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.
'Alleviate some of the stress:' Crews begin setting up mask decontamination system in Madison
MADISON -- At an undisclosed Madison building, workers on Tuesday, May 5 prepared for what could be a large operation.Behind a massive plastic curtain, FOX6's cameras captured four chambers designed to decontaminate used N95 masks -- part of the Battelle Critical Care Decontamination System (CCDS).
MADISON -- At an undisclosed Madison building, workers on Tuesday, May 5 prepared for what could be a large operation.Behind a massive plastic curtain, FOX6's cameras captured four chambers designed to decontaminate used N95 masks -- part of the Battelle Critical Care Decontamination System (CCDS).
Small business owners, health officials await Wisconsin Supreme Court's 'Safer at Home' ruling
MILWAUKEE -- A lot of people are watching the Wisconsin Supreme Court's "Safer at Home" ruling closely.
MILWAUKEE -- A lot of people are watching the Wisconsin Supreme Court's "Safer at Home" ruling closely.
8,721 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 355 deaths, 4K+ recovered
MILWAUKEE — The number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 grew to 8,721 on Tuesday, May 5.
MILWAUKEE — The number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 grew to 8,721 on Tuesday, May 5.
'It's fun!' Grab your favorite Good City Brewing beer via drive-through at Mayfair Mall
WAUWATOSA -- Milwaukee's Good City Brewing teamed up with Mayfair Mall for a unique beer drive-through amid the coronavirus pandemic.On Monday, May 4, Good City Brewing began operating out of the drive-through at the old Bank Mutual at the corner of Mayfair Road and Center Street seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.Customers can order online, or at the drive-through.
WAUWATOSA -- Milwaukee's Good City Brewing teamed up with Mayfair Mall for a unique beer drive-through amid the coronavirus pandemic.On Monday, May 4, Good City Brewing began operating out of the drive-through at the old Bank Mutual at the corner of Mayfair Road and Center Street seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.Customers can order online, or at the drive-through.
Scientists say COVID-19 mutation more contagious than original strain is increasing at ‘alarming rate’
LOS ANGELES - Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory say they have identified 14 new mutations of the novel coronavirus that first originated in Wuhan, China in hopes of creating an early warning system to reveal new strains that may render future vaccines ineffective.One mutation that is of urgent concern to researchers is called “mutation spike D614G” which scientists say first appeared in February in Europe and became dominant strain across the world by mid-March.The study notes that by the time the new strain was being tracked by the Global Initiative for Sharing All Influenza Data (GISAID), a German public-private organization aimed at sharing data related to influenza and the coronavirus, it was found in 29 percent of the global samples, but almost exclusively in Europe.The spike refers to COVID-19’s commonly observed exterior spike structure that allows the virus to attach itself to host cells.
LOS ANGELES - Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory say they have identified 14 new mutations of the novel coronavirus that first originated in Wuhan, China in hopes of creating an early warning system to reveal new strains that may render future vaccines ineffective.One mutation that is of urgent concern to researchers is called “mutation spike D614G” which scientists say first appeared in February in Europe and became dominant strain across the world by mid-March.The study notes that by the time the new strain was being tracked by the Global Initiative for Sharing All Influenza Data (GISAID), a German public-private organization aimed at sharing data related to influenza and the coronavirus, it was found in 29 percent of the global samples, but almost exclusively in Europe.The spike refers to COVID-19’s commonly observed exterior spike structure that allows the virus to attach itself to host cells.
US Treasury to begin distributing virus relief money to tribes
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The U.S. Treasury Department said Tuesday that it will begin doling out billions to help tribes respond and recover from the coronavirus more than a week after a congressional deadline and after being sued over who is eligible for the money.The $2.2 trillion federal rescue package approved in late March set aside $8 billion for tribal governments.
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The U.S. Treasury Department said Tuesday that it will begin doling out billions to help tribes respond and recover from the coronavirus more than a week after a congressional deadline and after being sued over who is eligible for the money.The $2.2 trillion federal rescue package approved in late March set aside $8 billion for tribal governments.
Cargill Meat Solutions in Milwaukee will close temporarily for COVID-19 testing
MILWAUKEE -- Cargill Meat Solutions on Emmber Lane near Canal Street in Milwaukee will close Wednesday, May 6 at 1 p.m. to test employees for COVID-19.A company spokeswoman issued this statement to FOX6 News on Tuesday:
MILWAUKEE -- Cargill Meat Solutions on Emmber Lane near Canal Street in Milwaukee will close Wednesday, May 6 at 1 p.m. to test employees for COVID-19.A company spokeswoman issued this statement to FOX6 News on Tuesday:
'I'm big on the Constitution:' California owner defies orders, opens gym, calling it essential
VICTORVILLE, Calif. -- Even though California Gov.
VICTORVILLE, Calif. -- Even though California Gov.
'They're doing so much:' Western Lakes first responders hold appreciation parade for health care workers
OCONOMOWOC -- First responders took the time to show their appreciation for local health care workers, Tuesday.The Western Lakes Fire District held a "Parade of Appreciation" on May 5.
OCONOMOWOC -- First responders took the time to show their appreciation for local health care workers, Tuesday.The Western Lakes Fire District held a "Parade of Appreciation" on May 5.
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