As MLB 60-game season draws near, careful optimism prevails
With the start of Major League Baseball's shortened season a week away, games in empty stadiums and strange extra-inning rules are on the verge of becoming reality.
With the start of Major League Baseball's shortened season a week away, games in empty stadiums and strange extra-inning rules are on the verge of becoming reality.
Drug overdose deaths soar amid pandemic: 'What we need to do is replace stigma with hope'
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County is logging never-before-seen numbers in drug overdose deaths.Officials say the county is on track to shatter 2019's record-high number of 418 lives lost -- and medical experts say the current pandemic is playing a role.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County is logging never-before-seen numbers in drug overdose deaths.Officials say the county is on track to shatter 2019's record-high number of 418 lives lost -- and medical experts say the current pandemic is playing a role.
Coin shortage prompts bank to pay you for spare change: 'It has never happened before'
Do you have a jar of coins in your house? Maybe you have been saving for a special occasion? Well, a local bank says they will pay you for what's inside that jar -- plus interest!
Do you have a jar of coins in your house? Maybe you have been saving for a special occasion? Well, a local bank says they will pay you for what's inside that jar -- plus interest!
Next few weeks are critical: Racine health officials ask residents to prevent COVID spread
RACINE -- Once a "hot spot" both state and nationwide, Racine has flattened its own COVID-19 curve over the last few weeks.
RACINE -- Once a "hot spot" both state and nationwide, Racine has flattened its own COVID-19 curve over the last few weeks.
Milwaukee mask mandate begins
The City of Milwaukee mask mandate is now in effect and we're getting reaction to the move from residents and officials.
The City of Milwaukee mask mandate is now in effect and we're getting reaction to the move from residents and officials.
MPS reopening plan to be voted on Thursday; concerns over 'health and safety of our students'
MILWAUKEE -- It's going to be very fluid, which is news parents and teachers likely do not want to hear.
MILWAUKEE -- It's going to be very fluid, which is news parents and teachers likely do not want to hear.
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.
Milwaukee's mask mandate takes effect to prevent spread of coronavirus
The Milwaukee mask mandate is in full effect. Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says, so far, compliance has been good but he knows not everyone likes it.
The Milwaukee mask mandate is in full effect. Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says, so far, compliance has been good but he knows not everyone likes it.
CDC extends US ban on cruise ships through September
WASHINGTON — Federal health officials are extending the U.S. ban on cruise ships through the end September as coronavirus infections rise in most U.S. states, including Florida.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday that it was extending a no-sail order that had been scheduled to expire July 24.Major cruise lines that belong to an industry trade group had already canceled cruises until Sept. 15 because of ongoing discussions with federal officials over how to restart operations safely.Coronavirus infections are rising in 40 states, and daily deaths have climbed more than 20% from a week ago.
WASHINGTON — Federal health officials are extending the U.S. ban on cruise ships through the end September as coronavirus infections rise in most U.S. states, including Florida.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday that it was extending a no-sail order that had been scheduled to expire July 24.Major cruise lines that belong to an industry trade group had already canceled cruises until Sept. 15 because of ongoing discussions with federal officials over how to restart operations safely.Coronavirus infections are rising in 40 states, and daily deaths have climbed more than 20% from a week ago.
Woodman's Food Markets to require shoppers to wear masks starting July 20
MILWAUKEE -- Woodman’s Food Markets will begin requiring a face covering (covering both mouth and nose) to shop in all of its stores starting on Monday, July 20.Woodman's has required the use of a face-covering by staff and all others performing work in our stores (vendors, merchandisers, etc.) since the beginning of April.Now, the store operators are asking customers do their part as we all work together to help slow the spread of COVID-19.Face masks are available for purchase at all Woodman's locations.As an alternative to in-store shopping, Woodman’s also offers online shopping for pick-up and delivery.
MILWAUKEE -- Woodman’s Food Markets will begin requiring a face covering (covering both mouth and nose) to shop in all of its stores starting on Monday, July 20.Woodman's has required the use of a face-covering by staff and all others performing work in our stores (vendors, merchandisers, etc.) since the beginning of April.Now, the store operators are asking customers do their part as we all work together to help slow the spread of COVID-19.Face masks are available for purchase at all Woodman's locations.As an alternative to in-store shopping, Woodman’s also offers online shopping for pick-up and delivery.
