Northwestern Mutual donates $200,000 to Children's Wisconsin to fund PPE, other relief efforts
MILWAUKEE -- The Northwestern Mutual Foundation has donated $200,000 to help supply personal protective equipment to Children's Wisconsin during the coronavirus pandemic, the organization announced Friday, May 1.“Currently, there is no greater need than helping to ensure the health and safety of our community members,” said Eric Christophersen, president, Northwestern Mutual Foundation. “Providing hospitals with access to these essential supplies is just one way we can support our healthcare professionals as they work to protect patients and families, including those in the fight against childhood cancer.”This contribution will support the following:
MILWAUKEE -- The Northwestern Mutual Foundation has donated $200,000 to help supply personal protective equipment to Children's Wisconsin during the coronavirus pandemic, the organization announced Friday, May 1.“Currently, there is no greater need than helping to ensure the health and safety of our community members,” said Eric Christophersen, president, Northwestern Mutual Foundation. “Providing hospitals with access to these essential supplies is just one way we can support our healthcare professionals as they work to protect patients and families, including those in the fight against childhood cancer.”This contribution will support the following:
Open Record Special Edition: Checking in with Contact 6
MILWAUKEE - Nearly two months into the COVID-19 pandemic and Contact 6 continues to receive a record number of consumer complaints.
MILWAUKEE - Nearly two months into the COVID-19 pandemic and Contact 6 continues to receive a record number of consumer complaints.
Register online now: Storm the Bastille Run is going virtual in 2020
MILWAUKEE -- Although Milwaukee's 2020 Bastille Days Festival has been postponed to a later date, Madison Medical Affiliates’ generous support will keep everyone "Storming the Bastille" from home this summer.
MILWAUKEE -- Although Milwaukee's 2020 Bastille Days Festival has been postponed to a later date, Madison Medical Affiliates’ generous support will keep everyone "Storming the Bastille" from home this summer.
Cedarburg's Strawberry Festival canceled amid coronavirus concerns
CEDARBURG -- One of the largest two-day events in Ozaukee County -- Cedarburg's Strawberry Festival -- has joined a growing list of festivals that will not happen this summer due to coronavirus concerns, Festivals of Cedarburg, Inc.
CEDARBURG -- One of the largest two-day events in Ozaukee County -- Cedarburg's Strawberry Festival -- has joined a growing list of festivals that will not happen this summer due to coronavirus concerns, Festivals of Cedarburg, Inc.
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'I died and came back': 12-year-old recovers from coronavirus
NEW ORELANS, La. — As her desperately sick daughter was being airlifted to a hospital, Jennifer Daly was thinking about all the parts of life that still lay ahead for her 12-year-old and whether she’d ever experience them: Would she get to fall in love?
NEW ORELANS, La. — As her desperately sick daughter was being airlifted to a hospital, Jennifer Daly was thinking about all the parts of life that still lay ahead for her 12-year-old and whether she’d ever experience them: Would she get to fall in love?
'Disappointment:' EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2020 canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic
OSHKOSH --The continuing uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic has forced organizers of the world’s largest fly-in convention, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2020, to cancel this year’s event at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
OSHKOSH --The continuing uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic has forced organizers of the world’s largest fly-in convention, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2020, to cancel this year’s event at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
NASA images show Florida's pollution has decreased since coronavirus lockdowns began
TAMPA, Fla. (FOX 13) -- Within one month, there has been lesson air pollution above the Sunshine State's metropolitan areas as the state went into lockdown, reports NASA.Satellite images show the level of nitrogen dioxide are about 30% lower over Florida when compared to the average nitrogen levels between 2015 and 2019."In fact," NASA said in a statement, "March 15 to April 15, 2020 shows the lowest value for the region as compared to any other year during the OMI data record, which spans 2005 to present."
TAMPA, Fla. (FOX 13) -- Within one month, there has been lesson air pollution above the Sunshine State's metropolitan areas as the state went into lockdown, reports NASA.Satellite images show the level of nitrogen dioxide are about 30% lower over Florida when compared to the average nitrogen levels between 2015 and 2019."In fact," NASA said in a statement, "March 15 to April 15, 2020 shows the lowest value for the region as compared to any other year during the OMI data record, which spans 2005 to present."
6,994 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 317 deaths; 3K+ recovered, 69K+ negative
MILWAUKEE — According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and supplemental data from county health agencies, the number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 grew to 6,994 on Thursday, April 30.
MILWAUKEE — According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and supplemental data from county health agencies, the number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 grew to 6,994 on Thursday, April 30.
As test volume increases, spike seen in Milwaukee County's positive COVID-19 cases
MILWAUKEE -- Since the first COVID-19 test in early March, Milwaukee County has steadily increased testing, administering nearly 17,000 tests to date and nearly 3,000 in the last week.
MILWAUKEE -- Since the first COVID-19 test in early March, Milwaukee County has steadily increased testing, administering nearly 17,000 tests to date and nearly 3,000 in the last week.
Milwaukee photographer raises $10K for Feeding America in 6 weeks with 'Front Porch Project'
WAUWATOSA -- Picture this: You set a goal of raising a certain amount of money for charity -- only to raise more than 10 times that amount.
WAUWATOSA -- Picture this: You set a goal of raising a certain amount of money for charity -- only to raise more than 10 times that amount.
'Priceless:' Miniature horse paying window-to-window visit to seniors in care facilities
MUSKEGO -- Before the coronavirus pandemic, a miniature horse named Sawdust would go inside senior centers, allowing residents to pet him and get to know him.
MUSKEGO -- Before the coronavirus pandemic, a miniature horse named Sawdust would go inside senior centers, allowing residents to pet him and get to know him.
