'Heart of the community:' Milwaukee Co. officials declare commitment to racial equity and health
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County officials signed an ordinance Wednesday afternoon, April 29, declaring their commitment to achieving racial equity and health.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County officials signed an ordinance Wednesday afternoon, April 29, declaring their commitment to achieving racial equity and health.
MADISON -- Gov.
Kenosha County rolls out drive-thru to aid 'desperate need' for more COVID-19 testing
KENOSHA -- State leaders say the key to opening Wisconsin is an increase in testing, and in Kenosha County, you can now get swabbed for COVID-19 from your car.
KENOSHA -- State leaders say the key to opening Wisconsin is an increase in testing, and in Kenosha County, you can now get swabbed for COVID-19 from your car.
Generous donation leads to surprised customers at Milwaukee grocery store
MILWAUKEE -- Businesswoman Tonit Calaway, Judge David Swanson, and former Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig made a donation to help people in Milwaukee cover their groceries during these tough times.
MILWAUKEE -- Businesswoman Tonit Calaway, Judge David Swanson, and former Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig made a donation to help people in Milwaukee cover their groceries during these tough times.
President Trump says he won't extend social distancing guidelines
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Wednesday the federal government’s coronavirus social distancing guidelines will be “fading out” when they expire Thursday, counting on states taking charge as they pivot to reopening.The administration says its cautionary guidance issued 45 days ago has been incorporated into recommendations given to the states on how they can begin gradually easing restrictions and reopening their economies.“They’ll be fading out because now the governors are doing it," President Trump told reporters in the Oval Office Wednesday as he met with John Bel Edwards, the Democratic governor of Louisiana.Edwards told President Trump that his state has turned the corner in its fight against the virus, meeting on a day that brought hopeful signs for a new treatment but also grim economic numbers.The U.S. economy shrank at a 4.8% annual rate last quarter — a precursor to far grimmer reports that are expected this summer from the pandemic that has shut down much of the country and triggered a severe recession.While President Trump spoke confidently of the governors steering recovery in their states, the transition is not going smoothly everywhere.“I just wanted to congratulate you,” President Trump said to Edwards, commending him on the job he’s done after New Orleans became one of the nation's coronavirus hot spots.However, Edwards is currently under fire from Republican lawmakers in his state after he extended Louisiana’s stay-at-home order through May 15.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Wednesday the federal government’s coronavirus social distancing guidelines will be “fading out” when they expire Thursday, counting on states taking charge as they pivot to reopening.The administration says its cautionary guidance issued 45 days ago has been incorporated into recommendations given to the states on how they can begin gradually easing restrictions and reopening their economies.“They’ll be fading out because now the governors are doing it," President Trump told reporters in the Oval Office Wednesday as he met with John Bel Edwards, the Democratic governor of Louisiana.Edwards told President Trump that his state has turned the corner in its fight against the virus, meeting on a day that brought hopeful signs for a new treatment but also grim economic numbers.The U.S. economy shrank at a 4.8% annual rate last quarter — a precursor to far grimmer reports that are expected this summer from the pandemic that has shut down much of the country and triggered a severe recession.While President Trump spoke confidently of the governors steering recovery in their states, the transition is not going smoothly everywhere.“I just wanted to congratulate you,” President Trump said to Edwards, commending him on the job he’s done after New Orleans became one of the nation's coronavirus hot spots.However, Edwards is currently under fire from Republican lawmakers in his state after he extended Louisiana’s stay-at-home order through May 15.
MADACC announces drive-through pet food pantry for those in need of cat food, litter, dog food
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission (MADACC) on Wednesday, April 29 announced a special drive-through pet food pantry distribution event scheduled for April 30.The event will take place from noon until 2 p.m. in the Turner Ballroom parking lot, located at 1040 Vel R.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission (MADACC) on Wednesday, April 29 announced a special drive-through pet food pantry distribution event scheduled for April 30.The event will take place from noon until 2 p.m. in the Turner Ballroom parking lot, located at 1040 Vel R.
Fed signals it will likely hold rates near zero for months to support economy through 'challenging time'
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve signaled Wednesday that it will keep its key short-term interest rate near zero for the foreseeable future as part of its extraordinary efforts to bolster an economy that is sinking into its worst crisis since the 1930sThe Fed noted the gravity of the crisis that has gripped the economy in the face of the coronavirus outbreak and made clear it would continue to do all that it could to provide support.
