Greater Milwaukee Foundation receives $1M grant for relief, recovery efforts during COVID-19 pandemic
MILWAUKEE --The Greater Milwaukee Foundation has received a $1 million grant to its MKE Responds Fund from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation as part of the national philanthropy’s $50 million effort to provide humanitarian aid to help some of the families and communities feeling the greatest strain under the COVID-19 health emergency.“We are honored to be chosen by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for this award and very encouraged to be attracting this significant investment to our community,” said Ellen Gilligan, president and CEO of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation. “This grant is an acknowledgement of the Foundation placing racial equity at the forefront of our work and a reflection of the collective approach our region and partners have embraced to address the pandemic and ensure that our efforts focus on identifying and addressing the systemic inequities that have resulted in the tragically disparate impact of this crisis on communities of color.”According to a press release, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation organized and is helping lead a cross-sector coalition to strategically, equitably and rapidly respond to the COVID-19 outbreak in our region.
MILWAUKEE --The Greater Milwaukee Foundation has received a $1 million grant to its MKE Responds Fund from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation as part of the national philanthropy’s $50 million effort to provide humanitarian aid to help some of the families and communities feeling the greatest strain under the COVID-19 health emergency.“We are honored to be chosen by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for this award and very encouraged to be attracting this significant investment to our community,” said Ellen Gilligan, president and CEO of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation. “This grant is an acknowledgement of the Foundation placing racial equity at the forefront of our work and a reflection of the collective approach our region and partners have embraced to address the pandemic and ensure that our efforts focus on identifying and addressing the systemic inequities that have resulted in the tragically disparate impact of this crisis on communities of color.”According to a press release, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation organized and is helping lead a cross-sector coalition to strategically, equitably and rapidly respond to the COVID-19 outbreak in our region.
J.Crew files for Chapter 11 as pandemic chokes retail
NEW YORK — The owner of J.Crew is filing for bankruptcy protection, the first major retailer to do so since the pandemic forced most stores in the United States to close.More retail bankruptcies are expected in coming weeks with thousands of stores still shuttered, though states have begun a staggered restart of their economies.March sales at stores and restaurants had their most severe plunge on records dating back to 1992.
NEW YORK — The owner of J.Crew is filing for bankruptcy protection, the first major retailer to do so since the pandemic forced most stores in the United States to close.More retail bankruptcies are expected in coming weeks with thousands of stores still shuttered, though states have begun a staggered restart of their economies.March sales at stores and restaurants had their most severe plunge on records dating back to 1992.
National Travel and Tourism Week celebrates industry amidst COVID-19 restrictions
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Tourism announced Monday, May 4 tourism’s impact on the state’s economy reached $22.2 billion in 2019.
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Tourism announced Monday, May 4 tourism’s impact on the state’s economy reached $22.2 billion in 2019.
Milwaukee Public Market rolls out curbside pickup, online ordering and delivery
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Public Market announced on Monday, May 4 the rollout of an extensive curbside pickup and delivery operation.Dubbed “Market To-Go”, a news release says the rollout features the majority of market vendors offering products in curbside pickup, delivery or online ordering and shipping capacity.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Public Market announced on Monday, May 4 the rollout of an extensive curbside pickup and delivery operation.Dubbed “Market To-Go”, a news release says the rollout features the majority of market vendors offering products in curbside pickup, delivery or online ordering and shipping capacity.
Carnival Cruise Line announces they will begin to phase-in cruises in August
NEW YORK -- On Monday morning, May 4, Carnival Cruise Line announced that they will resume operations in August.They specifically said that they will take a measured approach towards bringing sailings back, phasing in some cruises starting in August.Between now and then, they said that they will continue to identify and implement additional protocols so that guests can be safely welcomed back.
NEW YORK -- On Monday morning, May 4, Carnival Cruise Line announced that they will resume operations in August.They specifically said that they will take a measured approach towards bringing sailings back, phasing in some cruises starting in August.Between now and then, they said that they will continue to identify and implement additional protocols so that guests can be safely welcomed back.
