Open Record Special Edition: What are they hiding?
MILWAUKEE -- If you tried to block your boss from seeing your work, it probabFOX6 Investigators are talking about just that, open records, and how difficult it is to get basic information related to the coronavirus in Wisconsinly wouldn't go over very well.
MILWAUKEE -- If you tried to block your boss from seeing your work, it probabFOX6 Investigators are talking about just that, open records, and how difficult it is to get basic information related to the coronavirus in Wisconsinly wouldn't go over very well.
Wisconsin's 'dark agency:' Legislative bureau denies public access to email, voting records
MILWAUKEE -- As COVID-19 forces Wisconsin state lawmakers to increasingly rely on technology, the bureau responsible for the legislature's technology support is refusing to release public records. "It's a cover-up," State Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) said. "This, in the big picture, is something that’s very dangerous." Carpenter was frustrated with his inability to be recognized during the Senate's recent floor session about COVID-19 legislation.
MILWAUKEE -- As COVID-19 forces Wisconsin state lawmakers to increasingly rely on technology, the bureau responsible for the legislature's technology support is refusing to release public records. "It's a cover-up," State Senator Tim Carpenter (D-Milwaukee) said. "This, in the big picture, is something that’s very dangerous." Carpenter was frustrated with his inability to be recognized during the Senate's recent floor session about COVID-19 legislation.
Wisconsin Democratic Party to hold virtual state convention on June 12
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party will hold a virtual state convention on June 12, scrapping its original plans to gather at a water park in Wisconsin Dells for its annual gathering.The Democratic National Committee still plans to meet in person in Milwaukee for the national convention, which was pushed back a month until the week of August 17 due to the coronavirus.The state party convention will have a more limited agenda, including fewer speeches, with the move to virtual-only.
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party will hold a virtual state convention on June 12, scrapping its original plans to gather at a water park in Wisconsin Dells for its annual gathering.The Democratic National Committee still plans to meet in person in Milwaukee for the national convention, which was pushed back a month until the week of August 17 due to the coronavirus.The state party convention will have a more limited agenda, including fewer speeches, with the move to virtual-only.
Coronavirus likely to come back each year, Chinese scientists say
NEW YORK -- Scientists in China appeared to dampen hopes that the coronavirus would eventually burn out for good and said the virus, which has been blamed for 200,000 deaths and decimating the world economy, will likely return each year.Bloomberg reported Monday that these scientists said the virus will likely return in waves due in part to the prevalence of asymptomatic carriers.
NEW YORK -- Scientists in China appeared to dampen hopes that the coronavirus would eventually burn out for good and said the virus, which has been blamed for 200,000 deaths and decimating the world economy, will likely return each year.Bloomberg reported Monday that these scientists said the virus will likely return in waves due in part to the prevalence of asymptomatic carriers.
NYC emergency room doctor takes own life, family says
NEW YORK -- The family of an emergency room doctor in upper Manhattan says she killed herself after becoming distraught over coronavirus.Dr.
NEW YORK -- The family of an emergency room doctor in upper Manhattan says she killed herself after becoming distraught over coronavirus.Dr.
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JetBlue to require customers to wear face coverings
NEW YORK -- JetBlue is joining other carriers with requiring customers to wear a face covering when traveling.The new requirement begins May 4.This follows the airline requiring all crew members to wear face coverings while working.JetBlue's policy follows that of the Centers for Disease Control guidelines to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.“Wearing a face covering isn’t about protecting yourself it’s about protecting those around you,” said Joanna Geraghty, Jetblue's president and chief operating officer. “This is the new flying etiquette.
NEW YORK -- JetBlue is joining other carriers with requiring customers to wear a face covering when traveling.The new requirement begins May 4.This follows the airline requiring all crew members to wear face coverings while working.JetBlue's policy follows that of the Centers for Disease Control guidelines to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.“Wearing a face covering isn’t about protecting yourself it’s about protecting those around you,” said Joanna Geraghty, Jetblue's president and chief operating officer. “This is the new flying etiquette.
Grammy-nominated gospel singer Troy Sneed dies from COVID-19 complications
LOS ANGELES — Grammy-nominated gospel singer Troy Sneed has died from complications with the coronavirus.
LOS ANGELES — Grammy-nominated gospel singer Troy Sneed has died from complications with the coronavirus.
