United Way responds to COVID-19 outbreak with relief fund
The United Way Blackhawk Region announces the creation of a COVID-19 relief fund. President and CEO Mary Fanning-Penny says the board of directors approved $100,00 in reserve funds to seed it. Board Chair Al Hulick says citizens
Enforcing governor’s orders not the responsibility of Wisconsin National Guard
The Adjutant General of the Wisconsin National Guard said personnel won’t be tasked with keeping people in their homes. Major General Paul Knapp said the Guard is being deployed to help doctors and public health managers. Knapp
‘Safer at Home’ – Evers issues order in response to COVID-19 outbreak
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers is ordering us to stay in our homes beginning this week. The Democratic governor made the announcement on social media, three days after saying he didn’t foresee issuing such an order but would
Keep an eye on your mental health while distancing, says Madison College psychologist
In this time of social isolation, it’s important to keep an eye on your mental, as well as physical health. Madison College psychology professor Dr. Jenna Behm-Lawton says one thing to remember is to keep an eye
State tax filing deadline extended
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue is giving taxpayers an additional 90 days to file their state income tax return. The action matches that announced by the IRS to assist taxpayers during the coronavirus outbreak. Tax filing deadline
Local leaders around Wisconsin say more needs to be done to protect voters and poll workers
More than 200 local leaders have signed a letter telling state leaders, Governor Tony Evers, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, that more must be done more protect voters from coronavirus. Jerry Deschane