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve signaled Wednesday that it will keep its key short-term interest rate near zero for the foreseeable future as part of its extraordinary efforts to bolster an economy that is sinking into its worst crisis since the 1930sThe Fed noted the gravity of the crisis that has gripped the economy in the face of the coronavirus outbreak and made clear it would continue to do all that it could to provide support.
More than $290M in unemployment benefits disbursed in Wisconsin since March 15
MADISON -- Officials with the Department of Workforce Development announced Wednesday, April 29 that its Unemployment Insurance Division received 479,596 applications and distributed more than $290 million in state unemployment benefits since March 15.A news release from the DWD said official counts available April 25 showed claimants filed a record number of weekly unemployment claims, totaling almost 1.2 million (1,185,952) since the COVID-19 public health emergency was declared.Nearly 750,000 (747,855) of those weekly claims have been paid.The number of claims processed in this five-week period are roughly equivalent to claims processed in an eight-month period during typical (non-pandemic) times, DWD officials said.
MADISON -- Officials with the Department of Workforce Development announced Wednesday, April 29 that its Unemployment Insurance Division received 479,596 applications and distributed more than $290 million in state unemployment benefits since March 15.A news release from the DWD said official counts available April 25 showed claimants filed a record number of weekly unemployment claims, totaling almost 1.2 million (1,185,952) since the COVID-19 public health emergency was declared.Nearly 750,000 (747,855) of those weekly claims have been paid.The number of claims processed in this five-week period are roughly equivalent to claims processed in an eight-month period during typical (non-pandemic) times, DWD officials said.
Mayfair Mall offering curbside pickup from select retailers, restaurants
WAUWATOSA -- Curbside pickup is has been available from restaurants for over a month now amid the coronavirus pandemic.
WAUWATOSA -- Curbside pickup is has been available from restaurants for over a month now amid the coronavirus pandemic.
UW-Madison orders furloughs through October
MADISON -- University of Wisconsin-Madison officials are ordering most employees to take furlough days through October and top campus leaders will take pay cuts as the school tries to absorb a $100 million loss due to the coronavirus pandemic.Chancellor Rebecca Blank sent an email to employees Wednesday saying most workers will have to take between three and six furlough days between May 15 and Oct. 31.
MADISON -- University of Wisconsin-Madison officials are ordering most employees to take furlough days through October and top campus leaders will take pay cuts as the school tries to absorb a $100 million loss due to the coronavirus pandemic.Chancellor Rebecca Blank sent an email to employees Wednesday saying most workers will have to take between three and six furlough days between May 15 and Oct. 31.
Alcohol to-go could become permanent in Texas after pandemic ends, governor says
DALLAS -- Texas Gov.
DALLAS -- Texas Gov.
Wisconsin to provide temporary food benefits for children missing school meals
MILWAUKEE -- In a COVID-free world, more than 400,000 Wisconsin children receive free or reduced price meals through the National School Lunch Program while attending school.
MILWAUKEE -- In a COVID-free world, more than 400,000 Wisconsin children receive free or reduced price meals through the National School Lunch Program while attending school.
California prosecutors warn of release of 7 'high risk' sex offenders, some who served 'just days'
SANTA ANA, Calif. -- Prosecutors in Orange County, California on Tuesday, April 28 issued a warning to the public about the release of seven sex offenders in 21 days -- some "who spent just days behind bars despite being accused of cutting off their GPS monitors."In a news release, the district attorney's office said the seven registered sex offenders with crimes ranging from indecent exposure, to sexual battery, to child molestation were released beginning April 7 after rulings by the court commissioner.Per state law, Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes on March 27 announced the release of "a limited number of Orange County Jail inmates prior to the conclusion of their sentence to mitigate the spread of COVID-19." At the end of March, the sheriff's office noted: "At this time, Sheriff Don Barnes is limiting releases to low-level offenders with lessthan 10 days remaining on their sentence and inmates who are medically vulnerable as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and the Public Health Officer.