Walmart pays hourly staff nearly $180M in bonuses with 'more to come'
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Walmart paid almost $180 million in cash bonuses to its hourly associates nationwide on Thursday and has fulfilled its goal of hiring 200,000 more employees since March in response to demand prompted by the novel coronavirus, the company announced.Donna Morris, the company’s chief people officer, said in a memo posted to its website Thursday that hourly associates received the extra cash, which was actually accelerated quarterly incentive payouts, in addition to previously announced bonuses.Walmart announced in a mid-March press release it plans to pay its full-time hourly employees $300 each and it’s part-time hourly workers $150 as a “special cash bonus,” totaling more than $365 million.That, plus the bonuses paid on Thursday, amounts to nearly $550 million to employees through bonuses or accelerated incentives.Walmart also celebrated reaching its goal of hiring 200,000 more employees for its stores and fulfillment and distribution centers.The retail giant has more than 11,500 retail locations in 27 countries, according to its website.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Walmart paid almost $180 million in cash bonuses to its hourly associates nationwide on Thursday and has fulfilled its goal of hiring 200,000 more employees since March in response to demand prompted by the novel coronavirus, the company announced.Donna Morris, the company’s chief people officer, said in a memo posted to its website Thursday that hourly associates received the extra cash, which was actually accelerated quarterly incentive payouts, in addition to previously announced bonuses.Walmart announced in a mid-March press release it plans to pay its full-time hourly employees $300 each and it’s part-time hourly workers $150 as a “special cash bonus,” totaling more than $365 million.That, plus the bonuses paid on Thursday, amounts to nearly $550 million to employees through bonuses or accelerated incentives.Walmart also celebrated reaching its goal of hiring 200,000 more employees for its stores and fulfillment and distribution centers.The retail giant has more than 11,500 retail locations in 27 countries, according to its website.
More than 150 cars turn out for parade to celebrate little girl’s last cancer treatment
BRADENTON, Fla. -- Some milestones are meant to be celebrated no matter what it takes.
BRADENTON, Fla. -- Some milestones are meant to be celebrated no matter what it takes.
UPenn researchers hopeful dogs can sniff out coronavirus
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- As health officials and politicians continue to prioritize an increase in testing for the novel coronavirus, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine are hoping a new study will help sniff out the disease.PennVet says scent detection dogs will attempt to tell the difference between lab samples from COVID-19 positive patients and COVID-19 negative patients.According to the University, dogs have 300 million smell receptors which uniquely positions the animals to aid in disease detection.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- As health officials and politicians continue to prioritize an increase in testing for the novel coronavirus, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine are hoping a new study will help sniff out the disease.PennVet says scent detection dogs will attempt to tell the difference between lab samples from COVID-19 positive patients and COVID-19 negative patients.According to the University, dogs have 300 million smell receptors which uniquely positions the animals to aid in disease detection.
Italy eases long lockdown, leaders push vaccine effort
ROME — Millions of people were allowed to return to work in Italy Monday as Europe's longest lockdown started to ease, while countries from Iceland to India took a patchwork of steps to loosen coronavirus restrictions.
ROME — Millions of people were allowed to return to work in Italy Monday as Europe's longest lockdown started to ease, while countries from Iceland to India took a patchwork of steps to loosen coronavirus restrictions.
'I love to help:' Oak Creek hospice nurse provides care via telemedicine, battling breast cancer amid COVID-19
BROOKFIELD -- The coronavirus pandemic has made things incredibly difficult for those with loves ones who are nearing the end of their lives.
BROOKFIELD -- The coronavirus pandemic has made things incredibly difficult for those with loves ones who are nearing the end of their lives.
In televised town hall, President Trump predicts COVID-19 vaccine by 'end of the year'
WASHINGTON — Anxious to spur an economic recovery without risking lives, President Donald Trump on Sunday, May 3 insisted that “you can satisfy both" — see states gradually lift lockdowns while also protecting people from the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 60,000 Americans.The president, fielding questions from Americans in a virtual town hall from the Lincoln Memorial, acknowledged valid fears on both sides of the issue.
