HHS awards $6M+ to expand COVID-19 testing in Wisconsin: 'Critical step in reopening America'
MILWAUKEE -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), awarded $6,050,329 on Thursday, May 7 to 16 health centers in Wisconsin, to expand COVID-19 testing.This funding for health centers is part of the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, signed into law by President Trump on April 24.
MILWAUKEE -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), awarded $6,050,329 on Thursday, May 7 to 16 health centers in Wisconsin, to expand COVID-19 testing.This funding for health centers is part of the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, signed into law by President Trump on April 24.
Trump administration shelves step-by-step guidance for local authorities on how, when to reopen
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Trump administration has shelved a document created by the nation's top disease investigators with step-by-step advice to local authorities on how and when to reopen restaurants and other public places during the still-raging coronavirus outbreak.The 17-page report by a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention team, titled “Guidance for Implementing the Opening Up America Again Framework,” was researched and written to help faith leaders, business owners, educators and state and local officials as they begin to reopen.It was supposed to be published last Friday, but agency scientists were told the guidance “would never see the light of day,” according to a CDC official.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Trump administration has shelved a document created by the nation's top disease investigators with step-by-step advice to local authorities on how and when to reopen restaurants and other public places during the still-raging coronavirus outbreak.The 17-page report by a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention team, titled “Guidance for Implementing the Opening Up America Again Framework,” was researched and written to help faith leaders, business owners, educators and state and local officials as they begin to reopen.It was supposed to be published last Friday, but agency scientists were told the guidance “would never see the light of day,” according to a CDC official.
President Trump's valet tests positive for coronavirus
WASHINGTON -- A member of the U.S. military who works on the White House grounds as one of President Trump’s valets has tested positive for coronavirus.
WASHINGTON -- A member of the U.S. military who works on the White House grounds as one of President Trump’s valets has tested positive for coronavirus.
2020 Cedarburg Strawberry Festival will be virtual on Saturday, June 27
CEDARBURG -- The 2020 Cedarburg Strawberry Festival will be virtual!Festivals of Cedarburg, Inc., the parent organization of Cedarburg’s Strawberry Festival, announced on Thursday, May 7 that it will be turning virtual for this year in response to recent event closings and gathering restrictions.The virtual Strawberry Festival is scheduled to take place from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, June 27.Planning of the virtual festival is already underway, and organizers will keep the public apprised as they move nearer to the festival date.
CEDARBURG -- The 2020 Cedarburg Strawberry Festival will be virtual!Festivals of Cedarburg, Inc., the parent organization of Cedarburg’s Strawberry Festival, announced on Thursday, May 7 that it will be turning virtual for this year in response to recent event closings and gathering restrictions.The virtual Strawberry Festival is scheduled to take place from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, June 27.Planning of the virtual festival is already underway, and organizers will keep the public apprised as they move nearer to the festival date.
Air Force veteran, 93, hitchhikes to store for Hershey bars, says he and girlfriend split one 'every night'
LAKE SAN MARCOS, Calif. -- A 93-year-old Air Force veteran in California was so intent on procuring Hershey bars for his girlfriend that he sneaked away from their senior community and hitchhiked to the local 99-cent store.The man, identified only as Mike, said he splits a Hershey bar with his girlfriend Doris every night, but he’s been having trouble getting to the store amid the coronavirus health crisis.
LAKE SAN MARCOS, Calif. -- A 93-year-old Air Force veteran in California was so intent on procuring Hershey bars for his girlfriend that he sneaked away from their senior community and hitchhiked to the local 99-cent store.The man, identified only as Mike, said he splits a Hershey bar with his girlfriend Doris every night, but he’s been having trouble getting to the store amid the coronavirus health crisis.
Frontier Airlines scraps plans to charge passengers for keeping middle seats empty
DENVER -- Frontier Airlines no longer plans to charge customers for the privilege of keeping the middle seat empty.On Wednesday night, Frontier CEO Barry Biffle said the airline has decided not to offer its “More Room” policy, which was originally advertised as a way to give passengers “extra peace of mind” during the ongoing coronavirus health crisis.Biffle also said the airline itself will “leave the seats blocked,” rather than charging its customers $39 (or more) to ensure the middle seat would remain empty during their flight.“We recognize the concerns raised that we are profiting from safety and this was never our intent.
DENVER -- Frontier Airlines no longer plans to charge customers for the privilege of keeping the middle seat empty.On Wednesday night, Frontier CEO Barry Biffle said the airline has decided not to offer its “More Room” policy, which was originally advertised as a way to give passengers “extra peace of mind” during the ongoing coronavirus health crisis.Biffle also said the airline itself will “leave the seats blocked,” rather than charging its customers $39 (or more) to ensure the middle seat would remain empty during their flight.“We recognize the concerns raised that we are profiting from safety and this was never our intent.
