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.
Milwaukee's beaches popular spots on warm Memorial Day: 'Largest number of people we've seen so far'
BAY VIEW -- As America honored those who have given their lives for our country on Memorial Day, the holiday Monday, May 25 also marked the unofficial start to a summer that will be unlike any other amid the coronavirus pandemic, which has claimed nearly 100,000 lives in a several months' span.
BAY VIEW -- As America honored those who have given their lives for our country on Memorial Day, the holiday Monday, May 25 also marked the unofficial start to a summer that will be unlike any other amid the coronavirus pandemic, which has claimed nearly 100,000 lives in a several months' span.
‘I prayed a lot and cried a lot:' 22-year-old graduate beats COVID-19, receives nursing degree
PINE BLUFF, Ark. -- Andrewnae Botas, a student at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, had some major accomplishments during her last semester at school, not the least of those being that she beat COVID-19 and was awarded a nursing degree.Botas started to notice symptoms of the novel coronavirus around March 13, but attributed them to allergies, as the seasons were changing, and she wasn’t surprised she was sneezing or had a scratchy throat, according to a press release from the university.But after taking some allergy medication, Botas realized her symptoms were not subsiding as they normally would, so she decided to go to an urgent care facility.Staff at the urgent care tested Botas for flu and strep, but both came back negative, so they resorted to giving her a steroid shot and some allergy medicine, both which had no effect.The day after her visit to urgent care, Botas developed a 100-degree fever and she woke up feeling like there was a boulder on her chest.“I couldn’t really breathe, and my temperature spiked to 103 degrees,” Botas said. “I realized then that this was not normal at all.”Botas rarely got sick, so she decided to go to the hospital, where she was diagnosed with pneumonia and was tested for COVID-19 as a precaution.A few days after that visit, she received the call telling her she had tested positive for the virus.Botas had been staying with a friend of her mother’s, Kathy Harris, after classes transitioned from in-person to online.Harris, who did not have any symptoms for the virus, took on the role as caregiver for Botas.“Our relationship grew because she is friends with my son,” Harris said. “You never know what kind of situation you’ll get into.
PINE BLUFF, Ark. -- Andrewnae Botas, a student at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, had some major accomplishments during her last semester at school, not the least of those being that she beat COVID-19 and was awarded a nursing degree.Botas started to notice symptoms of the novel coronavirus around March 13, but attributed them to allergies, as the seasons were changing, and she wasn’t surprised she was sneezing or had a scratchy throat, according to a press release from the university.But after taking some allergy medication, Botas realized her symptoms were not subsiding as they normally would, so she decided to go to an urgent care facility.Staff at the urgent care tested Botas for flu and strep, but both came back negative, so they resorted to giving her a steroid shot and some allergy medicine, both which had no effect.The day after her visit to urgent care, Botas developed a 100-degree fever and she woke up feeling like there was a boulder on her chest.“I couldn’t really breathe, and my temperature spiked to 103 degrees,” Botas said. “I realized then that this was not normal at all.”Botas rarely got sick, so she decided to go to the hospital, where she was diagnosed with pneumonia and was tested for COVID-19 as a precaution.A few days after that visit, she received the call telling her she had tested positive for the virus.Botas had been staying with a friend of her mother’s, Kathy Harris, after classes transitioned from in-person to online.Harris, who did not have any symptoms for the virus, took on the role as caregiver for Botas.“Our relationship grew because she is friends with my son,” Harris said. “You never know what kind of situation you’ll get into.
Thousands of racing fans pack the stands at North Carolina speedway
ALTAMAHAW, N.C. -- Thousands of racing fans packed the stands of a North Carolina speedway on Saturday, May 23, despite state restrictions on outside gatherings.Fox 8 reports Ace Speedway reopened for Memorial Day weekend to a packed house.
ALTAMAHAW, N.C. -- Thousands of racing fans packed the stands of a North Carolina speedway on Saturday, May 23, despite state restrictions on outside gatherings.Fox 8 reports Ace Speedway reopened for Memorial Day weekend to a packed house.
'You don't want it:' Woman leaves hospital after spending weeks recovering from COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- For the first time in roughly three weeks, Linda Wilson stepped outside.
MILWAUKEE -- For the first time in roughly three weeks, Linda Wilson stepped outside.
Pewaukee Lake visitors celebrated 'the freedom that we enjoy' on Memorial Day amid COVID-19
PEWAUKEE -- Monday, May 25 was a Memorial Day without the usual big parades amid the coronavirus pandemic, but still a day to remember those who gave their lives for our freedom.
PEWAUKEE -- Monday, May 25 was a Memorial Day without the usual big parades amid the coronavirus pandemic, but still a day to remember those who gave their lives for our freedom.