'It's been tough:' Wauwatosa family reunited after weeks apart due to COVID-19 travel restrictions

MILWAUKEE -- A Wauwatosa family is finally back together and all back in Wisconsin.Kate Bertram's husband and daughters went to Arizona for spring break while she stayed home because of work.

US, China standoff ensnares WHO meeting on COVID-19 fight

GENEVA — Facing the most disruptive pandemic in generations, the technocratic halls of the World Health Organization are now the scene of pitched battles in an increasingly bitter proxy war between the China and the United States.At the U.N. health agency's annual assembly this week, Chinese President Xi Jinping joined by video conference to offer more money and support.

Suburban Milwaukee health officials announce 'all remaining businesses' can reopen Friday

MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Officials with the suburban Milwaukee health departments on Tuesday, May 19 announced "all remaining businesses in the 18 suburban municipalities" may reopen Friday, May 22 if they choose to -- moving to the next phase of their reopening plans, with Order #1, issued on Thursday, May 14, set to expire at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2020.

My 'decision to make:' President Trump defends criticized use of drug

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump emphatically defended himself Tuesday against criticism from medical experts and others that his announced use of a malaria drug against the coronavirus could spark wide misuse by Americans of the unproven treatment with potentially fatal side effects.President Trump's bland statement a day earlier that he was taking hydroxychloroquine caught many in his administration by surprise and set off an urgent effort by officials to justify his action.

Officials say it's time to safely reopen Door County businesses to tourists

DOOR COUNTY -- The Door County Health Officer announced on Tuesday, May 19 that the county is prepared to reopen to the tourists -- even as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on.In a news release, Door County Health Officer Susan Powers indicated the following shall remain in effect until revoked or superseded by subsequent recommendations or order:Basic recommendations for everyone

Brooklyn park debuts 'human parking spots' painted onto the grass for social distancing

BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- Even parks are going to look different after the coronavirus.As the weather gets warmer and lockdown restrictions are gradually lifted, more people are going to start spending their days outside.

Scam alert: Text message offering free groceries from Target amid coronavirus pandemic is fake

MINNEAPOLIS -- A text message claiming Target is giving away free groceries due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic is reportedly making the rounds — but warning: It’s a scam.The text reads that the recipient has qualified for $175 worth of free groceries and comes with a link to redeem the offer, according to WFMY-TV.However, the link can install an undetected virus, malware, spyware or ransomware on your device — enabling hackers to obtain personal information, such as passwords to mobile banking and email, as well as credit card information, according to the station.

NFL teams can reopen training facilities with government OK, commissioner says

NEW YORK -- Several NFL teams are reopening their training facilities Tuesday, while many are prohibited by government restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic.Commissioner Roger Goodell gave the 32 clubs the go-ahead for limited reopenings as long as state and local municipalities allow them.