Walt Disney World will reopen within months, economist predicts
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- Disney reported a steep decline in profit as many segments of its media and entertainment offerings ground to a standstill during the coronavirus pandemic.Second quarter profit dropped 91% to $475 million.
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- Disney reported a steep decline in profit as many segments of its media and entertainment offerings ground to a standstill during the coronavirus pandemic.Second quarter profit dropped 91% to $475 million.
New Banksy art unveiled at hospital to thank doctors, nurses
LONDON — A new work by the elusive street artist Banksy, honoring health workers, has been unveiled at a British hospital.The framed picture, titled “Game Changer,” depicts a young boy sitting on the floor playing with a nurse superhero toy.
LONDON — A new work by the elusive street artist Banksy, honoring health workers, has been unveiled at a British hospital.The framed picture, titled “Game Changer,” depicts a young boy sitting on the floor playing with a nurse superhero toy.
Neiman Marcus becomes 2nd major retailer to seek Chapter 11
NEW YORK — Neiman Marcus has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the first department store chain and second major retailer to be toppled by the coronavirus pandemic.The move by the 112-year-old storied luxury department store chain was announced Thursday and follows the bankruptcy filing by J.Crew on Monday.
NEW YORK — Neiman Marcus has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the first department store chain and second major retailer to be toppled by the coronavirus pandemic.The move by the 112-year-old storied luxury department store chain was announced Thursday and follows the bankruptcy filing by J.Crew on Monday.
Best Buy starting to let customers into stores by appointment only
MILWAUKEE -- Best Buy has started letting customers into about 200 stores across the country this week – by appointment only.
MILWAUKEE -- Best Buy has started letting customers into about 200 stores across the country this week – by appointment only.
'Thrilled to have you back:' Kohl's reopening stores in 10 more states, but not yet in Wisconsin
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Kohl's announced Thursday, May 7 its plans to reopen stores in 10 states on Monday, May 11, after opening stores in four states earlier this week.
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Kohl's announced Thursday, May 7 its plans to reopen stores in 10 states on Monday, May 11, after opening stores in four states earlier this week.
33 million have sought US unemployment aid since virus hit
WASHINGTON — Nearly 3.2 million laid-off workers applied for unemployment benefits last week as the business shutdowns caused by the viral outbreak deepened the worst U.S. economic catastrophe in decades.Roughly 33.5 million people have now filed for jobless aid in the seven weeks since the coronavirus began forcing millions of companies to close their doors and slash their workforces.
WASHINGTON — Nearly 3.2 million laid-off workers applied for unemployment benefits last week as the business shutdowns caused by the viral outbreak deepened the worst U.S. economic catastrophe in decades.Roughly 33.5 million people have now filed for jobless aid in the seven weeks since the coronavirus began forcing millions of companies to close their doors and slash their workforces.
'It's a security issue:' MPD not releasing number of officers who have tested positive for COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- They are on the front lines in responding to crime across Milwaukee during the pandemic.
MILWAUKEE -- They are on the front lines in responding to crime across Milwaukee during the pandemic.
93-year-old WWII veteran survives bout with COVID-19, released from Milwaukee VA hospital
MILWAUKEE -- Wednesday, May 6 was a very good day for 93-year-old Robert Husslein Sr. -- a World War II veteran who survived the coronavirus -- and was released from the Milwaukee VA Medical Center.
MILWAUKEE -- Wednesday, May 6 was a very good day for 93-year-old Robert Husslein Sr. -- a World War II veteran who survived the coronavirus -- and was released from the Milwaukee VA Medical Center.
Epidemiologists say relationship between April election, COVID-19 spread is 'inconclusive'
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County COVID-19 Epidemiology Intel Team announced on Wednesday, May 6 that it completed its analysis of the potential impact of the election on COVID-19 infections among Milwaukee County residents.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County COVID-19 Epidemiology Intel Team announced on Wednesday, May 6 that it completed its analysis of the potential impact of the election on COVID-19 infections among Milwaukee County residents.
9,059 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 363 deaths, 4K+ recovered
MILWAUKEE — The number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 grew to 9,059 on Wednesday, May 6.
MILWAUKEE — The number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 grew to 9,059 on Wednesday, May 6.
'Safer at Home' questions, challenges persist as Wisconsin awaits court ruling
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Supreme Court is set to decide the future of "Safer at Home."The court has a number of options.
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Supreme Court is set to decide the future of "Safer at Home."The court has a number of options.