Officials call for funding extension, continued COVID-19 aid from National Guard troops: 'This is important'
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin National Guard has 25 different teams spread out across the state currently, totaling roughly 1,400 service members on duty, to aid in COVID-19 response efforts.The funding to cover those costs is coming from the federal government right now.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin National Guard has 25 different teams spread out across the state currently, totaling roughly 1,400 service members on duty, to aid in COVID-19 response efforts.The funding to cover those costs is coming from the federal government right now.
Milwaukee men of color discuss COVID-19's effect on mental health, offer advice
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee men of color gathered virtually Thursday, May 21 for a discussion on mental health amid the coronavirus pandemic.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee men of color gathered virtually Thursday, May 21 for a discussion on mental health amid the coronavirus pandemic.
President Trump to order flags flown at half-staff for 3 days in memory of lives lost to COVID-19
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he will order the U.S. flag to be flown at half-staff over the next three days as the death toll from COVID-19 surpasses 95,000.President Trump tweeted Thursday: “I will be lowering the flags on all Federal Buildings and National Monuments to half-staff over the next three days in memory of the Americans we have lost to the CoronaVirus.”He said the flags will continue to be flown at half-staff on Memorial Day in honor of those in the military who died serving their country.The move follows a request from Democratic leaders to do so to recognize a “sad day of reckoning when we reach 100,000 deaths.”House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer wrote to President Trump that an order to fly the U.S. flag at half-staff would “serve as a national expression of grief so needed by everyone in our country.”
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he will order the U.S. flag to be flown at half-staff over the next three days as the death toll from COVID-19 surpasses 95,000.President Trump tweeted Thursday: “I will be lowering the flags on all Federal Buildings and National Monuments to half-staff over the next three days in memory of the Americans we have lost to the CoronaVirus.”He said the flags will continue to be flown at half-staff on Memorial Day in honor of those in the military who died serving their country.The move follows a request from Democratic leaders to do so to recognize a “sad day of reckoning when we reach 100,000 deaths.”House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer wrote to President Trump that an order to fly the U.S. flag at half-staff would “serve as a national expression of grief so needed by everyone in our country.”
Feds: Man lied to try to get $20M in federal coronavirus aid
NEW YORK — A Chinese man who tried to get $20 million in federal aid for distressed businesses affected by the coronavirus created two bogus businesses and falsely claimed he was trying to procure COVID-19 tests and protective equipment in an official capacity for New York state, authorities said Thursday.Muge Ma, 36, also claimed he was paying millions of dollars to hundreds of workers when he was really his only employee, working out of his posh $1.5 million Manhattan condominium, federal authorities said as they announced his arrest.Prosecutors said Ma claimed to a COVID-19 test kit manufacturer and a medical equipment supplier that one of his companies was representing New York state and Gov.
NEW YORK — A Chinese man who tried to get $20 million in federal aid for distressed businesses affected by the coronavirus created two bogus businesses and falsely claimed he was trying to procure COVID-19 tests and protective equipment in an official capacity for New York state, authorities said Thursday.Muge Ma, 36, also claimed he was paying millions of dollars to hundreds of workers when he was really his only employee, working out of his posh $1.5 million Manhattan condominium, federal authorities said as they announced his arrest.Prosecutors said Ma claimed to a COVID-19 test kit manufacturer and a medical equipment supplier that one of his companies was representing New York state and Gov.
Universal Orlando seeks to reopen theme parks in early June
ORLANDO, Fla. — Universal Orlando is aiming to reopen its theme parks in early June, a resort official said Thursday, more than two months after the company joined crosstown rivals Disney World and SeaWorld in closing their gates to stop the spread of the new coronavirus.Universal Orlando executive John Sprouls asked Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings for approval to open the company’s theme parks as early as June 5, the Orlando Sentinel reported.Demings must sign off on Universal's reopening plan before it heads to Florida Gov.
ORLANDO, Fla. — Universal Orlando is aiming to reopen its theme parks in early June, a resort official said Thursday, more than two months after the company joined crosstown rivals Disney World and SeaWorld in closing their gates to stop the spread of the new coronavirus.Universal Orlando executive John Sprouls asked Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings for approval to open the company’s theme parks as early as June 5, the Orlando Sentinel reported.Demings must sign off on Universal's reopening plan before it heads to Florida Gov.
Company creates face mask that allows wearer to eat
ISRAEL -- An Israeli company has developed masks that enable individuals to eat food while still wearing the face coverings.According to a representative from Avtipus Patents & Inventions Ltd., the company developed three types of meal-friendly masks.
ISRAEL -- An Israeli company has developed masks that enable individuals to eat food while still wearing the face coverings.According to a representative from Avtipus Patents & Inventions Ltd., the company developed three types of meal-friendly masks.
Pat Connaughton radiothon for COVID-19 relief draws big names, news from Wisconsin sports
MILWAUKEE -- With no basketball and an opportunity to help, Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton held a radiothon to raise money for COVID-19 relief on Thursday, May 21.One of the great things about Connaughton being on the radio all day, he was able to provide optimism with news from the Bucks' General Manager Jon Horst.
MILWAUKEE -- With no basketball and an opportunity to help, Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton held a radiothon to raise money for COVID-19 relief on Thursday, May 21.One of the great things about Connaughton being on the radio all day, he was able to provide optimism with news from the Bucks' General Manager Jon Horst.
Businesses in Milwaukee Co. set to reopen to customers: 'Make everything as safe as possible'
MILWAUKEE -- Businesses in Milwaukee County will be allowed to reopen their doors at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, May 22 -- except those located in the City of Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Businesses in Milwaukee County will be allowed to reopen their doors at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, May 22 -- except those located in the City of Milwaukee.
