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. — A University of Wisconsin System regents committee has authorized employee furloughs as campuses grapple with the coronavirus pandemic’s economic fallout.The regents’ executive committee voted unanimously Thursday to let system President Ray Cross develop plans for system institutions and UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank to develop a plan for the flagship campus.Regents President Andrew Petersen said furloughs will likely be implemented on a rolling basis across groups of schools. Cross said after the vote that he’s already drafted a plan and would...…SectionsExtrasWatch NowMADISON, Wis. — A University of Wisconsin System regents committee has authorized employee furloughs as campuses grapple with the coronavirus pandemic’s economic fallout.The regents’ executive committee voted unanimously Thursday to let system President Ray Cross develop plans for system institutions and UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank to develop a plan for the flagship campus.Regents President Andrew Petersen said furloughs will likely be implemented on a rolling basis across groups of schools. Cross said after the vote that he’s already drafted a plan and would...WW…

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 NowPOYNETTE, Wis. — All northbound lanes on Interstate-39 near Poynette were closed for hours Friday due to a multi-vehicle crash involving a semi.A news release from the state Department of Transportation said the State Patrol responded to a possible four-vehicle crash that happened at about 4:45 p.m. When they arrived, officials saw a semi unit hauling “hazardous, corrosive and flammable” materials had overturned on the interstate.All northbound lanes on I-39 at Mile Marker 116 were closed as a result.The semi sustained significant damage and leaked some of the...…SectionsExtrasWatch NowPOYNETTE, Wis. — All northbound lanes on Interstate-39 near Poynette were closed for hours Friday due to a multi-vehicle crash involving a semi.A news release from the state Department of Transportation said the State Patrol responded to a possible four-vehicle crash that happened at about 4:45 p.m. When they arrived, officials saw a semi unit hauling “hazardous, corrosive and flammable” materials had overturned on the interstate.All northbound lanes on I-39 at Mile Marker 116 were closed as a result.The semi sustained significant damage and leaked some of the...WW…

SectionsExtrasWatch NowMADISON, Wis. — With dozens of more Wisconsinites dead due to coronavirus complications, the state’s death toll has surpassed the 4,000 mark nine months into the pandemic.At least 4,002* in Wisconsin have died due to COVID-19 since March, with 86 new deaths confirmed Wednesday. The state Department of Health Services also reported 215 more hospitalizations, an amount similar to . Of the state’s 11,194 hospital beds, 15% are available for new patients.The seven-day positivity rate for new tests by person dropped one percentage point to 29.5%, while the seven-day...…SectionsExtrasWatch NowMADISON, Wis. — With dozens of more Wisconsinites dead due to coronavirus complications, the state’s death toll has surpassed the 4,000 mark nine months into the pandemic.At least 4,002* in Wisconsin have died due to COVID-19 since March, with 86 new deaths confirmed Wednesday. The state Department of Health Services also reported 215 more hospitalizations, an amount similar to . Of the state’s 11,194 hospital beds, 15% are available for new patients.The seven-day positivity rate for new tests by person dropped one percentage point to 29.5%, while the seven-day...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 NowMADISON, Wis. — More than 70 people who tested positive for the coronavirus since an at the Wisconsin state Capitol indicated they had attended a large gathering, but the state Department of Health Services cant’ say if they were at the rally because it is not tracking specific events.Department spokeswoman Elizabeth Goodsitt said Friday that when someone tests positive for COVID-19 they are asked if they attended any large gatherings. But the department did not add the April 24 rally, which attracted about 1,500 people, to the list of specific questions.The...…SectionsExtrasWatch NowMADISON, Wis. — More than 70 people who tested positive for the coronavirus since an at the Wisconsin state Capitol indicated they had attended a large gathering, but the state Department of Health Services cant’ say if they were at the rally because it is not tracking specific events.Department spokeswoman Elizabeth Goodsitt said Friday that when someone tests positive for COVID-19 they are asked if they attended any large gatherings. But the department did not add the April 24 rally, which attracted about 1,500 people, to the list of specific questions.The...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 NowSupporters of the movement said nothing should stop their right to peacefully assembleMADISON, Wis. — An organizer of the scheduled to be held this Friday posted online that the permit to rally has been denied, but that the event is still happening anyway.Organizer Madison Marie posted on the event Facebook page, “We have officially been denied the rally permit. This permit was filed as a courtesy to not ruffle feathers. The rally is still happening. Peacefully assemble on Friday, April 24 at 1 p.m.”Marie had previously posted about the need to open the Capitol...…SectionsExtrasWatch NowSupporters of the movement said nothing should stop their right to peacefully assembleMADISON, Wis. — An organizer of the scheduled to be held this Friday posted online that the permit to rally has been denied, but that the event is still happening anyway.Organizer Madison Marie posted on the event Facebook page, “We have officially been denied the rally permit. This permit was filed as a courtesy to not ruffle feathers. The rally is still happening. Peacefully assemble on Friday, April 24 at 1 p.m.”Marie had previously posted about the need to open the Capitol...WW…

SectionsExtrasWatch NowMADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is warning residents that the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for 12 counties in central Wisconsin.Jackson, La Crosse, Trempealeau, Monroe, Juneau, Adams, Marquette, Waushara, Wood, Portage, Waupaca and Green Lake are all under a Red Flag Warning on Sunday due to the risk of wildfires, according to a news release. The DNR said there is an extreme fire danger in those counties.Officials said Red Flag Warnings are issued when different weather factors — including gusty winds, warmer...…SectionsExtrasWatch NowMADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is warning residents that the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for 12 counties in central Wisconsin.Jackson, La Crosse, Trempealeau, Monroe, Juneau, Adams, Marquette, Waushara, Wood, Portage, Waupaca and Green Lake are all under a Red Flag Warning on Sunday due to the risk of wildfires, according to a news release. The DNR said there is an extreme fire danger in those counties.Officials said Red Flag Warnings are issued when different weather factors — including gusty winds, warmer...WW…