UW-Madison Prof. says second wave of COVID-19 is likely
A second wave of coronavirus infections is likely once people return to indoor activities and are exposed more to airborne transmission, according...
DWD announces “dramatic increase” in Work-Share Program
The Department of Workforce Development announced it has more than 500 "work-share'' plans with almost 18,000 participants in Wisconsin.
WEDC expects up to 30 percent business closures statewide
Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. leader Missy Hughes expects up to 30 percent business closures in the state if reopenings are stalled by...
Citing COVID-19, Verso Corp. idles Wisconsin Rapids and Duluth paper mills
Verso Corporation says it will indefinitely stop production at its paper mills in Wisconsin Rapids and Duluth in order to offset market...
Grocery stores adapt to consumer behavior
Evolving consumer behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic will require grocers to rethink inventory, retool for expanded online shopping, constantly assess consumer demand...
Public officials discuss how to address two pandemics: coronavirus and racism
Public officials during Friday's Real Talk Virtual Summit on Racial Justice discussed how to allocate resources and strategies to address two pandemics...
Bank of America cyber crime specialist talks hacker prevention amid COVID-19 scams
Cyber crimes aren’t new to businesses, but hackers are taking advantage of the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic and protests to make...
Entrepreneurs’ Conference keynote says how people use technology is what matters
Brian Pinkerton, keynote speaker at the Wisconsin Technology Council's virtual 2020 Wisconsin Entrepreneurs's Conference, emphasized that technology is a tool and what...
Morgridge Institute for Research investigates methods to control COVID-19 and future pandemic
Virologists at the Morgridge Institute for Research are investigating the biology of viruses and their diseases in order to develop powerful new...
High demand puts Wisconsin spuds in a good spot
Wisconsin spuds had a shaky start to the COVID-19 pandemic, but high consumer demand has put potatoes in a good spot, says...
Mendota Juvenile Treatment Center prepares for expansion, adjusts treatment techniques
As Mendota Juvenile Treatment Center prepares for an expansion, officials have decided to adjust treatment techniques to take advantage of the extra...
State sees first cases of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children that may be related...
Children's Wisconsin identified the state's first cases of multisystem inflammatory syndrome -- a condition in children that may be related to COVID-19.
Meatpacking plants balance production with protection as workers worry about safety
As meatpacking plants try to balance continuing production with protecting employees, workers at these sites are grappling with fear and uncertainty about...
Manufacturers expect some elements of pandemic response are here to stay
Manufacturing leaders expect some elements of the industry’s pandemic response, such as reduced business travel and more employees working from home, might...
Last Lock transforms doorways, locks into a smart access control system
Sometimes during a time of technological innovation, people forget to incorporate tradition in their ideas. For Jack Ryan, he began by looking...
