COVID-19 testing at Midtown Center paused due to data issues; 9 north side test sites available
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin National Guard is pausing coronavirus testing at Milwaukee's Midtown Center location.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin National Guard is pausing coronavirus testing at Milwaukee's Midtown Center location.
UW-Madison researchers studying relationship between immune response to COVID-19, vitamin D
MADISON -- There is a wide range of symptoms for the coronavirus.
MADISON -- There is a wide range of symptoms for the coronavirus.
Attanasio on resuming Brewers, MLB season: 'This will be the ultimate collaborative effort'
MILWAUKEE -- Money makes the world go 'round, and it's money that remains one of the obstacles to seeing a start to the Milwaukee Brewers' season.In a webinar hosted by the Greater Milwaukee Committee President David Lubar on Tuesday, high-ranking Brewers officials made clear they want to see baseball back on the field this Summer.
MILWAUKEE -- Money makes the world go 'round, and it's money that remains one of the obstacles to seeing a start to the Milwaukee Brewers' season.In a webinar hosted by the Greater Milwaukee Committee President David Lubar on Tuesday, high-ranking Brewers officials made clear they want to see baseball back on the field this Summer.
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos defends policy boosting virus aid for private schools
WASHINGTON -- Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is pushing ahead with a policy that will steer tens of millions of dollars in federal coronavirus relief to private primary schools and secondary schools across the nation.The policy has drawn backlash from Democrats and state education leaders who say it reroutes money from needy public schools to wealthier private ones.
WASHINGTON -- Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is pushing ahead with a policy that will steer tens of millions of dollars in federal coronavirus relief to private primary schools and secondary schools across the nation.The policy has drawn backlash from Democrats and state education leaders who say it reroutes money from needy public schools to wealthier private ones.
Preliminary study finds injury to placenta in pregnant women with COVID-19
CHICAGO -- A small study of women who tested positive for COVID-19 while pregnant found evidence of injury to the placenta, an organ that develops in the mother’s uterus and provides oxygen and nutrients to the growing baby.Researchers conducted pathological exams of placentas immediately after birth and found insufficient blood flow from the mother to the fetus, as well as blood clots in the placenta.The study, published May 22 in the journal American Journal of Clinical Pathology, involved only 16 women.
CHICAGO -- A small study of women who tested positive for COVID-19 while pregnant found evidence of injury to the placenta, an organ that develops in the mother’s uterus and provides oxygen and nutrients to the growing baby.Researchers conducted pathological exams of placentas immediately after birth and found insufficient blood flow from the mother to the fetus, as well as blood clots in the placenta.The study, published May 22 in the journal American Journal of Clinical Pathology, involved only 16 women.
MCTS to resume bus fare collection, front door boarding on June 1
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced Tuesday, May 26, that it will resume fare collection and front door boarding on all buses and on paratransit vehicles providing Transit Plus rides starting at 4:00 a.m. on June 1, 2020.MCTS is recommending that riders who are medically able to wear a face mask or face covering over their nose and mouth while on board.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced Tuesday, May 26, that it will resume fare collection and front door boarding on all buses and on paratransit vehicles providing Transit Plus rides starting at 4:00 a.m. on June 1, 2020.MCTS is recommending that riders who are medically able to wear a face mask or face covering over their nose and mouth while on board.
Rome Colosseum to open after 3-month coronavirus shutdown
ROME — The Colosseum will start receiving visitors again after three months of shutdown during COVID-19 containment measures.To lower the risk of possible contagion at one of Italy’s most popular tourist attractions, tourists must wear protective masks and have their temperatures taken before entering the ancient arena, which re-opens to tourism on June 1.Entrance times will be staggered to discourage crowding and tickets must be bought online.
ROME — The Colosseum will start receiving visitors again after three months of shutdown during COVID-19 containment measures.To lower the risk of possible contagion at one of Italy’s most popular tourist attractions, tourists must wear protective masks and have their temperatures taken before entering the ancient arena, which re-opens to tourism on June 1.Entrance times will be staggered to discourage crowding and tickets must be bought online.
