‘Wine-O-Saur’ delivers wine to those sheltering in place amid COVID-19 pandemic
CLEVELAND -- One woman found a fun way to deliver wine and spread cheer amid the COVID-19 pandemic.On May 3, Cathy Tasse shared footage of herself on Twitter wearing a T-Rex costume while holding a bottle of wine.“The WineOSaur roams Cleveland every week, bringing a bottle of wine to friends who have been creatively staying in place, making hundreds of masks to donate, teaching online, and working on the frontlines in hospitals,” Tasse wrote in her tweet.While it’s undetermined what bottles or vino varietals the Wine-O-Saur had prepped for friends, we can speculate that they may have included:
CLEVELAND -- One woman found a fun way to deliver wine and spread cheer amid the COVID-19 pandemic.On May 3, Cathy Tasse shared footage of herself on Twitter wearing a T-Rex costume while holding a bottle of wine.“The WineOSaur roams Cleveland every week, bringing a bottle of wine to friends who have been creatively staying in place, making hundreds of masks to donate, teaching online, and working on the frontlines in hospitals,” Tasse wrote in her tweet.While it’s undetermined what bottles or vino varietals the Wine-O-Saur had prepped for friends, we can speculate that they may have included:
UW System president orders campuses to prepare to cut courses, brace for layoffs
MADISON — University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross directed campuses Thursday to prepare to cut academic programs and brace for layoffs as the coronavirus pandemic deepens the system's financial losses.Cross said he wants campuses to evaluate their programs by January with an eye toward cost, whether they are duplicated at another campus, and student demand.
MADISON — University of Wisconsin System President Ray Cross directed campuses Thursday to prepare to cut academic programs and brace for layoffs as the coronavirus pandemic deepens the system's financial losses.Cross said he wants campuses to evaluate their programs by January with an eye toward cost, whether they are duplicated at another campus, and student demand.
Pentagon: Anyone hospitalized for coronavirus 'disqualified' from joining military without waiver
WASHINGTON -- Coronavirus survivors will be barred from entering the military unless they are granted a waiver from the branch they are seeking to join, a defense official told Fox News, as the agency continues to figure out how to train America's fighting force in the midst of a global pandemic.“During the medical history interview or examination, a history of COVID-19, confirmed by either a laboratory test or a clinician diagnosis, is permanently disqualifying ...,” reads a memo from the U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command (MEPCOM) found circulating online.Specific guidance was sent to staff on how to deal with COVID-19 cases, beginning with an initial screening at 65 Military Entry Processing (MEPS) stations.If an applicant fails MEPS screening for COVID-19, but without a laboratory or clinician diagnosis, they can return to continue processing after 14 days if they do not exhibit symptoms, according to the directive, which was first reported by the Military Times.
WASHINGTON -- Coronavirus survivors will be barred from entering the military unless they are granted a waiver from the branch they are seeking to join, a defense official told Fox News, as the agency continues to figure out how to train America's fighting force in the midst of a global pandemic.“During the medical history interview or examination, a history of COVID-19, confirmed by either a laboratory test or a clinician diagnosis, is permanently disqualifying ...,” reads a memo from the U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command (MEPCOM) found circulating online.Specific guidance was sent to staff on how to deal with COVID-19 cases, beginning with an initial screening at 65 Military Entry Processing (MEPS) stations.If an applicant fails MEPS screening for COVID-19, but without a laboratory or clinician diagnosis, they can return to continue processing after 14 days if they do not exhibit symptoms, according to the directive, which was first reported by the Military Times.
'A dangerous time:' Wisconsin Air National Guard team assists medical examiners amid COVID-19
MADISON -- Members of the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing Fatality Search and Recovery Team (FSRT) mobilized in April to assist the state’s medical examiners with mortuary operations amid the coronavirus pandemic.According to a news release Thursday, May 7 the team’s primary task is to assist medical examiners and coroners with "the dignified removal and handling of decedents from their residence or on-scene, transportation, cleaning and decontamination."“Every time you watch the death toll tragically rise from this disease that only tells a portion of our story," said Master Sgt.
MADISON -- Members of the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing Fatality Search and Recovery Team (FSRT) mobilized in April to assist the state’s medical examiners with mortuary operations amid the coronavirus pandemic.According to a news release Thursday, May 7 the team’s primary task is to assist medical examiners and coroners with "the dignified removal and handling of decedents from their residence or on-scene, transportation, cleaning and decontamination."“Every time you watch the death toll tragically rise from this disease that only tells a portion of our story," said Master Sgt.
Minneapolis ICU nurse shares sobering look at 'extreme' impact of COVID-19
MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) -- A nurse who works in the intensive care unit at Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis is sharing her view of the relentless impact of COVID-19.“You really can’t verbally describe how extreme it is,” said Amy Scott, an ICU nurse at Hennepin Healthcare.Serving on the frontlines of the pandemic, she says, is a non-stop battle that can be both rewarding and exhausting.“If everybody in the community knew how awful this was, they wouldn’t question the stay-at-home,” said Scott.Scott says in many of the cases they treat in the ICU, the illness progresses rapidly.“To have someone come to the ICU and they’re alert and talking and you really get a sense for what a wonderful person they are and then you leave, like I would leave, and I come back and they’re intubated,” said Scott.When Scott spoke with FOX 9, 19 of the 20 patients on her floor were positive for COVID-19.
MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) -- A nurse who works in the intensive care unit at Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis is sharing her view of the relentless impact of COVID-19.“You really can’t verbally describe how extreme it is,” said Amy Scott, an ICU nurse at Hennepin Healthcare.Serving on the frontlines of the pandemic, she says, is a non-stop battle that can be both rewarding and exhausting.“If everybody in the community knew how awful this was, they wouldn’t question the stay-at-home,” said Scott.Scott says in many of the cases they treat in the ICU, the illness progresses rapidly.“To have someone come to the ICU and they’re alert and talking and you really get a sense for what a wonderful person they are and then you leave, like I would leave, and I come back and they’re intubated,” said Scott.When Scott spoke with FOX 9, 19 of the 20 patients on her floor were positive for COVID-19.
There's a simple way you can check to see when your favorite grocery store is least busy
MILWAUKEE -- Grocery shopping is no simple task amid the coronavirus pandemic.
MILWAUKEE -- Grocery shopping is no simple task amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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.