WASHINGTON — Anxious to spur an economic recovery without risking lives, President Donald Trump on Sunday, May 3 insisted that “you can satisfy both" — see states gradually lift lockdowns while also protecting people from the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 60,000 Americans.The president, fielding questions from Americans in a virtual town hall from the Lincoln Memorial, acknowledged valid fears on both sides of the issue.
'Teamwork at its finest:' Wisconsin receives 10K masks, 1K medical outfits from Chinese sister state
MADISON -- Governor Tony Evers on Sunday, May 3 announced Wisconsin has received a donation of 10,000 procedural masks and 1,000 medical outfits from its sister state of Heilongjiang Province to help grow its supply of personal protective equipment (PPE).“This donation shows teamwork at its finest,” Gov.
MADISON -- Governor Tony Evers on Sunday, May 3 announced Wisconsin has received a donation of 10,000 procedural masks and 1,000 medical outfits from its sister state of Heilongjiang Province to help grow its supply of personal protective equipment (PPE).“This donation shows teamwork at its finest,” Gov.
Production suspended at Birds Eye plant in Darien; approximately 100 infected with COVID-19
DARIEN -- Conagra Foods officials said operations were suspended at the Birds Eye Frozen Foods facility in Darien as of April 17, with approximately 100 employees diagnosed with COVID-19 as of April 27.A company representative issued this statement to FOX6 News on Sunday, May 3:
DARIEN -- Conagra Foods officials said operations were suspended at the Birds Eye Frozen Foods facility in Darien as of April 17, with approximately 100 employees diagnosed with COVID-19 as of April 27.A company representative issued this statement to FOX6 News on Sunday, May 3:
'History repeating:' WI historians see strong parallels between COVID-19, influenza pandemic of 1918
MILWAUKEE -- Tragically, history has a tendency to repeat itself, and historians say the 1918 influenza pandemic has strong parallels to the coronavirus pandemic.In 1918, the world was at war, but another war was being waged regardless of alliance.
MILWAUKEE -- Tragically, history has a tendency to repeat itself, and historians say the 1918 influenza pandemic has strong parallels to the coronavirus pandemic.In 1918, the world was at war, but another war was being waged regardless of alliance.
8K+ positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 339 deaths, 3K+ recovered, 77K+ negative
MILWAUKEE — The number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 grew to 7,964, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported Sunday, May 3.
MILWAUKEE — The number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 grew to 7,964, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported Sunday, May 3.
'I’ve got bills on top of bills:' Americans without bank accounts waiting weeks for paper coronavirus relief checks
NEW YORK — As the coronavirus crisis took hold, Akeil Smith's employer slashed her work as a home health aide to 25 hours per week.
NEW YORK — As the coronavirus crisis took hold, Akeil Smith's employer slashed her work as a home health aide to 25 hours per week.
'Went too far:' Ohio governor reversed order to wear face coverings in stores
COLUMBUS, Ohio — An order for people to wear face coverings while in stores was reversed last week because it “went too far," Ohio Gov.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — An order for people to wear face coverings while in stores was reversed last week because it “went too far," Ohio Gov.
US officials: China 'intentionally concealed' coronavirus' severity to stock up on medical supplies
WASHINGTON — U.S. officials believe China covered up the extent of the coronavirus outbreak — and how contagious the disease is — to stock up on medical supplies needed to respond to it, intelligence documents show.Chinese leaders “intentionally concealed the severity” of the pandemic from the world in early January, according to a four-page Department of Homeland Security report dated May 1 and obtained by The Associated Press.
WASHINGTON — U.S. officials believe China covered up the extent of the coronavirus outbreak — and how contagious the disease is — to stock up on medical supplies needed to respond to it, intelligence documents show.Chinese leaders “intentionally concealed the severity” of the pandemic from the world in early January, according to a four-page Department of Homeland Security report dated May 1 and obtained by The Associated Press.