SANTA ANA, Calif. -- Prosecutors in Orange County, California on Tuesday, April 28 issued a warning to the public about the release of seven sex offenders in 21 days -- some "who spent just days behind bars despite being accused of cutting off their GPS monitors."In a news release, the district attorney's office said the seven registered sex offenders with crimes ranging from indecent exposure, to sexual battery, to child molestation were released beginning April 7 after rulings by the court commissioner.Per state law, Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes on March 27 announced the release of "a limited number of Orange County Jail inmates prior to the conclusion of their sentence to mitigate the spread of COVID-19." At the end of March, the sheriff's office noted: "At this time, Sheriff Don Barnes is limiting releases to low-level offenders with lessthan 10 days remaining on their sentence and inmates who are medically vulnerable as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and the Public Health Officer.
5-year-old recreates art class with stuffed-animal students during COVID-19 school closure
ILLINOIS -- Many kids across the country are partaking in remote or virtual learning after their schools have shut down.
ILLINOIS -- Many kids across the country are partaking in remote or virtual learning after their schools have shut down.
Doctor shows how COVID-19 affects the lungs of severely sick patients
NEW YORK -- A pulmonary and critical care physician explained how COVID-19 affects the lungs of severely sick patients and showed how breathing is restricted with an actual computerized tomography scan (CAT scan) of COVID-19 infected lungs."The virus will enter through your trachea into your lung and it binds to a certain receptor," said Dr.
NEW YORK -- A pulmonary and critical care physician explained how COVID-19 affects the lungs of severely sick patients and showed how breathing is restricted with an actual computerized tomography scan (CAT scan) of COVID-19 infected lungs."The virus will enter through your trachea into your lung and it binds to a certain receptor," said Dr.
Woman, 101, has survived Spanish flu pandemic, cancer and coronavirus, family says
WESTCHESTER, N.Y. -- A 101-year-old New York woman who survived the Spanish flu pandemic in 1918 and beat cancer has now overcome COVID-19, according to a local report.Angelina Friedman, née Sciales, was born in 1918 on a ship bringing Italian immigrants to the United States, according to WPIX.
WESTCHESTER, N.Y. -- A 101-year-old New York woman who survived the Spanish flu pandemic in 1918 and beat cancer has now overcome COVID-19, according to a local report.Angelina Friedman, née Sciales, was born in 1918 on a ship bringing Italian immigrants to the United States, according to WPIX.
Goodell reduces salary to $0, NFL workers taking pay cuts
NEW YORK -- Commissioner Roger Goodell has reduced his salary to $0 and other NFL employees will be taking pay cuts or furloughs due to the coronavirus pandemic.Goodell, who makes upward of $30 million a year from salaries and bonuses, voluntarily had his salary reduced this month, a person familiar with the move tells The Associated Press on Wednesday.
NEW YORK -- Commissioner Roger Goodell has reduced his salary to $0 and other NFL employees will be taking pay cuts or furloughs due to the coronavirus pandemic.Goodell, who makes upward of $30 million a year from salaries and bonuses, voluntarily had his salary reduced this month, a person familiar with the move tells The Associated Press on Wednesday.
MADISON -- Gov.
SBA: Small businesses move to head of loan application line
NEW YORK — The smallest companies seeking coronavirus relief loans were moving to the head of the line Wednesday as the Small Business Administration said that for eight hours ending at midnight Eastern time it would accept loans only from small lenders.The step was being taken to ensure that small community lenders and their small business customers would have access to the $310 billion program, SBA head Jovita Carranza said in a tweet.There have been concerns about the nation's smallest businesses being able to get loans because small banks — many of them with just a few hundred applications — have had to compete with big national banks submitting hundreds of thousands of loan requests.News that big companies including restaurant chains like Shake Shack and the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers had gotten loans in the first $349 billion round of funding also raised anger that well-financed companies had taken priority over struggling small businesses.
NEW YORK — The smallest companies seeking coronavirus relief loans were moving to the head of the line Wednesday as the Small Business Administration said that for eight hours ending at midnight Eastern time it would accept loans only from small lenders.The step was being taken to ensure that small community lenders and their small business customers would have access to the $310 billion program, SBA head Jovita Carranza said in a tweet.There have been concerns about the nation's smallest businesses being able to get loans because small banks — many of them with just a few hundred applications — have had to compete with big national banks submitting hundreds of thousands of loan requests.News that big companies including restaurant chains like Shake Shack and the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers had gotten loans in the first $349 billion round of funding also raised anger that well-financed companies had taken priority over struggling small businesses.