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.
Gov. Evers on mask requirement at Menards, Costco amid COVID-19: 'It's a good business decision'
MADISON -- Washington-based bulk retailer Costco began requiring customers to wear masks beginning Monday, May 4, with Eau Claire-based retailer Menards following suit.
MADISON -- Washington-based bulk retailer Costco began requiring customers to wear masks beginning Monday, May 4, with Eau Claire-based retailer Menards following suit.
8,353 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 341 deaths, nearly 4K recovered, 80K+ negative
MILWAUKEE — The number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 grew to 8,236 on Monday, May 4, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, with 1,621 patients (20%) requiring hospitalization.
MILWAUKEE — The number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 grew to 8,236 on Monday, May 4, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, with 1,621 patients (20%) requiring hospitalization.
Sick for 50+ days: Houston man tests positive for COVID-19 3 times over 2 months
HOUSTON -- Since March 19, Christian Bermea has been battling coronavirus COVID-19 from his Houston-area apartment.
HOUSTON -- Since March 19, Christian Bermea has been battling coronavirus COVID-19 from his Houston-area apartment.
Sanitized cards, chips: Nevada wants casinos' plans to open
LAS VEGAS — When Nevada casinos eventually reopen, customer numbers will be cut in half, nightclubs will remain closed, convention groups will be limited and gamblers will have to keep safe distances apart, according to new rules from state gambling regulators.“Plans should ...
LAS VEGAS — When Nevada casinos eventually reopen, customer numbers will be cut in half, nightclubs will remain closed, convention groups will be limited and gamblers will have to keep safe distances apart, according to new rules from state gambling regulators.“Plans should ...
Family pays respects to dead by cleaning strangers' gravestones on daily walks under pandemic lockdown
WINSFORD, England -- To pass the time under pandemic lockdown restrictions, Ryan Emmenis and his children have been cleaning graveyard headstones on their daily walks.Emmenis, a U.K. resident, said his family passes by six cemeteries on their daily walks, and the work has helped them to maintain a sense of normalcy through such an abnormal time.Emmenis owns a cleaning company, and said he and his kids would take the opportunity during their daily quarantine walks to pay their respects by cleaning the headstone, after which he thought, “We can do more of these.”After seeing the newly cleaned headstone, the decedent’s family was happy, and Emmenis and his kids had found a new way to help others in a time of crisis.“Each day on our daily walk we started to clean strangers’ headstones at various cemeteries,” Emmenis said. “Me and my three children spend around 10 minutes on a quick break carefully cleaning the graves each day.”
WINSFORD, England -- To pass the time under pandemic lockdown restrictions, Ryan Emmenis and his children have been cleaning graveyard headstones on their daily walks.Emmenis, a U.K. resident, said his family passes by six cemeteries on their daily walks, and the work has helped them to maintain a sense of normalcy through such an abnormal time.Emmenis owns a cleaning company, and said he and his kids would take the opportunity during their daily quarantine walks to pay their respects by cleaning the headstone, after which he thought, “We can do more of these.”After seeing the newly cleaned headstone, the decedent’s family was happy, and Emmenis and his kids had found a new way to help others in a time of crisis.“Each day on our daily walk we started to clean strangers’ headstones at various cemeteries,” Emmenis said. “Me and my three children spend around 10 minutes on a quick break carefully cleaning the graves each day.”
'Connecting people to resources:' COVID-19 Wisconsin Connect App launches this week
MILWAUKEE -- Available in English, Spanish even Hmong the team at Wisconsin connect wants to make sure the facts are understood.
MILWAUKEE -- Available in English, Spanish even Hmong the team at Wisconsin connect wants to make sure the facts are understood.
Board Game Barrister offers personal shopper experience
MILWAUKEE -- As people spend more time at home, many look for ways to make isolation fun.
MILWAUKEE -- As people spend more time at home, many look for ways to make isolation fun.
JBS Packerland in Green Bay reopens Tuesday after nearly 300 workers sickened with COVID-19
GREEN BAY -- A Wisconsin meatpacking plant that closed for more than a week due to an outbreak of the coronavirus plans to reopen on Tuesday, May 5.The Green Bay Press Gazette reported Monday that JBS Packerland would reopen with a reduced staff.