Amazon to extend ‘work from home’ policy for eligible employees through October
SEATTLE — Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Amazon is extending its work from home plan for eligible employees through October.According to The Seattle Times, the retail giant told its corporate employees on Thursday that they “are welcome to (work from home) until at least October 2.”“We are working hard and investing significant funds to keep those who choose to come to the office safe through physical distancing, deep cleaning, temperature checks, and the availability of face coverings and hand sanitizer,” an Amazon spokesperson told the Times.Many Amazon employees have been working from home since March.
SEATTLE — Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Amazon is extending its work from home plan for eligible employees through October.According to The Seattle Times, the retail giant told its corporate employees on Thursday that they “are welcome to (work from home) until at least October 2.”“We are working hard and investing significant funds to keep those who choose to come to the office safe through physical distancing, deep cleaning, temperature checks, and the availability of face coverings and hand sanitizer,” an Amazon spokesperson told the Times.Many Amazon employees have been working from home since March.
Chick-fil-A launches meal kits as more people cook at home
ATLANTA - Chick-fil-A is giving food fans a taste of its famed chicken at home.The Atlanta-based fast-food chain is launching meal kits as Americans continue to shelter in place amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, with restaurants in most states running on pick-up and delivery-only options.Starting May 4, Chick-fil-A will debut chicken parmesan meal kits available at its drive-thru, via its app and for delivery.
ATLANTA - Chick-fil-A is giving food fans a taste of its famed chicken at home.The Atlanta-based fast-food chain is launching meal kits as Americans continue to shelter in place amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, with restaurants in most states running on pick-up and delivery-only options.Starting May 4, Chick-fil-A will debut chicken parmesan meal kits available at its drive-thru, via its app and for delivery.
"I think it’s great:' Brookfield Square, Mayfair offering curbside pickup for retail, restaurants
BROOKFIELD -- Two malls are opening up for curbside pickup after closing their doors for about a month and a half due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
BROOKFIELD -- Two malls are opening up for curbside pickup after closing their doors for about a month and a half due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
UW-Madison research team releases COVID-19 data that suggest social distancing is working
MADISON -- Preliminary data from a UW–Madison research team released April 30 suggests that travel restrictions and social distancing guidelines are working in Wisconsin's fight against COVID-19.The data are one of several insights on COVID-19 from Thomas Friedrich, professor of virology at UW-Madison.Friedrich, an expert on evolution, immunity and pathogenesis of pandemic viruses, is currently working with UW–Madison colleagues and scientists from more than 30 institutions around the world on COVID-19 research.He and his team at UW–Madison are tracking genetic changes in the coronavirus that occur as it spreads from person to person.
MADISON -- Preliminary data from a UW–Madison research team released April 30 suggests that travel restrictions and social distancing guidelines are working in Wisconsin's fight against COVID-19.The data are one of several insights on COVID-19 from Thomas Friedrich, professor of virology at UW-Madison.Friedrich, an expert on evolution, immunity and pathogenesis of pandemic viruses, is currently working with UW–Madison colleagues and scientists from more than 30 institutions around the world on COVID-19 research.He and his team at UW–Madison are tracking genetic changes in the coronavirus that occur as it spreads from person to person.
'It's getting worse every day:' Wisconsin businesses urge legislators to OK reopening plan
MADISON — With all of the legal briefs in as of Thursday, April 30, the fate of Wisconsin's "Safer at Home" order is in the hands of the Supreme Court of Wisconsin, after Republicans asked the justices to block the extended order.
MADISON — With all of the legal briefs in as of Thursday, April 30, the fate of Wisconsin's "Safer at Home" order is in the hands of the Supreme Court of Wisconsin, after Republicans asked the justices to block the extended order.
Green Bay Packers donate $250K for PPE at area hospitals
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have distributed $250,000 to Green Bay area health care systems to provide personal protective equipment for doctors, nurses and staff working to care for those who are sick amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization announced Thursday, April 30.The donation will provide three $83,333 grants to the three healthcare systems in the Green Bay area through their foundations: the Bellin Health Foundation, HSHS St.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have distributed $250,000 to Green Bay area health care systems to provide personal protective equipment for doctors, nurses and staff working to care for those who are sick amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization announced Thursday, April 30.The donation will provide three $83,333 grants to the three healthcare systems in the Green Bay area through their foundations: the Bellin Health Foundation, HSHS St.
Free COVID-19 testing site opening at Walgreens near 6th and Oklahoma
MILWAUKEE -- Walgreens is opening a free COVID-19 testing site near 6th Street and Oklahoma Avenue in Milwaukee Friday, May 1, Milwaukee Alderman Russell Stamper II announced in a news release Thursday.Testing will take place for qualified individuals in the store’s parking lot daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tests are free of charge but an appointment is required.Testing qualifications are based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines and currently include: Individuals 18+ years of age with symptoms; first responders, with or without symptoms; health care workers, with or without symptoms; and individuals prioritized by health departments or clinicians for any reason.
MILWAUKEE -- Walgreens is opening a free COVID-19 testing site near 6th Street and Oklahoma Avenue in Milwaukee Friday, May 1, Milwaukee Alderman Russell Stamper II announced in a news release Thursday.Testing will take place for qualified individuals in the store’s parking lot daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tests are free of charge but an appointment is required.Testing qualifications are based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines and currently include: Individuals 18+ years of age with symptoms; first responders, with or without symptoms; health care workers, with or without symptoms; and individuals prioritized by health departments or clinicians for any reason.
'Very encouraging:' Froedtert to receive 'investigational' COVID-19 drug; contact tracing continues
WAUWATOSA -- Froedtert Hospital will be receiving new medication showing early capability of killing the coronavirus.
WAUWATOSA -- Froedtert Hospital will be receiving new medication showing early capability of killing the coronavirus.