SectionsExtrasWatch NowGREEN BAY, Wis. — More than 80% of Packers fans have opted out of season tickets for the 2020 season, according to Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy.In an , Murphy said a recent survey sent to season ticket holders showed many fans are not comfortable with returning to the stadium amid COVID-19.“Here in Green Bay, we know how much our home games mean to the local economy and to the local community,” Murphy said. “But, at the end of the day, in my mind, the most important thing was protecting the health and safety of our community and our fans.”Earlier this month,...…SectionsExtrasWatch NowGREEN BAY, Wis. — More than 80% of Packers fans have opted out of season tickets for the 2020 season, according to Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy.In an , Murphy said a recent survey sent to season ticket holders showed many fans are not comfortable with returning to the stadium amid COVID-19.“Here in Green Bay, we know how much our home games mean to the local economy and to the local community,” Murphy said. “But, at the end of the day, in my mind, the most important thing was protecting the health and safety of our community and our fans.”Earlier this month,...WW…

SectionsExtrasWatch NowREEDSBURG, Wis.– A possible COVID-19 exposure at a school event gives families an idea of how school districts could handle future positive cases.Sauk County health officials said there was . One person tested positive after attending the registration event at Reedsburg Area High School.Health officials said the person wasn’t symptomatic at the time, but could have been infectious. Officials added that the chance of others becoming infected by the possible exposure is low.Sauk County health officials said there was possible COVID-19 exposure at a school registration...…SectionsExtrasWatch NowREEDSBURG, Wis.– A possible COVID-19 exposure at a school event gives families an idea of how school districts could handle future positive cases.Sauk County health officials said there was . One person tested positive after attending the registration event at Reedsburg Area High School.Health officials said the person wasn’t symptomatic at the time, but could have been infectious. Officials added that the chance of others becoming infected by the possible exposure is low.Sauk County health officials said there was possible COVID-19 exposure at a school registration...WW…

SectionsExtrasWatch NowMILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin Poison Control Center has received an increase in the number calls of people being poisoned from drinking hand sanitizer.Clinical Toxicologist Matthew Stanton said since June 1, there have been nearly 200 calls about this. Stanton said during the same time period last year, there were 65 calls.Stanton said the increase is due to many hand sanitizers being improperly manufactured to contain methanol.Wisconsin's Poison Control Center says since June 1, it's received nearly 200 calls of people being poisoned from drinking hand sanitizer. The FDA...…SectionsExtrasWatch NowMILWAUKEE — The Wisconsin Poison Control Center has received an increase in the number calls of people being poisoned from drinking hand sanitizer.Clinical Toxicologist Matthew Stanton said since June 1, there have been nearly 200 calls about this. Stanton said during the same time period last year, there were 65 calls.Stanton said the increase is due to many hand sanitizers being improperly manufactured to contain methanol.Wisconsin's Poison Control Center says since June 1, it's received nearly 200 calls of people being poisoned from drinking hand sanitizer. The FDA...WW…

SectionsExtrasWatch NowWISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. – One day after Justagame Fieldhouse in the Wisconsin Dells was , a coach linked to tournaments there says they worry the situation might be worse than first believed.The coach, who spoke to News 3 Now under the condition they remain anonymous, says they were cautious about heading back to the gym when it reopened this summer.“I was a little hesitant and leery,” they said. “Only because of the quantity of people that would be coming through the doors.”The coach says during volleyball tournaments at Justagame, 300 people can come through the gym...…SectionsExtrasWatch NowWISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. – One day after Justagame Fieldhouse in the Wisconsin Dells was , a coach linked to tournaments there says they worry the situation might be worse than first believed.The coach, who spoke to News 3 Now under the condition they remain anonymous, says they were cautious about heading back to the gym when it reopened this summer.“I was a little hesitant and leery,” they said. “Only because of the quantity of people that would be coming through the doors.”The coach says during volleyball tournaments at Justagame, 300 people can come through the gym...WW…

SectionsExtrasWatch NowMADISON, Wis. — Hundreds of anti-mask demonstrators gathered at the State Capitol on Saturday afternoon to protest what they call ‘government overreach’ over Gov. Tony Evers’ mask mandate.“There are many people who have the same views on who to vote for her,” said organizer Ashley Lang, “but it doesn’t mean that that is what we are all about.”Organizers said Saturday’s rally was about freedom, instead of politics.Event emcee Paris Procopis compared the mask mandate to the beginning of the Holocaust.“It was just a train trip,” Procopis said. “When they were telling...…SectionsExtrasWatch NowMADISON, Wis. — Hundreds of anti-mask demonstrators gathered at the State Capitol on Saturday afternoon to protest what they call ‘government overreach’ over Gov. Tony Evers’ mask mandate.“There are many people who have the same views on who to vote for her,” said organizer Ashley Lang, “but it doesn’t mean that that is what we are all about.”Organizers said Saturday’s rally was about freedom, instead of politics.Event emcee Paris Procopis compared the mask mandate to the beginning of the Holocaust.“It was just a train trip,” Procopis said. “When they were telling...WW…

