'Looking out for everyone:' Businesses add temperature checks, other tech in effort to limit virus risk
MILWAUKEE -- From temperature checks to badges that ensure social distancing, businesses are doing what they can to keep people healthy as Wisconsin reopens.Cermak Fresh Market in Milwaukee's Fifth Ward is filled with a colorful array of foods.
MILWAUKEE -- From temperature checks to badges that ensure social distancing, businesses are doing what they can to keep people healthy as Wisconsin reopens.Cermak Fresh Market in Milwaukee's Fifth Ward is filled with a colorful array of foods.
'I'm not a COVID patient:' Wisconsin woman claims virus diagnosis was fake, threatens lawsuit
MARKESAN -- When Pam Schoenecker left the hospital last month, a doctor said she was infected with COVID-19 and told her to quarantine.
MARKESAN -- When Pam Schoenecker left the hospital last month, a doctor said she was infected with COVID-19 and told her to quarantine.
Lake Geneva City Council votes 4-3 to open beach for Memorial Day weekend
LAKE GENEVA -- The Lake Geneva City Council on Tuesday, May 19 voted 4-3 to open Lake Geneva's beach for Memorial Day weekend.The vote during a special council meeting means the beach will open Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25.During the meeting, it was revealed two longstanding beach employees have resigned over COVID-19 fears.One sent correspondence to the council -- citing his concern for the well-being of staff and visitors.
LAKE GENEVA -- The Lake Geneva City Council on Tuesday, May 19 voted 4-3 to open Lake Geneva's beach for Memorial Day weekend.The vote during a special council meeting means the beach will open Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25.During the meeting, it was revealed two longstanding beach employees have resigned over COVID-19 fears.One sent correspondence to the council -- citing his concern for the well-being of staff and visitors.
Man caught on camera licking banknote, rubbing it on his chest at Australian convenience store
QUEENSLAND, Australia -- A man was seen licking a banknote and rubbing it on his chest before throwing it into a container at a convenience store in Gympie, Queensland, Australia on May 18.Store management had introduced measures limiting staff contact with bills from customers to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and had placed a container on the counter for shoppers to put cash in.All money placed in the container was then sterilized by the staff before being put into the cashier till, a spokesperson for the store said in a comment alongside footage shared to Facebook.Surveillance cameras captured the man handing a note to a staff member before she gestured to the container for cash.
QUEENSLAND, Australia -- A man was seen licking a banknote and rubbing it on his chest before throwing it into a container at a convenience store in Gympie, Queensland, Australia on May 18.Store management had introduced measures limiting staff contact with bills from customers to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and had placed a container on the counter for shoppers to put cash in.All money placed in the container was then sterilized by the staff before being put into the cashier till, a spokesperson for the store said in a comment alongside footage shared to Facebook.Surveillance cameras captured the man handing a note to a staff member before she gestured to the container for cash.
13,632 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 481 deaths, 7.7K+ recovered
MILWAUKEE — The number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 grew to 13,632 on Wednesday, May 20.
MILWAUKEE — The number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 grew to 13,632 on Wednesday, May 20.
Llama delivers groceries to elderly during COVID-19 pandemic
UNITED KINGDOM -- Max the llama lives in Llandissilio, a village in Pembrokeshire, Wales and he has been delivering groceries to older locals during the COVID-19 pandemic.Max is one of the many llamas that live at Pembrokeshire Llamas, a llama re-homing service.
UNITED KINGDOM -- Max the llama lives in Llandissilio, a village in Pembrokeshire, Wales and he has been delivering groceries to older locals during the COVID-19 pandemic.Max is one of the many llamas that live at Pembrokeshire Llamas, a llama re-homing service.
CDC now says coronavirus 'does not spread easily' via contaminated surfaces
ATLANTA -- For those of you still wiping down groceries and other packages amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, breathe a sigh of relief: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now says the novel virus “does not spread easily” from "touching surfaces or objects" — but experts warn that doesn’t mean it’s no longer necessary to take "practical and realistic" precautions in stopping the spread of COVID-19.Though it’s not exactly clear when, the federal health agency appears to have recently changed its guidelines from early March that simply said it “may be possible” to spread the virus from contaminated surfaces.
ATLANTA -- For those of you still wiping down groceries and other packages amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, breathe a sigh of relief: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now says the novel virus “does not spread easily” from "touching surfaces or objects" — but experts warn that doesn’t mean it’s no longer necessary to take "practical and realistic" precautions in stopping the spread of COVID-19.Though it’s not exactly clear when, the federal health agency appears to have recently changed its guidelines from early March that simply said it “may be possible” to spread the virus from contaminated surfaces.
Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, DHS says visits with those who don't live with you 'aren't a good idea'
MILWAUKEE -- The FOX6 Weather Experts say we can expect temperatures in the 70s during the Memorial Day weekend, with a chance to hit 80 by Monday, May 25.
MILWAUKEE -- The FOX6 Weather Experts say we can expect temperatures in the 70s during the Memorial Day weekend, with a chance to hit 80 by Monday, May 25.
Texas woman forms unlikely friendship with goose while social distancing
DALLAS -- An unlikely friendship has blossomed during this isolation between a North Texas woman and a goose.Dallas resident Cheryl Allison befriended a goose who she named Honk.The two met at a local park, and they continue to meet up there several times per week.Allison says she talked to someone from parks and rec who says Honk is a domestic goose and must think that she is one of the humans who raised him.
DALLAS -- An unlikely friendship has blossomed during this isolation between a North Texas woman and a goose.Dallas resident Cheryl Allison befriended a goose who she named Honk.The two met at a local park, and they continue to meet up there several times per week.Allison says she talked to someone from parks and rec who says Honk is a domestic goose and must think that she is one of the humans who raised him.
Graduation ceremonies draw thousands despite pandemic fears
HOOVER, Ala. — High schools nationwide have canceled or postponed traditional graduation ceremonies to avoid worsening the spread of the new coronavirus, but some are going ahead with full-fledged springtime commencement exercises as usual, with tweaks to account for health concerns.Thousands of graduates, parents, siblings and grandparents will gather at a nearly 11,000-seat stadium on Wednesday and Thursday nights in the Birmingham suburb of Hoover, where two high schools — among the largest in Alabama — planned traditional commencement exercises despite COVID-19.Two schools in nearby cities held ceremonies Tuesday, with chairs for more than 540 graduates spread apart across a football field at Thompson High and a keynote address by the state school superintendent.
HOOVER, Ala. — High schools nationwide have canceled or postponed traditional graduation ceremonies to avoid worsening the spread of the new coronavirus, but some are going ahead with full-fledged springtime commencement exercises as usual, with tweaks to account for health concerns.Thousands of graduates, parents, siblings and grandparents will gather at a nearly 11,000-seat stadium on Wednesday and Thursday nights in the Birmingham suburb of Hoover, where two high schools — among the largest in Alabama — planned traditional commencement exercises despite COVID-19.Two schools in nearby cities held ceremonies Tuesday, with chairs for more than 540 graduates spread apart across a football field at Thompson High and a keynote address by the state school superintendent.
Company creates hospital bed that converts into a coffin amid the COVID-19 pandemic
BOGOTA, Colombia -- An advertising company located in Bogota, Colombia recently pitched a dual hospital bed/coffin to help address shortages amid the COVID-19 pandemic.A video from ABC Displays shows workers using cardboard and metal materials to assemble the bed.
BOGOTA, Colombia -- An advertising company located in Bogota, Colombia recently pitched a dual hospital bed/coffin to help address shortages amid the COVID-19 pandemic.A video from ABC Displays shows workers using cardboard and metal materials to assemble the bed.
Milwaukee Bucks' Pat Connaughton to host Radiothon to raise funds for COVID-19 relief
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton will host Capture Sports Marketing’s Athletes Doing Good Radiothon airing on ESPN Wisconsin on Thursday, May 21, to raise funds for COVID-19 relief.The radiothon will air on both 94.5 ESPN Milwaukee and 100.5 ESPN Madison from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. with all proceeds raised during the event going to Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin and Connaughton’s foundation, With Us, to help support COVID-19 relief.A news release says fans can be a part of the radiothon by donating, bidding on silent auction items, or purchasing a buy-it-now item.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton will host Capture Sports Marketing’s Athletes Doing Good Radiothon airing on ESPN Wisconsin on Thursday, May 21, to raise funds for COVID-19 relief.The radiothon will air on both 94.5 ESPN Milwaukee and 100.5 ESPN Madison from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. with all proceeds raised during the event going to Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin and Connaughton’s foundation, With Us, to help support COVID-19 relief.A news release says fans can be a part of the radiothon by donating, bidding on silent auction items, or purchasing a buy-it-now item.
FEMA stops in SE Wisconsin to see how operations to combat COVID-19 are playing out
MILWAUKEE -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is shipping tons of personal protective equipment (PPE) and testing supplies to Wisconsin to help combat COVID-19.
