21,727 test positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 673 deaths, 14K+ recovered
MILWAUKEE — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 21,727 on Wednesday, June 10.
MILWAUKEE — The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 21,727 on Wednesday, June 10.
Double duty: Wisconsin National Guard members complete degrees while mobilized for COVID-19
MADISON — More than 1,200 members of the Wisconsin National Guard are serving in support of the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and many are doing so in addition to working to complete their degrees.Soldiers and Airmen working long days supporting the state's response to COVID-19 also are resigned to staying up long into the night or working weekends to get homework, tests and assignments complete.
MADISON — More than 1,200 members of the Wisconsin National Guard are serving in support of the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and many are doing so in addition to working to complete their degrees.Soldiers and Airmen working long days supporting the state's response to COVID-19 also are resigned to staying up long into the night or working weekends to get homework, tests and assignments complete.
‘Worst nightmare:' Fauci warns that coronavirus pandemic ‘isn’t over yet’
WASHINGTON -- Speaking at a convention held by the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) on June 9, Dr.
WASHINGTON -- Speaking at a convention held by the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) on June 9, Dr.
Autopsy: Chicago infant died of COVID-19
CHICAGO -- An autopsy has confirmed that COVID-19 infection contributed in the March death a 9-month-old Chicago boy, the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office said Wednesday.Joseph Myles died of human coronavirus NL-63 and COVID-19 induced viral pneumonia, the medical examiner’s office said.
CHICAGO -- An autopsy has confirmed that COVID-19 infection contributed in the March death a 9-month-old Chicago boy, the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office said Wednesday.Joseph Myles died of human coronavirus NL-63 and COVID-19 induced viral pneumonia, the medical examiner’s office said.
Dodge County Fair canceled due to COVID-19 concerns, expected to resume in 2021
BEAVER DAM -- The Dodge County Fair -- a community tradition for 132 years -- has been canceled for 2020, which was to be held Aug. 19-23.In a news release, the Dodge County Fair Board announced the cancelation and issued the following statement:
BEAVER DAM -- The Dodge County Fair -- a community tradition for 132 years -- has been canceled for 2020, which was to be held Aug. 19-23.In a news release, the Dodge County Fair Board announced the cancelation and issued the following statement:
'The right decision:' Annual Vic Ferrari July 3rd celebration in Manitowoc canceled
MANITOWOC -- The annual Vic Ferrari July 3rd celebration, a free concert in downtown Manitowoc, has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
MANITOWOC -- The annual Vic Ferrari July 3rd celebration, a free concert in downtown Manitowoc, has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Scammers pretend to be COVID-19 contact tracers to get personal information from victims
TAMPA, Fla. -- Health departments are using contact tracing to slow the spread of COVID-19.
TAMPA, Fla. -- Health departments are using contact tracing to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Milwaukee Business Restart Grant applications due Friday, small businesses eligible for up to $15K
MILWAUKEE -- Small businesses can apply for City of Milwaukee’s Business Restart Grants until 5 p.m Friday, June 12 through the online portal at Milwaukee.gov/restart.A news release says the Milwaukee Business Restart Program is designed to get City small businesses up and running following setbacks associated with the current COVID-19 pandemic.
MILWAUKEE -- Small businesses can apply for City of Milwaukee’s Business Restart Grants until 5 p.m Friday, June 12 through the online portal at Milwaukee.gov/restart.A news release says the Milwaukee Business Restart Program is designed to get City small businesses up and running following setbacks associated with the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Violations of 25% capacity limit could mean $500+ fines for Milwaukee restaurants
MILWAUKEE -- While the doors might be open at many Milwaukee restaurants, owners face big fines if they don't comply with new COVID-19 restrictions.
MILWAUKEE -- While the doors might be open at many Milwaukee restaurants, owners face big fines if they don't comply with new COVID-19 restrictions.
DHS: 21K+ tested positive for COVID-19, 663 deaths, 14K+ recovered 347K+ negative
MADISON -- More than 21,000 (21,372) have tested positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin as of Tuesday, June 9.
MADISON -- More than 21,000 (21,372) have tested positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin as of Tuesday, June 9.
Universal mask policy: Face coverings required at Milwaukee County grounds/facilities
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley on Tuesday, June 9 announced a face mask requirement on Milwaukee County grounds and facilities.This requirement includes employees, contractors, vendors, volunteers, service users and the general public "entering county facilities and grounds with a controlled entry point." A news release noted masks are not required, but are highly recommended at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, on Milwaukee County Transit System buses and at outdoor park spaces including beer gardens.Crowley noted during a Tuesday afternoon news conference we are "still in the middle of a pandemic," and thus, Milwaukee County is following guidelines from the United States Centers for Disease Control in issuing the "universal mask policy."The county executive noted masks will be provided for those who do not have masks.Acceptable masks include cloth face masks, handmade or sewn face masks, scarves, bandannas, disposable non-medical grade paper masks, etc.Again, Crowley noted those without masks will be provided with them.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley on Tuesday, June 9 announced a face mask requirement on Milwaukee County grounds and facilities.This requirement includes employees, contractors, vendors, volunteers, service users and the general public "entering county facilities and grounds with a controlled entry point." A news release noted masks are not required, but are highly recommended at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, on Milwaukee County Transit System buses and at outdoor park spaces including beer gardens.Crowley noted during a Tuesday afternoon news conference we are "still in the middle of a pandemic," and thus, Milwaukee County is following guidelines from the United States Centers for Disease Control in issuing the "universal mask policy."The county executive noted masks will be provided for those who do not have masks.Acceptable masks include cloth face masks, handmade or sewn face masks, scarves, bandannas, disposable non-medical grade paper masks, etc.Again, Crowley noted those without masks will be provided with them.
