How does the Big Ten play football without open campuses?
MADISON -- Less than four months before the scheduled kickoff of the college football season, not one of the 14 schools in the Big Ten Conference can say for sure it will have students back on campus this fall — a crucial step for sports.Uncertainty about how the coronavirus pandemic will unfold through the summer has kept universities from making a definitive decision about the fall semester, which typically begins in late August.
MADISON -- Less than four months before the scheduled kickoff of the college football season, not one of the 14 schools in the Big Ten Conference can say for sure it will have students back on campus this fall — a crucial step for sports.Uncertainty about how the coronavirus pandemic will unfold through the summer has kept universities from making a definitive decision about the fall semester, which typically begins in late August.
Survey: Majority of US workers want to stay remote
NEW YORK -- The novel coronavirus pandemic has forced companies worldwide to change their daily operations from office to work-from-home arrangements, and although for many it was a new situation, a majority of U.S. employees prefer the routine to remain in place.In a new survey from getAbstract, 43 percent of respondents said that going forward, they want to work remotely more often.
NEW YORK -- The novel coronavirus pandemic has forced companies worldwide to change their daily operations from office to work-from-home arrangements, and although for many it was a new situation, a majority of U.S. employees prefer the routine to remain in place.In a new survey from getAbstract, 43 percent of respondents said that going forward, they want to work remotely more often.
Lowe's delivering $1M worth of Mother's Day flowers to moms isolated in senior facilities due to COVID-19
MOORESVILLE, N.C. -- For moms unable to be with their loved ones on Mother’s Day due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Lowe’s is partnering with growers and Uber to brighten the day for many across the country.The home improvement chain is donating $1 million worth of flower baskets to 500 long-term care and senior living facilities located in cities hardest hit by the pandemic, including New York, Seattle, Chicago, Boston, Houston and Miami.Each basket will be wrapped individually and include a special note of appreciation, the company said.
MOORESVILLE, N.C. -- For moms unable to be with their loved ones on Mother’s Day due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Lowe’s is partnering with growers and Uber to brighten the day for many across the country.The home improvement chain is donating $1 million worth of flower baskets to 500 long-term care and senior living facilities located in cities hardest hit by the pandemic, including New York, Seattle, Chicago, Boston, Houston and Miami.Each basket will be wrapped individually and include a special note of appreciation, the company said.
Dutch restaurant testing individual 'greenhouses' for diners amid coronavirus pandemic
AMSTERDAM -- A Dutch restaurant has tested individual glass booths for customers to dine inside of, as a way to maintain social distancing and safety for staff and diners.Eten restaurant, part of the Mediamatic Biotoop center in Amsterdam, is rolling out a greenhouse-like enclosing for customers to sit in and eat along the water in the age of the COVID-19 outbreak.
AMSTERDAM -- A Dutch restaurant has tested individual glass booths for customers to dine inside of, as a way to maintain social distancing and safety for staff and diners.Eten restaurant, part of the Mediamatic Biotoop center in Amsterdam, is rolling out a greenhouse-like enclosing for customers to sit in and eat along the water in the age of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Boston Red Sox thank nurses with message in Fenway Park grass
BOSTON (WFXT) -- It's national nurses week, and this year more than ever nurses are being thanked for their work on the front lines of COVID-19.Even sports teams are finding creative ways to say thank you.
BOSTON (WFXT) -- It's national nurses week, and this year more than ever nurses are being thanked for their work on the front lines of COVID-19.Even sports teams are finding creative ways to say thank you.
Farmer who donated mask to New York honored with degree
TOPEKA, Kan. — A degree has been bestowed upon a retired Kansas farmer who shipped one of his five N-95 masks to New York Gov.
TOPEKA, Kan. — A degree has been bestowed upon a retired Kansas farmer who shipped one of his five N-95 masks to New York Gov.
'If this thing boomerangs:' 2nd wave of COVID-19 infections feared
WASHINGTON — As Europe and the U.S. loosen their lockdowns against the coronavirus, health experts are bracing for what they say is an all but certain second wave of deaths and infections that could force governments to clamp back down in a drawn-out, two-steps-forward-one-step-back process.German authorities began drawing up plans in case of a resurgence of the virus.
