Video of busy restaurant in Houston goes viral
HOUSTON, Tex. (FOX 26) -- New cellphone video taken from inside Houston’s Prospect Park Restaurant is starting a conversation on social media.The video shows dozens of people enjoying drinks and smoking hookah inside the business late Wednesday night.
HOUSTON, Tex. (FOX 26) -- New cellphone video taken from inside Houston’s Prospect Park Restaurant is starting a conversation on social media.The video shows dozens of people enjoying drinks and smoking hookah inside the business late Wednesday night.
House to vote Friday on more virus aid, despite GOP skeptics
WASHINGTON — The Democratic-controlled House is pressing ahead Friday with votes on another massive rescue bill that would pump almost $1 trillion to state and local governments, renew $1,200 cash payments for individuals, and extend a $600 weekly supplemental federal unemployment benefit.The first four coronavirus response bills were bipartisan measures that passed by sweeping votes, but Friday's measure — with a $3 trillion-plus price tag that exceeds the prior bills combined — promises to pass largely along party lines.House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has loaded the 1,815-page measure with a slew of Democratic priorities, including funding to cover rent payments and utility bills, “hazard pay" for essential workers, and grants to thousands of municipal governments grappling with sagging revenues.But it's earned a White House veto threat and a scathing assessment from top Republicans like Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., who called it “a totally unserious effort." Few Republicans are expected to vote for the bill tomorrow despite popular provisions like help for the Postal Service and local schools, $1,200 payments to most Americans, and $175 billion to help homeowners and renters stay in their homes.The legislation comes as the country continues to struggle with the health and economic crisis caused by the highly contagious virus, which has claimed more than 85,000 lives in the U.S. and caused at least 36 million people to lose their jobs.
WASHINGTON — The Democratic-controlled House is pressing ahead Friday with votes on another massive rescue bill that would pump almost $1 trillion to state and local governments, renew $1,200 cash payments for individuals, and extend a $600 weekly supplemental federal unemployment benefit.The first four coronavirus response bills were bipartisan measures that passed by sweeping votes, but Friday's measure — with a $3 trillion-plus price tag that exceeds the prior bills combined — promises to pass largely along party lines.House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has loaded the 1,815-page measure with a slew of Democratic priorities, including funding to cover rent payments and utility bills, “hazard pay" for essential workers, and grants to thousands of municipal governments grappling with sagging revenues.But it's earned a White House veto threat and a scathing assessment from top Republicans like Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., who called it “a totally unserious effort." Few Republicans are expected to vote for the bill tomorrow despite popular provisions like help for the Postal Service and local schools, $1,200 payments to most Americans, and $175 billion to help homeowners and renters stay in their homes.The legislation comes as the country continues to struggle with the health and economic crisis caused by the highly contagious virus, which has claimed more than 85,000 lives in the U.S. and caused at least 36 million people to lose their jobs.
11,469 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 435 deaths, 5.9K+ recovered
MILWAUKEE — The number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 grew to 11,469 on Thursday, May 14.
MILWAUKEE — The number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 grew to 11,469 on Thursday, May 14.
Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling could mean denied unemployment claims, even longer waits
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin's unemployment system was already backlogged.
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin's unemployment system was already backlogged.
'We don't have regrets:' Evers Administration begins process of taking 2nd shot at 'Safer at Home'
MILWAUKEE -- At Bougey's Bar and Grill in Brookfield in Waukesha County, tables were being used again Thursday, May 14.
MILWAUKEE -- At Bougey's Bar and Grill in Brookfield in Waukesha County, tables were being used again Thursday, May 14.
NASCAR makes a comeback on FOX6; drivers to honor health care workers
MILWAUKEE -- Sports is making a comeback with NASCAR returning to the track on Sunday, May 17 -- and you will be able to watch it only on FOX6.
MILWAUKEE -- Sports is making a comeback with NASCAR returning to the track on Sunday, May 17 -- and you will be able to watch it only on FOX6.
Kenosha County withdraws local 'Safer at Home' order
KENOSHA -- Kenosha County officials rushed to pass a local extension of "Safer at Home" late Wednesday night following the Wisconsin Supreme Court's ruling which blocked the statewide order.Thursday night, May 14 -- the county withdrew that order.In a release, Kenosha County said it received "differing and updated legal guidance" about its order and called the SCOWIS ruling confusing.That means restrictions are gone in Kenosha County and businesses can reopen without punishment.
KENOSHA -- Kenosha County officials rushed to pass a local extension of "Safer at Home" late Wednesday night following the Wisconsin Supreme Court's ruling which blocked the statewide order.Thursday night, May 14 -- the county withdrew that order.In a release, Kenosha County said it received "differing and updated legal guidance" about its order and called the SCOWIS ruling confusing.That means restrictions are gone in Kenosha County and businesses can reopen without punishment.
