Spirit Halloween squashes closure rumors, says it will return despite COVID-19 pandemic
NEW YORK -- Halloween lovers, rejoice: It looks like popular franchise Spirit Halloween will be returning in 2020, just in time for spooky season.Putting an end to rumors that the franchise would not be returning this year due to COVID-19, Spirit Halloween announced on Facebook that shoppers have nothing to worry about.The Facebook post reads, in part:
NEW YORK -- Halloween lovers, rejoice: It looks like popular franchise Spirit Halloween will be returning in 2020, just in time for spooky season.Putting an end to rumors that the franchise would not be returning this year due to COVID-19, Spirit Halloween announced on Facebook that shoppers have nothing to worry about.The Facebook post reads, in part:
Racine's Salmon-A-Rama fishing contest is on for 2020, festival is canceled
RACINE -- The organizers of Salmon-A-Rama announced on Tuesday, June 30 that its 10-day fishing contest headquartered in Racine will be on for 2020.
RACINE -- The organizers of Salmon-A-Rama announced on Tuesday, June 30 that its 10-day fishing contest headquartered in Racine will be on for 2020.
Wisconsin State Park group camping for 50 people or less starts July 13
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced on Tuesday, June 30 it will begin to allow group camping for groups of 50 or less with reservations on Monday, July 13.The DNR will also begin placing camp hosts at state park campgrounds, and firewood is now available at select state parks.
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced on Tuesday, June 30 it will begin to allow group camping for groups of 50 or less with reservations on Monday, July 13.The DNR will also begin placing camp hosts at state park campgrounds, and firewood is now available at select state parks.
FDA head offers guidelines for vaccine to Senate: 'We will not cut corners in our decision-making'
WASHINGTON — The head of the Food and Drug Administration says vaccine developers will be expected to study COVID-19 shots in racial minorities, the elderly, pregnant women and those with other health conditions.FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn outlined the guidelines for potential vaccines at a Senate hearing on reopening schools and workplaces.Hahn says “while the FDA is committed to help expedite this work, we will not cut corners in our decision-making.”The agency has come under criticism for granting emergency authorization to a malaria drug touted by President Donald Trump as a treatment for coronavirus.
WASHINGTON — The head of the Food and Drug Administration says vaccine developers will be expected to study COVID-19 shots in racial minorities, the elderly, pregnant women and those with other health conditions.FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn outlined the guidelines for potential vaccines at a Senate hearing on reopening schools and workplaces.Hahn says “while the FDA is committed to help expedite this work, we will not cut corners in our decision-making.”The agency has come under criticism for granting emergency authorization to a malaria drug touted by President Donald Trump as a treatment for coronavirus.
Over 6,000 new Florida coronavirus cases Tuesday as total tops 150,000; 58 more deaths reported
TAMPA, Fla. -- The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 6,093 since yesterday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state.
TAMPA, Fla. -- The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 6,093 since yesterday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state.
EU reopens its borders to 14 nations but not to US tourists
BRUSSELS — The European Union announced Tuesday that it will reopen its borders to travelers from 14 countries, but most Americans have been refused entry for at least another two weeks due to soaring coronavirus infections in the U.S.Travelers from other big countries like Russia, Brazil and India will also miss out.As Europe’s economies reel from the impact of the coronavirus, southern EU countries like Greece, Italy and Spain are desperate to entice back sun-loving visitors and breathe life into their damaged tourism industries.More than 15 million Americans are estimated to travel to Europe each year, while some 10 million Europeans head across the Atlantic.Citizens from the following countries will be allowed into the EU's 27 members and four other nations in Europe's visa-free Schengen travel zone: Algeria, Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Montenegro, Morocco, New Zealand, Rwanda, Serbia, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia and Uruguay.The EU said China is “subject to confirmation of reciprocity,” meaning it must lift all restrictions on European citizens entering China before it will allow Chinese citizens back in.Countries considered for the safe list are also expected to lift any bans they might have in place on European travelers.
BRUSSELS — The European Union announced Tuesday that it will reopen its borders to travelers from 14 countries, but most Americans have been refused entry for at least another two weeks due to soaring coronavirus infections in the U.S.Travelers from other big countries like Russia, Brazil and India will also miss out.As Europe’s economies reel from the impact of the coronavirus, southern EU countries like Greece, Italy and Spain are desperate to entice back sun-loving visitors and breathe life into their damaged tourism industries.More than 15 million Americans are estimated to travel to Europe each year, while some 10 million Europeans head across the Atlantic.Citizens from the following countries will be allowed into the EU's 27 members and four other nations in Europe's visa-free Schengen travel zone: Algeria, Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Montenegro, Morocco, New Zealand, Rwanda, Serbia, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia and Uruguay.The EU said China is “subject to confirmation of reciprocity,” meaning it must lift all restrictions on European citizens entering China before it will allow Chinese citizens back in.Countries considered for the safe list are also expected to lift any bans they might have in place on European travelers.
How risky is flying during the coronavirus pandemic?
NEW YORK -- How risky is flying during the coronavirus pandemic?
NEW YORK -- How risky is flying during the coronavirus pandemic?
