MPS to start school year virtually due to COVID-19: 'We just have to follow the science'
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has decided to start with online classes as COVID-19 cases surge in southeast Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has decided to start with online classes as COVID-19 cases surge in southeast Wisconsin.
MLB to use virtual crowd noise from 'The Show' videogame
NEW YORK -- MLB teams will turn to virtual fans for crowd noise when the league begins its long-delayed 2020 season without spectators later this month.League officials enlisted Sony subsidiary San Diego Studios, makers of the popular baseball video franchise “MLB The Show,” to create a soundboard of virtual crowd noise for real-life games.
NEW YORK -- MLB teams will turn to virtual fans for crowd noise when the league begins its long-delayed 2020 season without spectators later this month.League officials enlisted Sony subsidiary San Diego Studios, makers of the popular baseball video franchise “MLB The Show,” to create a soundboard of virtual crowd noise for real-life games.
40K+ positive cases of COVID-19 statewide, 833 deaths, 31K+ recovered, 712K+ negative
MADISON -- The number of positive cases of COVID-19 rose by more than 800 Friday, July 17, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services said -- reporting 880 more positive cases for a total of 40,507.Two more deaths were reported Friday, for a total of 833.Of the positive cases, 4,031 have required hospitalization (10%).DHS officials said 31,258 people have recovered (77.2%) for a total of 8,411 active cases.According to the DHS, 712,197 people have tested negative for COVID-19.
MADISON -- The number of positive cases of COVID-19 rose by more than 800 Friday, July 17, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services said -- reporting 880 more positive cases for a total of 40,507.Two more deaths were reported Friday, for a total of 833.Of the positive cases, 4,031 have required hospitalization (10%).DHS officials said 31,258 people have recovered (77.2%) for a total of 8,411 active cases.According to the DHS, 712,197 people have tested negative for COVID-19.
After months apart, 90-year-old Florida man wears full PPE to say goodbye to wife with dementia
LAKELAND, Fla. -- For nearly 30 years, Sam Reck was by his wife JoAnn's side.
LAKELAND, Fla. -- For nearly 30 years, Sam Reck was by his wife JoAnn's side.
Wauwatosa School District reopening plan calls for in-person learning 5 days a week
WAUWATOSA -- Officials with the Wauwatosa School District on Friday, July 17 announced students will be in the classroom five days a week during the 2020-2021 school year.The first day of school is set for Sept. 1.
WAUWATOSA -- Officials with the Wauwatosa School District on Friday, July 17 announced students will be in the classroom five days a week during the 2020-2021 school year.The first day of school is set for Sept. 1.
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:
Air conditioners could be aiding the spread of COVID-19 indoors, epidemiologists say
LOS ANGELES -- Amid record-breaking temperatures across the country, people are cranking up their air conditioners to beat the heat.
LOS ANGELES -- Amid record-breaking temperatures across the country, people are cranking up their air conditioners to beat the heat.
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.
Queen makes veteran a knight at 100, no kneeling required
LONDON — In the end, Sir Tom didn’t need to rise.
LONDON — In the end, Sir Tom didn’t need to rise.
Autopsies revealed COVID-19 patients had blood clotting in multiple organs, according to study
NEW YORK -- A recent autopsy study of coronavirus patients revealed that blood clotting was present not only in the lungs — but in organs throughout the body.In a study published on June 25 in the Lancet's eClinicalMedicine, autopsies of seven COVID-19 patients revealed clotting in small blood vessels in “multiple organs.”Dr.
NEW YORK -- A recent autopsy study of coronavirus patients revealed that blood clotting was present not only in the lungs — but in organs throughout the body.In a study published on June 25 in the Lancet's eClinicalMedicine, autopsies of seven COVID-19 patients revealed clotting in small blood vessels in “multiple organs.”Dr.
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.
‘Feisty’ Jewish war hero, 99, survived Nazi assassination, plane crash, cancer and now, coronavirus
YOKR, England -- A German Jewish World War II veteran who survived a Nazi assassination attempt, plane crash and breast cancer can now add another accomplishment: defeating coronavirus months before she turns 100.
YOKR, England -- A German Jewish World War II veteran who survived a Nazi assassination attempt, plane crash and breast cancer can now add another accomplishment: defeating coronavirus months before she turns 100.
COVID-19 disproportionately affecting Latinos; woman shares heartbreaking story of losing her father
LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles County health officials say Latinos are more than twice as likely to be infected with COVID-19 as compared to white people.Health officials also say Latinos are dying in higher numbers than any other ethnicity, particularly because many of them are frontline essential workers who aren’t able to work from home.That was the case for one dad who passed away and his heartbroken daughter is sharing his story.Misty Diaz had just been told her father, her protector, wasn’t going to survive his fight with COVID-19.
LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles County health officials say Latinos are more than twice as likely to be infected with COVID-19 as compared to white people.Health officials also say Latinos are dying in higher numbers than any other ethnicity, particularly because many of them are frontline essential workers who aren’t able to work from home.That was the case for one dad who passed away and his heartbroken daughter is sharing his story.Misty Diaz had just been told her father, her protector, wasn’t going to survive his fight with COVID-19.
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.
Miami-Dade to issue $100 fines for people not wearing masks in public
MIAMI -- Miami-Dade County plans to start aggressively enforcing rules designed to combat the rapidly spreading coronavirus.The county's commission unanimously approved an emergency order on Thursday that gives all code and fire inspectors authority to issue tickets of up to $100 for individuals and $500 for businesses not complying with guidelines to wear masks and practice social distancing.
MIAMI -- Miami-Dade County plans to start aggressively enforcing rules designed to combat the rapidly spreading coronavirus.The county's commission unanimously approved an emergency order on Thursday that gives all code and fire inspectors authority to issue tickets of up to $100 for individuals and $500 for businesses not complying with guidelines to wear masks and practice social distancing.
Bank robbery suspect blames COVID-19: 'I didn't get a stimulus or that 10K loan'
HOUSTON -- Police say a suspect handed the teller a note blaming the coronavirus during a robbery at a bank in Houston.The robbery occurred at the Woodforest National Bank at 9700 Hillcroft Avenue around 9 a.m. July 9.Police say the male suspect entered the bank just after opening, told the teller he needed to make a withdrawal, and handed the teller a folded up piece of notebook paper.
HOUSTON -- Police say a suspect handed the teller a note blaming the coronavirus during a robbery at a bank in Houston.The robbery occurred at the Woodforest National Bank at 9700 Hillcroft Avenue around 9 a.m. July 9.Police say the male suspect entered the bank just after opening, told the teller he needed to make a withdrawal, and handed the teller a folded up piece of notebook paper.
Milwaukee Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe tests positive for COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer confirmed Eric Bledsoe tested positive for COVID-19, but remains cautiously optimistic the veteran point guard will be ready for the start of the season’s resumption.“With the virus you’re never sure,” Budenholzer said Friday. “There are certainly things that you have to kind of clear and cover, but the opener, if it’s two weeks away, then I think most medical, most things and research would say he is going to be available.’’Budenholzer's comment came a day after multiple reports indicated Bledsoe said he had tested positive but was asymptomatic.The Bucks, who have an NBA-leading 53-12 record, will face the Boston Celtics on July 31 in their first game since the pandemic-imposed hiatus began in mid-March.Budenholzer added that the Bucks will “prepare without him and welcome him with open arms when he does come.’’The 30-year-old Bledsoe is averaging 15.4 points, 5.4 assists and 4.6 rebounds.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer confirmed Eric Bledsoe tested positive for COVID-19, but remains cautiously optimistic the veteran point guard will be ready for the start of the season’s resumption.“With the virus you’re never sure,” Budenholzer said Friday. “There are certainly things that you have to kind of clear and cover, but the opener, if it’s two weeks away, then I think most medical, most things and research would say he is going to be available.’’Budenholzer's comment came a day after multiple reports indicated Bledsoe said he had tested positive but was asymptomatic.The Bucks, who have an NBA-leading 53-12 record, will face the Boston Celtics on July 31 in their first game since the pandemic-imposed hiatus began in mid-March.Budenholzer added that the Bucks will “prepare without him and welcome him with open arms when he does come.’’The 30-year-old Bledsoe is averaging 15.4 points, 5.4 assists and 4.6 rebounds.
MPS board unanimously passes 3-phase back-to-school plan, recommended 2020-21 calendars
Milwaukee Public School board unanimously voted Thursday night, July 16 to move forward with a virtual start of the 2020-2021 school year — Phase 1 of the proposed 3-phase plan.
Milwaukee Public School board unanimously voted Thursday night, July 16 to move forward with a virtual start of the 2020-2021 school year — Phase 1 of the proposed 3-phase plan.
'Let me brighten up your face:' Milwaukee mask makers see booming business
MILWAUKEE -- Since the CDC urged face coverings early on in the pandemic, there are a number of places you can pick one up — from convenience stores to big box stores.
MILWAUKEE -- Since the CDC urged face coverings early on in the pandemic, there are a number of places you can pick one up — from convenience stores to big box stores.