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.
US could face COVID-19 rebound in 'darkest winter in modern history,' whistleblower scientist warns
WASHINGTON — America faces the “darkest winter in modern history” unless leaders act decisively to prevent a rebound of the coronavirus, says a government whistleblower who alleges he was ousted from his job after warning the Trump administration to prepare for the pandemic.Immunologist Dr.
WASHINGTON — America faces the “darkest winter in modern history” unless leaders act decisively to prevent a rebound of the coronavirus, says a government whistleblower who alleges he was ousted from his job after warning the Trump administration to prepare for the pandemic.Immunologist Dr.
Officials: Virus spikes could emerge weeks after US economic reopenings
WASHINGTON -- U.S. states are beginning to restart their economies after months of paralyzing coronavirus lockdowns, but it could take weeks until it becomes clear whether those reopenings will cause a spike in COVID-19 cases, experts said Wednesday.The outbreak’s trajectory varies wildly across the country, with steep increases in cases in some places, decreases in others and infection rates that can shift dramatically from neighborhood to neighborhood.“Part of the challenge is although we are focused on the top-line national numbers in terms of our attention, what we are seeing is 50 different curves and 50 different stories playing out,” said Thomas Tsai, assistant professor at the Harvard Global Health Institute. “And what we have seen about COVID-19 is that the story and the effect is often very local.”A handful of states started easing their lockdowns about two weeks ago, ranging from shopping malls in Texas to beach hotels in South Carolina to gyms in Wyoming.
WASHINGTON -- U.S. states are beginning to restart their economies after months of paralyzing coronavirus lockdowns, but it could take weeks until it becomes clear whether those reopenings will cause a spike in COVID-19 cases, experts said Wednesday.The outbreak’s trajectory varies wildly across the country, with steep increases in cases in some places, decreases in others and infection rates that can shift dramatically from neighborhood to neighborhood.“Part of the challenge is although we are focused on the top-line national numbers in terms of our attention, what we are seeing is 50 different curves and 50 different stories playing out,” said Thomas Tsai, assistant professor at the Harvard Global Health Institute. “And what we have seen about COVID-19 is that the story and the effect is often very local.”A handful of states started easing their lockdowns about two weeks ago, ranging from shopping malls in Texas to beach hotels in South Carolina to gyms in Wyoming.
'Snapshot in time:' Sorting through the daily numbers on COVID-19 can be confusing
MILWAUKEE -- There is an overwhelming amount of information out there about COVID-19.
MILWAUKEE -- There is an overwhelming amount of information out there about COVID-19.
With 'Safer at Home' struck down, Dane County issues its own similar order
MADISON -- The state Supreme Court ruling striking down the “Safer at Home” extension statewide won’t end the restrictions in Dane County.Soon after the decision was handed down, Public Health Madison & Dane County issued a statement declaring health officials would use their own authority to issue an order that implements portions of the now-defunct Safer at Home order, WMTV reported.The agency said the new order goes into effect immediately.
MADISON -- The state Supreme Court ruling striking down the “Safer at Home” extension statewide won’t end the restrictions in Dane County.Soon after the decision was handed down, Public Health Madison & Dane County issued a statement declaring health officials would use their own authority to issue an order that implements portions of the now-defunct Safer at Home order, WMTV reported.The agency said the new order goes into effect immediately.
Cats with no symptoms spread COVID-19 to other cats in UW lab test
MADISON -- Cats can spread the new coronavirus to other cats without any of them ever having symptoms, a lab experiment suggests.Scientists who led the work, reported on Wednesday, May 13, say it shows the need for more research into whether the virus can spread from people to cats to people again.Health experts have downplayed that possibility.
MADISON -- Cats can spread the new coronavirus to other cats without any of them ever having symptoms, a lab experiment suggests.Scientists who led the work, reported on Wednesday, May 13, say it shows the need for more research into whether the virus can spread from people to cats to people again.Health experts have downplayed that possibility.
Children's Wisconsin preparing for rare, pediatric inflammatory illness potentially linked to COVID-19
WAUWATOSA -- More cases of a mysterious inflammatory condition in children are being potentially linked to the coronavirus.
WAUWATOSA -- More cases of a mysterious inflammatory condition in children are being potentially linked to the coronavirus.
Kenosha County officials working on COVID-19 response as neighboring Racine sees spike in cases
KENOSHA -- Kenosha County officials are encouraging residents to take advantage of free COVID-19 testing, available in nearby cities.
KENOSHA -- Kenosha County officials are encouraging residents to take advantage of free COVID-19 testing, available in nearby cities.
Wisconsin's unemployment troubles started long before COVID-19
MADISON -- Still waiting on that unemployment check?
MADISON -- Still waiting on that unemployment check?
Video shows Red Lobster customer fighting employees over wait time on Mother's Day
YORK, Pa. -- An irate customer got into a physical altercation with employees at a Red Lobster in York, Pennsylvania, while demanding a refund after a long wait time for food on Mother’s Day, May 10, reports said.The woman, who identifies herself in the video as Kathy Hill, entered the restaurant to demand her money back and was pushed out of the building by employees, reports said.
YORK, Pa. -- An irate customer got into a physical altercation with employees at a Red Lobster in York, Pennsylvania, while demanding a refund after a long wait time for food on Mother’s Day, May 10, reports said.The woman, who identifies herself in the video as Kathy Hill, entered the restaurant to demand her money back and was pushed out of the building by employees, reports said.
Coronavirus outbreak at Maruchan ramen noodle factory in Virginia sickens at least 7 workers
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. -- An outbreak of the novel coronavirus at a Maruchan ramen noodle factory in Virginia has sickened several workers, according to local reports.At least seven workers at the facility in Chesterfield County, Virginia have tested positive for COVID-19 and are in quarantine at home, WRIC-TV in Richmond reported.
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. -- An outbreak of the novel coronavirus at a Maruchan ramen noodle factory in Virginia has sickened several workers, according to local reports.At least seven workers at the facility in Chesterfield County, Virginia have tested positive for COVID-19 and are in quarantine at home, WRIC-TV in Richmond reported.