Wisconsin State Fair officials release menu for 1st 'Fair Food Drive-Thru'
Despite the 2020 Wisconsin State Fair being canceled due to COVID-19 -- there still a way for you to enjoy your favorite State Fair necessities -- including a "Fair Food Drive-Thru" which starts July 23. Fair officials on Monday, July 20 revealed the menu for the first event.
Despite the 2020 Wisconsin State Fair being canceled due to COVID-19 -- there still a way for you to enjoy your favorite State Fair necessities -- including a "Fair Food Drive-Thru" which starts July 23. Fair officials on Monday, July 20 revealed the menu for the first event.
Disney World bans guests from eating and drinking while walking
ORLANDO -- Eating and drinking while walking around Walt Disney World is no longer permitted in the age of the novel coronavirus.The theme park is prohibiting visitors from consuming food and beverages while roaming around its Florida location in an effort to ensure masks are worn at all times.Under the new rule, guests are still allowed to remove their masks while eating or drinking, but cannot be on the move and must socially distance from others, according to the park's website, which was first reported by Disney blogs like Mickey Blog and Walt Disney News Today.“Face coverings are required for all guests (ages 2 and up) and cast members.
ORLANDO -- Eating and drinking while walking around Walt Disney World is no longer permitted in the age of the novel coronavirus.The theme park is prohibiting visitors from consuming food and beverages while roaming around its Florida location in an effort to ensure masks are worn at all times.Under the new rule, guests are still allowed to remove their masks while eating or drinking, but cannot be on the move and must socially distance from others, according to the park's website, which was first reported by Disney blogs like Mickey Blog and Walt Disney News Today.“Face coverings are required for all guests (ages 2 and up) and cast members.
Engine maker Briggs & Stratton files for Ch. 11 bankruptcy
WAUWATOSA — Briggs & Stratton Corp., billed as the world's largest manufacturer of small gas engines, has filed for bankruptcy protection citing challenges due to the coronavirus pandemic, the company announced Monday.As part of the Chapter 11 filing, the Milwaukee-area company said Monday it has secured debtor-in-possession financing of $677.5 million from KPS Capital Partners LP, the private equity firm purchasing its assets, and its existing lenders to allow it to continue operating ahead of the closing of the deal.“Over the past several months, we have explored multiple options with our advisors to strengthen our financial position and flexibility,” Chief Executive Todd Teske said in a statement. “The challenges we have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic have made reorganization the difficult but necessary and appropriate path forward to secure our business.”The filing allows Briggs & Stratton to fully support its operations through the closing of the transaction, the company said in the statement.
WAUWATOSA — Briggs & Stratton Corp., billed as the world's largest manufacturer of small gas engines, has filed for bankruptcy protection citing challenges due to the coronavirus pandemic, the company announced Monday.As part of the Chapter 11 filing, the Milwaukee-area company said Monday it has secured debtor-in-possession financing of $677.5 million from KPS Capital Partners LP, the private equity firm purchasing its assets, and its existing lenders to allow it to continue operating ahead of the closing of the deal.“Over the past several months, we have explored multiple options with our advisors to strengthen our financial position and flexibility,” Chief Executive Todd Teske said in a statement. “The challenges we have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic have made reorganization the difficult but necessary and appropriate path forward to secure our business.”The filing allows Briggs & Stratton to fully support its operations through the closing of the transaction, the company said in the statement.
'Great disappointment:' 2020 Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon canceled due to COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- The 2020 Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon scheduled for Oct. 4 has been canceled due to COVID-19.The following statement was released on their website: Dear Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon supporter:
MILWAUKEE -- The 2020 Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon scheduled for Oct. 4 has been canceled due to COVID-19.The following statement was released on their website: Dear Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon supporter:
Poll: 63% of Americans believe their job will 'never return to normal'
NEW YORK -- Three-quarters of Americans worry life will never return to normal after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey.
NEW YORK -- Three-quarters of Americans worry life will never return to normal after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey.
Milwaukeeans need to earn $17.73 an hour to afford rent, report shows
MILWAUKEE -- The cost of rent is skyrocketing, with the 2020 National Housing Wage $23.96 for a modest two-bedroom rental home, and $19.56 for a modest one-bedroom rental home, with the federal minimum wage at $7.25 an hour.
