Texas salon owner gets 7 days in jail for reopening in defiance of COVID-19 restrictions
DALLAS -- A Texas salon owner will spend seven days in jail after she refused to apologize for opening her business in defiance of COVID-19 restrictions.A Dallas County judge offered Shelley Luther, the owner of Salon a la Mode, a deal -- apologize for being selfish for having her salon open while everyone else’s were closed, pay a fine, shut down until Friday and she could avoid jail time."I have to disagree with you, sir, when you say that I'm selfish -- because feeding my kids is not selfish," Luther told the judge. "I have hairstylists that are going hungry because they would rather feed their kids So sir, if you think the law is more important than kids getting fed, then please go ahead with your decision, but I am not going to shut the salon."
DALLAS -- A Texas salon owner will spend seven days in jail after she refused to apologize for opening her business in defiance of COVID-19 restrictions.A Dallas County judge offered Shelley Luther, the owner of Salon a la Mode, a deal -- apologize for being selfish for having her salon open while everyone else’s were closed, pay a fine, shut down until Friday and she could avoid jail time."I have to disagree with you, sir, when you say that I'm selfish -- because feeding my kids is not selfish," Luther told the judge. "I have hairstylists that are going hungry because they would rather feed their kids So sir, if you think the law is more important than kids getting fed, then please go ahead with your decision, but I am not going to shut the salon."
Milwaukee Rescue Mission employee, former resident dies from COVID-19: 'A beautiful guy'
MILWAUKEE -- Dozens of guests and employees at a Milwaukee shelter have tested positive for COVID-19.
MILWAUKEE -- Dozens of guests and employees at a Milwaukee shelter have tested positive for COVID-19.
'It's like I was born again:' West Allis Army vet released from VA hospital after 48-day battle with COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- A West Allis man who beat the odds was released from the Milwaukee VA Medical Center Tuesday, May 5 -- 48 days after he was admitted with symptoms of COVID-19.Hospital hallways are typically designed for quiet conversations over matters of life and death, but Arvin McCray's survival called for a rowdy celebration."I'm just happy," said McCray. "I'm happy I'm alive.
MILWAUKEE -- A West Allis man who beat the odds was released from the Milwaukee VA Medical Center Tuesday, May 5 -- 48 days after he was admitted with symptoms of COVID-19.Hospital hallways are typically designed for quiet conversations over matters of life and death, but Arvin McCray's survival called for a rowdy celebration."I'm just happy," said McCray. "I'm happy I'm alive.
Government scientist says he was fired after concerns over malaria drug
WASHINGTON — A government scientist says he was ousted from his position after raising concerns that the Trump administration wanted to “flood” coronavirus hot spots like New York and New Jersey with a malaria drug that President Donald Trump was pushing despite scant scientific evidence it helped.Rick Bright, former director of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, filed the complaint Tuesday with the Office of Special Counsel, a government agency responsible for whistleblower complaints.
WASHINGTON — A government scientist says he was ousted from his position after raising concerns that the Trump administration wanted to “flood” coronavirus hot spots like New York and New Jersey with a malaria drug that President Donald Trump was pushing despite scant scientific evidence it helped.Rick Bright, former director of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, filed the complaint Tuesday with the Office of Special Counsel, a government agency responsible for whistleblower complaints.
Open Record Special Edition: The need for (more) information
MILWAUKEE -- Over the last few weeks, Wisconsin has released more information about COVID-19 outbreaks in nursing homes and long-term care facilities.
MILWAUKEE -- Over the last few weeks, Wisconsin has released more information about COVID-19 outbreaks in nursing homes and long-term care facilities.
Pence: White House coronavirus task force could wind down by early June
WASHINGTON — Vice President Mike Pence says the White House coronavirus task force could wind down its work by early June.Pence tells reporters at a White House briefing that the U.S. could be “in a very different place” by late May and early June.
WASHINGTON — Vice President Mike Pence says the White House coronavirus task force could wind down its work by early June.Pence tells reporters at a White House briefing that the U.S. could be “in a very different place” by late May and early June.
Tommy Bartlett Show cancels summer 2020 season: 'A very difficult decision'
WISCONSIN DELLS -- The Tommy Bartlett Show will not be opening for the 2020 summer season due to Wisconsin’s “Safer at Home” order and uncertainty of when businesses can resume operations.The water ski, sky, and stage show was slated to begin its 69th summer run in Wisconsin Dells on Friday, May 22 of Memorial Day weekend.
WISCONSIN DELLS -- The Tommy Bartlett Show will not be opening for the 2020 summer season due to Wisconsin’s “Safer at Home” order and uncertainty of when businesses can resume operations.The water ski, sky, and stage show was slated to begin its 69th summer run in Wisconsin Dells on Friday, May 22 of Memorial Day weekend.
