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.
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.