MILWAUKEE -- The cost of rent is skyrocketing, with the 2020 National Housing Wage $23.96 for a modest two-bedroom rental home, and $19.56 for a modest one-bedroom rental home, with the federal minimum wage at $7.25 an hour.
Taco Bell rumored to be removing popular menu item, social media erupts
The rumors of the Quesarito’s demise may or may not be greatly exaggerated.
The rumors of the Quesarito’s demise may or may not be greatly exaggerated.
Macy's paid $9M in bonuses to top executives after slashing 3,900 jobs
NEW YORK -- Macy's doled out $9 million in equity bonuses to its top executives just two weeks after the retailer said it would cut thousands of jobs in its corporate office.CEO Jeff Gennette received restricted stock worth about $3.6 million on July 9, according to a regulatory filing.
NEW YORK -- Macy's doled out $9 million in equity bonuses to its top executives just two weeks after the retailer said it would cut thousands of jobs in its corporate office.CEO Jeff Gennette received restricted stock worth about $3.6 million on July 9, according to a regulatory filing.
Woman wants half of $100K raised for Starbucks barista after mask dispute, claims discrimination
SAN DIEGO -- More than $100,000 was raised for a Starbucks barista in late June, and now, the woman behind the viral story is claiming she deserves half.
SAN DIEGO -- More than $100,000 was raised for a Starbucks barista in late June, and now, the woman behind the viral story is claiming she deserves half.
Uber offers $0 delivery for Black-owned restaurants
NEW YORK -- Uber is offering free delivery for Uber Eats orders from Black-owned restaurants through the remainder of 2020 and announced a number of other initiatives to help support minority communities and employees in a Friday blog post.The announcement comes as U.S. companies, including Amazon and Netflix, step up efforts to become more inclusive and supportive of minority employees and communities in the wake of George Floyd's killing, which sparked global protests and conversations about racial inequality in the U.S. and elsewhere."In addition to extending the $0 delivery fee for Black-owned restaurants for all of 2020, we are taking steps to more effectively identify and highlight the diversity of restaurants on our platform, including Black-owned restaurants, permanently," Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi wrote in a blog post.
NEW YORK -- Uber is offering free delivery for Uber Eats orders from Black-owned restaurants through the remainder of 2020 and announced a number of other initiatives to help support minority communities and employees in a Friday blog post.The announcement comes as U.S. companies, including Amazon and Netflix, step up efforts to become more inclusive and supportive of minority employees and communities in the wake of George Floyd's killing, which sparked global protests and conversations about racial inequality in the U.S. and elsewhere."In addition to extending the $0 delivery fee for Black-owned restaurants for all of 2020, we are taking steps to more effectively identify and highlight the diversity of restaurants on our platform, including Black-owned restaurants, permanently," Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi wrote in a blog post.
List: Mask required at these local, national businesses
MILWAUKEE -- On July 16, the mask mandate in the City of Milwaukee went into effect, however, many businesses outside of the city have elected that their guests mask up before entering in an effort to reduce the spread of coronavirus.An alphabetical and running list of local and national brands requiring you to wear a mask in their stores:
MILWAUKEE -- On July 16, the mask mandate in the City of Milwaukee went into effect, however, many businesses outside of the city have elected that their guests mask up before entering in an effort to reduce the spread of coronavirus.An alphabetical and running list of local and national brands requiring you to wear a mask in their stores:
Pandemic forces Potawatomi Hotel & Casino to permanently lay off 1,600 employees
MILWAUKEE -- Some 1,600 Potawatomi Hotel & Casino employees have been permanently laid off due to the coronavirus pandemic.
MILWAUKEE -- Some 1,600 Potawatomi Hotel & Casino employees have been permanently laid off due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Facebook planning TikTok competitor 'Instagram Reels'
NEW YORK -- Facebook is planning to launch a short-form video feature on Instagram in early August, increasing competition with TikTok, according to reports.Developers are joining the race to create a quality TikTok alternative, TechCrunch reported, as U.S. officials consider a ban on the app and influencers leave the platform due to security concerns.The outlet reported that Facebook, which has more than 2.5 billion uses worldwide, launched Reels in Brazil in November, in France and Germany last month and in India last week after the country banned TikTok and dozens of other Chinese-owned apps amid tensions between the two countries.“The community in our test countries has shown so much creativity in short-form video, and we’ve heard from creators and people around the world that they’re eager to get started as well,” a Facebook spokesperson told TechCrunch.Reels will launch in the U.S. and more than 50 other countries, NBC News reported.