Senators propose death benefits legislation to help COVID-19 frontline workers
WASHINGTON — Two U.S. senators are proposing to amend federal legislation to temporarily assume that first responders who contracted the coronavirus within 45 days of their last shift were infected during work and are eligible for death benefits.The federal Public Safety Officers Benefits Program provides death benefits to the survivors who die in the line of duty or as a result of a work-related incident.
WASHINGTON — Two U.S. senators are proposing to amend federal legislation to temporarily assume that first responders who contracted the coronavirus within 45 days of their last shift were infected during work and are eligible for death benefits.The federal Public Safety Officers Benefits Program provides death benefits to the survivors who die in the line of duty or as a result of a work-related incident.
Frontier Airlines launches coronavirus ‘More Room’ seat option
NEW YORK -- Frontier Airlines will allow its customers to social distance on its planes for a price.The budget airline is offering a “More Room” seat option that costs at least $39 more per passenger, one way.
NEW YORK -- Frontier Airlines will allow its customers to social distance on its planes for a price.The budget airline is offering a “More Room” seat option that costs at least $39 more per passenger, one way.
Man charged with assault and battery for wiping nose on Michigan Dollar Tree employee's shirt
OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. -- A 68-year-old man from Genessee County, Michigan has been charged with assault and battery of a Dollar Tree employee after he wiped his face on her shirt when she said he needed to wear a mask inside the store.Rex Gomoll, 68, of Linden, Michigan was booked into the Oakland County Jail on assault and battery charges.According to police, Gomoll was inside the Dollar Tree in Holly in northern Oakland County when an employee said he needed to wear a mask.
OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. -- A 68-year-old man from Genessee County, Michigan has been charged with assault and battery of a Dollar Tree employee after he wiped his face on her shirt when she said he needed to wear a mask inside the store.Rex Gomoll, 68, of Linden, Michigan was booked into the Oakland County Jail on assault and battery charges.According to police, Gomoll was inside the Dollar Tree in Holly in northern Oakland County when an employee said he needed to wear a mask.
Former President Barack Obama will headline televised prime-time commencement
NEW YORK — Former President Barack Obama will deliver a televised prime-time commencement address for the Class of 2020 during an hour-long event that will also feature LeBron James, Malala Yousafzai and Ben Platt, among others.ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC will simultaneously air the special May 16 at 7 p.m. CDT along with more than 20 other broadcast and digital streaming partners, according to the announcement Tuesday from organizers.Several high school students from Chicago public schools and the Obama Youth Jobs Corps will join, as will the Jonas Brothers, Yara Shahidi, Bad Bunny, Lena Waithe, Pharrell Williams, Megan Rapinoe and H.E.R.The event is titled “Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020.” It's hosted by the education advocacy group XQ Institute, The LeBron James Family Foundation and The Entertainment Industry Foundation.Obama will reflect on the COVID-19 pandemic's disruption of school life, especially for seniors who have missed out on their milestone rites of passage.“This high school graduation season will be anything but ordinary — but that’s all the more reason why the Class of 2020 deserves extraordinary advice, heartfelt encouragement, and hard-won wisdom about facing new challenges in an uncertain world,” Russlynn Ali, CEO and co-founder of XQ Institute, said in a statement.“We are grateful to President Obama for giving this gift to our nation’s three million high school seniors as they #GraduateTogether,” he added.
NEW YORK — Former President Barack Obama will deliver a televised prime-time commencement address for the Class of 2020 during an hour-long event that will also feature LeBron James, Malala Yousafzai and Ben Platt, among others.ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC will simultaneously air the special May 16 at 7 p.m. CDT along with more than 20 other broadcast and digital streaming partners, according to the announcement Tuesday from organizers.Several high school students from Chicago public schools and the Obama Youth Jobs Corps will join, as will the Jonas Brothers, Yara Shahidi, Bad Bunny, Lena Waithe, Pharrell Williams, Megan Rapinoe and H.E.R.The event is titled “Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020.” It's hosted by the education advocacy group XQ Institute, The LeBron James Family Foundation and The Entertainment Industry Foundation.Obama will reflect on the COVID-19 pandemic's disruption of school life, especially for seniors who have missed out on their milestone rites of passage.“This high school graduation season will be anything but ordinary — but that’s all the more reason why the Class of 2020 deserves extraordinary advice, heartfelt encouragement, and hard-won wisdom about facing new challenges in an uncertain world,” Russlynn Ali, CEO and co-founder of XQ Institute, said in a statement.“We are grateful to President Obama for giving this gift to our nation’s three million high school seniors as they #GraduateTogether,” he added.
