Enroll curbside! 4 dates available for families to enroll at MPS Central Services
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools on Tuesday, July 14 is hosting its first day of curbside enrollment.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools on Tuesday, July 14 is hosting its first day of curbside enrollment.
Disney World offering mask-free 'relaxation zones' upon reopening, Twitter calls move 'irresponsible'
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- There’s no need to ask to remove your mask.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- There’s no need to ask to remove your mask.
37K+ positive cases of COVID-19 statewide, 821 deaths, 28K+ recovered, 659K+ negative
MADISON -- The number of positive cases of COVID-19 increased by more than 400 Monday, July 13, with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reporting a total of 36,942 positive cases -- up 494 from Sunday.There have been 820 deaths in the state (2.2%).Of the positive cases, 3,850 have required hospitalization, an increase of 26 from Sunday, and 10.4% of cases.DHS officials said 28,670 have recovered (78%).
MADISON -- The number of positive cases of COVID-19 increased by more than 400 Monday, July 13, with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reporting a total of 36,942 positive cases -- up 494 from Sunday.There have been 820 deaths in the state (2.2%).Of the positive cases, 3,850 have required hospitalization, an increase of 26 from Sunday, and 10.4% of cases.DHS officials said 28,670 have recovered (78%).
California shuts bars, indoor dining and most gyms, churches
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Bars and inside restaurant dining are banned throughout California, while indoor religious services, gyms and hair and nail salons are again off-limits in most of the state, Gov.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Bars and inside restaurant dining are banned throughout California, while indoor religious services, gyms and hair and nail salons are again off-limits in most of the state, Gov.
Coronavirus concerns force cancellation of Chicago Marathon
CHICAGO — The Bank of America Chicago Marathon has been cancelled due to health concerns for runners, spectators, volunteers and others during the coronavirus pandemic, organizers announced Monday.Marathon organizers and city officials cited the challenge of staging the large-scale Oct. 11 event while COVID-19 endures.As of Sunday, Chicago's health department reported 55,184 confirmed cases of the virus and 2,682 deaths due to complications from COVID-19.Chicago's event typically draws about 45,000 runners and wheelchair athletes, and more than one million spectators.“The Chicago Marathon is our city’s beloved annual celebration of more than 45,000 runners, as well as tens of thousands of volunteers, spectators and city residents, all of whom come together race weekend as one community here in our city,” Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said in a news release.“Like all Chicagoans, I’m personally disappointed that this year’s event won’t take place as originally planned, however, we look forward to welcoming all runners and their cheering squads once again when the Chicago Marathon returns to our city in full force for another very exciting race,” she added.The New York City Marathon that was scheduled for Nov. 1 also has been cancelled.
CHICAGO — The Bank of America Chicago Marathon has been cancelled due to health concerns for runners, spectators, volunteers and others during the coronavirus pandemic, organizers announced Monday.Marathon organizers and city officials cited the challenge of staging the large-scale Oct. 11 event while COVID-19 endures.As of Sunday, Chicago's health department reported 55,184 confirmed cases of the virus and 2,682 deaths due to complications from COVID-19.Chicago's event typically draws about 45,000 runners and wheelchair athletes, and more than one million spectators.“The Chicago Marathon is our city’s beloved annual celebration of more than 45,000 runners, as well as tens of thousands of volunteers, spectators and city residents, all of whom come together race weekend as one community here in our city,” Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said in a news release.“Like all Chicagoans, I’m personally disappointed that this year’s event won’t take place as originally planned, however, we look forward to welcoming all runners and their cheering squads once again when the Chicago Marathon returns to our city in full force for another very exciting race,” she added.The New York City Marathon that was scheduled for Nov. 1 also has been cancelled.
'Safest way to vote is by mail:' 250K Milwaukee households will receive postcard to request absentee ballot
MILWAUKEE -- Bracing for a busy August primary and November general election with an increased demand for absentee ballots amid the coronavirus pandemic, Mayor Tom Barrett on Monday, July 13 was joined by city leaders to outline preparations for the Aug. 11 election through the "SafeVote plan," which "encourages residents to exercise their vote safely from their home by requesting an absentee ballot by mail."City leaders announced every Milwaukee household will be receiving a SafeVote postcard "encouraging residents to vote safely from their home by requesting an absentee ballot by mail.""250,000 households are going to receive this postcard," said Claire Woodall-Vogg, executive director of the Milwaukee Election Commission.
MILWAUKEE -- Bracing for a busy August primary and November general election with an increased demand for absentee ballots amid the coronavirus pandemic, Mayor Tom Barrett on Monday, July 13 was joined by city leaders to outline preparations for the Aug. 11 election through the "SafeVote plan," which "encourages residents to exercise their vote safely from their home by requesting an absentee ballot by mail."City leaders announced every Milwaukee household will be receiving a SafeVote postcard "encouraging residents to vote safely from their home by requesting an absentee ballot by mail.""250,000 households are going to receive this postcard," said Claire Woodall-Vogg, executive director of the Milwaukee Election Commission.
'It's really hard to social distance:' Greendale HS cancels competitive marching band amid COVID-19
GREENDALE -- Schools everywhere are working to decide how best to move forward with classes in the fall.
GREENDALE -- Schools everywhere are working to decide how best to move forward with classes in the fall.
'Really important right now:' Milwaukeeans react to mask mandate, free mask distribution program
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee's health department has been directed to create a program that would give a free mask to each resident of the city.Milwaukee's mask mandate applies to indoor public spaces and outdoor public spaces when you are 6 feet from someone not in your household.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee's health department has been directed to create a program that would give a free mask to each resident of the city.Milwaukee's mask mandate applies to indoor public spaces and outdoor public spaces when you are 6 feet from someone not in your household.
