16,714 test positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 545 deaths, 9.8K+ recovered
MILWAUKEE -- The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 16,714 on Wednesday, May 27.
MILWAUKEE -- The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across Wisconsin reached 16,714 on Wednesday, May 27.
Boy Scouts gather on Zoom for virtual campfire, s’mores session amid COVID-19 quarantine
FAIRPORT, N.Y. -- The COVID-19 pandemic isn’t keeping one group of Boy Scouts from bonding over a campfire — virtually, that is.A troop in Fairport, New York, set up a video conferencing campfire and s’mores session on May 14 outside their home.Video recorded by Nicole Thibault, the boys’ mother, shows all three of her sons sitting around an outside fire pit snacking on s’mores and conversing with their fellow scouts on a laptop via Zoom, set up across the pit.“Virtual campfire on Zoom with their fellow Scouts.
FAIRPORT, N.Y. -- The COVID-19 pandemic isn’t keeping one group of Boy Scouts from bonding over a campfire — virtually, that is.A troop in Fairport, New York, set up a video conferencing campfire and s’mores session on May 14 outside their home.Video recorded by Nicole Thibault, the boys’ mother, shows all three of her sons sitting around an outside fire pit snacking on s’mores and conversing with their fellow scouts on a laptop via Zoom, set up across the pit.“Virtual campfire on Zoom with their fellow Scouts.
US deaths from coronavirus surpass 100K mark: 'It is a grim milestone'
HARTFORD, Conn. — The U.S. surpassed a jarring milestone Wednesday in the coronavirus pandemic: 100,000 deaths.That number is the best estimate and most assuredly an undercount.
HARTFORD, Conn. — The U.S. surpassed a jarring milestone Wednesday in the coronavirus pandemic: 100,000 deaths.That number is the best estimate and most assuredly an undercount.
Advocate Aurora Health opening additional COVID-19 testing sites in SE Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE -- Advocate Aurora Health announced on Wednesday, May 27 the opening of several community COVID-19 testing sites in Wisconsin.The new locations expand access to testing; more tests continue to be needed to help slow the spread of the virus.
MILWAUKEE -- Advocate Aurora Health announced on Wednesday, May 27 the opening of several community COVID-19 testing sites in Wisconsin.The new locations expand access to testing; more tests continue to be needed to help slow the spread of the virus.
State, local leaders stress continued need for masks, face coverings in public: 'It's not hard to do'
MILWAUKEE -- Health leaders say they are working to stop an increase of coronavirus cases they've seen in Milwaukee County.
MILWAUKEE -- Health leaders say they are working to stop an increase of coronavirus cases they've seen in Milwaukee County.
'Help them out:' Lawn care company offering free mows to health care workers
MILWAUKEE -- For one company, paying it forward to health care workers comes in the form of a free lawn mow.The gesture is welcomed by Tony Island, a veteran and a health care worker, who says his lawn was in desperate need of a cut.
MILWAUKEE -- For one company, paying it forward to health care workers comes in the form of a free lawn mow.The gesture is welcomed by Tony Island, a veteran and a health care worker, who says his lawn was in desperate need of a cut.
'Parking Lot Theatre:' Milwaukee's 1st pop-up drive-in movie experience opens Friday
MILWAUKEE -- Anne Koller, a Milwaukee artist and community advocate raised in Midtown and Manny Lara, a Milwaukee HR professional and art advocate, wanted to find a way to bring people together safely and support the arts amid the coronavirus pandemic.
MILWAUKEE -- Anne Koller, a Milwaukee artist and community advocate raised in Midtown and Manny Lara, a Milwaukee HR professional and art advocate, wanted to find a way to bring people together safely and support the arts amid the coronavirus pandemic.
'People are hurting out there:' Wisconsin Republicans urge faster processing of unemployment claims
MADISON — Wisconsin Republicans sparred with leaders in Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Republicans sparred with leaders in Democratic Gov.
New Zealand discharges last coronavirus patient from hospital
NEW ZEALAND -- New Zealand no longer has any coronavirus patients being treated in hospitals, the latest positive milestone in its battle against the infectious disease.The final hospitalized COVID-19 patient receiving treatment was discharged from Middlemore Hospital, Dr.
NEW ZEALAND -- New Zealand no longer has any coronavirus patients being treated in hospitals, the latest positive milestone in its battle against the infectious disease.The final hospitalized COVID-19 patient receiving treatment was discharged from Middlemore Hospital, Dr.