NEW YORK -- Facebook is planning to launch a short-form video feature on Instagram in early August, increasing competition with TikTok, according to reports.Developers are joining the race to create a quality TikTok alternative, TechCrunch reported, as U.S. officials consider a ban on the app and influencers leave the platform due to security concerns.The outlet reported that Facebook, which has more than 2.5 billion uses worldwide, launched Reels in Brazil in November, in France and Germany last month and in India last week after the country banned TikTok and dozens of other Chinese-owned apps amid tensions between the two countries.“The community in our test countries has shown so much creativity in short-form video, and we’ve heard from creators and people around the world that they’re eager to get started as well,” a Facebook spokesperson told TechCrunch.Reels will launch in the U.S. and more than 50 other countries, NBC News reported.
Westown Farmers' Market canceled noting COVID-19, other challenges
MILWAUKEE -- After an initial postponement, the Westown Association has decided to cancel the 2020 season of the Westown Farmers' Market noting growing concerns for coronavirus spread and other challenges.After conducting a survey with the Milwaukee Downtown BID #21, results showed only 33% of employees expect to return to their offices by September.
MILWAUKEE -- After an initial postponement, the Westown Association has decided to cancel the 2020 season of the Westown Farmers' Market noting growing concerns for coronavirus spread and other challenges.After conducting a survey with the Milwaukee Downtown BID #21, results showed only 33% of employees expect to return to their offices by September.
Discovery World is getting ready to reopen, here's what you need to know before you go
MILWAUKEE -- Discovery World is getting ready to reopen and there are some things you need to know before you go.
MILWAUKEE -- Discovery World is getting ready to reopen and there are some things you need to know before you go.
T-Mobile kicks off new merger with robocall killer
NEW YORK -- T-Mobile is cracking down on scams and unwanted robocalls with a new free service called Scam Shield.Scam Shield is the first Un-Carrier initiative being taken by the company since merging with former competitor Sprint, whose retail stores will officially begin operating under the T-Mobile brand nationwide starting August 2.“Now that Sprint is a part of T-Mobile, we can take on even bigger problems, so today, we’re taking on one of the biggest pain points in wireless — scams and unwanted robocalls,” said T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert in a press release Thursday. “Scam Shield has never been more needed than it is right now.
NEW YORK -- T-Mobile is cracking down on scams and unwanted robocalls with a new free service called Scam Shield.Scam Shield is the first Un-Carrier initiative being taken by the company since merging with former competitor Sprint, whose retail stores will officially begin operating under the T-Mobile brand nationwide starting August 2.“Now that Sprint is a part of T-Mobile, we can take on even bigger problems, so today, we’re taking on one of the biggest pain points in wireless — scams and unwanted robocalls,” said T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert in a press release Thursday. “Scam Shield has never been more needed than it is right now.
Wisconsin's unemployment rate falls, still thousands wait for 1st checks to arrive
Wisconsin's unemployment rate dropped nearly three percent from last month. But while people are getting back to work, 140,000 Wisconsinites are still waiting on unemployment checks.
Wisconsin's unemployment rate dropped nearly three percent from last month. But while people are getting back to work, 140,000 Wisconsinites are still waiting on unemployment checks.
Wisconsin unemployment drops to 8.5%, below national rate
MADISON — Wisconsin's unemployment rate dropped to 8.5% in June — a bit of good news that came Thursday as Democratic lawmakers released proposals to remove obstacles and broaden access to unemployment benefits.The jobless numbers also came as Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin's unemployment rate dropped to 8.5% in June — a bit of good news that came Thursday as Democratic lawmakers released proposals to remove obstacles and broaden access to unemployment benefits.The jobless numbers also came as Gov.
Beads, buttons & more in Milwaukee this weekend
Beads, buttons & more in Milwaukee this weekend
Beads, buttons & more in Milwaukee this weekend
Plan your winter getaway now with help from Funjet Vacations
Plan your winter getaway now with help from Funjet Vacations
Plan your winter getaway now with help from Funjet Vacations