SectionsExtrasWatch NowMADISON, Wis. — With over 14,000 people tested for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, health officials said 7% of those tests came back positive Friday afternoon.The positive testing percentage went up by more than two percentage points compared to . According to the state Department of Health Services, the 7-day average sits at 5.9%.Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have developed saliva testing in hopes of .State and county health officials confirmed 1,072* new cases of the virus, up from the 834 of Thursday’s case count.There have been 59,120 confirmed...…SectionsExtrasWatch NowMADISON, Wis. — With over 14,000 people tested for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, health officials said 7% of those tests came back positive Friday afternoon.The positive testing percentage went up by more than two percentage points compared to . According to the state Department of Health Services, the 7-day average sits at 5.9%.Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have developed saliva testing in hopes of .State and county health officials confirmed 1,072* new cases of the virus, up from the 834 of Thursday’s case count.There have been 59,120 confirmed...WW…

SectionsExtrasWatch NowMADISON, Wis. — Epic Systems is requiring its 9,000-plus employees to return to work in person at its sprawling campus outside of Madison by Sept. 21.The health software company is one of the first large employers in the state to no longer give employees the choice of working from home. Epic workers decried the order Tuesday, saying company CEO Judy Faulkner was ignoring public health advice.The Wisconsin State Journal says the statement from workers claims that Faulkner and the company believe that “a culture of chance encounters in the hallways is more important...…SectionsExtrasWatch NowMADISON, Wis. — Epic Systems is requiring its 9,000-plus employees to return to work in person at its sprawling campus outside of Madison by Sept. 21.The health software company is one of the first large employers in the state to no longer give employees the choice of working from home. Epic workers decried the order Tuesday, saying company CEO Judy Faulkner was ignoring public health advice.The Wisconsin State Journal says the statement from workers claims that Faulkner and the company believe that “a culture of chance encounters in the hallways is more important...WW…

SectionsExtrasWatch NowMADISON,Wis.– A Madison based company is teaming up with a national biotech company to manufacture a COVID-19 vaccine.Heat Biologics is partnering with Waisman Biomanufacturing at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to produce a vaccine for phases one and two of clinical trials.Their vaccine is designed to target people most vulnerable to COVID-19.Heat Biologics is on the fast track to start clinical trials as early as Spring 2021, and Madison is on the short list for possible locations.A typical vaccine can take up to three years,  but Heat Chief Scientific and...…SectionsExtrasWatch NowMADISON,Wis.– A Madison based company is teaming up with a national biotech company to manufacture a COVID-19 vaccine.Heat Biologics is partnering with Waisman Biomanufacturing at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to produce a vaccine for phases one and two of clinical trials.Their vaccine is designed to target people most vulnerable to COVID-19.Heat Biologics is on the fast track to start clinical trials as early as Spring 2021, and Madison is on the short list for possible locations.A typical vaccine can take up to three years,  but Heat Chief Scientific and...WW…

SectionsExtrasWatch NowMADISON, Wis. — The GOP Senate leader says Wisconsin Senate Republicans “stand ready” to strike down the statewide mask mandate that Democratic Gov. Tony Evers announced on Thursday.Republican Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald stopped short Friday of promising that the Senate would vote to kill the order, which is slated to take effect on Saturday. He also did not indicate when the Senate might convene.State law gives the Legislature authority to revoke a governor’s emergency order.Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said Thursday he expected the order to face a legal...…SectionsExtrasWatch NowMADISON, Wis. — The GOP Senate leader says Wisconsin Senate Republicans “stand ready” to strike down the statewide mask mandate that Democratic Gov. Tony Evers announced on Thursday.Republican Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald stopped short Friday of promising that the Senate would vote to kill the order, which is slated to take effect on Saturday. He also did not indicate when the Senate might convene.State law gives the Legislature authority to revoke a governor’s emergency order.Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said Thursday he expected the order to face a legal...WW…

SectionsExtrasWatch NowMIDDLETON, Wis. — More than one month after Dane County’s mask mandate went into effect, people are still protesting a Middleton coffee shop’s stance on face coverings.A group organized Saturday’s protest on Reddit.Demonstrators handed out coffee and snacks to people out of Helbachs Coffee.Helbachs is currently suing local officials over the ordinance and declares itself a mask-free zone.Organizers said they are seeing a lot of support for what they are doing, and they hope they are encouraging people to stay safe during the pandemic.Last week, Public Health Madison...…SectionsExtrasWatch NowMIDDLETON, Wis. — More than one month after Dane County’s mask mandate went into effect, people are still protesting a Middleton coffee shop’s stance on face coverings.A group organized Saturday’s protest on Reddit.Demonstrators handed out coffee and snacks to people out of Helbachs Coffee.Helbachs is currently suing local officials over the ordinance and declares itself a mask-free zone.Organizers said they are seeing a lot of support for what they are doing, and they hope they are encouraging people to stay safe during the pandemic.Last week, Public Health Madison...WW…