Aide of Vice President Mike Pence who had COVID-19 returns to work
WASHINGTON — Vice President Mike Pence’s chief spokeswoman said Tuesday that she has recovered from coronavirus and is back at work.President Donald Trump confirmed on May 8 that Katie Miller, Pence’s press secretary, had tested positive for COVID-19.
WASHINGTON — Vice President Mike Pence’s chief spokeswoman said Tuesday that she has recovered from coronavirus and is back at work.President Donald Trump confirmed on May 8 that Katie Miller, Pence’s press secretary, had tested positive for COVID-19.
Miami Dolphins owner: There definitely will be an NFL season
MIAMI — Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross says he's confident the NFL will play in 2020, with or without spectators.“I think there definitely will be a football season this year,” Ross said Tuesday during an interview on CNBC. “The real question is will there be fans in the stadiums?"The NFL has said it expects to play a full schedule beginning Sept. 10, but is preparing contingency plans in case the coronavirus pandemic makes venue changes or games without fans necessary.“Right now, today, we’re planning on having some fans in the stadiums,” Ross said. “But I think the NFL is very flexible so that we will be able to start on time and bring that entertainment that is really so needed to all of us in this country.”The league has kept to its offseason schedule of conducting free agency, the draft and the release of the schedule.
MIAMI — Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross says he's confident the NFL will play in 2020, with or without spectators.“I think there definitely will be a football season this year,” Ross said Tuesday during an interview on CNBC. “The real question is will there be fans in the stadiums?"The NFL has said it expects to play a full schedule beginning Sept. 10, but is preparing contingency plans in case the coronavirus pandemic makes venue changes or games without fans necessary.“Right now, today, we’re planning on having some fans in the stadiums,” Ross said. “But I think the NFL is very flexible so that we will be able to start on time and bring that entertainment that is really so needed to all of us in this country.”The league has kept to its offseason schedule of conducting free agency, the draft and the release of the schedule.
Open Record Special Edition: Alternate care facilities
MILWAUKEE -- It's not often facilities are built with the hope no one will use them.
MILWAUKEE -- It's not often facilities are built with the hope no one will use them.
Consumer confidence up slightly but remains near 6-year low
WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer confidence inched up this month, showing signs of stabilizing, but remained near a six-year low in the face of the widespread business shutdowns that have sent the economy into recession.The Conference Board said Tuesday that its confidence index ticked up to a reading of 86.6 in May from 85.7 in April.
WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer confidence inched up this month, showing signs of stabilizing, but remained near a six-year low in the face of the widespread business shutdowns that have sent the economy into recession.The Conference Board said Tuesday that its confidence index ticked up to a reading of 86.6 in May from 85.7 in April.
Brew City Brand releases T-shirt, urges shoppers to support local
MILWAUKEE -- Brew City Brand announced on Tuesday, May 26 it is releasing a T-shirt that will be sold exclusively through its website as well as their new Curbside T-shirt Pickup Service from their print shop in Milwaukee's Third Ward.A news release says the shirt and design use two of Brew City Brand's trademarked terms: Support Milwaukee Business and Incredibly Local -- and "they are a proud reminder to help all local businesses during these unprecedented times."All of Brew City's retail locations have been forced to close during the pandemic including The Milwaukee Public Market, & Mitchell International Airport.
MILWAUKEE -- Brew City Brand announced on Tuesday, May 26 it is releasing a T-shirt that will be sold exclusively through its website as well as their new Curbside T-shirt Pickup Service from their print shop in Milwaukee's Third Ward.A news release says the shirt and design use two of Brew City Brand's trademarked terms: Support Milwaukee Business and Incredibly Local -- and "they are a proud reminder to help all local businesses during these unprecedented times."All of Brew City's retail locations have been forced to close during the pandemic including The Milwaukee Public Market, & Mitchell International Airport.
Wisconsin Supreme Court justices allow lower courts to resume with virus controls
MADISON — The Wisconsin Supreme Court has decided to allow courts to resume in-person hearings and jury trials if they can come up with plans to protect participants and observers from the coronavirus.The justices suspended in-person hearings and jury trials in March, ordering judges to continue trials to a date after May 22.
