USDA approves Wisconsin to accept SNAP benefits online
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue on Monday, May 11 announced approval of a request from Wisconsin to provide online purchasing of food to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) households.According to a news release from the USDA, this approval will allow Wisconsin to expedite the implementation of online purchasing with currently authorized SNAP online retailers with a target start date to be announced at a later time.Wisconsin’s SNAP participation is more than 572,000 individuals, nearly 291,000 households and totals $778 million annually in federal benefits, the release noted."This announcement further demonstrates President Trump’s whole of America approach to fighting the coronavirus pandemic by ensuring those affected are fed," USDA officials said in the release.SNAP online purchasing is currently operational in Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Nebraska, North Carolina, New York, Oregon and Washington State.The authorized retailers working with all states are Amazon and Walmart, while Wrights Market and ShopRite are working with Alabama and New York respectively.USDA previously announced the District of Columbia, West Virginia, Missouri, Texas, Vermont, Minnesota, Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico and Rhode Island would also be implementing online purchasing in the near future.
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue on Monday, May 11 announced approval of a request from Wisconsin to provide online purchasing of food to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) households.According to a news release from the USDA, this approval will allow Wisconsin to expedite the implementation of online purchasing with currently authorized SNAP online retailers with a target start date to be announced at a later time.Wisconsin’s SNAP participation is more than 572,000 individuals, nearly 291,000 households and totals $778 million annually in federal benefits, the release noted."This announcement further demonstrates President Trump’s whole of America approach to fighting the coronavirus pandemic by ensuring those affected are fed," USDA officials said in the release.SNAP online purchasing is currently operational in Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Nebraska, North Carolina, New York, Oregon and Washington State.The authorized retailers working with all states are Amazon and Walmart, while Wrights Market and ShopRite are working with Alabama and New York respectively.USDA previously announced the District of Columbia, West Virginia, Missouri, Texas, Vermont, Minnesota, Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico and Rhode Island would also be implementing online purchasing in the near future.
'We’re doing what we can:' Next Milwaukee Brewers 'Virtual Happy Hour' scheduled for May 14
MILWAUKEE -- Pull up your favorite bar stool and get ready because the next Milwaukee Brewers Virtual Happy Hour is scheduled for Thursday, May 14 at 5 p.m.According to a press release, the festivities start at 5 p.m. sharp, and the first 1,000 fans joining will have an opportunity to tip back their favorite beverage and connect through a Zoom Webinar.
MILWAUKEE -- Pull up your favorite bar stool and get ready because the next Milwaukee Brewers Virtual Happy Hour is scheduled for Thursday, May 14 at 5 p.m.According to a press release, the festivities start at 5 p.m. sharp, and the first 1,000 fans joining will have an opportunity to tip back their favorite beverage and connect through a Zoom Webinar.
Carnival cruise bookings soar despite coronavirus, travel company says
NEW YORK -- Wanderlust is strong among Carnival Cruise Line fans, according to a TMZ report.A representative from the American Express travel franchise Cruise Planners told the tabloid that cruise bookings increased exponentially after Carnival announced it intends to resume some cruises in August.Three days after the announcement, the travel company’s Carnival bookings went up by 600 percent when compared to the three days before the news broke.
NEW YORK -- Wanderlust is strong among Carnival Cruise Line fans, according to a TMZ report.A representative from the American Express travel franchise Cruise Planners told the tabloid that cruise bookings increased exponentially after Carnival announced it intends to resume some cruises in August.Three days after the announcement, the travel company’s Carnival bookings went up by 600 percent when compared to the three days before the news broke.
PrideFest Milwaukee 2020 canceled due to coronavirus concerns
MILWAUKEE -- The parent organization responsible for Milwaukee's gay pride festival has decided to cancel its 2020 celebration due to concerns of the health and safety of the community, they announced in a tweet Sunday, May 10.
MILWAUKEE -- The parent organization responsible for Milwaukee's gay pride festival has decided to cancel its 2020 celebration due to concerns of the health and safety of the community, they announced in a tweet Sunday, May 10.
Open Record Special Edition: The future of (tele)medicine
MILWAUKEE -- Doctor's appointments via video are the new norm as we navigate safe health care amid a pandemic.
MILWAUKEE -- Doctor's appointments via video are the new norm as we navigate safe health care amid a pandemic.
Walt Disney World resorts now accepting reservations beginning in July
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Walt Disney World resorts are now taking reservations for July.The Walt Disney World website will now allow you to make reservations for July.
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Walt Disney World resorts are now taking reservations for July.The Walt Disney World website will now allow you to make reservations for July.
Caught on camera: Fight breaks out at Target after customers refuse to wear facial covering
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Two men, who refused to a wear facial covering, have been arrested after getting in a fight with security guards at a Target in Van Nuys earlier this month, the Los Angeles Police Department said Monday, May 11.FOX 11 was first to obtain surveillance footage provided by the LAPD of the fight that occurred May 1 at a Target store located in the 5700 block of Sepulveda Boulevard.Security cameras captured the moment three security guards escorted two men out of the store for refusing to wear a face covering.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Two men, who refused to a wear facial covering, have been arrested after getting in a fight with security guards at a Target in Van Nuys earlier this month, the Los Angeles Police Department said Monday, May 11.FOX 11 was first to obtain surveillance footage provided by the LAPD of the fight that occurred May 1 at a Target store located in the 5700 block of Sepulveda Boulevard.Security cameras captured the moment three security guards escorted two men out of the store for refusing to wear a face covering.