'We're all trying to navigate this:' Milwaukee salons adapting to 'Safer at Home' changes
MILWAUKEE -- Some were confused about what Wednesday's Wisconsin Supreme Couty ruling meant for salons.
MILWAUKEE -- Some were confused about what Wednesday's Wisconsin Supreme Couty ruling meant for salons.
Suburban Milwaukee County 'Safer at Home' orders prohibit opening of bars, restaurants
MILWAUKEE -- The 18 municipalities in suburban Milwaukee County and their 10 public health officials came together to sign an order that provides guidelines on how local businesses can move forward after the Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down the state's coronavirus stay-at-home order Wednesday, May 13, ruling that Governor Tony Evers' administration overstepped its authority when the order was extended for another month without consulting legislators.The suburban Milwaukee County order runs through May 21.The SCOWIS 4-3 ruling Wednesday essentially reopened the state -- lifting caps on the size of gatherings, allowing people to travel as they please and allowing shuttered businesses to reopen, including bars and restaurants, however, local governments can still impose their own health restrictions.Some Milwaukee area business owners said Thursday they were scrambling to make sense of it all.
MILWAUKEE -- The 18 municipalities in suburban Milwaukee County and their 10 public health officials came together to sign an order that provides guidelines on how local businesses can move forward after the Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down the state's coronavirus stay-at-home order Wednesday, May 13, ruling that Governor Tony Evers' administration overstepped its authority when the order was extended for another month without consulting legislators.The suburban Milwaukee County order runs through May 21.The SCOWIS 4-3 ruling Wednesday essentially reopened the state -- lifting caps on the size of gatherings, allowing people to travel as they please and allowing shuttered businesses to reopen, including bars and restaurants, however, local governments can still impose their own health restrictions.Some Milwaukee area business owners said Thursday they were scrambling to make sense of it all.
CDC alerts doctors to COVID-19 linked condition in children
NEW YORK -- The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning doctors about a serious rare inflammatory condition in children linked with the coronavirus.In an alert issued Thursday, the CDC called the condition multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children.
NEW YORK -- The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning doctors about a serious rare inflammatory condition in children linked with the coronavirus.In an alert issued Thursday, the CDC called the condition multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children.
After arrest, gym owner defies California again to reopen
OCEANSIDE, Calif. — About a dozen weightlifters wearing face coverings did sets Thursday in front of mirrors at a Southern California gym that was reopened by the owner despite his arrest last weekend for violating local coronavirus health orders that closed gyms.Lou Uridel — wearing a red, white and blue mask with a stars-and-stripes pattern and the words “justice for all” emblazoned across it — vowed to keep the doors open at Metroflex Gym in the coastal city of Oceanside, north of San Diego.But he warned his customers they might be handcuffed and hauled off like he was on Sunday.“There’s some members who kind of shy away from that and there’s some members who say, you know what, if they’re going to take me away in handcuffs for working out, then they can go ahead and do it," Uridel said.Uridel may be the first business owner arrested in California for violating health orders by reopening, although a growing number are doing that.Tesla CEO Elon Musk reopened his plant in defiance of Alameda County health rules and tweeted Monday he was prepared to be arrested.
OCEANSIDE, Calif. — About a dozen weightlifters wearing face coverings did sets Thursday in front of mirrors at a Southern California gym that was reopened by the owner despite his arrest last weekend for violating local coronavirus health orders that closed gyms.Lou Uridel — wearing a red, white and blue mask with a stars-and-stripes pattern and the words “justice for all” emblazoned across it — vowed to keep the doors open at Metroflex Gym in the coastal city of Oceanside, north of San Diego.But he warned his customers they might be handcuffed and hauled off like he was on Sunday.“There’s some members who kind of shy away from that and there’s some members who say, you know what, if they’re going to take me away in handcuffs for working out, then they can go ahead and do it," Uridel said.Uridel may be the first business owner arrested in California for violating health orders by reopening, although a growing number are doing that.Tesla CEO Elon Musk reopened his plant in defiance of Alameda County health rules and tweeted Monday he was prepared to be arrested.
American Medical Association cautions physicians, public about COVID-19 antibody test limitations
CHICAGO -- The American Medical Association is issuing guidance to help physicians and the public understand the potential uses and limitations of antibody testing for COVID-19.The AMA says the guidance comes after a growing number of tests claiming to identify people who have been exposed to the virus and who are potentially immune.
CHICAGO -- The American Medical Association is issuing guidance to help physicians and the public understand the potential uses and limitations of antibody testing for COVID-19.The AMA says the guidance comes after a growing number of tests claiming to identify people who have been exposed to the virus and who are potentially immune.
