Wisconsin governor orders several state parks, forests and recreation areas closed

Citing unprecedented crowds, litter and vandalism, Gov. Tony Evers ordered the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to close 40 state parks, forests and recreation areas to protect the health and safety of visitors amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Teenager allegedly threatened with jail over coronavirus posts

A 16-year-old Wisconsin high school sophomore who had symptoms of the coronavirus and posted about it on social media was ordered by a sheriff’s deputy to delete the posts and threatened with being taken to jail, her attorney said.

Karl-Anthony Towns says his mother has coronavirus, in coma

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns announced on social media late Tuesday night his mother has contracted the coronavirus.

More than 100 cats saved from house filled with feces, urine

More than 110 cats were living in a house filled with feces and the smell of urine. Rescue workers had to wear protective gear as they found cats both alive and dead.

‘Baby Shark’ toy saves Wisconsin toddler's life after stray bullet pierces bedroom wall, police say

A “Baby Shark” doll narrowly saved the life of a toddler after absorbing a stray bullet that ripped through the walls of her family’s Madison home on Sunday, according to police.

Milwaukee woman dies after leaving ER due to long wait, family says

A 25-year-old woman who went to the emergency room complaining of chest pains and shortness of breath died shortly after leaving to seek help elsewhere due to long wait times, her family members claim.

Boy with 'Hero Arm' takes drink with right hand for first time

A 12-year-old Green Bay, Wisconsin, boy used his brand new “Hero Arm” to take a drink with his right hand for the very first time on December 6.