X Games cancels stop in Minneapolis due to virus
MINNEAPOLIS -- A Summer X Games stop in Minneapolis scheduled for July has been canceled due to the coronavirus.Earlier, the X Games postponed a winter event stop in Chongli, China, scheduled for February and canceled an installment in Shanghai in May.The action-sports event in Minneapolis was to be the fourth and final go-around in the city.
MINNEAPOLIS -- A Summer X Games stop in Minneapolis scheduled for July has been canceled due to the coronavirus.Earlier, the X Games postponed a winter event stop in Chongli, China, scheduled for February and canceled an installment in Shanghai in May.The action-sports event in Minneapolis was to be the fourth and final go-around in the city.
Starbucks serves 1 million free coffees to frontline workers, extends offer through May 31
TAMPA, Fla. (WTVT) -- Starbucks announced Thursday that the company would be extending its current free coffee offer to front-line workers and first responders through the end of May.The promotion was originally announced on March 25, with Starbucks committing to provide free, tall coffees -- hot or iced -- to anyone identifying as police, firefighters, paramedics or health care professionals working on the front lines amid the coronavirus crisis.At the time, Starbucks scheduled the promotion to end on May 3.
TAMPA, Fla. (WTVT) -- Starbucks announced Thursday that the company would be extending its current free coffee offer to front-line workers and first responders through the end of May.The promotion was originally announced on March 25, with Starbucks committing to provide free, tall coffees -- hot or iced -- to anyone identifying as police, firefighters, paramedics or health care professionals working on the front lines amid the coronavirus crisis.At the time, Starbucks scheduled the promotion to end on May 3.
Marquette University reschedules spring 2020 commencement for Aug. 30
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University has rescheduled its 2020 spring commencement ceremony for August 30 at Fiserv Forum, the university announced Friday, April 24.Originally slated for Sunday, May 17, the coronavirus pandemic took the remainder of the semester online in mid-March and halted all in-person graduation ceremonies due to social distancing protocols.In a statement, Marquette University President Michael Lovell acknowledged these plans could change:
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University has rescheduled its 2020 spring commencement ceremony for August 30 at Fiserv Forum, the university announced Friday, April 24.Originally slated for Sunday, May 17, the coronavirus pandemic took the remainder of the semester online in mid-March and halted all in-person graduation ceremonies due to social distancing protocols.In a statement, Marquette University President Michael Lovell acknowledged these plans could change:
'MaskUpMKE:' Fiserv Forum to serve as distribution site for 2.5 million non-surgical face masks
MILWAUKEE -- Fiserv Forum will serve as the distribution site for 2.5 million non-surgical face masks for MaskUpMKE, a Milwaukee initiative that benefits the medical and nonprofit community during the COVID-19 pandemic.The Bucks opened Fiserv Forum to house the growing supply of kits and to speed up the delivery of face coverings in the community.
MILWAUKEE -- Fiserv Forum will serve as the distribution site for 2.5 million non-surgical face masks for MaskUpMKE, a Milwaukee initiative that benefits the medical and nonprofit community during the COVID-19 pandemic.The Bucks opened Fiserv Forum to house the growing supply of kits and to speed up the delivery of face coverings in the community.
Tons of sanitizer: Retailer charged with hoarding, gouging
NEW YORK — Federal prosecutors charged a New York retailer Friday with hoarding tons of disposable masks, surgical gowns and hand sanitizer in a Long Island warehouse and selling the items at huge markups.Amardeep “Bobby” Singh, 45, was charged with violating the Defense Production Act of 1950 in what authorities described as the first such prosecution during the coronavirus pandemic.Singh is expected to surrender to authorities next week in the case around what is known as personal protective equipment, which has become a hot commodity during the outbreak.Singh’s attorney, Bradley Gerstman, called the charges “mostly fiction” and said the complaint misstated his client’s costs.“If selling PPE goods is improper or criminal, then a lot of people need to go to jail,” Gerstman said in a telephone interview. “The Defense Production Act is wildly vague, and I don’t think this would pass muster on any appellate level.
NEW YORK — Federal prosecutors charged a New York retailer Friday with hoarding tons of disposable masks, surgical gowns and hand sanitizer in a Long Island warehouse and selling the items at huge markups.Amardeep “Bobby” Singh, 45, was charged with violating the Defense Production Act of 1950 in what authorities described as the first such prosecution during the coronavirus pandemic.Singh is expected to surrender to authorities next week in the case around what is known as personal protective equipment, which has become a hot commodity during the outbreak.Singh’s attorney, Bradley Gerstman, called the charges “mostly fiction” and said the complaint misstated his client’s costs.“If selling PPE goods is improper or criminal, then a lot of people need to go to jail,” Gerstman said in a telephone interview. “The Defense Production Act is wildly vague, and I don’t think this would pass muster on any appellate level.
4th nun from Our Lady of the Angels dies, tests positive for COVID-19 post mortem
GREENFIELD -- A fourth nun from Our Lady of the Angels convent in Greenfield passed away as a result of the coronavirus, FOX6 News learned on Friday, April 24.
GREENFIELD -- A fourth nun from Our Lady of the Angels convent in Greenfield passed away as a result of the coronavirus, FOX6 News learned on Friday, April 24.
State chamber of commerce calls for opening businesses, rally planned for Friday
MADISON — Wisconsin's chamber of commerce on Friday called for opening all businesses starting May 4, three weeks sooner than is called for under Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin's chamber of commerce on Friday called for opening all businesses starting May 4, three weeks sooner than is called for under Democratic Gov.
