Chance the Rapper performs in livestreamed concert to support small businesses amid pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- Chance the Rapper will be the latest artist to perform in Verizon’s Pay It Forward Live entertainment series on Thursday, May 14 at 7 p.m. CDT.
MILWAUKEE -- Chance the Rapper will be the latest artist to perform in Verizon’s Pay It Forward Live entertainment series on Thursday, May 14 at 7 p.m. CDT.
What 'Safer at Home' ruling means for ban on evictions, foreclosures: 'It has no impact on it'
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down the "Safer at Home" order on Wednesday, May 13, but what does that mean for the state's ban on evictions and foreclosures set to last through May 26?
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down the "Safer at Home" order on Wednesday, May 13, but what does that mean for the state's ban on evictions and foreclosures set to last through May 26?
US health officials release edited coronavirus reopening guidance
NEW YORK — U.S. health officials on Thursday released some of their long-delayed guidance that schools, businesses and other organizations can use as states reopen from coronavirus shutdowns.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted six one-page “decision tool” documents that use traffic signs and other graphics to tell organizations what they should consider before reopening.The tools are for schools, workplaces, camps, childcare centers, mass transit systems, and bars and restaurants.
NEW YORK — U.S. health officials on Thursday released some of their long-delayed guidance that schools, businesses and other organizations can use as states reopen from coronavirus shutdowns.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted six one-page “decision tool” documents that use traffic signs and other graphics to tell organizations what they should consider before reopening.The tools are for schools, workplaces, camps, childcare centers, mass transit systems, and bars and restaurants.
Sen. Tom Tiffany calls for resignation of DHS secretary-designee; Gov. Evers calls request 'insane'
MADISON — Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Democratic Gov.
Meijer adjusts store hours, extends time dedicated for seniors
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Meijer announced Thursday that it is adjusting store hours to allow more time for customers to get their shopping essentials as COVID-19 precautions continue.The adjusted hours include extending the times stores will dedicate to senior citizens, customers with chronic health conditions, essential service workers and its team members.New store hours are as follows:
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Meijer announced Thursday that it is adjusting store hours to allow more time for customers to get their shopping essentials as COVID-19 precautions continue.The adjusted hours include extending the times stores will dedicate to senior citizens, customers with chronic health conditions, essential service workers and its team members.New store hours are as follows:
President Trump on China's handling of COVID-19: 'We could cut off the whole relationship'
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump made one of his strongest comments yet in dealing with China in the wake of the communist country's handling of the coronavirus pandemic."There are many things we could do," President Trump told FOX Business' Maria Bartiromo Thursday. "We could cut off the whole relationship."The Trump administration has been mulling avenues to possibly punish or seek financial compensation from China for what it sees as withholding information about the virus.The president, appearing exclusively on "Mornings with Maria," raised the impact of ending relations."Now, if you did, what would happen?," asked President Trump. "You’d save $500 billion if you cut off the whole relationship."However, President Trump and his team used other tactics to demonstrate displeasure with China's actions.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump made one of his strongest comments yet in dealing with China in the wake of the communist country's handling of the coronavirus pandemic."There are many things we could do," President Trump told FOX Business' Maria Bartiromo Thursday. "We could cut off the whole relationship."The Trump administration has been mulling avenues to possibly punish or seek financial compensation from China for what it sees as withholding information about the virus.The president, appearing exclusively on "Mornings with Maria," raised the impact of ending relations."Now, if you did, what would happen?," asked President Trump. "You’d save $500 billion if you cut off the whole relationship."However, President Trump and his team used other tactics to demonstrate displeasure with China's actions.
Gov. Evers warns of 'massive confusion' after 'Safer at Home' struck down
MADISON -- Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON -- Wisconsin Gov.
Uber to require drivers and riders to wear face masks beginning May 18
SAN FRANCISCO -- Uber will start requiring all drivers and riders to wear face masks as part of new safety measures being implemented in order to help combat the spread of COVID-19 as states begin reopening and people return to work.Starting May 18, the ride-sharing company said it will begin requiring a mask or face-covering in the U.S., Canada, India, most of Europe and Latin America.Uber said it will enforce the rule by making drivers upload a selfie in the app that can detect if they’re wearing a mask.
SAN FRANCISCO -- Uber will start requiring all drivers and riders to wear face masks as part of new safety measures being implemented in order to help combat the spread of COVID-19 as states begin reopening and people return to work.Starting May 18, the ride-sharing company said it will begin requiring a mask or face-covering in the U.S., Canada, India, most of Europe and Latin America.Uber said it will enforce the rule by making drivers upload a selfie in the app that can detect if they’re wearing a mask.
Tyson Foods temporarily cutting prices on beef products amid spike in grocery prices
WASHINGTON -- Tyson Foods, one of the largest meat-processing companies in the world, announced this week that the company will be cutting prices on select beef products amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.Their announcement comes as grocery prices across the United States continue to soar, increasing by 2.6 percent from March to April.Tyson Foods said the discounts are designed to help “keep beef on family tables” as the company recovers from the temporary closures of several of its facilities due to coronavirus outbreaks or staffing shortages caused by the pandemic.