'I think it's wrong:' Milwaukee pastor among filers of federal lawsuit against local stay-at-home orders
MADISON — Seventeen Wisconsin residents, including one of the organizers of a “reopen Wisconsin” protest last month at the state Capitol, have filed a federal lawsuit alleging that local stay-at-home orders are unconstitutional.The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in federal court in Milwaukee, challenges the local orders that took effect after the Wisconsin Supreme Court last week tossed Gov.
MADISON — Seventeen Wisconsin residents, including one of the organizers of a “reopen Wisconsin” protest last month at the state Capitol, have filed a federal lawsuit alleging that local stay-at-home orders are unconstitutional.The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in federal court in Milwaukee, challenges the local orders that took effect after the Wisconsin Supreme Court last week tossed Gov.
Maintaining COVID-19 health practices remains 'mission-critical' Memorial Day weekend, hospital staff say
RACINE -- Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start to summer, is almost here.
RACINE -- Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start to summer, is almost here.
Taco Bell announces plans to hire 30,000 employees this summer
IRVINE, Calif. -- Irvine-based Taco Bell Corp.
IRVINE, Calif. -- Irvine-based Taco Bell Corp.
Analysis: The NBA seems on the cusp of a comeback plan
MILWAUKEE -- Something is finally clear in the uncertain NBA: Players believe they’re going to play games again this season.The obvious questions — How?
MILWAUKEE -- Something is finally clear in the uncertain NBA: Players believe they’re going to play games again this season.The obvious questions — How?
'Ms. Jennifer' the 53-year-old tortoise seeks new home after owner died of COVID-19
BOSTON -- She loves fruit salad and dandelions, attention from people and time outside -- and at 53, she may just be the oldest animal that the MSPCA-Angell has ever been charged with adopting into a new home.
BOSTON -- She loves fruit salad and dandelions, attention from people and time outside -- and at 53, she may just be the oldest animal that the MSPCA-Angell has ever been charged with adopting into a new home.
Jewish Community Center announces ‘Return to Spaces’ plan for select programs
MILWAUKEE -- The Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center (JCC) announced on Thursday, May 21 its plan for returning select programs and services to its physical spaces.A news release indicates the JCC will begin offering onsite fitness, aquatics, early childhood education, and youth summer programming in spaces throughout its statewide footprint in a phased approach.In partnership with government leaders and field experts, the JCC says it is prepared to safely welcome members to physical spaces for the following services:
MILWAUKEE -- The Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center (JCC) announced on Thursday, May 21 its plan for returning select programs and services to its physical spaces.A news release indicates the JCC will begin offering onsite fitness, aquatics, early childhood education, and youth summer programming in spaces throughout its statewide footprint in a phased approach.In partnership with government leaders and field experts, the JCC says it is prepared to safely welcome members to physical spaces for the following services:
Wisconsin unemployment rate hits 14.1% in April, DWD reports
MADISON — Wisconsin's unemployment rate hit 14.1% in April, a level not seen since the Great Depression, the state Department of Workforce Development reported Thursday.The rate more than quadrupled from 3.1% in March, mirroring national trends due to the coronavirus pandemic, and was just below the national unemployment rate of 14.7%.
MADISON — Wisconsin's unemployment rate hit 14.1% in April, a level not seen since the Great Depression, the state Department of Workforce Development reported Thursday.The rate more than quadrupled from 3.1% in March, mirroring national trends due to the coronavirus pandemic, and was just below the national unemployment rate of 14.7%.
Gov. Evers announces $100M for long-term care, EMS and more
MADISON -- Gov.
MADISON -- Gov.
Wisconsinites with FoodShare can now shop for groceries online
MADISON -- As of Thursday, May 21, Wisconsin households that use FoodShare are able to shop online at two grocery retailers currently set up at the national level to accept online payment (Amazon and Walmart), officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services said in a news release.DHS officials said FoodShare, the state’s program that helps Wisconsinites with limited resources buy the food they need for good health, has seen an increase in applications since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
MADISON -- As of Thursday, May 21, Wisconsin households that use FoodShare are able to shop online at two grocery retailers currently set up at the national level to accept online payment (Amazon and Walmart), officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services said in a news release.DHS officials said FoodShare, the state’s program that helps Wisconsinites with limited resources buy the food they need for good health, has seen an increase in applications since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amazon reportedly delays Prime Day event until September
SEATTLE -- Amazon may postpone its annual Prime Day event until September as the company works to regain its footing amid an unexpected spike in online orders due to the coronavirus pandemic.The two-day shopping event is typically held in July, but keeping up with customer demand and a strain on the company’s warehouses have led to it being postponed, according to the Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter.Prime Day, launched in 2015, was created to drum up sales during sluggish summer months and to secure new Prime members.
SEATTLE -- Amazon may postpone its annual Prime Day event until September as the company works to regain its footing amid an unexpected spike in online orders due to the coronavirus pandemic.The two-day shopping event is typically held in July, but keeping up with customer demand and a strain on the company’s warehouses have led to it being postponed, according to the Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter.Prime Day, launched in 2015, was created to drum up sales during sluggish summer months and to secure new Prime members.
Open Record Special Edition: 'New normal' for local businesses
MILWAUKEE -- When the Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down the state's 'Safer at Home' order, the state was left with a variety of rules for how businesses should operate.
MILWAUKEE -- When the Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down the state's 'Safer at Home' order, the state was left with a variety of rules for how businesses should operate.