WASHINGTON — As Europe and the U.S. loosen their lockdowns against the coronavirus, health experts are bracing for what they say is an all but certain second wave of deaths and infections that could force governments to clamp back down in a drawn-out, two-steps-forward-one-step-back process.German authorities began drawing up plans in case of a resurgence of the virus.
President Trump: COVID-19 task force not dismantling, just refocusing
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Wednesday reversed course on plans to wind down his COVID-19 task force, attempting to balance his enthusiasm for “reopening” the country with rising infection rates in parts of the nation.President Trump appears intent on persuading the country to accept the price of some lives lost as restrictions are eased, concerned about skyrocketing unemployment and intent on encouraging an economic rebound ahead of the November election.Democrats criticized President Trump's reopening strategy Wednesday, saying more federal support for testing and contact tracing is needed.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Wednesday reversed course on plans to wind down his COVID-19 task force, attempting to balance his enthusiasm for “reopening” the country with rising infection rates in parts of the nation.President Trump appears intent on persuading the country to accept the price of some lives lost as restrictions are eased, concerned about skyrocketing unemployment and intent on encouraging an economic rebound ahead of the November election.Democrats criticized President Trump's reopening strategy Wednesday, saying more federal support for testing and contact tracing is needed.
Open Record Special Edition: Safety or tyranny?
MADISON -- The Department of Health Services says it's an act of safety.
MADISON -- The Department of Health Services says it's an act of safety.
Johnson Financial Group donates $200K to support United Way, other nonprofits during COVID-19 pandemic
RACINE -- Johnson Financial Group announced Wednesday, May 6 that they will donate $200,000 in their Wisconsin and Arizona markets to support the United Way and other nonprofit organizations responding to the challenges created by COVID-19.
RACINE -- Johnson Financial Group announced Wednesday, May 6 that they will donate $200,000 in their Wisconsin and Arizona markets to support the United Way and other nonprofit organizations responding to the challenges created by COVID-19.
Green Bay Packers help provide meals to frontline workers
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers are teaming with American Family Insurance to provide $20,000 worth of ready-made meals to northeast Wisconsin’s frontline workers in the fight against the new coronavirus.Packers officials said the meals will be delivered to hospitals May 6-12 for Nurse Appreciation Week and will go to police and fire stations May 10-16 as part of Police Appreciation Week.The Packers also have provided $1.5 million in grants through the Packers Give Back COVID-19 Community Relief Fund.Nate Pokrass, America Family’s community investment and partnerships director issued this statement:
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers are teaming with American Family Insurance to provide $20,000 worth of ready-made meals to northeast Wisconsin’s frontline workers in the fight against the new coronavirus.Packers officials said the meals will be delivered to hospitals May 6-12 for Nurse Appreciation Week and will go to police and fire stations May 10-16 as part of Police Appreciation Week.The Packers also have provided $1.5 million in grants through the Packers Give Back COVID-19 Community Relief Fund.Nate Pokrass, America Family’s community investment and partnerships director issued this statement:
Wisconsin Supreme Court justices question legality of COVID-19 order set to run until May 26
MADISON — Conservative justices on the Wisconsin Supreme Court cast doubt during arguments Tuesday about the power of Gov.
MADISON — Conservative justices on the Wisconsin Supreme Court cast doubt during arguments Tuesday about the power of Gov.
Former Senate candidate makes push to reopen Wisconsin
MADISON — Former Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde, a millionaire Madison businessman, launched a television ad Wednesday arguing for the immediate reopening of business in Wisconsin, the latest push by conservatives for a faster end to the state's “safer at home” order.
MADISON — Former Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde, a millionaire Madison businessman, launched a television ad Wednesday arguing for the immediate reopening of business in Wisconsin, the latest push by conservatives for a faster end to the state's “safer at home” order.
Western Lakes Fire District offers musical tribute to health care workers
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- The Western Lakes Fire District wanted to make sure some heroes are not forgotten.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- The Western Lakes Fire District wanted to make sure some heroes are not forgotten.
FDNY paramedic in month-long coronavirus coma has woken up, union says
NEW YORK -- New York Fire Department (FDNY) paramedic Christell Cadet awoke on Sunday, May 3 from a monthlong coma thought to be caused by the novel coronavirus, according to representatives from her union.The EMS union representing Cadet, 34, said she was on light duty due to her asthma and likely became infected while working out of her station house, WPIX reported.After Cadet was hospitalized, her mother, Jessie, reportedly lobbied for first responders to receive greater protection as they continue to battle COVID-19."She had to be at work and that was unfortunate for her," Jessie had said. "That day she went to work and the next day she didn't make it."Fellow FDNY paramedic Sherry Singleton created a GoFundMe page for Cadet's medical expenses and began posting updates about her condition."She spent 28 days on life support and she is OFF LIFE SUPPORT and breathing on her own‼️" one update said.