WASHINGTON -- Tyson Foods, one of the largest meat-processing companies in the world, announced this week that the company will be cutting prices on select beef products amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.Their announcement comes as grocery prices across the United States continue to soar, increasing by 2.6 percent from March to April.Tyson Foods said the discounts are designed to help “keep beef on family tables” as the company recovers from the temporary closures of several of its facilities due to coronavirus outbreaks or staffing shortages caused by the pandemic.
3 million more US layoffs intensify fears of lasting damage
WASHINGTON — Nearly 3 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as the viral outbreak forced more companies to slash jobs even though most states have begun to let some businesses reopen.Roughly 36 million people have now sought jobless aid in just the two months since the coronavirus first forced businesses to close down and shrink their workforces, the government said Thursday.
WASHINGTON — Nearly 3 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as the viral outbreak forced more companies to slash jobs even though most states have begun to let some businesses reopen.Roughly 36 million people have now sought jobless aid in just the two months since the coronavirus first forced businesses to close down and shrink their workforces, the government said Thursday.
IOC says postponing Tokyo Olympics will cost it $800M
GENEVA — The IOC set aside $800 million on Thursday for loans and payments arising from the pandemic that forced the 2020 Tokyo Olympics to be postponed.It is still unclear how big the total postponement bill will be with Olympic organizers and public authorities in Japan facing extra costs estimated to run into billions of dollars.“We anticipate that we will have to bear costs of up to $800 million for our part of the responsibilities for the organization of the games,” International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach said.A sum of $150 million will be available to make loans to sports governing bodies and more than 200 eligible national Olympic committees.
GENEVA — The IOC set aside $800 million on Thursday for loans and payments arising from the pandemic that forced the 2020 Tokyo Olympics to be postponed.It is still unclear how big the total postponement bill will be with Olympic organizers and public authorities in Japan facing extra costs estimated to run into billions of dollars.“We anticipate that we will have to bear costs of up to $800 million for our part of the responsibilities for the organization of the games,” International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach said.A sum of $150 million will be available to make loans to sports governing bodies and more than 200 eligible national Olympic committees.
Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listecki: 'Sunday Mass will resume May 31'
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listecki in a letter to Archdiocese of Milwaukee parishes and schools Thursday, May 14 announced Sunday Mass will resume on Sunday, May 31.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listecki in a letter to Archdiocese of Milwaukee parishes and schools Thursday, May 14 announced Sunday Mass will resume on Sunday, May 31.
South Carolina restaurant uses blow-up dolls to enforce social distancing between tables
TAYLORS, S.C. -- As businesses across the country begin to reopen, they're learning to adapt when it comes to social distancing.For one restaurant in South Carolina, that means using blow-up dolls.
TAYLORS, S.C. -- As businesses across the country begin to reopen, they're learning to adapt when it comes to social distancing.For one restaurant in South Carolina, that means using blow-up dolls.
Open Record Special Edition: 'Safer at Home' is struck down
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down Gov.
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down Gov.
'Difficult decision:' Milwaukee County Zoo cancels 2020 Zoo a la Carte food and music festival
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Zoo canceled on Thursday, May 14 its 2020 Zoo a la Carte food and music festival scheduled for August 20-23.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Zoo canceled on Thursday, May 14 its 2020 Zoo a la Carte food and music festival scheduled for August 20-23.
City of Milwaukee public health order issued March 25 'remains in effect' after SCOWIS ruling
MILWAUKEE -- After the Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down Gov.
MILWAUKEE -- After the Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down Gov.
Gathering on the Green postpones 2020 concerts; Trace Adkins, Cheap Trick back for 2021 shows
MEQUON -- Gathering on the Green announced on Thursday, May 14 that its 2020 concerts are being postponed to 2021.A news release says the July 10 concert with headliner Trace Adkins has been moved to July 9, 2021.
MEQUON -- Gathering on the Green announced on Thursday, May 14 that its 2020 concerts are being postponed to 2021.A news release says the July 10 concert with headliner Trace Adkins has been moved to July 9, 2021.
Milwaukee's Lakefront Brewery adds food, hand sanitizer delivery to its service
MILWAUKEE -- Lakefront Brewery in Milwaukee announced on Thursday, May 14 that it is now offering its food and in-house produced hand sanitizer for delivery.A news release indicates Lakefront is teaming up with local delivery service, Forward Courier, to bring their food to your doorstep in the safest way possible.
MILWAUKEE -- Lakefront Brewery in Milwaukee announced on Thursday, May 14 that it is now offering its food and in-house produced hand sanitizer for delivery.A news release indicates Lakefront is teaming up with local delivery service, Forward Courier, to bring their food to your doorstep in the safest way possible.
Supreme Court ruling opening Wisconsin brings concern, President Trump praise
MADISON — A court ruling tossing Wisconsin's stay-at-home order threw communities into chaos Thursday as local leaders were forced to decide whether to issue their own restrictions or allow bars and restaurants to reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic.The conservative majority of the Wisconsin Supreme Court late Wednesday afternoon ruled that the “safer at home” order from Democratic Gov.
MADISON — A court ruling tossing Wisconsin's stay-at-home order threw communities into chaos Thursday as local leaders were forced to decide whether to issue their own restrictions or allow bars and restaurants to reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic.The conservative majority of the Wisconsin Supreme Court late Wednesday afternoon ruled that the “safer at home” order from Democratic Gov.