'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.
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.