States with few coronavirus cases get big share of relief aid
WASHINGTON -- Alaska, Hawaii, Montana and Wyoming are among the least-populated states in the U.S., and not surprisingly have the lowest numbers of residents who have tested positive for the new coronavirus.
WASHINGTON -- Alaska, Hawaii, Montana and Wyoming are among the least-populated states in the U.S., and not surprisingly have the lowest numbers of residents who have tested positive for the new coronavirus.
Where's my check? Answers to common relief payment questions
WASHINGTON -- The US government has distributed about 130 million economic impact payments to taxpayers in less than 30 days.
WASHINGTON -- The US government has distributed about 130 million economic impact payments to taxpayers in less than 30 days.
More than 511,000 people in Wisconsin file for unemployment
MADISON -- Nearly 512,000 people in Wisconsin have filed for unemployment since the coronavirus outbreak began in March, based on the latest figures from the state Department of Workforce Development tracking filings made through Monday.The state reported that as of Monday it had paid more than $384 million in claims.
MADISON -- Nearly 512,000 people in Wisconsin have filed for unemployment since the coronavirus outbreak began in March, based on the latest figures from the state Department of Workforce Development tracking filings made through Monday.The state reported that as of Monday it had paid more than $384 million in claims.
Wendy's customers ask 'Where's the beef?' as restaurants remove menu items
DUBLIN, Ohio -- Fast-food chain Wendy's is taking burgers off the menu in some locations as the U.S. deals with a meat shortage traced back to the coronavirus.Wendy's told FOX Business it continues to supply hamburgers to all restaurants with deliveries two to three times per week.Wendy's Media Relations released the following statement to FOX 11:"It is widely known that beef suppliers across North America are currently facing production challenges.
DUBLIN, Ohio -- Fast-food chain Wendy's is taking burgers off the menu in some locations as the U.S. deals with a meat shortage traced back to the coronavirus.Wendy's told FOX Business it continues to supply hamburgers to all restaurants with deliveries two to three times per week.Wendy's Media Relations released the following statement to FOX 11:"It is widely known that beef suppliers across North America are currently facing production challenges.
Nike to donate more than 30,000 shoes to COVID-19 frontline workers
NEW YORK -- To help frontline workers who are on their feet for long hours during the coronavirus pandemic, Nike is donating more than 32,000 pairs Air Zoom Pulse shoes to health care workers.The sportswear giant is partnering with the nonprofit Good360 and local organizations to give staff at various hospitals around the U.S. and Europe a pair of comfortable shoes.
NEW YORK -- To help frontline workers who are on their feet for long hours during the coronavirus pandemic, Nike is donating more than 32,000 pairs Air Zoom Pulse shoes to health care workers.The sportswear giant is partnering with the nonprofit Good360 and local organizations to give staff at various hospitals around the U.S. and Europe a pair of comfortable shoes.
Massachusetts boy, 7, survives coronavirus and cancer: 'It’s been a long road'
BOSTON, Mass -- A young Dedham, Mass., boy who survived both cancer and a battle with the novel coronavirus received a warm welcome home late last month after he was released from Boston Children's Hospital, according to local reports.Gavin Brennan, 7, watched from his driveway as the town held a so-called “car parade” to celebrate his homecoming and his birthday.“I feel good.
BOSTON, Mass -- A young Dedham, Mass., boy who survived both cancer and a battle with the novel coronavirus received a warm welcome home late last month after he was released from Boston Children's Hospital, according to local reports.Gavin Brennan, 7, watched from his driveway as the town held a so-called “car parade” to celebrate his homecoming and his birthday.“I feel good.
Waukesha County to increase COVID-19 testing with 3-day drive-thru test site
WAUKESHA -- - Waukesha County Public Health and the Waukesha County Office of Emergency Management are partnering with the Wisconsin National Guard to open a three-day surge community testing site in order to meet the goals outlined in the Badger Bounce Back plan.Testing Registration Hotline Dates and HoursWisconsin residents or individuals who work in the state and are experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19 can call 262-548-7626 to register to be tested.
WAUKESHA -- - Waukesha County Public Health and the Waukesha County Office of Emergency Management are partnering with the Wisconsin National Guard to open a three-day surge community testing site in order to meet the goals outlined in the Badger Bounce Back plan.Testing Registration Hotline Dates and HoursWisconsin residents or individuals who work in the state and are experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19 can call 262-548-7626 to register to be tested.
'Is it going to happen?' Wisconsin State Fair Park Board discusses options for 2020 amid pandemic
WEST ALLIS -- The Wisconsin State Fair Park Board of Directors and staff are now discussing options that will enable them to provide a "Fair" experience in 2020.
WEST ALLIS -- The Wisconsin State Fair Park Board of Directors and staff are now discussing options that will enable them to provide a "Fair" experience in 2020.