President Trump urges states to consider opening schools before summer
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump says states should “seriously consider” reopening their public schools before the end of the academic year, even though dozens already have said it would be unsafe for students to return until the summer or fall.President Trump made the comments Monday in a call with governors discussing how to reopen their economies, among other topics.“Some of you might start thinking about school openings, because a lot of people are wanting to have the school openings.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump says states should “seriously consider” reopening their public schools before the end of the academic year, even though dozens already have said it would be unsafe for students to return until the summer or fall.President Trump made the comments Monday in a call with governors discussing how to reopen their economies, among other topics.“Some of you might start thinking about school openings, because a lot of people are wanting to have the school openings.
Shoplifters coughing to elude security
SAN FRANCISCO -- There's a new breed of shoplifter, one who claims to have the coronavirus in hopes of eluding security, police say.But what suspects don't know is that what ordinarily could be considered a petty theft case could be elevated to a felony robbery prosecution, legal experts say.In Vallejo, police are trying to identify a woman who stole merchandise from the Target store and walked right past the cash registers without paying.When confronted outside, store security, police say she approached them and purposely coughed in their faces.It's a scene that's been repeated across the country in this age of COVID-19, "people who resisted arrest by either coughing at police officers or by claiming to have corona as their line of defense," said federal criminal defense attorney Nick Oberheiden.Vallejo police say the woman had shown no prior symptoms.
SAN FRANCISCO -- There's a new breed of shoplifter, one who claims to have the coronavirus in hopes of eluding security, police say.But what suspects don't know is that what ordinarily could be considered a petty theft case could be elevated to a felony robbery prosecution, legal experts say.In Vallejo, police are trying to identify a woman who stole merchandise from the Target store and walked right past the cash registers without paying.When confronted outside, store security, police say she approached them and purposely coughed in their faces.It's a scene that's been repeated across the country in this age of COVID-19, "people who resisted arrest by either coughing at police officers or by claiming to have corona as their line of defense," said federal criminal defense attorney Nick Oberheiden.Vallejo police say the woman had shown no prior symptoms.
'Couldn't catch my breath:' Minnesota woman, 40, describes COVID-19 experience in ICU
ROCHESTER, Minn. -- A Minnesota woman is speaking out about COVID-19 after she ended up in the ICU.Melissa is 40 years old and has no pre-existing conditions.
ROCHESTER, Minn. -- A Minnesota woman is speaking out about COVID-19 after she ended up in the ICU.Melissa is 40 years old and has no pre-existing conditions.
'It'll be different:' Saukville groomer eager to reopen under loosened restrictions; clients 'itching to get in'
SAUKVILLE -- Dog groomers, upholsterers, lawnmower repair shops and other nonessential businesses that able to offer contactless services can reopen starting Wednesday, April 29, the latest loosening of Wisconsin's stay-at-home order designed to curb the spread of the coronavirus, Gov.
SAUKVILLE -- Dog groomers, upholsterers, lawnmower repair shops and other nonessential businesses that able to offer contactless services can reopen starting Wednesday, April 29, the latest loosening of Wisconsin's stay-at-home order designed to curb the spread of the coronavirus, Gov.
'If you need to get tested, get tested:' 5 health centers to perform 400+ per day
MILWAUKEE -- If you don't have a primary care physician, health insurance or stable housing, Milwaukee County health officials want to hear from you, especially if you think you have symptoms of COVID-19, or you've been around others who have.Between five Community Health Centers in Milwaukee, the goal is to perform upwards of 400 COVID-19 tests per day, while also providing continuing care for community members regardless of one's ability to pay for medical care.A lack of health insurance, long-standing community health disparities, one's immigration status or all of the above can contribute to whether people seek out medical care, which can be problematic amid a pandemic.
MILWAUKEE -- If you don't have a primary care physician, health insurance or stable housing, Milwaukee County health officials want to hear from you, especially if you think you have symptoms of COVID-19, or you've been around others who have.Between five Community Health Centers in Milwaukee, the goal is to perform upwards of 400 COVID-19 tests per day, while also providing continuing care for community members regardless of one's ability to pay for medical care.A lack of health insurance, long-standing community health disparities, one's immigration status or all of the above can contribute to whether people seek out medical care, which can be problematic amid a pandemic.
DHS: 6K+ positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 286 deaths, 2K+ recovered, 61K+ negative
MILWAUKEE -- The number of positive cases of COVID-19 topped 6,000 Monday, April 27.
MILWAUKEE -- The number of positive cases of COVID-19 topped 6,000 Monday, April 27.
