Racine Art Museum creates virtual experiences for its patrons
RACINE -- Racine Art Museum (RAM) is creating opportunities for would-be museum visitors to engage with art from the comfort of their home.
RACINE -- Racine Art Museum (RAM) is creating opportunities for would-be museum visitors to engage with art from the comfort of their home.
BBB tips: Consider alternatives before applying for payday loans
MILWAUKEE -- With so many people strapped for cash because of the COVID-19 pandemic, some may be considering payday loans, which are short-term loans that come with exceedingly high-interest rates.
MILWAUKEE -- With so many people strapped for cash because of the COVID-19 pandemic, some may be considering payday loans, which are short-term loans that come with exceedingly high-interest rates.
Ford, General Motors recalling employees as Michigan automakers prep for reopening
DETROIT -- Two of Detroit's big three automakers indicated over the weekend they would begin recalling some factory workers back to their respective plants as Michigan businesses seek to start reopening amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
DETROIT -- Two of Detroit's big three automakers indicated over the weekend they would begin recalling some factory workers back to their respective plants as Michigan businesses seek to start reopening amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
COVID-19 pandemic sparks interest in pet adoptions: 'Rescue is the way to go'
JANESVILLE, Wis. — The clock started ticking back in March, when employees at the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin heard rumblings about the coronavirus and the impact it could have in Wisconsin.The humane society had hoped to find homes for every one of its animals — whether they lived in the building or in foster care — before things got bad, executive director Michael McManus said.“In the beginning of March, we heard there were some things happening in China, and we didn’t know what was going to happen as far as animals in Wisconsin.
JANESVILLE, Wis. — The clock started ticking back in March, when employees at the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin heard rumblings about the coronavirus and the impact it could have in Wisconsin.The humane society had hoped to find homes for every one of its animals — whether they lived in the building or in foster care — before things got bad, executive director Michael McManus said.“In the beginning of March, we heard there were some things happening in China, and we didn’t know what was going to happen as far as animals in Wisconsin.
Union announces free COVID-19 testing for Patrick Cudahy workers after coronavirus outbreak
CUDAHY -- Officials with United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 1473, Smithfield Foods, the Cudahy Health Department and Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced on Friday, April 24 free COVID-19 testing for all Smithfield Foods/Patrick Cudahy employees regardless of symptoms on-site at the plant.Testing will be offered until Tuesday, April 28.“This is the latest step in ensuring that every dedicated and essential worker at Smithfield Foods in Cudahy is safe and protected,” said UFCW Local 1473 President John Eiden in a news release. “We represent workers at more than 15 food processing and meat packing plants and are working to bring universal, free testing to all of them.”On April 15, Smithfield Foods, Inc.
CUDAHY -- Officials with United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 1473, Smithfield Foods, the Cudahy Health Department and Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced on Friday, April 24 free COVID-19 testing for all Smithfield Foods/Patrick Cudahy employees regardless of symptoms on-site at the plant.Testing will be offered until Tuesday, April 28.“This is the latest step in ensuring that every dedicated and essential worker at Smithfield Foods in Cudahy is safe and protected,” said UFCW Local 1473 President John Eiden in a news release. “We represent workers at more than 15 food processing and meat packing plants and are working to bring universal, free testing to all of them.”On April 15, Smithfield Foods, Inc.
Son remembers his mother who died of COVID-19 as a loving, dedicated health care worker
NAVAJO COUNTY, Ariz. -- Navajo County is one of the places hardest hit by the coronavirus in Arizona.
NAVAJO COUNTY, Ariz. -- Navajo County is one of the places hardest hit by the coronavirus in Arizona.
JBS USA announces temporary closure of Green Bay meat plant 'given the continued spread of coronavirus'
GREEN BAY -- Officials with JBS USA on Sunday, April 26 announced the temporary closure of the company's Green Bay beef production facility to "slow the spread of COVID-19." It's the fourth JBS USA plant to temporarily close, and comes amid 776 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Brown County, along with two deaths (as of Sunday), according to officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.According to a news release from JBS USA, the Green Bay facility employs more than 1,200 people and feeds nearly 3.2 million Americans every day.WLUK reported as of Thursday afternoon, April 23, 267 of Brown County's confirmed COVID-19 cases had stemmed from three meat processing facilities, JBS, American Foods Group and Salm Partners in Denmark, with 189 of the 267 confirmed cases coming from JBS alone.
GREEN BAY -- Officials with JBS USA on Sunday, April 26 announced the temporary closure of the company's Green Bay beef production facility to "slow the spread of COVID-19." It's the fourth JBS USA plant to temporarily close, and comes amid 776 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Brown County, along with two deaths (as of Sunday), according to officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.According to a news release from JBS USA, the Green Bay facility employs more than 1,200 people and feeds nearly 3.2 million Americans every day.WLUK reported as of Thursday afternoon, April 23, 267 of Brown County's confirmed COVID-19 cases had stemmed from three meat processing facilities, JBS, American Foods Group and Salm Partners in Denmark, with 189 of the 267 confirmed cases coming from JBS alone.
Study: Decline in traffic, fewer gas fill-ups could mean millions less 'to pay for highway projects'
MADISON -- The coronavirus pandemic has had a ripple effect on Wisconsin's economy and state budget, from record unemployment to decreasing tax revenue, and a study by the Wisconsin Policy Forum shows changing traffic patterns having both negative, and potentially positive effects.Before the "Safer at Home" order took effect on March 25, traffic numbers were trending downward, with the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 increasing.
MADISON -- The coronavirus pandemic has had a ripple effect on Wisconsin's economy and state budget, from record unemployment to decreasing tax revenue, and a study by the Wisconsin Policy Forum shows changing traffic patterns having both negative, and potentially positive effects.Before the "Safer at Home" order took effect on March 25, traffic numbers were trending downward, with the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 increasing.
Positive COVID-19 cases nearly 6K in Wisconsin; 272 deaths
MILWAUKEE — The number of people testing positive for the coronavirus in Wisconsin is nearing 6,000.Wisconsin health officials reported Sunday, April 26 the number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 has grown to 5,911, up 224 from the day before.
MILWAUKEE — The number of people testing positive for the coronavirus in Wisconsin is nearing 6,000.Wisconsin health officials reported Sunday, April 26 the number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 has grown to 5,911, up 224 from the day before.
White House plans to shift Pres. Trump's public focus from virus to economy
WASHINGTON — After two months of frantic response to the coronavirus, the White House is planning to shift President Donald Trump’s public focus to the burgeoning efforts aimed at easing the economic devastation caused by the pandemic.Days after he publicly mused that scientists should explore the injection of toxic disinfectants as a potential virus cure, President Trump has now rejected the utility of his daily task force briefings, where he has time and again clashed with scientific experts.
WASHINGTON — After two months of frantic response to the coronavirus, the White House is planning to shift President Donald Trump’s public focus to the burgeoning efforts aimed at easing the economic devastation caused by the pandemic.Days after he publicly mused that scientists should explore the injection of toxic disinfectants as a potential virus cure, President Trump has now rejected the utility of his daily task force briefings, where he has time and again clashed with scientific experts.
Thousands pack beaches during SoCal heat wave, prompting warnings from officials
LOS ANGELES — A lingering heat wave lured people to Southern California beaches, rivers and trails again Sunday, April 26, prompting warnings from officials that defiance of stay-at-home orders could reverse progress and bring the coronavirus surging back.Tens of thousands of people packed the sand at Newport Beach in Orange County, where residents compared weekend crowds to the Fourth of July and lifeguards reminded people to stay apart if they were in groups of six or more.Neighboring Huntington Beach also saw big gatherings, despite the closure of parking lots and metered parking restricted along Pacific Coast Highway.
LOS ANGELES — A lingering heat wave lured people to Southern California beaches, rivers and trails again Sunday, April 26, prompting warnings from officials that defiance of stay-at-home orders could reverse progress and bring the coronavirus surging back.Tens of thousands of people packed the sand at Newport Beach in Orange County, where residents compared weekend crowds to the Fourth of July and lifeguards reminded people to stay apart if they were in groups of six or more.Neighboring Huntington Beach also saw big gatherings, despite the closure of parking lots and metered parking restricted along Pacific Coast Highway.
CDC adds 6 new symptoms of coronavirus to list
ATLANTA -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) added six new coronavirus symptoms to their website that the public should be aware of.New symptoms include:
ATLANTA -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) added six new coronavirus symptoms to their website that the public should be aware of.New symptoms include:
'Hoping to serve 40:' Milwaukee church volunteers focus on seniors with door-to-door food distribution
MILWAUKEE -- A group of church members and volunteers went door-to-door with essential food items Sunday, April 26 -- focused on seniors in need amid the coronavirus pandemic."We're going to go just knock on the doors, and just to briefly introduce ourselves, and see if there's a senior in the house," said Pastor Ingrid Durr-Russell. "If so, we'd like to give them a food basket."
MILWAUKEE -- A group of church members and volunteers went door-to-door with essential food items Sunday, April 26 -- focused on seniors in need amid the coronavirus pandemic."We're going to go just knock on the doors, and just to briefly introduce ourselves, and see if there's a senior in the house," said Pastor Ingrid Durr-Russell. "If so, we'd like to give them a food basket."
Police: Shelter-in-place argument led man to fatally shoot stepson in Atlanta
ATLANTA -- A southwest Atlanta teenager was shot and killed by his stepdad after police said they got into a fight over the shelter-in-place order.
ATLANTA -- A southwest Atlanta teenager was shot and killed by his stepdad after police said they got into a fight over the shelter-in-place order.
Spain lets children play as US states move at various speeds
MINNEAPOLIS — Spain let children go outside and play Sunday for the first time in six weeks as European countries methodically worked to ease their lockdowns and reopen their economies, while in the United States, governors moved at differing speeds, some more aggressive, others more cautious.Elsewhere around the world, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson planned to go back to work Monday at 10 Downing St.
MINNEAPOLIS — Spain let children go outside and play Sunday for the first time in six weeks as European countries methodically worked to ease their lockdowns and reopen their economies, while in the United States, governors moved at differing speeds, some more aggressive, others more cautious.Elsewhere around the world, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson planned to go back to work Monday at 10 Downing St.
A flood of business bankruptcies likely in coming months
NEW YORK — The billions of dollars in coronavirus relief targeted at small businesses may not prevent many of them from ending up in bankruptcy court.Business filings under Chapter 11 of the federal bankruptcy law rose sharply in March, and attorneys who work with struggling companies are seeing signs that more owners are contemplating the possibility of bankruptcy.Companies forced to close or curtail business due to government attempts to stop the virus's spread have mounting debts and uncertain prospects for returning to normal operations.
NEW YORK — The billions of dollars in coronavirus relief targeted at small businesses may not prevent many of them from ending up in bankruptcy court.Business filings under Chapter 11 of the federal bankruptcy law rose sharply in March, and attorneys who work with struggling companies are seeing signs that more owners are contemplating the possibility of bankruptcy.Companies forced to close or curtail business due to government attempts to stop the virus's spread have mounting debts and uncertain prospects for returning to normal operations.
Minnesota woman shares special wedding day moment with grandmother amid COVID-19 pandemic
SARTELL, Minn. - A Minnesota woman was able to share a special wedding day moment with her grandmother despite the COVID-19 pandemic.Though Shauna and Travis had much different plans for their April 25 wedding celebration, the couple decided COVID-19 was not going to stop them for becoming husband and wife.
SARTELL, Minn. - A Minnesota woman was able to share a special wedding day moment with her grandmother despite the COVID-19 pandemic.Though Shauna and Travis had much different plans for their April 25 wedding celebration, the couple decided COVID-19 was not going to stop them for becoming husband and wife.