Oak Creek-Franklin schools pivot to all-remote learning
The decision came following a school board meeting, the district citing a "critical" COVID-19 disease burden in the area according to a Medical College of Wisconsin update.
The decision came following a school board meeting, the district citing a "critical" COVID-19 disease burden in the area according to a Medical College of Wisconsin update.
People waiting on unemployment say WI's system is still chaos
Wisconsin's Department of Workforce Development says more than 590,000 claims are still being processed; those claims belong to roughly 80,758 people. Additionally, DWD says there are 10,596 appeals in process.
Wisconsin's Department of Workforce Development says more than 590,000 claims are still being processed; those claims belong to roughly 80,758 people. Additionally, DWD says there are 10,596 appeals in process.
United Airlines-DOD study: Face masks make COVID-19 risk on flights ‘almost non-existent’
United Airlines partnered with the U.S. Department of Defense on a study that suggests that when passengers wear face masks, the risk of exposure to COVID-19 on airplanes becomes negligible — but some experts say that the claim could be misleading.
United Airlines partnered with the U.S. Department of Defense on a study that suggests that when passengers wear face masks, the risk of exposure to COVID-19 on airplanes becomes negligible — but some experts say that the claim could be misleading.
Brigham Young University says students may have sought COVID-19 infection for plasma payout
Brigham Young University-Idaho administrators believe that students aimed to get infected by the coronavirus so that they could get paid for donating plasma that contains COVID-19 antibodies.
Brigham Young University-Idaho administrators believe that students aimed to get infected by the coronavirus so that they could get paid for donating plasma that contains COVID-19 antibodies.
Hospitalization boom likely to follow COVID-19 case surge
State health officials warned that, with the continued rise in cases, it's only a matter of time before the alternate care facility fills up.
State health officials warned that, with the continued rise in cases, it's only a matter of time before the alternate care facility fills up.
McConnell rejects Trump's push for 'higher' coronavirus stimulus deal
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday rejected a coronavirus relief deal that costs more than $1.8 trillion, hours after President Trump indicated he was "absolutely" willing to raise his spending offer.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday rejected a coronavirus relief deal that costs more than $1.8 trillion, hours after President Trump indicated he was "absolutely" willing to raise his spending offer.
Officials in Milwaukee County face budget worries as COVID surges
Milwaukee County and local municipal officials offered an update Thursdayon information and developments related to the COVID-19 public health crisis and emergency response efforts -- along with flu testing and flu shots in Milwaukee County.
Milwaukee County and local municipal officials offered an update Thursdayon information and developments related to the COVID-19 public health crisis and emergency response efforts -- along with flu testing and flu shots in Milwaukee County.
New daily record: 3,747 new COVID-19 cases in WI; 17 new deaths
State health officials reported 3,747 new positive cases of COVID-19 Thursday, Oct. 15, and 17 new deaths.
State health officials reported 3,747 new positive cases of COVID-19 Thursday, Oct. 15, and 17 new deaths.
Couple gets married at grandmother's nursing home just so she could attend
A California couple decided to tie the knot at a nursing home, all so the bride's beloved grandmother could attend the ceremony.
A California couple decided to tie the knot at a nursing home, all so the bride's beloved grandmother could attend the ceremony.
Layoffs remain elevated as 898,000 seek unemployment aid
The government will issue its latest snapshot Thursday of the level of layoffs in the United States, which remain elevated seven months after the viral pandemic erupted and after the expiration of federal unemployment aid for millions of Americans.
The government will issue its latest snapshot Thursday of the level of layoffs in the United States, which remain elevated seven months after the viral pandemic erupted and after the expiration of federal unemployment aid for millions of Americans.
Wisconsin public schools enrollment drop adds to virus woes
Wisconsin education officials said Thursday that enrollment at public schools in the state has dropped by 3% this year, adding more misery to funding problems created by the coronavirus.
Wisconsin education officials said Thursday that enrollment at public schools in the state has dropped by 3% this year, adding more misery to funding problems created by the coronavirus.
Wilson Elementary in Mequon will shift to distance learning next week
The Mequon-Thiensville School District we will temporarily transition all on-campus learners at Wilson Elementary School to distance learning.
The Mequon-Thiensville School District we will temporarily transition all on-campus learners at Wilson Elementary School to distance learning.
COVID-19 cleaning in schools: Is it doing more harm than good?
Are there risks associated with cleaning constantly for COVID-19?
Are there risks associated with cleaning constantly for COVID-19?
Cleaning for coronavirus in schools
FOX6 News took a sampling of public and private schools across southeast Wisconsin and asked them to provide us a list of products used to clean their schools for the coronavirus.
FOX6 News took a sampling of public and private schools across southeast Wisconsin and asked them to provide us a list of products used to clean their schools for the coronavirus.
Coronavirus fears lead to unintended impact on ERs, death rate
Health professionals are urging patients not to avoid the emergency room out of anxiety.�
Health professionals are urging patients not to avoid the emergency room out of anxiety.�
COVID-19 fears lead to unintended impact on ERs, death rate
Health professionals are urging patients not to avoid the emergency room out of anxiety.
Health professionals are urging patients not to avoid the emergency room out of anxiety.
Canadian border may stay closed if US coronavirus cases don’t go down
Canada had previously extended its U.S. border closure for non-essential travel to Oct. 21.
Canada had previously extended its U.S. border closure for non-essential travel to Oct. 21.
Team Milwaukee Special Olympics aims to keep athletes moving
High school, collegiate, and professional sports have found a way back during the COVID-19 pandemic. But that has not been the case for Special Olympics.
High school, collegiate, and professional sports have found a way back during the COVID-19 pandemic. But that has not been the case for Special Olympics.
Wells Fargo fires over 100 employees over improperly obtained COVID-19 aid money
According to an internal memo from the company, Wells Fargo employees allegedly “defrauded the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)” in order to obtain coronavirus relief funds.
According to an internal memo from the company, Wells Fargo employees allegedly “defrauded the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)” in order to obtain coronavirus relief funds.
Restrictions rise in Europe as coronavirus cases surge
The World Health Organization said Tuesday that there were more than 700,000 new COVID-19 cases reported in Europe last week, a jump of 34% compared to the previous week.
The World Health Organization said Tuesday that there were more than 700,000 new COVID-19 cases reported in Europe last week, a jump of 34% compared to the previous week.