AG orders federal prosecutors to identify potentially unconstitutional COVID-19 restrictions
WASHINGTON — Attorney General William Barr on Monday ordered federal prosecutors across the U.S. to identify coronavirus-related restrictions from state and local governments “that could be violating the constitutional rights and civil liberties of individual citizens.”The memo to U.S. attorneys directs the head of the Justice Department’s civil rights division and the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan to coordinate the department’s efforts to monitor state and local policies and take action if needed.“If a state or local ordinance crosses the line from an appropriate exercise of authority to stop the spread of COVID-19 into an overbearing infringement of constitutional and statutory protections, the Department of Justice may have an obligation to address that overreach in federal court.”Barr’s memo comes about two weeks after the Justice Department filed a statement of interest in a civil case in Mississippi, siding with a Christian church where local officials had tried to stop Holy Week services broadcast to congregants sitting in their cars in the parking lot.The directive also comes as many stay-at-home orders are set to expire and governors eager to rescue their economies are moving to ease restrictions meant to control the spread of the coronavirus, even as new hot spots emerge and experts warn that moving too fast could prove disastrous.At the same time, protesters have staged demonstrations against stay-at-home orders, and in recent weeks, President Donald Trump has urged supporters to “liberate” three states led by Democratic governors.Trump was asked at Monday's coronavirus briefing about the strategy behind the decision by the Justice Department.“Well, you’d have to ask Attorney General Barr, but I think he wants to see — like everybody, he wants to see people get back and he wants to see people get back to work,” Trump said. “He doesn’t want people to be held up when there’s no reason for doing it.
WASHINGTON — Attorney General William Barr on Monday ordered federal prosecutors across the U.S. to identify coronavirus-related restrictions from state and local governments “that could be violating the constitutional rights and civil liberties of individual citizens.”The memo to U.S. attorneys directs the head of the Justice Department’s civil rights division and the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan to coordinate the department’s efforts to monitor state and local policies and take action if needed.“If a state or local ordinance crosses the line from an appropriate exercise of authority to stop the spread of COVID-19 into an overbearing infringement of constitutional and statutory protections, the Department of Justice may have an obligation to address that overreach in federal court.”Barr’s memo comes about two weeks after the Justice Department filed a statement of interest in a civil case in Mississippi, siding with a Christian church where local officials had tried to stop Holy Week services broadcast to congregants sitting in their cars in the parking lot.The directive also comes as many stay-at-home orders are set to expire and governors eager to rescue their economies are moving to ease restrictions meant to control the spread of the coronavirus, even as new hot spots emerge and experts warn that moving too fast could prove disastrous.At the same time, protesters have staged demonstrations against stay-at-home orders, and in recent weeks, President Donald Trump has urged supporters to “liberate” three states led by Democratic governors.Trump was asked at Monday's coronavirus briefing about the strategy behind the decision by the Justice Department.“Well, you’d have to ask Attorney General Barr, but I think he wants to see — like everybody, he wants to see people get back and he wants to see people get back to work,” Trump said. “He doesn’t want people to be held up when there’s no reason for doing it.
Oprah Winfrey, Julia Roberts among those appearing in global virus relief livestream
LOS ANGELES — Oprah Winfrey, Julia Roberts and former President George W.
LOS ANGELES — Oprah Winfrey, Julia Roberts and former President George W.
Illinois judge blocks Governor Pritzker's extension of stay-at-home order
CHICAGO -- A judge in southern Illinois on Monday, April 27 blocked Governor JB Pritzker's stay-at-home order extension through May 30.The ruling was issued by Clay County Circuit Court Judge Michael McHaney after Republican state Rep.
CHICAGO -- A judge in southern Illinois on Monday, April 27 blocked Governor JB Pritzker's stay-at-home order extension through May 30.The ruling was issued by Clay County Circuit Court Judge Michael McHaney after Republican state Rep.
Order allows dog groomers, small engine repair & upholstery shops, others to safely reopen
MADISON -- Dog groomers, upholsterers, lawnmower repair shops and other nonessential businesses that able to offer contactless services can reopen this week, the latest loosening of Wisconsin's stay-at-home order designed to curb the spread of the coronavirus, Gov.
MADISON -- Dog groomers, upholsterers, lawnmower repair shops and other nonessential businesses that able to offer contactless services can reopen this week, the latest loosening of Wisconsin's stay-at-home order designed to curb the spread of the coronavirus, Gov.