Articles by Emily Thornton

• Organizations set up women and children wellness centers at Fort McCoy
• Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative distributing food boxes to those in need
• 'Home for our nation’s heroes': Milwaukee Soldiers Home celebrates reopening
• Elmbrook Schools Board holds listening session regarding draft of ‘Equity Principles’
• 'Second option': Doctor says Moderna COVID-19 vaccine hopeful for people 12 and up
• Local fire departments urge people to ‘look before you lock’ to prevent hot car deaths
• 'Important for kids': Children’s Wisconsin opens COVID-19 vaccine clinics for 12 and older
• VISIT Milwaukee hopeful for summer tourism boost following 2020
• 'Considered vulnerable': Doctors say kids, unvaccinated people should still wear masks
• Wisconsin Humane Society says pet adoptions up, no increase in pandemic surrenders
• 'Low threshold for testing': Doctors encourage COVID-19 tests despite high vaccination rates
• Bucks, Brewers excited to welcome more fans as capacity limits increase
• 'He’s loved': Racine Unified’s Park High School crowns prom king
• Red Cross sees dip in blood donations, asking people to give blood as summer approaches
• 'It was amazing': Local pharmacist gives COVID-19 vaccine to mom, grandma
• Wauwatosa Health Department to create COVID-19 vaccine acceptance campaign
• Luxury hotel, The Trade, to break ground in Deer District late 2021
• ‘Really robust process’: What parents should know ahead of a COVID-19 vaccine approval for kids
• 'Very limited or no spread': Doctor explains herd immunity and how it can reached
• 'Escalated very fast': How an Aaron Rodgers departure from Green Bay could impact memorabilia sales
• Restaurant To Be Named Later to reopen at American Family Field
• City, community leaders come together for Denim Day in Milwaukee
• 'Great news for Wisconsin': UWM professor says census results positive for Badger state
• 'It’s huge': Travel industry hopes for boost as vaccinated Americans will be allowed to travel to EU
• New event space, Gather at the Deer District, opening in Milwaukee
• Several groups come together to clean-up Milwaukee neighborhoods on Earth Day
• ‘Need to double down now’: Doctors encourage safety measures as COVID-19 cases rise among children
• ‘Social support’: Expert offers advice for coping with trauma following shootings, tragic events
• ‘Feel proud’: Ways to celebrate Milwaukee ‘414’ Day
• ‘Hurt the most’: New poll finds 15% of people financially worse off one year into the pandemic
• AAA encourages safe driving during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
• DNR: Expected rain won’t significantly lower wildfire risk in SE Wisconsin, people urged to remain cautious
• 'Every vote matters': Spring Election underway across Wisconsin
• Former MCSO deputy sentenced to 6 months in jail, 2 years probation in crash that killed Ceasar Stinson
• UW Health: Why sports bubbles work and if doctors believe they will continue
• 'Huge financial impact': American Family Field beer vendors disappointed to not be included in ballpark safety plan
• Community COVID-19 vaccine clinics get underway in Milwaukee’s Metcalfe Park, Amani neighborhoods
• 'Greenest spot in Wisconsin': Brewers grounds crew says field is ready for Opening Day
• Electric scooters to arrive in Wauwatosa beginning April 5
• 'An influx of travelers': Milwaukee Mitchell Airport seeing busiest month since pandemic began
• Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office introduces new drone unit
• City of Racine loosens COVID-19 restrictions as cases stay down, increase in vaccinations
• 'Part of the solution': Carroll Univ. holds COVID-19 vaccine clinic, nursing students help administer shots
• Wonderful World of Weddings returns for 53rd year at State Fair Park
• Racine Police Dept. using new simulator to help improve communication, de-escalation skills
• Researchers look at how masks impact communication
• Trinity Irish Dancers celebrating St. Patrick’s Day around southeastern Wisconsin
• 'Certainly is a win': Milwaukee unveils largest solar energy project in city’s history
• 'Be careful': UW Health doctor urges people to take precautions if traveling for spring break
• 'A great response': American Red Cross of Wisconsin reflects on past year as need for donations continues
• Milwaukee receives J&J vaccine, FEMA sending medical workers to city
• ‘Deeply regretful’: Anissa Weier submits letter to court as part of petition for conditional release
• 'We need to get more shots in arms': New COVID-19 vaccination clinic opens in Cudahy
• 'Collectively raise the bar': Pandemic impacting women in the workforce
• 'If only I had turned around': Victim of Beloit burglary caught on camera sends message to others
• Marquette hosts community conversation panel on health equity
• ‘Put down their civilian lives’: WI National Guard closes in on one year assisting with pandemic response
• ‘A priority’: New partnership aims to get educators in Milwaukee vaccinated in next two weeks
• Local pediatrician encouraging kids to get active, return to sports safely
• 'Know who you are hiring': BBB warns residents about snow removal scams
• Study finds COVID-19 diagnosis connected to developing psychiatric conditions
• 'Fill this trailer': Local brothers collecting donations to bring to Texas
• MKE2TX: Milwaukee group collecting donations, clothes and hygiene products for Texas residents
• 'Doing our best': Kegel’s Inn prepares for another Lenten fish fry season during pandemic
• Changes to Ash Wednesday observances seen at area churches due to pandemic
• Milwaukee residents dig out after overnight snowfall
• 'As safely as possible': Doctor weighs in on visiting vaccinated loved ones
• 'Become a lifesaver': Versiti Blood Center encouraging donations during Black History Month
• 'Last-minute holiday': The Flower Lady in Wauwatosa hopes for big Valentine’s Day business
• 'Dire impact of COVID-19': Coalition calls on Gov. Evers to prioritize people with disabilities, families in budget
• 'We’re always prepared': Wisconsin National Guard continues to work COVID-19 testing sites in bitter cold
• ‘Cumbersome for us’: Bitter cold, snow creates challenges for firefighters
• ‘Grateful for it’: Port Washington native becomes only person to photograph all 55 Super Bowl games
• ‘Tremendous financial strain’: Red Cross asking for help following several fires in Milwaukee
• ‘A good year’: Alpine Valley Resort seeing big business as many hit the slopes to socially distance
• Lakeland University graduate applauded for research project on robots and autism
• Milwaukee County Zoo’s groundhog, Gordy, predicts early spring
• BBB encouraging eligible businesses to apply for second draw PPP loans
• BBB releases COVID-19 scam report, average loss of $88 per person
• TSA unveils new security technology at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport