Wisconsin High Schools Mull Negative Virus Test As Prom Caveat

METRO MILWAUKEE, WI — Wisconsin students are back in schools, prompting some districts to move forward with traditional, in-person proms.

That decision, however, may come with one condition.

To get in the door, students may need to provide proof of a negative coronavirus test.

Brookfield Central High School is one area school implementing the requirement. Principal Brett Gruetzmacher told WISN all students and chaperones will be required to take a rapid antigen test the morning of prom.

“We’ll have the results in minutes,” he told WISN.

While other schools aren’t requiring a test, many are opting to eliminate dancing. West Allis, Milwaukee and Arrowhead high schools are among those taking a more spaced-out approach.

Read more via WISN

WI Baby Needs Life-Saving Surgery

Three-month-old Elsie Steinbach, the daughter of first responders from Jefferson County, has the chubby cheeks and bright eyes that draw a person in — so you may not notice the medical tubes taped to her small face. They’re there because the infant is fighting for her life. Born without a pulmonary artery, little Elsie needs critical surgery to save her life.

Read more by Karen Pilarski for Wauwatosa Patch

Metro Milwaukee Headlines

• Judge Arrested On Child Porn Charges: Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Brett Blomme was arrested Tuesday on tentative charges of possession of child pornography.
• Governor Bumps Up Vaccine Eligibility: After deciding Wisconsin residents with certain medical conditions would be eligible for the coronavirus vaccine March 29, Gov. Tony Evers said eligible candidates can be vaccinated a week earlier.
• Milwaukee Commissioners Consider Chokehold Ban: The Milwaukee Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is contemplating a ban on the use of chokeholds in any circumstance, via NBC 15
• GoFundMe Set Up For Kidney Recipient: A GoFundMe page has been set up to help with bills and travel expenses for Camille Hamme, mother-in-law of Elizabeth Kay, radio host for 99.1 The Mix. Hamme, who has stage four kidney failure, is getting a donor kidney.
• Polish Fest Canceled Again: Polish Fest has once again been canceled due to the coronavirus, organizers announced Tuesday. The event was scheduled June 11-13.

"There's nothing racial in my comments whatsoever. They're just using the race card as they always do."

- Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson, responding to claims about remarks he made last week about Black Lives Matter protesters.

SPORTS TALK: Milwaukee gymnast Marvin Kimble, whose competitive plans were put on hold after the postponement of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, once again is preparing for U.S. team trials this June, via the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

WEATHER IN A WORD: Dreary

LET’S MAKE PLANS: Ready for some St. Paddy’s Day shenanigans? How about “I’ll Drink To That,” a comedy-show-turned-drinking-game scheduled Wednesday, 8:30-9:30 p.m. Tickets are available online.

• Your pooch shouldn’t miss out on the St. Patrick’s Day fun. Head to the “St. Paw-trick's Day” Celebration Social For Dogs (and their people!) at Lost Valley Cider Co. in Milwaukee. The event runs from 4-9 p.m.
• Ready to give back to Milwaukee youth? Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee will host an informational session Wednesday to help you learn what it means to be a big brother or sister (and how to do it safely during a pandemic).
• As always, the pandemic may alter or result in the cancellation of these events. Please check with the venue before you go.

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