MADISON — The Wisconsin Supreme Court has decided to allow courts to resume in-person hearings and jury trials if they can come up with plans to protect participants and observers from the coronavirus.The justices suspended in-person hearings and jury trials in March, ordering judges to continue trials to a date after May 22.
EatStreet delivery now live in Kenosha, kicks off with free delivery from Kwik Trip
KENOSHA -- Kwik Trip announced on Tuesday, May 26 that it is providing free delivery through EatStreet.
KENOSHA -- Kwik Trip announced on Tuesday, May 26 that it is providing free delivery through EatStreet.
Spain declares 10-day mourning period, pay tribute to nearly 27K deaths from COVID-19
MADRID — The Spanish government is declaring a 10-day mourning period to pay tribute to nearly 27,000 confirmed deaths from the coronavirus.Starting Wednesday until June 5, flags will be at half-mast in more than 14,000 public buildings across the nation as well as on the navy’s vessels, the government announced on Tuesday.
MADRID — The Spanish government is declaring a 10-day mourning period to pay tribute to nearly 27,000 confirmed deaths from the coronavirus.Starting Wednesday until June 5, flags will be at half-mast in more than 14,000 public buildings across the nation as well as on the navy’s vessels, the government announced on Tuesday.
The bell rings again; NYSE opens but under new rules
NEW YORK — The trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange is reopening for the first time in two months, but its controlled chaos will be more subdued.The floor, known worldwide for the anarchic atmosphere of traders shouting orders over one another, has been closed since mid-March due to the coronavirus outbreak.
NEW YORK — The trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange is reopening for the first time in two months, but its controlled chaos will be more subdued.The floor, known worldwide for the anarchic atmosphere of traders shouting orders over one another, has been closed since mid-March due to the coronavirus outbreak.
World Health Organization warns 1st wave of pandemic not over; dampens hopes
BANGKOK — As Brazil and India struggle with surging coronavirus cases, a top health expert is warning that the world is still smack in the middle of the pandemic, dampening hopes for a speedy global economic rebound and renewed international travel.“Right now, we're not in the second wave.
BANGKOK — As Brazil and India struggle with surging coronavirus cases, a top health expert is warning that the world is still smack in the middle of the pandemic, dampening hopes for a speedy global economic rebound and renewed international travel.“Right now, we're not in the second wave.
'Good to be back:' Some Milwaukee Public Schools staff members return to work amid pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- While schools remain closed, some Milwaukee public school staff members return to work on Tuesday, May 26.Several employee groups -- including assistant principals, deans and year-round workers -- returned to their regular work locations on Tuesday.
MILWAUKEE -- While schools remain closed, some Milwaukee public school staff members return to work on Tuesday, May 26.Several employee groups -- including assistant principals, deans and year-round workers -- returned to their regular work locations on Tuesday.
Bethlehem Nativity Church reopens after coronavirus closure
BETHLEHEM, West Bank — Bethlehem's storied Church of the Nativity reopened to visitors on Tuesday, after a nearly three-month closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.The church, built over the spot where Christians believe Jesus was born, was closed on March 5 as the first cases of the virus were reported in the West Bank.The church is one of Christianity’s most sacred shrines and the closure came ahead of the busy Easter holiday season that typically draws tens of thousands of visitors and worshipers.Bishop Theophylactos, a Greek Orthodox cleric, called the reopening a day of celebration for Bethlehem since “all the people now can enter the church and pray like before.”The Palestinian Authority has reported some 400 cases of the coronavirus in the West Bank, with two deaths.
BETHLEHEM, West Bank — Bethlehem's storied Church of the Nativity reopened to visitors on Tuesday, after a nearly three-month closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.The church, built over the spot where Christians believe Jesus was born, was closed on March 5 as the first cases of the virus were reported in the West Bank.The church is one of Christianity’s most sacred shrines and the closure came ahead of the busy Easter holiday season that typically draws tens of thousands of visitors and worshipers.Bishop Theophylactos, a Greek Orthodox cleric, called the reopening a day of celebration for Bethlehem since “all the people now can enter the church and pray like before.”The Palestinian Authority has reported some 400 cases of the coronavirus in the West Bank, with two deaths.
