Mexican Fiesta HQ to become 1st volunteer-made mask distribution hub on Milwaukee's south side
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Hispanic Scholarship Foundation, Inc./Mexican Fiesta announced it is collaborating with MaskUpMKE and the Medical College of Wisconsin -- and will have the first volunteer-made mask distribution hub on the south side of Milwaukee.MaskUpMKE is a social awareness campaign that was initiated by Rebel Converting & Ignite Change that encourages Milwaukeeans to wear facemasks when going out.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Hispanic Scholarship Foundation, Inc./Mexican Fiesta announced it is collaborating with MaskUpMKE and the Medical College of Wisconsin -- and will have the first volunteer-made mask distribution hub on the south side of Milwaukee.MaskUpMKE is a social awareness campaign that was initiated by Rebel Converting & Ignite Change that encourages Milwaukeeans to wear facemasks when going out.
Red Cross offers virtual care for families who have lost loved ones during pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- The coronavirus has killed more than 700 people in Wisconsin -- leaving hundreds of families to mourn without the usual way to grieve.
MILWAUKEE -- The coronavirus has killed more than 700 people in Wisconsin -- leaving hundreds of families to mourn without the usual way to grieve.
Wisconsin offers supplemental unemployment benefits
MADISON — Wisconsin residents can now apply for 13 more weeks of unemployment benefits using money from the federal coronavirus relief bill.The state Department of Workforce Development announced Wednesday that Wisconsin residents who have exhausted their 26 weeks of state unemployment benefits can now apply for Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation under the bill.People who collect the pandemic unemployment compensation are also eligible for an additional $600 per week of Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation.
MADISON — Wisconsin residents can now apply for 13 more weeks of unemployment benefits using money from the federal coronavirus relief bill.The state Department of Workforce Development announced Wednesday that Wisconsin residents who have exhausted their 26 weeks of state unemployment benefits can now apply for Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation under the bill.People who collect the pandemic unemployment compensation are also eligible for an additional $600 per week of Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation.
Indiana Pacers' Malcolm Brogdon in quarantine after positive test for COVID-19
INDIANAPOLIS — The return of Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon has been delayed after he tested positive for the coronavirus.Brogdon issued a statement through the team, saying he was in quarantine, feeling well and expects to rejoin his teammates in Orlando for the resumption of the season next month.Brogdon used the March stoppage of play to recover from a leg and hip muscle injury that kept him out of games and recently told reporters he was ready to play.Brogdon also has been a prominent voice calling for racial equity following the death of George Floyd.
INDIANAPOLIS — The return of Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon has been delayed after he tested positive for the coronavirus.Brogdon issued a statement through the team, saying he was in quarantine, feeling well and expects to rejoin his teammates in Orlando for the resumption of the season next month.Brogdon used the March stoppage of play to recover from a leg and hip muscle injury that kept him out of games and recently told reporters he was ready to play.Brogdon also has been a prominent voice calling for racial equity following the death of George Floyd.
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Cheese prices soar to record highs due to shifts in demand during coronavirus pandemic
CHICAGO -- As with many industries affected by the coronavirus pandemic, the cheese market appears to have been impacted as well, sending recent prices through the roof.The price of cheese reached an all-time high on June 8 after a 20-year low in April, according to Business Insider.Specifically, the price for a block of cheddar reached a record $2.585 a pound on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, which is an increase of nearly 160% from April's price of $1.
CHICAGO -- As with many industries affected by the coronavirus pandemic, the cheese market appears to have been impacted as well, sending recent prices through the roof.The price of cheese reached an all-time high on June 8 after a 20-year low in April, according to Business Insider.Specifically, the price for a block of cheddar reached a record $2.585 a pound on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, which is an increase of nearly 160% from April's price of $1.
Coronavirus party cancellations force Costco to stop selling sheet cake
NEW YORK -- Costco is suspending sales of its sheet cakes, the life of the party at its bakeries, as more big format events like weddings and graduations get canceled or postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.The big-box retailer will sell its 10-inch round cakes instead, which feed 8 to 10 people, and are suitable for socially distanced gatherings and has no immediate plans to bring back the larger sheet cakes, Delish.com reported.A spokesperson for Costco did not immediately return a FOX Business request for comment on why it's downsizing its bakery menu.
NEW YORK -- Costco is suspending sales of its sheet cakes, the life of the party at its bakeries, as more big format events like weddings and graduations get canceled or postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.The big-box retailer will sell its 10-inch round cakes instead, which feed 8 to 10 people, and are suitable for socially distanced gatherings and has no immediate plans to bring back the larger sheet cakes, Delish.com reported.A spokesperson for Costco did not immediately return a FOX Business request for comment on why it's downsizing its bakery menu.
With senses failing, Florida woman turns to tequila to confirm COVID suspicions
TAMPA, Fla. -- For some, losing taste and smell may be one of the only symptoms you experience after getting COVID-19.
TAMPA, Fla. -- For some, losing taste and smell may be one of the only symptoms you experience after getting COVID-19.
US inmates got coronavirus relief checks, and IRS wants them back
BOISE, Idaho — Hundreds of thousands of dollars in coronavirus relief payments have been sent to people behind bars across the United States, and now the IRS is asking state officials to help claw back the cash that the federal tax agency says was mistakenly sent.The legislation authorizing the payments during the pandemic doesn’t specifically exclude jail or prison inmates, and the IRS has refused to say exactly what legal authority it has to retrieve the money.