Judge: Women can get abortion pill without doctor visits
SILVER SPRING, Md. — A federal judge agreed Monday to suspend a rule that requires women during the COVID-19 pandemic to visit a hospital, clinic or medical office to obtain an abortion pill.U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang in Maryland concluded that the “in-person requirements” for patients seeking medication abortion care impose a “substantial obstacle” to abortion patients and are likely unconstitutional under the circumstances of the pandemic."Particularly in light of the limited timeframe during which a medication abortion or any abortion must occur, such infringement on the right to an abortion would constitute irreparable harm," the judge wrote in his 80-page decision.Chuang's ruling will allow healthcare providers to arrange for mifepristone to be mailed or delivered to patients during the public health emergency declared by the secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
SILVER SPRING, Md. — A federal judge agreed Monday to suspend a rule that requires women during the COVID-19 pandemic to visit a hospital, clinic or medical office to obtain an abortion pill.U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang in Maryland concluded that the “in-person requirements” for patients seeking medication abortion care impose a “substantial obstacle” to abortion patients and are likely unconstitutional under the circumstances of the pandemic."Particularly in light of the limited timeframe during which a medication abortion or any abortion must occur, such infringement on the right to an abortion would constitute irreparable harm," the judge wrote in his 80-page decision.Chuang's ruling will allow healthcare providers to arrange for mifepristone to be mailed or delivered to patients during the public health emergency declared by the secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
UW supports federal lawsuit over international student rule
MADISON — The University of Wisconsin supports a multi-state lawsuit filed Monday challenging the Trump administration’s new restrictions on international students, interim system president Tommy Thompson said.Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is one of 18 attorneys general that joined the lawsuit, which is led by Massachusetts.
MADISON — The University of Wisconsin supports a multi-state lawsuit filed Monday challenging the Trump administration’s new restrictions on international students, interim system president Tommy Thompson said.Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is one of 18 attorneys general that joined the lawsuit, which is led by Massachusetts.
DMV reminder: Extension on driver license renewal ends July 25
MILWAUKEE -- The deadline for drivers under age 60, who received extensions to renew their license due to COVID-19, is Saturday, July 25.
MILWAUKEE -- The deadline for drivers under age 60, who received extensions to renew their license due to COVID-19, is Saturday, July 25.
Houston Rockets' Russell Westbrook says he tested positive for coronavirus
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Russell Westbrook of the Houston Rockets said Monday that he has tested positive for coronavirus and that he plans to eventually join his team at the restart of the NBA season.Westbrook made the revelation on social media.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Russell Westbrook of the Houston Rockets said Monday that he has tested positive for coronavirus and that he plans to eventually join his team at the restart of the NBA season.Westbrook made the revelation on social media.
2020 Wisconsin State Fair is canceled; here's where you can snag cream puffs this year
WEST ALLIS -- Wisconsin State Fair Park Officials and the Wisconsin Bakers Association announced Tuesday, June 23, that cream puffs will be available at Wisconsin State Fair Park and select locations throughout the state during the original State Fair dates, August 6 -16.The news is part of the Wisconsin State Fair’s launch of the State Fair Necessities, bringing fair favorites to fair-goers.
WEST ALLIS -- Wisconsin State Fair Park Officials and the Wisconsin Bakers Association announced Tuesday, June 23, that cream puffs will be available at Wisconsin State Fair Park and select locations throughout the state during the original State Fair dates, August 6 -16.The news is part of the Wisconsin State Fair’s launch of the State Fair Necessities, bringing fair favorites to fair-goers.
Milwaukee Common Council to vote Monday on proposed mask mandate
MILWAUKEE -- The full Milwaukee Common Council will vote Monday, July 13 on Milwaukee's proposed mask mandate ordinance -- passed by the Milwaukee Common Council's Public Safety and Health Committee Thursday, July 9.
MILWAUKEE -- The full Milwaukee Common Council will vote Monday, July 13 on Milwaukee's proposed mask mandate ordinance -- passed by the Milwaukee Common Council's Public Safety and Health Committee Thursday, July 9.
'I spent $440:' Refund deadlines approach for those holding Summerfest 2020 concert tickets
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest 2020 is going down in history for what could've been.
MILWAUKEE -- Summerfest 2020 is going down in history for what could've been.
DHS: 36K+ positive cases of COVID-19, 820 deaths, 28K+ recovered, 653K+ negative
MADISON -- The number of positive cases of COVID-19 increased by more than 700 in Wisconsin Sunday, July 12 -- up 769 from Saturday to a total of 36,448 positive cases, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.There have been 820 deaths in the state, with one new death reported Sunday.DHS officials said 28,318 people have recovered (78%) for a total of 7,305 active cases (20%).Of the positive cases, 3,824 have required hospitalization, an increase of 27 from Saturday, with 10.5% of cases requiring hospitalization.
MADISON -- The number of positive cases of COVID-19 increased by more than 700 in Wisconsin Sunday, July 12 -- up 769 from Saturday to a total of 36,448 positive cases, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.There have been 820 deaths in the state, with one new death reported Sunday.DHS officials said 28,318 people have recovered (78%) for a total of 7,305 active cases (20%).Of the positive cases, 3,824 have required hospitalization, an increase of 27 from Saturday, with 10.5% of cases requiring hospitalization.