Vote August 11thLong list of candidates, but ballots will be short for most Milwaukeeans.//end headline wrapper ?>Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban MilwaukeeVoters at Washington High School. Photo by Jeramey Jannene.Voters will head to the polls on August 11th to cast their ballots in the fall partisan primary.But many already have their ballots as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Absentee ballots must be received by the close of the polls on election day (details at the end of the article).Although there are many candidates running, Milwaukeeans will find few selections...…Vote August 11thLong list of candidates, but ballots will be short for most Milwaukeeans.//end headline wrapper ?>Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban MilwaukeeVoters at Washington High School. Photo by Jeramey Jannene.Voters will head to the polls on August 11th to cast their ballots in the fall partisan primary.But many already have their ballots as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Absentee ballots must be received by the close of the polls on election day (details at the end of the article).Although there are many candidates running, Milwaukeeans will find few selections...WW…

WI Daily15-days of positive case rate trend climbing.//end headline wrapper ?>Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban MilwaukeeCOVID-19. Credit: U.S. Army.Data released Friday afternoon by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services shows that COVID-19’s spread continues to accelerate across Wisconsin.It was the fourth straight day the state recorded over 500 new cases of the disease, only the second time the state has gone four days in a row with case totals that high.DHS reported that 10,186 tests were processed in the past 24 hours, snapping a three-day streak of over 12,000...…WI Daily15-days of positive case rate trend climbing.//end headline wrapper ?>Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban MilwaukeeCOVID-19. Credit: U.S. Army.Data released Friday afternoon by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services shows that COVID-19’s spread continues to accelerate across Wisconsin.It was the fourth straight day the state recorded over 500 new cases of the disease, only the second time the state has gone four days in a row with case totals that high.DHS reported that 10,186 tests were processed in the past 24 hours, snapping a three-day streak of over 12,000...WW…

Mural outside City Hall gets altered overnight.//end headline wrapper ?>Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban MilwaukeeDefund the Police becomes Defend the Police. Photo by Jeramey Jannene.An anonymous group has switched one letter in the “Defund the Police” mural outside Milwaukee City Hall, completely changing the meaning of the piece.The mural, which runs on N. Water St. from E. Wells St. to E. Kilbourn Ave., now spells out “Defend the Police.” The “D” is now painted blue, the first “E” is covered and the “U” has been replaced with an “E.”The change happened after former...…Mural outside City Hall gets altered overnight.//end headline wrapper ?>Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban MilwaukeeDefund the Police becomes Defend the Police. Photo by Jeramey Jannene.An anonymous group has switched one letter in the “Defund the Police” mural outside Milwaukee City Hall, completely changing the meaning of the piece.The mural, which runs on N. Water St. from E. Wells St. to E. Kilbourn Ave., now spells out “Defend the Police.” The “D” is now painted blue, the first “E” is covered and the “U” has been replaced with an “E.”The change happened after former...WW…

WI DailyTesting slows, but cases grow.//end headline wrapper ?>Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban MilwaukeeCOVID-19. Credit: U.S. Army.COVID-19’s spread across Wisconsin continues to accelerate according to testing data from the .The percentage of tests that registered a positive result, confirming a new case of the disease, was 7.05 percent over the past 24 hours according to data released Sunday afternoon. The state last recorded a higher percentage, 8.01 percent, 40 days ago.The positive case rate reflects a nine-day upward trend when looking at daily changes to the...…WI DailyTesting slows, but cases grow.//end headline wrapper ?>Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban MilwaukeeCOVID-19. Credit: U.S. Army.COVID-19’s spread across Wisconsin continues to accelerate according to testing data from the .The percentage of tests that registered a positive result, confirming a new case of the disease, was 7.05 percent over the past 24 hours according to data released Sunday afternoon. The state last recorded a higher percentage, 8.01 percent, 40 days ago.The positive case rate reflects a nine-day upward trend when looking at daily changes to the...WW…

WI DailyPositive case rate is trending up, the opposite of what public health officials want to see.//end headline wrapper ?>Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban MilwaukeeCOVID-19. Credit: U.S. Army.The percentage of COVID-19 tests indicating a positive result, a confirmed case of the disease, is on an upward trend in Wisconsin. Now the state has set a new three-week high for the number of newly diagnosed cases.A total of 432 Wisconsin residents were newly confirmed to have the disease according to data released Wednesday afternoon by the Department of Health Services.The...…WI DailyPositive case rate is trending up, the opposite of what public health officials want to see.//end headline wrapper ?>Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban MilwaukeeCOVID-19. Credit: U.S. Army.The percentage of COVID-19 tests indicating a positive result, a confirmed case of the disease, is on an upward trend in Wisconsin. Now the state has set a new three-week high for the number of newly diagnosed cases.A total of 432 Wisconsin residents were newly confirmed to have the disease according to data released Wednesday afternoon by the Department of Health Services.The...WW…