39,811 test positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 832 deaths, 30K+ recovered
MADISON -- The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 39,811 on Thursday, July 16.
MADISON -- The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 39,811 on Thursday, July 16.
Mosquitoes flying free as health departments focus on coronavirus
WASHINGTON -- Bug spray, swollen welts, citronella.
WASHINGTON -- Bug spray, swollen welts, citronella.
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.
Photo with masked subjects from 1919 welcomes guests to Harley-Davidson Museum
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee's Harley-Davidson Museum is back open to visitors -- and there is an interesting photograph now welcoming guests who walk through the doors.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee's Harley-Davidson Museum is back open to visitors -- and there is an interesting photograph now welcoming guests who walk through the doors.
Southern California woman tests positive for COVID-19 for second time after initial recovery
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- A Los Angeles woman is sharing her story to bring awareness to the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic after she tested positive for the virus for the second time despite doing "everything right."Health officials have reported an increased number of people who tested positive for COVID-19, recovered, and then testing positive again.Mary Lugo, 45, is coming forward with her story.Lugo initially tested positive for the virus in April.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- A Los Angeles woman is sharing her story to bring awareness to the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic after she tested positive for the virus for the second time despite doing "everything right."Health officials have reported an increased number of people who tested positive for COVID-19, recovered, and then testing positive again.Mary Lugo, 45, is coming forward with her story.Lugo initially tested positive for the virus in April.
Small businesses in Milwaukee impacted by COVID-19 are now receiving Restart grants
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee’s Restart grants are now being distributed, officials announced on Thursday, July 16.The grants provide financial support for local small businesses impacted by COVID-19.
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee’s Restart grants are now being distributed, officials announced on Thursday, July 16.The grants provide financial support for local small businesses impacted by COVID-19.
CVS makes face coverings mandatory at all of its locations
NEW YORK -- CVS has become the latest retailer mandating that its customers wear face coverings while its inside stores due to the recent spike in COVID-19 infections.Beginning July 20, all CVS customers will have to wear a face covering when entering any location throughout the country, officials said."What we are asking is that customers help protect themselves and those around them by listening to the experts and heeding the call to wear a face covering." CVS Chief Operating Officer Jon Roberts said. "To be clear, we're not asking our store employees to play the role of enforcer."CVS already requires its store employees to wear face coverings and in "any community with state or local laws mandating the use of face coverings, we've made that very clear through signage and other reminders."To date, the U.S. has nearly 3.5 million confirmed cases of COVID-19, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University.Read updates at FOXBusiness.com.
NEW YORK -- CVS has become the latest retailer mandating that its customers wear face coverings while its inside stores due to the recent spike in COVID-19 infections.Beginning July 20, all CVS customers will have to wear a face covering when entering any location throughout the country, officials said."What we are asking is that customers help protect themselves and those around them by listening to the experts and heeding the call to wear a face covering." CVS Chief Operating Officer Jon Roberts said. "To be clear, we're not asking our store employees to play the role of enforcer."CVS already requires its store employees to wear face coverings and in "any community with state or local laws mandating the use of face coverings, we've made that very clear through signage and other reminders."To date, the U.S. has nearly 3.5 million confirmed cases of COVID-19, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University.Read updates at FOXBusiness.com.
Harvest Fair is canceled for 2020: 'There is no way to safely hold an event of this size'
WEST ALLIS -- Harvest Fair is canceled for 2020, officials announced on Thursday, July 16.
WEST ALLIS -- Harvest Fair is canceled for 2020, officials announced on Thursday, July 16.
Glendale requiring face masks in indoors public spaces for everyone 4 and older
GLENDALE -- On Monday, July 13, Glendale Common Council passed a resolution requiring masks and face coverings to be worn in indoor public places and where social distancing is not feasible.
GLENDALE -- On Monday, July 13, Glendale Common Council passed a resolution requiring masks and face coverings to be worn in indoor public places and where social distancing is not feasible.
BIG EAST fall sports will not include any non-conference competition
MILWAUKEE -- The BIG EAST Conference and its member institutions announced on Thursday, July 16 updated plans for their six 2020 fall sports.
MILWAUKEE -- The BIG EAST Conference and its member institutions announced on Thursday, July 16 updated plans for their six 2020 fall sports.