GREEN BAY -- A Wisconsin meatpacking plant that closed for more than a week due to an outbreak of the coronavirus plans to reopen on Tuesday, May 5.The Green Bay Press Gazette reported Monday that JBS Packerland would reopen with a reduced staff.
'Putting people at risk:' NYC mayor, police commissioner ban protests during pandemic
NEW YORK -- After a news conference by LGBTQ activists critical of Mount Sinai Hospital's relationship with a religious organization during the coronavirus pandemic, the city's police commissioner and the mayor said "protests" would not be tolerated.About a dozen activists with the Reclaim Pride organization took to First Avenue in Manhattan outside the hospital to hold a news conference Sunday, May 3, slamming Samaritan's Purse for being allowed to set up a field hospital.About two dozen police officers showed up and forced the crowd to disperse.
NEW YORK -- After a news conference by LGBTQ activists critical of Mount Sinai Hospital's relationship with a religious organization during the coronavirus pandemic, the city's police commissioner and the mayor said "protests" would not be tolerated.About a dozen activists with the Reclaim Pride organization took to First Avenue in Manhattan outside the hospital to hold a news conference Sunday, May 3, slamming Samaritan's Purse for being allowed to set up a field hospital.About two dozen police officers showed up and forced the crowd to disperse.
All nursing home residents to be tested for coronavirus in Wisconsin
MADISON — Every resident and worker in all 373 Wisconsin nursing homes will receive a free coronavirus test as part of a plan to expand testing to everyone who needs one, Gov.
MADISON — Every resident and worker in all 373 Wisconsin nursing homes will receive a free coronavirus test as part of a plan to expand testing to everyone who needs one, Gov.
Treasury announces record borrowing of $2.99 trillion
WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department says it will need to borrow a record $2.99 trillion during the current April-June quarter to cover the cost of various rescue efforts dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.Treasury said Monday that the $2.99 trillion it plans to borrow this quarter will far surpass the $530 billion quarterly borrowing it did in the July-September 2008 quarter as it dealt with the 2008 financial crisis.The extraordinary sum of $2.99 trillion of borrowing in a single quarter dwarfs the $1.28 trillion the government borrowed in the bond market for all of 2019.Treasury said the huge sum is needed to fund the nearly $3 trillion the government has approved in various programs to support workers and businesses with direct economic payments, the Paycheck Protection Program and other efforts.In addition, the government needs to borrow to cover the shortfall in revenue that will occur because the Trump administration has delayed the deadline for tax payments this year from April to June.In a stark demonstration of how the government’s financial situation has changed, three months ago before the virus caused widespread shutdowns in the United States, Treasury was projecting that it would be able to pay down $56 billion in debt during the quarter rather than borrowing an additional $2.99 trillion.Treasury projected that it will have to borrow an additional $677 billion in the July-September quarter.The Congressional Budget Office is forecasting that the government will run a record budget deficit of $3.7 trillion this year.
WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department says it will need to borrow a record $2.99 trillion during the current April-June quarter to cover the cost of various rescue efforts dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.Treasury said Monday that the $2.99 trillion it plans to borrow this quarter will far surpass the $530 billion quarterly borrowing it did in the July-September 2008 quarter as it dealt with the 2008 financial crisis.The extraordinary sum of $2.99 trillion of borrowing in a single quarter dwarfs the $1.28 trillion the government borrowed in the bond market for all of 2019.Treasury said the huge sum is needed to fund the nearly $3 trillion the government has approved in various programs to support workers and businesses with direct economic payments, the Paycheck Protection Program and other efforts.In addition, the government needs to borrow to cover the shortfall in revenue that will occur because the Trump administration has delayed the deadline for tax payments this year from April to June.In a stark demonstration of how the government’s financial situation has changed, three months ago before the virus caused widespread shutdowns in the United States, Treasury was projecting that it would be able to pay down $56 billion in debt during the quarter rather than borrowing an additional $2.99 trillion.Treasury projected that it will have to borrow an additional $677 billion in the July-September quarter.The Congressional Budget Office is forecasting that the government will run a record budget deficit of $3.7 trillion this year.