Was missing teenage girl ever at N. 40th St.? Mother unsure, but questions about home remain from community.//end headline wrapper ?>Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban MilwaukeeVaun Mayes (center) speaks at a press conference at Washington Park while Selcy Perkins (left) and Corey Kirkwood (right) look on. Photo by Jeramey Jannene.has been reunited with her teenage daughter after the girl was missing for three days earlier this week, but plenty of questions remain.Her 13-year-old daughter was one of two that were believed to be spotted on Monday at a house at 2120 N. 40th...…Was missing teenage girl ever at N. 40th St.? Mother unsure, but questions about home remain from community.//end headline wrapper ?>Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban MilwaukeeVaun Mayes (center) speaks at a press conference at Washington Park while Selcy Perkins (left) and Corey Kirkwood (right) look on. Photo by Jeramey Jannene.has been reunited with her teenage daughter after the girl was missing for three days earlier this week, but plenty of questions remain.Her 13-year-old daughter was one of two that were believed to be spotted on Monday at a house at 2120 N. 40th...WW…

Delegations urged not to travel to Milwaukee, convention moved to Wisconsin Center.//end headline wrapper ?>Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban MilwaukeeFiserv Forum. Photo by Jeramey Jannene.With more than 50,000 guests and a $200 million economic impact projected, the 2020 Democratic National Convention was going to be a windfall for Milwaukee and Wisconsin.But the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically reduced the size of the event. Wednesday the Democratic Party announced it would be an almost entirely virtual event.For three months, Mayor has repeatedly said the only thing he...…Delegations urged not to travel to Milwaukee, convention moved to Wisconsin Center.//end headline wrapper ?>Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban MilwaukeeFiserv Forum. Photo by Jeramey Jannene.With more than 50,000 guests and a $200 million economic impact projected, the 2020 Democratic National Convention was going to be a windfall for Milwaukee and Wisconsin.But the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically reduced the size of the event. Wednesday the Democratic Party announced it would be an almost entirely virtual event.For three months, Mayor has repeatedly said the only thing he...WW…

Interactive dashboard allows public daily insight into hospital capacity.//end headline wrapper ?>Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban MilwaukeeWisconsin Hospital Association Information Center COVID-19 Hospital dashboardA new from the  tracks the availability of hospital resources across the state.The interactive tool shows everything from statewide hospital bed and ventilator availability to how many hospitals have less than a seven-day supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) including masks and gowns. It tracks 133 hospitals across the state.The dashboard,...…Interactive dashboard allows public daily insight into hospital capacity.//end headline wrapper ?>Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban MilwaukeeWisconsin Hospital Association Information Center COVID-19 Hospital dashboardA new from the  tracks the availability of hospital resources across the state.The interactive tool shows everything from statewide hospital bed and ventilator availability to how many hospitals have less than a seven-day supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) including masks and gowns. It tracks 133 hospitals across the state.The dashboard,...WW…

38% of COVID-19 deaths were in long-term care facilities. 10,000 tests per week planned.//end headline wrapper ?>Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban Milwaukee2019 Novel Coronavirus. Image by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The and Wisconsin National Guard are implementing a plan to use a portion of the state’s unused COVID-19 testing capacity.Every resident and worker at a long-term care facility in the state will be tested for COVID-19, including nursing homes and assisted living facilities.“To get this done, we anticipate testing over 10,000 people per week...…38% of COVID-19 deaths were in long-term care facilities. 10,000 tests per week planned.//end headline wrapper ?>Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban Milwaukee2019 Novel Coronavirus. Image by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The and Wisconsin National Guard are implementing a plan to use a portion of the state’s unused COVID-19 testing capacity.Every resident and worker at a long-term care facility in the state will be tested for COVID-19, including nursing homes and assisted living facilities.“To get this done, we anticipate testing over 10,000 people per week...WW…

Republicans, talk radio spread rumor of nine-month shutdown. Governor calls it "a lie."//end headline wrapper ?>Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban MilwaukeeWisconsin State Capitol. Photo by Dave Reid.A copy-and-paste social media post, shared by a number of conservative groups, alleges that Governor is making an end run around the and seeking to close Wisconsin for 270 days.“Evers is proposing a new plan, a 150 day shutdown of the state (5 MONTHS!) followed by a 120 day extension. 270 days total. He is following Wisconsin state law here and this plan will get sent to the...…Republicans, talk radio spread rumor of nine-month shutdown. Governor calls it "a lie."//end headline wrapper ?>Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban MilwaukeeWisconsin State Capitol. Photo by Dave Reid.A copy-and-paste social media post, shared by a number of conservative groups, alleges that Governor is making an end run around the and seeking to close Wisconsin for 270 days.“Evers is proposing a new plan, a 150 day shutdown of the state (5 MONTHS!) followed by a 120 day extension. 270 days total. He is following Wisconsin state law here and this plan will get sent to the...WW…