Premature baby with coronavirus, believed to be Scotland’s youngest COVID-19 patient, defeats virus
SCOTLAND (FOX News) -- An infant believed to be Scotland’s youngest coronavirus patient is on the mend after contracting the novel virus at just 3 weeks old.
SCOTLAND (FOX News) -- An infant believed to be Scotland’s youngest coronavirus patient is on the mend after contracting the novel virus at just 3 weeks old.
Disney theme parks may not reopen until 2021, Wall Street analyst says
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Disneyland and Disney World may remain closed until next year, a Wall Street analyst projected this week.The theme parks first planned to reopen on April 1.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Disneyland and Disney World may remain closed until next year, a Wall Street analyst projected this week.The theme parks first planned to reopen on April 1.
Florida girl put 'Help! Get Me Out of Here' sign on window because she was struggling with homework
NAPLES, Fla. (FOX 13) -- A sign that read, "Help!
NAPLES, Fla. (FOX 13) -- A sign that read, "Help!
Rapper Fred The Godson reportedly dies with coronavirus
NEW YORK (FOX 5)-- Rapper Fred The Godson has reportedly passed away from coronavirus.Radio personality DJ Self posted news of the death on his Instagram page.Fred The Godson had posted a photo of himself on Instagram a week ago in a hospital saying he was battling COVID-19.
NEW YORK (FOX 5)-- Rapper Fred The Godson has reportedly passed away from coronavirus.Radio personality DJ Self posted news of the death on his Instagram page.Fred The Godson had posted a photo of himself on Instagram a week ago in a hospital saying he was battling COVID-19.
Mom sick with COVID-19 drives self to hospital to deliver twins, meets them in NICU weeks later
CLARKSTON, Mich. (FOX 2) -- A metro Detroit couple was thrilled to be expecting twins, but then the coronavirus crisis changed everything.Jen and Andre Laubauch were expecting the twins by C-section in May, but both boys decided to arrive early this month at Beaumont in Troy.
CLARKSTON, Mich. (FOX 2) -- A metro Detroit couple was thrilled to be expecting twins, but then the coronavirus crisis changed everything.Jen and Andre Laubauch were expecting the twins by C-section in May, but both boys decided to arrive early this month at Beaumont in Troy.
FDNY firefighter loses 5-month-old daughter to coronavirus
NEW YORK (FOX 5)-- The 5-month-old daughter of a FDNY firefighter has died due to coronavirus.According to an Instagram post by the FDNY Hispanic Society, Jay-Natalie La Santa died from complications due to the virus.“One of the worst experiences as a parent is to go through the loss of a child.
NEW YORK (FOX 5)-- The 5-month-old daughter of a FDNY firefighter has died due to coronavirus.According to an Instagram post by the FDNY Hispanic Society, Jay-Natalie La Santa died from complications due to the virus.“One of the worst experiences as a parent is to go through the loss of a child.
Decades-old treatment giving new hope to coronavirus patients: 'I'm very thankful'
JACKSON -- A decades-old therapy is giving new hope to coronavirus patients.
JACKSON -- A decades-old therapy is giving new hope to coronavirus patients.
257 COVID-19 deaths in Wisconsin; 5,121 positive cases, 47K+ negative
MILWAUKEE — There have been 257 deaths and 5,121 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin as of Thursday, April 23. 47,000 people have tested negative for COVID-19.According to the Milwaukee County coronavirus dashboard, there have been 2,383 cases and 143 deaths related to the coronavirus in the county.
MILWAUKEE — There have been 257 deaths and 5,121 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin as of Thursday, April 23. 47,000 people have tested negative for COVID-19.According to the Milwaukee County coronavirus dashboard, there have been 2,383 cases and 143 deaths related to the coronavirus in the county.
'What's best for the city:' Hartford to ease back on enforcing 'Safer at Home'
HARTFORD -- The City of Hartford's mayor says they are not encouraging businesses to re-open, but beginning Monday, leaders and law enforcement likely won't stop them.
HARTFORD -- The City of Hartford's mayor says they are not encouraging businesses to re-open, but beginning Monday, leaders and law enforcement likely won't stop them.
House sends to President Trump $310B loan program meant to help small businesses
MILWAUKEE -- Congress delivered a nearly $500 billion infusion of coronavirus spending Thursday, rushing new relief to employers and hospitals buckling under the strain of a pandemic that has claimed almost 50,000 American lives and one in six U.S. jobs.The measure passed almost unanimously, but the lopsided tally belies a potentially bumpier path ahead as battle lines are being formed for much more ambitious future legislation that may prove far more difficult to maneuver through Congress.
MILWAUKEE -- Congress delivered a nearly $500 billion infusion of coronavirus spending Thursday, rushing new relief to employers and hospitals buckling under the strain of a pandemic that has claimed almost 50,000 American lives and one in six U.S. jobs.The measure passed almost unanimously, but the lopsided tally belies a potentially bumpier path ahead as battle lines are being formed for much more ambitious future legislation that may prove far more difficult to maneuver through Congress.
Demand for expanded COVID-19 testing in Milwaukee Co. rises, lab staffing remains the same
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County has the largest number of coronavirus cases in the state.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County has the largest number of coronavirus cases in the state.
'Some spiritual uplift:' FOX6 News televising Sunday religious services until 'Safer at Home' ends
MILWAUKEE -- Starting Sunday, April 26 until the "Safer at Home" order is lifted, FOX6 News will be dedicating several hours each Sunday to religious services.
MILWAUKEE -- Starting Sunday, April 26 until the "Safer at Home" order is lifted, FOX6 News will be dedicating several hours each Sunday to religious services.