McDonald's details new measures to safely reopen dining rooms
CHICAGO -- As states continue relaxing stay-at-home orders, McDonald’s is preparing to welcome customers back into their dining rooms — but only after their new safety standards have been met.“As we come together again, we are prioritizing staying safely apart,“ McDonald’s President Joe Erlinger wrote in a news release detailing the new guidelines.McDonald’s had already been using social distancing floor stickers, wellness checks, protective barriers at order points and requiring gloves and masks for employees.The new set of standards involves accommodating social distancing by closing some seating and more frequent cleaning of high touch surfaces — like tables.
CHICAGO -- As states continue relaxing stay-at-home orders, McDonald’s is preparing to welcome customers back into their dining rooms — but only after their new safety standards have been met.“As we come together again, we are prioritizing staying safely apart,“ McDonald’s President Joe Erlinger wrote in a news release detailing the new guidelines.McDonald’s had already been using social distancing floor stickers, wellness checks, protective barriers at order points and requiring gloves and masks for employees.The new set of standards involves accommodating social distancing by closing some seating and more frequent cleaning of high touch surfaces — like tables.
Trucks used to preserve human remains amid COVID-19 pandemic can also transport food, FDA says
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released new guidance in response to inquiries about whether food transport vehicles and refrigerated storage units that had been used for the temporary preservation of human remains amid the pandemic “subsequently can be used to transport and store human and animal food.”In the guidance, the FDA noted the importance of protecting food during transport and storage to ensure items are “safe for humans and animals and that conditions do not exist that may adulterate the food.”The FDA stated that floors, walls, ceilings and other hard, non-porous surfaces on the interiors of refrigerated transport vehicles can be easily cleaned.
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released new guidance in response to inquiries about whether food transport vehicles and refrigerated storage units that had been used for the temporary preservation of human remains amid the pandemic “subsequently can be used to transport and store human and animal food.”In the guidance, the FDA noted the importance of protecting food during transport and storage to ensure items are “safe for humans and animals and that conditions do not exist that may adulterate the food.”The FDA stated that floors, walls, ceilings and other hard, non-porous surfaces on the interiors of refrigerated transport vehicles can be easily cleaned.
'We're doing our very best:' City of Racine to support 'Safer at Home' until May 26
RACINE -- In the City of Racine, a small, local business opened its doors Thursday, May 14 after the Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down the state's "Safer at Home" order Wednesday.
RACINE -- In the City of Racine, a small, local business opened its doors Thursday, May 14 after the Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down the state's "Safer at Home" order Wednesday.
Packers Hall of Fame induction banquet postponed to April 2021
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame announced Thursday, May 14 that the 2020 induction banquet has been postponed until 2021.Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the ceremony -- which would have been the 50th this year -- will be held on April 17, 2021.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame announced Thursday, May 14 that the 2020 induction banquet has been postponed until 2021.Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the ceremony -- which would have been the 50th this year -- will be held on April 17, 2021.
President Trump's Mar-a-Lago club to partially reopen this weekend
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club will partially reopen to members this weekend as South Florida slowly reopens from the coronavirus lockdown.An email sent Thursday to members says the Palm Beach resort's Beach Club restaurant, its pool and its whirlpool will reopen Saturday after being closed two months, but its main building that includes hotel rooms, the main dining area and the president's private residence will remain closed.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club will partially reopen to members this weekend as South Florida slowly reopens from the coronavirus lockdown.An email sent Thursday to members says the Palm Beach resort's Beach Club restaurant, its pool and its whirlpool will reopen Saturday after being closed two months, but its main building that includes hotel rooms, the main dining area and the president's private residence will remain closed.
'COVID is still here:' As Waukesha County reopens for business, some officials urge continued caution
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha County opened for business after the Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down the state's "Safer at Home" order Wednesday, May 13, and many celebrated the reopening at restaurants Thursday.With restrictions on businesses operations lifted, County Executive Paul Farrow asked that people continue following CDC guidelines.
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha County opened for business after the Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down the state's "Safer at Home" order Wednesday, May 13, and many celebrated the reopening at restaurants Thursday.With restrictions on businesses operations lifted, County Executive Paul Farrow asked that people continue following CDC guidelines.
'We were shocked:' Tanning salon could close with 'Safer at Home' extended to May 26 in Kenosha Co.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Just shy of midnight on May 13, officials with the Kenosha County Division of Health released a new county order -- essentially continuing the state's "Safer at Home" order after it was struck down by the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Just shy of midnight on May 13, officials with the Kenosha County Division of Health released a new county order -- essentially continuing the state's "Safer at Home" order after it was struck down by the Wisconsin Supreme Court.