BOISE, Idaho — Hundreds of thousands of dollars in coronavirus relief payments have been sent to people behind bars across the United States, and now the IRS is asking state officials to help claw back the cash that the federal tax agency says was mistakenly sent.The legislation authorizing the payments during the pandemic doesn’t specifically exclude jail or prison inmates, and the IRS has refused to say exactly what legal authority it has to retrieve the money.
Washington state to require masks in public in response to COVID-19 concerns
SEATTLE -- Washington state will require people to wear facial coverings in public settings, under a statewide public health order announced Tuesday by Gov.
SEATTLE -- Washington state will require people to wear facial coverings in public settings, under a statewide public health order announced Tuesday by Gov.
EU considers barring US travelers as it reopens, citing coronavirus response, sources say
BRUSSELS, Belgium -- The European Union may initially exclude Americans from visiting the EU as it reopens to international travelers following months of restrictions to combat the coronavirus pandemic, Fox News has learned.Officials say they’ve made no final decisions about the ability of Americans to enter EU member states, which will depend on coronavirus conditions in the United States.Nations in the 27-member bloc are negotiating between two lists of countries whose citizens are allowed to enter based on how their governments are handling COVID-19.
BRUSSELS, Belgium -- The European Union may initially exclude Americans from visiting the EU as it reopens to international travelers following months of restrictions to combat the coronavirus pandemic, Fox News has learned.Officials say they’ve made no final decisions about the ability of Americans to enter EU member states, which will depend on coronavirus conditions in the United States.Nations in the 27-member bloc are negotiating between two lists of countries whose citizens are allowed to enter based on how their governments are handling COVID-19.
Study: Only 47% of Americans are losing sleep over money despite pandemic
NEW YORK -- Despite the coronavirus pandemic and a slowed-down economy, less than half of American adults are worried about money, according to a new Bankrate study.
NEW YORK -- Despite the coronavirus pandemic and a slowed-down economy, less than half of American adults are worried about money, according to a new Bankrate study.
NY, NJ and CT order quarantine for visitors from states with high infection numbers
NEW YORK -- The governors of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are ordering a mandatory 14-day quarantine on visitors from states with high COVID-19 cases.
NEW YORK -- The governors of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are ordering a mandatory 14-day quarantine on visitors from states with high COVID-19 cases.
New York City Marathon canceled because of coronavirus
NEW YORK — This year’s New York City Marathon has been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
NEW YORK — This year’s New York City Marathon has been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
US COVID-19 cases surge to highest level in 2 months
NEW YORK -- New coronavirus cases in the U.S. have surged to their highest level in two months and are now back to where they were at the peak of the outbreak.The U.S. on Tuesday reported 34,700 new cases of the virus, according to a tally compiled by Johns Hopkins University that was published Wednesday.
NEW YORK -- New coronavirus cases in the U.S. have surged to their highest level in two months and are now back to where they were at the peak of the outbreak.The U.S. on Tuesday reported 34,700 new cases of the virus, according to a tally compiled by Johns Hopkins University that was published Wednesday.
Applications for $75 million 'We’re All In Small Business Grants' extended until June 26
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is extending the deadline until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, June 26, for small businesses to apply online for the $2,500 We’re All In Small Business Grants, WEDC officials announced Wednesday, June 24.The deadline was extended to give additional businesses more time to get needed documents and submit their information to WEDC.According to a press release, the program, which will provide $2,500 grants to 30,000 small businesses, is designed to help small businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, while also encouraging them to adopt best practices to keep employees, customers and communities safe.WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes said the We’re All In grants “will not be determined on a first-come, first-served basis, so businesses all have the same chance of receiving a grant, regardless of when they apply.
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is extending the deadline until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, June 26, for small businesses to apply online for the $2,500 We’re All In Small Business Grants, WEDC officials announced Wednesday, June 24.The deadline was extended to give additional businesses more time to get needed documents and submit their information to WEDC.According to a press release, the program, which will provide $2,500 grants to 30,000 small businesses, is designed to help small businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, while also encouraging them to adopt best practices to keep employees, customers and communities safe.WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes said the We’re All In grants “will not be determined on a first-come, first-served basis, so businesses all have the same chance of receiving a grant, regardless of when they apply.
Neighbors start ‘singin’ in the rain’ with socially distanced dance party
FRODSHAM, England -- Neighbors in England are following Gene Kelly’s example, while making the most out of social distancing amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.The residents of a street in Frodsham, Cheshire, England have been taking part in socially distanced dance parties since the pandemic began.Elsa Williams shared a video on social media which showed footage of her neighbors dancing in the rain with umbrellas, while the song “Singin’ in the Rain” played in the background.
FRODSHAM, England -- Neighbors in England are following Gene Kelly’s example, while making the most out of social distancing amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.The residents of a street in Frodsham, Cheshire, England have been taking part in socially distanced dance parties since the pandemic began.Elsa Williams shared a video on social media which showed footage of her neighbors dancing in the rain with umbrellas, while the song “Singin’ in the Rain” played in the background.
25,386 test positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 751 deaths, 19K+ recovered
MILWAUKEE — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 25,386 on Tuesday, June 23.
MILWAUKEE — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 25,386 on Tuesday, June 23.
Wisconsin school districts prepare for fall return; Wisconsin DHS launches COVID-19 activity level dashboard
MILWAUKEE -- School districts across Wisconsin are scrambling to figure out how to open their doors safely in the fall.
MILWAUKEE -- School districts across Wisconsin are scrambling to figure out how to open their doors safely in the fall.