Lynden Sculpture Garden to reopen for free, COVID-19 restrictions in place
MILWAUKEE -- The Lynden Sculpture Garden will reopen its grounds on Monday, June 1, offering free social distance walking to guests.Closed on Thursdays, the grounds will otherwise be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
MILWAUKEE -- The Lynden Sculpture Garden will reopen its grounds on Monday, June 1, offering free social distance walking to guests.Closed on Thursdays, the grounds will otherwise be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
It’s not junk mail: Coronavirus stimulus payment debit cards come in plain envelope
WASHINGTON -- As millions of Americans await their stimulus payment being sent in the form of a prepaid debit card, some may not realize exactly what it is when it finally arrives to their mailbox.The IRS said the Economic Impact Payment cards will arrive in a plain envelope being issued from Money Network Cardholder Services.
WASHINGTON -- As millions of Americans await their stimulus payment being sent in the form of a prepaid debit card, some may not realize exactly what it is when it finally arrives to their mailbox.The IRS said the Economic Impact Payment cards will arrive in a plain envelope being issued from Money Network Cardholder Services.
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Disney, SeaWorld announce plans for Florida parks to reopen in next 2 months
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — SeaWorld and Walt Disney World will reopen in Orlando, Florida, in June and July after months of inactivity because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to plans a city task force approved Wednesday.The proposals will now be sent to Florida Gov.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — SeaWorld and Walt Disney World will reopen in Orlando, Florida, in June and July after months of inactivity because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to plans a city task force approved Wednesday.The proposals will now be sent to Florida Gov.
Couple got tattoos of future wedding date before coronavirus cancellation: 'All you can do is laugh'
IRELAND -- In sickness, health and even a pandemic, true love will see you through.
IRELAND -- In sickness, health and even a pandemic, true love will see you through.
Ford's cop cars can now kill coronavirus with extreme heat
NEW YORK -- Ford is ready to bring the heat to the coronavirus fight.The automaker has developed a software update for some of its Explorer-based Police Interceptor Utility patrol vehicles that allows them to use the climate control system to raise the cabin temperature to 133 degrees for 15 minutes to help kill any coronavirus inside.
NEW YORK -- Ford is ready to bring the heat to the coronavirus fight.The automaker has developed a software update for some of its Explorer-based Police Interceptor Utility patrol vehicles that allows them to use the climate control system to raise the cabin temperature to 133 degrees for 15 minutes to help kill any coronavirus inside.
America during the COVID-19 pandemic is devouring pizza
NEW YORK -- Americans are devouring pizza in lockdown.In the eight weeks starting March 23, Domino's comparable-store sales jumped 16%.
NEW YORK -- Americans are devouring pizza in lockdown.In the eight weeks starting March 23, Domino's comparable-store sales jumped 16%.
Half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine
NEW YORK -- Only about half of Americans say they would get a COVID-19 vaccine if the scientists working furiously to create one succeed, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.That’s surprisingly low considering the effort going into the global race for a vaccine against the coronavirus that has sparked a pandemic since first emerging from China late last year.
NEW YORK -- Only about half of Americans say they would get a COVID-19 vaccine if the scientists working furiously to create one succeed, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.That’s surprisingly low considering the effort going into the global race for a vaccine against the coronavirus that has sparked a pandemic since first emerging from China late last year.
Amid pandemic, small businesses in Milwaukee can apply for restart grants up to $15K starting Thursday
MILWAUKEE -- Small businesses can begin applying for Milwaukee’s Business Restart Grants at 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 28 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 begin applying for Milwaukee’s Business Restart Grants at 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 28 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.
BBB warns: Be careful purchasing from unknown websites during COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- With shortages of sanitizers, disinfectants, masks and paper products seen throughout the country since the COVID-19 virus first surfaced, BBB warns that websites selling these and other related products are also continuing to surface.Since mid-April, BBB Wisconsin has received nineteen complaints against Zackaryo.com from consumers in fifteen states.According to a press release from the BBB, complaints allege consumers purchased items such as Clorox wipes and toilet paper, but also one consumer purchased an outdoor shed and two say they purchased TV’s and Nintendo sets, spending anywhere from $10 - $600.
MILWAUKEE -- With shortages of sanitizers, disinfectants, masks and paper products seen throughout the country since the COVID-19 virus first surfaced, BBB warns that websites selling these and other related products are also continuing to surface.Since mid-April, BBB Wisconsin has received nineteen complaints against Zackaryo.com from consumers in fifteen states.According to a press release from the BBB, complaints allege consumers purchased items such as Clorox wipes and toilet paper, but also one consumer purchased an outdoor shed and two say they purchased TV’s and Nintendo sets, spending anywhere from $10 - $600.