NEW YORK -- New York Fire Department (FDNY) paramedic Christell Cadet awoke on Sunday, May 3 from a monthlong coma thought to be caused by the novel coronavirus, according to representatives from her union.The EMS union representing Cadet, 34, said she was on light duty due to her asthma and likely became infected while working out of her station house, WPIX reported.After Cadet was hospitalized, her mother, Jessie, reportedly lobbied for first responders to receive greater protection as they continue to battle COVID-19."She had to be at work and that was unfortunate for her," Jessie had said. "That day she went to work and the next day she didn't make it."Fellow FDNY paramedic Sherry Singleton created a GoFundMe page for Cadet's medical expenses and began posting updates about her condition."She spent 28 days on life support and she is OFF LIFE SUPPORT and breathing on her own‼️" one update said.
With factories dark, GM profit slumps 88%; 2Q likely worse
DETROIT — General Motors' first-quarter net income fell 88%, but it still managed to make $247 million despite the arrival of the global coronavirus pandemic.U.S. automakers suspended production in much of the world in late March.
DETROIT — General Motors' first-quarter net income fell 88%, but it still managed to make $247 million despite the arrival of the global coronavirus pandemic.U.S. automakers suspended production in much of the world in late March.
ADP: More than 20 million jobs vanished in April
BALTIMORE — U.S. businesses cut an unprecedented 20.2 million jobs in April, an epic collapse with coronavirus outbreak closing the offices, factories, schools, construction sites and stores that propel the U.S. economy.The Wednesday report from payroll company ADP showed the tragic depth and scale of job losses that left no part of the world's largest economy unscathed.
BALTIMORE — U.S. businesses cut an unprecedented 20.2 million jobs in April, an epic collapse with coronavirus outbreak closing the offices, factories, schools, construction sites and stores that propel the U.S. economy.The Wednesday report from payroll company ADP showed the tragic depth and scale of job losses that left no part of the world's largest economy unscathed.
Reports: Coronavirus researcher on verge of 'significant findings' killed in murder-suicide
PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- The biology department at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is in mourning after the shooting death of a scientist who it says was studying the biological makeup of the coronavirus and was on the “verge of making very significant findings toward understanding” the disease.Bing Liu, 37, a research assistant professor, was shot dead Saturday in his suburban Pittsburgh home.
PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- The biology department at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is in mourning after the shooting death of a scientist who it says was studying the biological makeup of the coronavirus and was on the “verge of making very significant findings toward understanding” the disease.Bing Liu, 37, a research assistant professor, was shot dead Saturday in his suburban Pittsburgh home.
Indiana man paints enormous US flag on field to honor coronavirus health workers
INDIANAPOLIS -- An Indiana man painted a 10,686-square-foot American flag in a field northwest of Indianapolis to honor health care workers amid the coronavirus pandemic over the weekend.
INDIANAPOLIS -- An Indiana man painted a 10,686-square-foot American flag in a field northwest of Indianapolis to honor health care workers amid the coronavirus pandemic over the weekend.
'It was a change:' In-person classes continue for frontline professions at Gateway Technical College
KENOSHA -- There are still many careers considered essential during the coronavirus pandemic, and the need to fill those jobs will continue to be great.While most colleges have been forced to go virtual, some coursework is still happening in person at Gateway Technical College."We did a lot of adjustments to try to meet the students wherever they are," said Kyle Worzala, a welding instructor at Gateway.Worzala's class hit the video streaming service Twitch not long after the "Safer at Home" order shuttered schools.
KENOSHA -- There are still many careers considered essential during the coronavirus pandemic, and the need to fill those jobs will continue to be great.While most colleges have been forced to go virtual, some coursework is still happening in person at Gateway Technical College."We did a lot of adjustments to try to meet the students wherever they are," said Kyle Worzala, a welding instructor at Gateway.Worzala's class hit the video streaming service Twitch not long after the "Safer at Home" order shuttered schools.