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The city could pay for the program by using federal funds it received from the American Rescue Plan Act. The city got $25 million from that act, a federal relief package addressing COVID-19. McBride said half of those funds will come later in May. The other half will come in a year.  McBride also wants more city staff to get the vaccine, and the gift card proposal could help make that happen.  The specifics of the idea would be hashed out by the common council if it decides to pursue the idea.  It's using community outreach, mobile vaccine units, advertisements, social media and more ...

THE STATE MEET: The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association alternate season State Girls Golf Champions...

The cities of Madison and Brookfield don't have a lot in common.  Even so, their mayors are joining together to call on the state to pump more money back into municipalities.  It's an issue Brookfield Mayor Steve Ponto cares deeply about.  "It's very important, I think, to have cities that are an attractive place to be," Ponto said. "But I'm afraid that some municipalities in Wisconsin are going to be in a period of decline, and I think that's bad for the state, ultimately," Ponto added.  Ponto isn't necessarily worried about his own city in the short term. Brookfield has had lots of r...

At Stevens Point Area Senior High School's prom this year, students, dressed in gowns and suits, will gather for dinner and entertainment — but no dancing. In Oconomowoc, dancing will be permitted, but the DJ has been instructed to only play social distancing-friendly songs. The music will be turned off, an administrator warned, if the dance floor gets too crowded. In Elmbrook, students will be required to test negative for COVID-19 on the morning of prom. And at an Eau Claire high school, students will attend their prom in three separate shifts. Across Wisconsin, high schools are adapting...

Brookfield Central's David Joplin signs with Marquette David Joplin (center) joined with his family (from left to right), his cousin Daniecce Ward, father Howard Joplin, mother Lisa Joplin and aunt Debra Mitchell-Ward BROOKFIELD, WI (CBS 58) - It's not often you get to sign to two different schools in the same year. Brookfield Central's David Joplin picked the perfect one for Milwaukee 414 Day, Marquette.  "It feels great. I can finally breath now," 'said David Joplin, Brookfield Central senior basketball player.  ...