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.
36 million have sought US unemployment aid since virus hit
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nearly 3 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as the viral outbreak led more companies to slash jobs even though most states have begun to let some businesses reopen under certain restrictions.The wave of layoffs has heightened concerns that more government aid is needed to sustain the economy through the deep recession caused by the viral outbreak.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nearly 3 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as the viral outbreak led more companies to slash jobs even though most states have begun to let some businesses reopen under certain restrictions.The wave of layoffs has heightened concerns that more government aid is needed to sustain the economy through the deep recession caused by the viral outbreak.
Prominent figures in golf team up in effort to benefit No Kid Hungry
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Usually considered a solitary endeavor, the game of golf can be something for pairs, as well.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Usually considered a solitary endeavor, the game of golf can be something for pairs, as well.
Amid economic turmoil of COVID-19 pandemic, some face rent hikes and apartment hunts
WEST ALLIS -- It is not a great time to hunt for an apartment, but some people in West Allis were trying to after getting notice that their rent was going up.
WEST ALLIS -- It is not a great time to hunt for an apartment, but some people in West Allis were trying to after getting notice that their rent was going up.
'Brought our communities together:' Burn Boot Camp delivers hundreds of meals to frontline workers
KENOSHA -- If you need a pick-me-up, there are a collection of feel-good stories at ShareLemonade.com.It's a place to celebrate the good and turns lemons into lemonade.One freshly-picked story from the site focused on how one group went from fitness to feeding the front lines.For Shawnie Foszcz and her Burn Boot Camp community, going to the hospital during the pandemic was never something they saw themselves doing.
KENOSHA -- If you need a pick-me-up, there are a collection of feel-good stories at ShareLemonade.com.It's a place to celebrate the good and turns lemons into lemonade.One freshly-picked story from the site focused on how one group went from fitness to feeding the front lines.For Shawnie Foszcz and her Burn Boot Camp community, going to the hospital during the pandemic was never something they saw themselves doing.
Wisconsin Supreme Court blocks Gov. Tony Evers’ 'Safer at Home' extension
MADISON — The Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down Gov.
MADISON — The Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down Gov.
'I jumped up and down:' Business owners react to 'Safer at Home' ruling, make plans to reopen
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said Wednesday that nothing should change in the city following the Wisconsin Supreme Court's ruling to block the "Safer at Home" extension.That is not the case in other cities where businesses are figuring out what is best for them.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said Wednesday that nothing should change in the city following the Wisconsin Supreme Court's ruling to block the "Safer at Home" extension.That is not the case in other cities where businesses are figuring out what is best for them.
DHS releases list of 38 nursing homes 'with active public health investigations' amid COVID-19
MADISON -- The names of 38 nursing homes in Wisconsin where there are active public health investigations due to an outbreak of COVID-19 were released Wednesday, May 13 by the Department of Health Services.CLICK HERE for the list. (NOTE: Scroll to the BOTTOM of the page -- and you can search by county -- or view the complete list on the bottom right side of the page).DHS Secretary-designee Andrea Palm said in a statement that the names were released “in order to provide peace of mind to families who cannot visit or check on their loved ones during these unprecedented times.” Previously, the department only listed how many investigations into nursing homes were ongoing, but did not name any facilities.“As we continue to see cases of COVID-19 in nursing homes, it is important to be transparent and list the locations where they are occurring,” Palm said.Of the 38 facilities with outbreaks as of Wednesday, Milwaukee County had the most, with 12 facilities on the list."That doesn't mean that every single one of these or even that any of them are a bad place," said Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett.Families seeking answers to their questions for weeks finally got some peace of mind with the release of this new information.
MADISON -- The names of 38 nursing homes in Wisconsin where there are active public health investigations due to an outbreak of COVID-19 were released Wednesday, May 13 by the Department of Health Services.CLICK HERE for the list. (NOTE: Scroll to the BOTTOM of the page -- and you can search by county -- or view the complete list on the bottom right side of the page).DHS Secretary-designee Andrea Palm said in a statement that the names were released “in order to provide peace of mind to families who cannot visit or check on their loved ones during these unprecedented times.” Previously, the department only listed how many investigations into nursing homes were ongoing, but did not name any facilities.“As we continue to see cases of COVID-19 in nursing homes, it is important to be transparent and list the locations where they are occurring,” Palm said.Of the 38 facilities with outbreaks as of Wednesday, Milwaukee County had the most, with 12 facilities on the list."That doesn't mean that every single one of these or even that any of them are a bad place," said Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett.Families seeking answers to their questions for weeks finally got some peace of mind with the release of this new information.
State lawmakers, officials offer reaction to blocking of 'Safer at Home'
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Gov.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Gov.
11,116 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 421 deaths, 5.6K+ recovered
MILWAUKEE — The number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 grew to 11,116 on Wednesday, May 13.
MILWAUKEE — The number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 grew to 11,116 on Wednesday, May 13.
Mom makes 'hug time' device so her kids can give Nana a hug
ROCKFORD, Ill. -- A mom in Illinois came up with a way for her kids to hug their Nana while doing their best to keep her safe.Carly Marinaro created a "hug time" device that would allow her children to wrap their arms around their Nana.
ROCKFORD, Ill. -- A mom in Illinois came up with a way for her kids to hug their Nana while doing their best to keep her safe.Carly Marinaro created a "hug time" device that would allow her children to wrap their arms around their Nana.