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A look at the politics of the pandemic in Wisconsin, from the mask mandate to the state's unemployment insurance system.

DHS: 1,095 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 40 new deaths By FOX6 News Digital Team Published  Wisconsin DHS COVID-19 vaccine Q&A Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Tuesday, Feb. 2 discussed the latest developments regarding the states COVID-19 vaccine distribution. MADISON, Wis. - The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 1,095 Tuesday, Feb. 2, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 544,260. T...

DNA gives new hope in 2006 Milwaukee unsolved murder DNA gives new hope in 2006 Milwaukee unsolved murder Milwaukee police seek to solve a 2006 cold case. Learn what DNA, a door and a computer suggest about the murder. MILWAUKEE - On a cold January morning, the snow collapsed under each footstep. The rows of graves peeked through a fresh coat of white snow at Graceland Cemetery in Milwaukee. "Elizabeth is next to Gracy," the man said, as he walked back toward the cemetery offices. Theresa Bryan...

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 1,525 Tuesday, Jan. 19.

Wisconsin man accused of sabotaging COVID-19 vaccine charged By Bill Miston and FOX6 News Digital Team Published  Wisconsin man accused of sabotaging COVID-19 vaccine charged Steven Brandenburg was charged with attempted criminal damage to property in Ozaukee County for allegedly sabotaging 500+ doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. GRAFTON, Wis. - A former Aurora pharmacist is now charged in connection with the alleged sabotage of 500+ doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Steven Bra...

Sheboygan County dispatcher helps deliver baby over the phone By FOX6 News Digital Team Published  Communications Officer Chris (Credit: Sheboygan County Emergency Communications Center) SHEBOYGAN COUNTY, Wis. - A Sheboygan County dispatcher on Thursday, Jan. 14 took a "not so routine" 911 call, helping to deliver a baby over the phone. In a Facebook post, the Sheboygan County Emergency Communications Center said the dispatcher -- identified only as Communications Officer Chris -- took the ca...

Incoming Office of Open Records director looks forward to advancing its transparency mission Updated Jan 11, 2021; Posted Jan 11, 2021 Gov. Tom Wolf on Monday announced he was appointing Liz Wagenseller to be the next executive director of the states Office of Open Records. Submitted photo Facebook Share The new executive director of Pennsylvania’s Office of Open Records sees the role she is taking on as a continuation of her current work at the state’s auditor general’s office in holdi...

Change of leadership coming to Pa.’s Office of Open Records Updated Jan 11, 2021; Posted Jan 11, 2021 Liz Gerloff Wagenseller is being tapped by Gov. Tom Wolf to be the next executive director of the states Office of Open Records, according to multiple administration sources. Submitted photo Facebook Share The chief of staff to the departing auditor general has been tapped by Gov. Tom Wolf to be Pennsylvania’s next executive director of the Office of Open Records. Liz Gerloff Wagenseller ...

Security at Wisconsin Capitol beefed up in wake of chaos in DC Security at Wisconsin Capitol beefed up in wake of chaos in DC Security was beefed up at the State Capitol in Madison on Thursday, Jan. 7.  Inside the State Capitol, there were few if any members of the public, but lots of extra security. In the rotunda and along the buildings perimeter, law enforcements presence is known. It comes one day after protesters stormed the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. MADISON, Wis. - Security wa...

Milwaukee chef mixes it up on Hells Kitchen with Gordon Ramsay Milwaukee chef mixes it up on ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ with Gordon Ramsay A Milwaukee chef is taking part in the new season of FOXs Hells Kitchen with Gordon Ramsay in Las Vegas. MILWAUKEE - Do you think your job can be tough? Try doing it while being yelled at by Gordon Ramsay! A Milwaukee chef who is taking part in the new season of FOXs "Hells Kitchen" knows what that is all about.  As he adds freshly grated cheese to a container ...