Bader Philanthropies offering free COVID-19 testing in Milwaukee on June 10
MILWAUKEE -- Bader Philanthropies and Shalem Healing will offer walk-up and drive-up COVID-19 testing on Wednesday, June 10 from 4-6 p.m. in the parking lot of their location near Dr.
MILWAUKEE -- Bader Philanthropies and Shalem Healing will offer walk-up and drive-up COVID-19 testing on Wednesday, June 10 from 4-6 p.m. in the parking lot of their location near Dr.
Milwaukee Public Market announces 'responsible reopening' plan
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Public Market announced Tuesday, June 9 that it will reopen its doors to customers starting Wednesday, June 10.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Public Market announced Tuesday, June 9 that it will reopen its doors to customers starting Wednesday, June 10.
AMC Theatres expected to be 'fully open' in July
LEAWOOD, Kan. -- Officials with AMC Theatres, the world’s largest movie theater chain, said they expect to be “fully open globally” in July, according to a June 9 release from the company.“We are currently planning to reopen almost all of our U.S. and U.K. theatres in July, to be positioned to showcase Warner Bros’ release of Christopher Nolan’s TENET now slated for release on July 17th followed by Disney’s MULAN now slated for release on July 24th,” according to the release.AMC also discussed various steps it is taking to optimize the “timeliness, safety and profitability” of its reopenings, including seeking guidance from esteemed health officials on creating a safe environment for guests, as well as working closely with “local, national and international officials to understand and coordinate the timing and requirements under which we can reopen.”There had been previous concerns regarding the future of the movie theater chain amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
LEAWOOD, Kan. -- Officials with AMC Theatres, the world’s largest movie theater chain, said they expect to be “fully open globally” in July, according to a June 9 release from the company.“We are currently planning to reopen almost all of our U.S. and U.K. theatres in July, to be positioned to showcase Warner Bros’ release of Christopher Nolan’s TENET now slated for release on July 17th followed by Disney’s MULAN now slated for release on July 24th,” according to the release.AMC also discussed various steps it is taking to optimize the “timeliness, safety and profitability” of its reopenings, including seeking guidance from esteemed health officials on creating a safe environment for guests, as well as working closely with “local, national and international officials to understand and coordinate the timing and requirements under which we can reopen.”There had been previous concerns regarding the future of the movie theater chain amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Waukesha County to allow groups of 100 or fewer, social distancing guidelines remain in place
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha County health officials have announced that groups of 100 people or fewer will now be allowed to gather in the county.
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha County health officials have announced that groups of 100 people or fewer will now be allowed to gather in the county.
Open Record Special Edition: Far from gone
MILWAUKEE - Over the last few weeks, there's been a shift in news coverage from COVID-19 to nationwide protests about police brutality and racial inequality.
MILWAUKEE - Over the last few weeks, there's been a shift in news coverage from COVID-19 to nationwide protests about police brutality and racial inequality.
Pro Football Hall of Fame to reopen on Wednesday
CANTON, Ohio — The Pro Football Hall of Fame will reopen Wednesday after nearly a three-month closure caused by the coronavirus pandemic.The hall closed on March 16, but permission has been granted by Ohio Gov.
CANTON, Ohio — The Pro Football Hall of Fame will reopen Wednesday after nearly a three-month closure caused by the coronavirus pandemic.The hall closed on March 16, but permission has been granted by Ohio Gov.
Are we getting a 2nd coronavirus stimulus check? What we know so far
WASHINGTON -- An unexpectedly strong jobs report makes it appear unlikely that Americans will see a new coronavirus aid bill -- or a second IRS stimulus check.The new jobs report showed about 2.5 million jobs gained rather than an anticipated loss that was expected to be in the millions.
WASHINGTON -- An unexpectedly strong jobs report makes it appear unlikely that Americans will see a new coronavirus aid bill -- or a second IRS stimulus check.The new jobs report showed about 2.5 million jobs gained rather than an anticipated loss that was expected to be in the millions.
Lakefront Brewery to reopen for reservation-based table service on June 12
MILWAUKEE -- Lakefront Brewery will open a reservation-only Friday fish fry from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. beginning Friday, June 12.
MILWAUKEE -- Lakefront Brewery will open a reservation-only Friday fish fry from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. beginning Friday, June 12.
Mexico resumes tourism in Cancun and these beach destinations
WASHINGTON -- Mexico's most popular beaches will resume tourism.The governor of Quintana Roo, the state home to destinations like Cancun, Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya and the Mayan Ruins, among others, said it is reopening for business Monday as hotels and resorts gear up to welcome guests in limited capacities.The U.S. and Mexico restricted non-essential travel along the U.S.-Mexico border on March 21 to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and the restrictions, which include tourism, are in place until June 22.
WASHINGTON -- Mexico's most popular beaches will resume tourism.The governor of Quintana Roo, the state home to destinations like Cancun, Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya and the Mayan Ruins, among others, said it is reopening for business Monday as hotels and resorts gear up to welcome guests in limited capacities.The U.S. and Mexico restricted non-essential travel along the U.S.-Mexico border on March 21 to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and the restrictions, which include tourism, are in place until June 22.