"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.
Georgia issuing driver's licenses without road tests during coronavirus pandemic
KENNESAW, Ga. -- We all remember how nervous we were taking our driving test.
KENNESAW, Ga. -- We all remember how nervous we were taking our driving test.
US intel: Coronavirus 'not manmade or genetically modified;' still studying lab theory
WASHINGTON — U.S. intelligence agencies have concluded that the new coronavirus was “not manmade or genetically modified" but say they are still examining whether the origins of the pandemic trace to contact with infected animals or an accident at a Chinese lab.The statement from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the clearinghouse for the web of U.S. spy agencies, comes as President Donald Trump and his allies have touted the as-yet-unproven theory that an infectious disease lab in Wuhan, the epicenter of the Chinese outbreak, was the source of the global pandemic, which has killed more than 220,000 people worldwide.In recent days, the Trump administration has sharpened its rhetoric on China, accusing the geopolitical foe and vital trading partner of failing to act swiftly enough to sound the alarm to the world about the outbreak or to stop the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19.The new statement says, “The Intelligence Community also concurs with the wide scientific consensus that the COVID-19 virus was not manmade or genetically modified.""The IC will continue to rigorously examine emerging information and intelligence to determine whether the outbreak began through contact with infected animals or if it was the result of an accident at a laboratory in Wuhan.”President Trump addressed the theory earlier this month, saying, “More and more, we’re hearing the story." Secretary of State Mike Pompeo added, “The mere fact that we don’t know the answers — that China hasn’t shared the answers — I think is very, very telling.”Pompeo also pressed China to let outside experts into the lab “so that we can determine precisely where this virus began.”While President Trump and Pompeo have made public statements speculating about the lab, a U.S. intelligence official disputed the notion that there was any pressure on agencies to bolster a particular theory.
WASHINGTON — U.S. intelligence agencies have concluded that the new coronavirus was “not manmade or genetically modified" but say they are still examining whether the origins of the pandemic trace to contact with infected animals or an accident at a Chinese lab.The statement from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the clearinghouse for the web of U.S. spy agencies, comes as President Donald Trump and his allies have touted the as-yet-unproven theory that an infectious disease lab in Wuhan, the epicenter of the Chinese outbreak, was the source of the global pandemic, which has killed more than 220,000 people worldwide.In recent days, the Trump administration has sharpened its rhetoric on China, accusing the geopolitical foe and vital trading partner of failing to act swiftly enough to sound the alarm to the world about the outbreak or to stop the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19.The new statement says, “The Intelligence Community also concurs with the wide scientific consensus that the COVID-19 virus was not manmade or genetically modified.""The IC will continue to rigorously examine emerging information and intelligence to determine whether the outbreak began through contact with infected animals or if it was the result of an accident at a laboratory in Wuhan.”President Trump addressed the theory earlier this month, saying, “More and more, we’re hearing the story." Secretary of State Mike Pompeo added, “The mere fact that we don’t know the answers — that China hasn’t shared the answers — I think is very, very telling.”Pompeo also pressed China to let outside experts into the lab “so that we can determine precisely where this virus began.”While President Trump and Pompeo have made public statements speculating about the lab, a U.S. intelligence official disputed the notion that there was any pressure on agencies to bolster a particular theory.
Tyson doubling bonuses, increases health care benefits for frontline workers
SPRINGDALE, Ark. -- To thank their frontline workers for their hard work during the COVID-19 pandemic, Tyson Foods, Inc.
SPRINGDALE, Ark. -- To thank their frontline workers for their hard work during the COVID-19 pandemic, Tyson Foods, Inc.
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