MILWAUKEE -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is shipping tons of personal protective equipment (PPE) and testing supplies to Wisconsin to help combat COVID-19.
Mayor Tom Barrett shares specifics on Milwaukee Business Restart Program
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced Wednesday, May 20 specifics on how the Milwaukee Business Restart Program will assist small local businesses as they resume operations.According to a press release, applications for grants through this program will be available beginning Thursday, May 28 and those applications will be accepted over a two week period ending Friday, June 12 .Starting Thursday, businesses can apply at: Milwaukee.gov/restart.A press release says the Milwaukee Business Restart Program is designed to get City of Milwaukee small businesses up and running following setbacks associated with the current COVID-19 pandemic.Grants will be available to businesses established before the end of 2019 with annualized revenue of less than $2-million and 20 or fewer full-time-equivalent employees.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced Wednesday, May 20 specifics on how the Milwaukee Business Restart Program will assist small local businesses as they resume operations.According to a press release, applications for grants through this program will be available beginning Thursday, May 28 and those applications will be accepted over a two week period ending Friday, June 12 .Starting Thursday, businesses can apply at: Milwaukee.gov/restart.A press release says the Milwaukee Business Restart Program is designed to get City of Milwaukee small businesses up and running following setbacks associated with the current COVID-19 pandemic.Grants will be available to businesses established before the end of 2019 with annualized revenue of less than $2-million and 20 or fewer full-time-equivalent employees.
Goodwill stores in southeast Wisconsin open for shopping; no donations until May 22
MILWAUKEE -- After announcing on Friday, May 15 most store and donation centers in southeast Wisconsin were reopened, Goodwill officials on Wednesday, May 20 said they would not be able to accept donations again until Friday, May 22 "thanks to the generosity and overwhelming support from our donors in the first days of our reopening.A Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc.
MILWAUKEE -- After announcing on Friday, May 15 most store and donation centers in southeast Wisconsin were reopened, Goodwill officials on Wednesday, May 20 said they would not be able to accept donations again until Friday, May 22 "thanks to the generosity and overwhelming support from our donors in the first days of our reopening.A Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc.
Before official opening, Waterford distillery changes operations to make, bottle hand sanitizer
WATERFORD -- Waterford Stillhouse was just a few months away from a grand opening that would've brought Racine County its first distillery since prohibition until COVID-19 put that on hold.The distillery found a way to get into business, though -- making a different product.It was supposed to be a big step in revitalizing downtown Waterford.
WATERFORD -- Waterford Stillhouse was just a few months away from a grand opening that would've brought Racine County its first distillery since prohibition until COVID-19 put that on hold.The distillery found a way to get into business, though -- making a different product.It was supposed to be a big step in revitalizing downtown Waterford.
Where’s my stimulus check? IRS adds phone operators to answer relief payment questions
WASHINGTON — Still haven’t received your stimulus check?
WASHINGTON — Still haven’t received your stimulus check?
President Trump threatens to hold up coronavirus funds for states easing voting in pandemic
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to hold up federal funds for two election battleground states that are trying to make it easier and safer to vote during the coronavirus pandemic.The president's tweets targeting Michigan and Nevada marked an escalation in his campaign against voting by mail, a practice that he has publicly worried will lead so many people to vote that Republicans will lose in November.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to hold up federal funds for two election battleground states that are trying to make it easier and safer to vote during the coronavirus pandemic.The president's tweets targeting Michigan and Nevada marked an escalation in his campaign against voting by mail, a practice that he has publicly worried will lead so many people to vote that Republicans will lose in November.
Inmate released early due to COVID-19 arrested for attacking woman on Washington hiking trail
EVERETT, Wash. -- A convicted felon released early from prison because of COVID-19 concerns is back behind bars, accused in a terrifying attack on a woman in Everett, Washington.The victim, a woman in her 60s, was taking a break from hiking on a trail Friday when police say 33-year-old Matthew Cory came up from behind her and started choking her.The interurban trail in Everett is a popular place for people to get outside for some fresh air.According to court documents, the victim said she managed to loosen his grip and scream loud enough that he ran off.
EVERETT, Wash. -- A convicted felon released early from prison because of COVID-19 concerns is back behind bars, accused in a terrifying attack on a woman in Everett, Washington.The victim, a woman in her 60s, was taking a break from hiking on a trail Friday when police say 33-year-old Matthew Cory came up from behind her and started choking her.The interurban trail in Everett is a popular place for people to get outside for some fresh air.According to court documents, the victim said she managed to loosen his grip and scream loud enough that he ran off.