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.
Nearly 500K Wisconsinites have applied for unemployment benefits, some waiting weeks for aid
MADISON -- Unemployment numbers continued to soar on Thursday, April 30, with roughly 30 million Americans having filed for unemployment benefits in the last six weeks.Nearly a half-million Wisconsinites have filed for jobless aid since March 15.
MADISON -- Unemployment numbers continued to soar on Thursday, April 30, with roughly 30 million Americans having filed for unemployment benefits in the last six weeks.Nearly a half-million Wisconsinites have filed for jobless aid since March 15.
'She’s been adopted!' A happy ending for Che-Che the dog, who lost both owners to COVID-19
EATONTOWN, N.J. -- Officials with a New Jersey animal shelter offered a heartwarming update Monday, April 27 after sharing the story of a 9-year-old poodle named Che-Che -- seeking a new "furever home" after both of her owners passed away due to complications of COVID-19. "We want to thank everyone who has supported Che-Che finding a new home!" wrote Monmouth County SPCA on Facebook. "We’re happy to report she’s been adopted and is doing fantastic in her new home ❤️ We’ll be posting an update tonight!
EATONTOWN, N.J. -- Officials with a New Jersey animal shelter offered a heartwarming update Monday, April 27 after sharing the story of a 9-year-old poodle named Che-Che -- seeking a new "furever home" after both of her owners passed away due to complications of COVID-19. "We want to thank everyone who has supported Che-Che finding a new home!" wrote Monmouth County SPCA on Facebook. "We’re happy to report she’s been adopted and is doing fantastic in her new home ❤️ We’ll be posting an update tonight!
Army defends decision to have West Point graduation: 'We can’t telecommute to combat'
WASHINGTON — The Army's top leaders on Thursday defended their decision to bring 1,000 cadets back to the Military Academy at West Point for graduation, where President Donald Trump is slated to speak, saying that despite the coronavirus risk students would have had to return anyway to prepare for their next duty assignment.The announcement has been criticized as a political move to get President Trump on stage at the academy, where he hasn't yet given a graduation address.
WASHINGTON — The Army's top leaders on Thursday defended their decision to bring 1,000 cadets back to the Military Academy at West Point for graduation, where President Donald Trump is slated to speak, saying that despite the coronavirus risk students would have had to return anyway to prepare for their next duty assignment.The announcement has been criticized as a political move to get President Trump on stage at the academy, where he hasn't yet given a graduation address.
Vice President Mike Pence wore mask as he toured GM ventilator production facility in Indiana
KOKOMO, Ind. -- Vice President Mike Pence donned a face covering Thursday, April 30 as he toured a General Motors/Ventec ventilator production facility in Indiana after coming under fire for failing to wear one earlier this week in violation of Mayo Clinic policy.Pence on toured the General Motors facility in Kokomo, which had been closed due to the coronavirus and was brought back online in mid-April to produce critical care ventilators for hospitals around the country.
KOKOMO, Ind. -- Vice President Mike Pence donned a face covering Thursday, April 30 as he toured a General Motors/Ventec ventilator production facility in Indiana after coming under fire for failing to wear one earlier this week in violation of Mayo Clinic policy.Pence on toured the General Motors facility in Kokomo, which had been closed due to the coronavirus and was brought back online in mid-April to produce critical care ventilators for hospitals around the country.
Little League World Series canceled for 1st time
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. -- This year’s Little League World Series and the championship tournaments in six other Little League divisions have been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.Little League President Stephen Keener announced the cancellations in a Facebook Live broadcast Thursday afternoon from league headquarters in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, saying it would be “impossible” to hold the events amid ongoing restrictions on large gatherings and travel.The Little League World Series has been held every August since 1947 and has never been canceled.
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. -- This year’s Little League World Series and the championship tournaments in six other Little League divisions have been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.Little League President Stephen Keener announced the cancellations in a Facebook Live broadcast Thursday afternoon from league headquarters in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, saying it would be “impossible” to hold the events amid ongoing restrictions on large gatherings and travel.The Little League World Series has been held every August since 1947 and has never been canceled.
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President Trump predicts 'spectacular' rebound as economy plunges
WASHINGTON — Trying to dispel economic gloom, President Donald Trump said Thursday that he’s anticipating a major rebound in the coming months and a “spectacular” 2021.While economists are warning of serious long-term damage as the country plunges into recession because of the coronavirus, President Trump is predicting a strong fourth quarter thanks to pent-up demand.“I think we can actually surpass where we were,” President Trump told reporters in the Oval Office while allowing he was relying on his gut.“I feel it,” he said. “I think sometimes what I feel is better than what I think, unfortunately or fortunately.”President Trump’s comments came during a meeting with New Jersey Gov.
WASHINGTON — Trying to dispel economic gloom, President Donald Trump said Thursday that he’s anticipating a major rebound in the coming months and a “spectacular” 2021.While economists are warning of serious long-term damage as the country plunges into recession because of the coronavirus, President Trump is predicting a strong fourth quarter thanks to pent-up demand.“I think we can actually surpass where we were,” President Trump told reporters in the Oval Office while allowing he was relying on his gut.“I feel it,” he said. “I think sometimes what I feel is better than what I think, unfortunately or fortunately.”President Trump’s comments came during a meeting with New Jersey Gov.
COVID-19 pandemic could result in millions of unintended pregnancies, according to UN
NEW YORK -- New data released by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) shows that ongoing lockdowns and major disruptions to health services during the COVID-19 pandemic could result in seven million unintended pregnancies in the coming months.As health services continue to be disrupted and people remain in lockdown, millions of women are losing the opportunity to access contraceptives.
NEW YORK -- New data released by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) shows that ongoing lockdowns and major disruptions to health services during the COVID-19 pandemic could result in seven million unintended pregnancies in the coming months.As health services continue to be disrupted and people remain in lockdown, millions of women are losing the opportunity to access contraceptives.
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Open Record Special Edition: Where does Wisconsin stand?
MILWAUKEE -- It's been 49 days since Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers declared a public health emergency in the state due to COVID-19.
MILWAUKEE -- It's been 49 days since Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers declared a public health emergency in the state due to COVID-19.