Waukesha County Courthouse will expand hours, increase hearings and in-person services
WAUKESHA -- The Waukesha County Courthouse on Monday, May 11 will expand public access hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
WAUKESHA -- The Waukesha County Courthouse on Monday, May 11 will expand public access hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Wisconsin National Guard conducts free COVID-19 testing at 2 Milwaukee sites
MILWAUKEE -- Free COVID-19 testing began Monday morning, May 11 in Milwaukee for anyone who wants to know if they've contracted the coronavirus.
MILWAUKEE -- Free COVID-19 testing began Monday morning, May 11 in Milwaukee for anyone who wants to know if they've contracted the coronavirus.
Majority of Wisconsin school districts request teaching hours waiver
MADISON — Nearly 60% of school districts in Wisconsin have asked the state Department of Public Instruction to waive its requirement on a set number of instructional hours due to the coronavirus.The department has received waiver requests from 248 of the state's 421 school districts.
MADISON — Nearly 60% of school districts in Wisconsin have asked the state Department of Public Instruction to waive its requirement on a set number of instructional hours due to the coronavirus.The department has received waiver requests from 248 of the state's 421 school districts.
Crowds led Florida city to close beaches 1 week after reopening
NAPLES, Fla. — A Florida city closed its beaches Sunday, one week after they reopened, because officials said visitors were not practicing social distancing and could have contributed to the spread of the new coronavirus.Officials in Naples on Florida's southwest coast said that the crowds on Saturday were packed too tightly together, so they decided to close beaches until a city council meeting can be held Monday to discuss solutions.Councilman Gary Price went to the beach Saturday after learning about the crowds and took photos of people not obeying rules that require groups to remain apart.“It’s pretty sad,” he told the Naples Daily News. “It’s such a popular place.
NAPLES, Fla. — A Florida city closed its beaches Sunday, one week after they reopened, because officials said visitors were not practicing social distancing and could have contributed to the spread of the new coronavirus.Officials in Naples on Florida's southwest coast said that the crowds on Saturday were packed too tightly together, so they decided to close beaches until a city council meeting can be held Monday to discuss solutions.Councilman Gary Price went to the beach Saturday after learning about the crowds and took photos of people not obeying rules that require groups to remain apart.“It’s pretty sad,” he told the Naples Daily News. “It’s such a popular place.
American Hockey League cancels remainder of 2019-20 regular season
MILWAUKEE -- The American Hockey League announced Monday, May 11 that the league’s Board of Governors has voted to cancel the remainder of the 2019-20 AHL regular season and the 2020 Calder Cup Playoffs due to the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis.The following statement was issued in a press release:
MILWAUKEE -- The American Hockey League announced Monday, May 11 that the league’s Board of Governors has voted to cancel the remainder of the 2019-20 AHL regular season and the 2020 Calder Cup Playoffs due to the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis.The following statement was issued in a press release:
BBB business tip: Managing and motivating remote teams during COVID-19 pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- Managing a remote team is difficult and requires a higher level of commitment and consideration.
MILWAUKEE -- Managing a remote team is difficult and requires a higher level of commitment and consideration.
Washington County siblings organize '1st (Hopefully Not) Annual Corona Kicker Livestock Show'
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Each summer, kids pour their hearts into showing livestock, and COVID-19 has gotten in the way of that.
WASHINGTON COUNTY -- Each summer, kids pour their hearts into showing livestock, and COVID-19 has gotten in the way of that.
'We're appreciated:' Each week amid COVID-19, Kenosha restaurant donates food to seniors
KENOSHA -- Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the staff at Century Pub and Eatery in Kenosha has made hundreds of meals for seniors at Prairie Ridge Senior Center-- donating food for free.Those at the restaurant didn't want to see the food go to waste -- so it instead brings smiles to seniors in quarantine every Sunday."Today, we're doing prime rib and shrimp linguine," said Ron McGill, owner of Century Pub and Eatery.
KENOSHA -- Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the staff at Century Pub and Eatery in Kenosha has made hundreds of meals for seniors at Prairie Ridge Senior Center-- donating food for free.Those at the restaurant didn't want to see the food go to waste -- so it instead brings smiles to seniors in quarantine every Sunday."Today, we're doing prime rib and shrimp linguine," said Ron McGill, owner of Century Pub and Eatery.
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Massachusetts ice cream shop closes day after reopening amid coronavirus over patrons harassing workers
MASHPEE, Mass. -- The owner of a Massachusetts ice cream parlor closed its doors just one day after reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic in response to how angry customers mistreated a teenage employee.
MASHPEE, Mass. -- The owner of a Massachusetts ice cream parlor closed its doors just one day after reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic in response to how angry customers mistreated a teenage employee.
Vice President Mike Pence, task force members isolate after virus exposure
WASHINGTON —Vice President Mike Pence is self-isolating after an aide tested positive for the coronavirus last week, joining three of the nation's top scientists in taking protective steps after possible exposure, in another stark reminder that not even one of the nation’s most secure buildings is immune from the virus.An administration official said Pence is voluntarily limiting his exposure to other people.
WASHINGTON —Vice President Mike Pence is self-isolating after an aide tested positive for the coronavirus last week, joining three of the nation's top scientists in taking protective steps after possible exposure, in another stark reminder that not even one of the nation’s most secure buildings is immune from the virus.An administration official said Pence is voluntarily limiting his exposure to other people.
Chicago letter carrier tested positive for COVID-19 after childbirth, was released, died days later
CHICAGO -- Unique Clay, 31, was the first letter carrier in Chicago to die from COVID-19, and even more tragically, her death came just a week after she gave birth to a healthy baby girl.
CHICAGO -- Unique Clay, 31, was the first letter carrier in Chicago to die from COVID-19, and even more tragically, her death came just a week after she gave birth to a healthy baby girl.