021 5:43 PM Site staff MADISON, Wis. — The local medical community is putting its stamp of approval on lifting Dane County’s mask mandate. Dr. Jeff Pothof of UW Health says the community is in a good place to start moving away from masks when the current order expires on June 2nd. Pothof says the science and data on the COVID vaccines supports lifting the mask mandate for fully-vaccinated people when they...

Dane Co. plans to invest $2M in Badger Prairie Needs Network expansion, job training initiatives May 19, 2021 3:42 PM Logan Rude VERONA, Wis. — Dane County is investing $2 million in the Badger Prairie Needs Network to bolster the organization’s job training efforts and fund a new multi-use gathering space. Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced the new funding at a press conference alongside BPNN leaders, representatives from Latino Academy of Workforce Develop...

Dane Co. will allow health order, mask mandate to expire on June 2 May 18, 2021 12:33 PM Logan Rude Updated: MADISON, Wis. — Dane County public health officials are scrapping the county’s mask mandate once the current order expires on June 2nd, citing CDC guidance that says it’s safe for fully vaccinated people to go mask-less indoors in many situations. Public Health Madison & Dane County made the announcement Tuesday after teasing an update to public health gui...