In reaction to the weekend’s rise in COVID-19 cases, health officials are further limiting private gatherings, bars and dining in Dane County. Photo: Wallpaperflare.com, licensed under creative commons. Author: Sam Buisman Dane County continues to walk back its re-opening as …

Cases in Dane County shot up to 1,650 on Saturday as the county retracts some of its re-opening permissions. Graphic: Public Heath Madions and Dane County, public domain. Author: Sam Buisman Dane County adds almost 100 new COVID-19 cases in …

After the last remaining candidate in the UW’s search for a new president dropped out, the former governor answered the call. Graphic: Sam Buisman. Author: Sam Buisman Former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson will serve as the UW System Interim President …

The funds come from a new $80 million coronavirus relief fund for Wisconsin’s K-12 and post-secondary schools. Photo: Jeff Miller, licensed under creative commons. Author: Sam Buisman UW Madison is set to receive nearly $4 million to offset coronavirus costs …

Classes will resume either in-person or online depending on their size until Thanksgiving break, after which all courses will be virtual. Photo: Richard Hurd. Author: Sam Buisman UW Madison unveils its re-opening plan for fall, featuring hybrid courses, mass COVID-19 …

The zoo will re-open with new rules in place to maintain social distancing and cleanliness. Photo: okandasan, licensed under creative commons. Author: Sam Buisman Henry Vilas Zoo will re-open its gates this Thursday. According to the zoo’s website, the …

The bill would invalidate liability waivers used by the Trump Campaign and others to shield themselves from COVID-19 legal damage at 1,000+ person rallies. Photo: Trump Campaign, licensed under creative commons. Author: Sam Buisman Wisconsin Representative Mark Pocan swings at …

This phase allows businesses to operate at 50% capacity, indoor gatherings of 50, outdoor gatherings of 100, and in-person instruction at schools. Photo: wallpaperflare.com, licensed under creative commons. Author: Sam Buisman Dane County moved into “Phase 2” of its coronavirus …

With CARES Act funding, the state will proportion money to Wisconsin hospitals based on revenue losses. Photo: Av9, licensed under creative commons. Author: Sam Buisman Wisconsin will give $40 million in direct payments to hospitals to cover COVID-19 losses. According …

Mayor Rhodes-Conway, the County Board and the Madison School Board President were clear that their decisions stemmed from the unrest surrounding George Floyd. Photo: jimflix!, licensed under creative commons. Author: Sam Buisman Dane County sees seeds of change planted in …

The National Guard troops deployed to Madison and four other cities to control protests in the wake of Floyd’s death will be withdrawn. Photo: Carla Christenson Author: Sam Buisman Wisconsin calls off the National Guard from policing protests related to …

DHS raised the income limit to qualify for TEFAP benefits for the duration of the coronavirus pandemic. Photo: Calvin Tolleson, public domain. Author: Sam Buisman Wisconsin expands eligibility for food assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic on Monday. The Wisconsin Department …