70+ Milwaukee businesses call on mayor, council president to require masks in public spaces
MILWAUKEE -- Over 70 Milwaukee businesses have joined together and written a letter to Mayor Tom Barrett and Common Council President Cavalier Johnson, calling on them to require that masks be worn by patrons and workers in public spaces including stores, theaters, museums, restaurants and bars (while not consuming food or beverages) to help prevent the spread of COVID-19."I have very close ties to Italy, we know how it affected Italy and how it affected certain countries around the world," said Paul Bartolotta of the Bartolotta Restaurants. "No country has successfully put to bed or managed down the pandemic without the use of masks."Fiserv Forum, Colectivo Coffee, The Sherman Phoenix, The Pabst Theater Group and Bartolotta Restaurants are among those signing their support.
MILWAUKEE -- Over 70 Milwaukee businesses have joined together and written a letter to Mayor Tom Barrett and Common Council President Cavalier Johnson, calling on them to require that masks be worn by patrons and workers in public spaces including stores, theaters, museums, restaurants and bars (while not consuming food or beverages) to help prevent the spread of COVID-19."I have very close ties to Italy, we know how it affected Italy and how it affected certain countries around the world," said Paul Bartolotta of the Bartolotta Restaurants. "No country has successfully put to bed or managed down the pandemic without the use of masks."Fiserv Forum, Colectivo Coffee, The Sherman Phoenix, The Pabst Theater Group and Bartolotta Restaurants are among those signing their support.
28K+ tested positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 779 deaths, 22K+ recovered, 527K+ negative
MILWAUKEE -- The number of positive cases of the coronavirus in Wisconsin rose to 28,108 Monday, June 29, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported.
MILWAUKEE -- The number of positive cases of the coronavirus in Wisconsin rose to 28,108 Monday, June 29, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported.
Closed again: States like Arizona reverse reopenings, require masks amid COVID-19 resurgence
PHOENIX -- Arizona's Republican governor shut down bars, movie theaters, gyms and water parks Monday and leaders in several states ordered residents to wear masks in public in a dramatic course reversal amid an alarming resurgence of coronavirus cases nationwide.Among those implementing the face-covering orders is the city of Jacksonville, Florida, where mask-averse President Donald Trump plans to accept the Republican nomination in August.
PHOENIX -- Arizona's Republican governor shut down bars, movie theaters, gyms and water parks Monday and leaders in several states ordered residents to wear masks in public in a dramatic course reversal amid an alarming resurgence of coronavirus cases nationwide.Among those implementing the face-covering orders is the city of Jacksonville, Florida, where mask-averse President Donald Trump plans to accept the Republican nomination in August.
New York's governor says President Trump should wear mask and require them in public
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York's Gov.
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York's Gov.
Racine business owners claim denial of COVID-19 relief grant after 'Safer at Home' protest
RACINE -- After attending a protest in Madison, in opposition to Safer at Home orders in April, owners of a Racine business say they're being discriminated against -- planning to sue the city after not receiving COVID-19 relief grants.
RACINE -- After attending a protest in Madison, in opposition to Safer at Home orders in April, owners of a Racine business say they're being discriminated against -- planning to sue the city after not receiving COVID-19 relief grants.
Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman, Joe Ross opt out of MLB season
WASHINGTON -- The Washington Nationals will try to defend their World Series title without at least two holdovers from last year's team, including one of the faces of the franchise.Longtime infielder Ryan Zimmerman and pitcher Joe Ross elected not to play this season, the team announced Monday.
WASHINGTON -- The Washington Nationals will try to defend their World Series title without at least two holdovers from last year's team, including one of the faces of the franchise.Longtime infielder Ryan Zimmerman and pitcher Joe Ross elected not to play this season, the team announced Monday.
Wisconsin Democrats push bill to require hazard pay, paid medical leave for health care workers
MADISON -- Health care workers in Wisconsin say they're worried about their working conditions during the coronavirus pandemic.
MADISON -- Health care workers in Wisconsin say they're worried about their working conditions during the coronavirus pandemic.
AMC pushes back movie theater reopening by 2 weeks
NEW YORK -- AMC Theaters, the nation’s largest chain, is pushing back its plans to begin reopening theaters by two weeks following the closure because of COVID-19.
NEW YORK -- AMC Theaters, the nation’s largest chain, is pushing back its plans to begin reopening theaters by two weeks following the closure because of COVID-19.
Jacksonville enacts mandatory mask requirement
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The city of Jacksonville, where President Trump is expected to accept the Republican nomination, enacted a mandatory mask requirement for public and indoor locations, and “in other situations where individuals cannot socially distance.”The requirement begins at 5 p.m. Monday.This is a reversal from city leaders.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The city of Jacksonville, where President Trump is expected to accept the Republican nomination, enacted a mandatory mask requirement for public and indoor locations, and “in other situations where individuals cannot socially distance.”The requirement begins at 5 p.m. Monday.This is a reversal from city leaders.
Kissing of Blarney Stone resumes as Ireland eases lockdown
LONDON — Life became ever so slightly more normal in Ireland on Monday as pints were pulled and locked-down hair was trimmed for the first time since the middle of March.And for the first time since March 13, the Blarney Stone was kissed — a hugely important moment for anyone looking to get the gift of the gab.As the country embarked on the next stage of the government's easing of coronavirus restrictions, bars that serve food were able to welcome back customers — pubs not selling food can reopen on July 20.
LONDON — Life became ever so slightly more normal in Ireland on Monday as pints were pulled and locked-down hair was trimmed for the first time since the middle of March.And for the first time since March 13, the Blarney Stone was kissed — a hugely important moment for anyone looking to get the gift of the gab.As the country embarked on the next stage of the government's easing of coronavirus restrictions, bars that serve food were able to welcome back customers — pubs not selling food can reopen on July 20.