WUWM News

The Wisconsin Legislature's budget committee will hold its first public hearing Friday in Whitewater on Gov. Tony Evers' two-year state budget proposal. It includes a plan by Evers to have the state borrow $40 million, to begin major work on a few miles of East-West I-94 on Milwaukee's near west side.

The COVID-19 vaccine supply in Milwaukee has improved to the point where Mayor Tom Barrett is urging eligible people to get a shot.

A new multi-media ad campaign in Milwaukee County aims to convince hesitant people to get their COVID-19 vaccine.

Dodge County has the lowest percentage of COVID-19 vaccinations in the southeast quarter of Wisconsin. As of April 7, state figures indicated that just 27% of county residents have had at least one vaccination shot. WUWM's Chuck Quirmbach toured Dodge County to hear what some people in the conservative area are saying about the vaccine.

The state Department of Public Instruction told MPS it might withhold funding if the district continued to provide a "one-size-fits-all" education offering for students with disabilities.

Milwaukee county health officials are telling people to get their vaccines, and talk to other people about getting theirs as well.

The Milwaukee Brewers have joined the local organizations that are promoting the COVID-19 vaccine. One thing the baseball team has done is release a pro-vaccine public service announcement featuring several players.

Residents 16 and older are eligible for free COVID-19 vaccine. Many are eager to get their first shot and return to a sense of normalcy.

Starting Monday, April 5, all Wisconsin residents age 16 and older are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Questions remain about how many people will be trying to get vaccinated and whether the state's health care system is ready for everyone who wants to come in for a shot.

Officials in Milwaukee County continue to express concern about a recent rise in COVID-19 cases, and the concern extends to some children who have become sick.