'A dull cough, head cold:' HOC inmate believes he has COVID-19 as confirmed cases grow to 105
FRANKLIN -- FOX6 News on Thursday, April 23 learned of another spike in the number of positive cases of COVID-19 at the Milwaukee County House of Correction in Franklin, with a total of 105 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, and 59 tests pending."It's hard to be six feet away from someone when the next bunk is only two feet away from you," said Lamont Horne, HOC inmate.Horne told FOX6 Thursday he believes he has coronavirus -- awaiting test results with inmates being shuffled from room to room to try to contain the spread."I feel like I have a cold," said Horne. "It's more like a dull cough, head cold."
FRANKLIN -- FOX6 News on Thursday, April 23 learned of another spike in the number of positive cases of COVID-19 at the Milwaukee County House of Correction in Franklin, with a total of 105 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, and 59 tests pending."It's hard to be six feet away from someone when the next bunk is only two feet away from you," said Lamont Horne, HOC inmate.Horne told FOX6 Thursday he believes he has coronavirus -- awaiting test results with inmates being shuffled from room to room to try to contain the spread."I feel like I have a cold," said Horne. "It's more like a dull cough, head cold."
'Obvious power grab:' Gov. Evers responds to Republicans after lawsuit filed
MADISON -- We're hearing from Governor Tony Evers for the first time since Republicans filed a lawsuit against the extension of "Safer at Home."In his radio address Thursday, April 23, Governor Tony Evers says "Safer at Home" is working and that the latest data shows these measures have saved anywhere from 300 to 1,400 lives.
MADISON -- We're hearing from Governor Tony Evers for the first time since Republicans filed a lawsuit against the extension of "Safer at Home."In his radio address Thursday, April 23, Governor Tony Evers says "Safer at Home" is working and that the latest data shows these measures have saved anywhere from 300 to 1,400 lives.
Miller High Life to give 3 couples $10K to get married at home if their wedding plans were postponed
MILWAUKEE -- Did coronavirus halt your wedding plans?
MILWAUKEE -- Did coronavirus halt your wedding plans?
Wisconsin labs nearing testing capacity needed to reopen
MADISON — Laboratories in Wisconsin are closing in on Gov.
MADISON — Laboratories in Wisconsin are closing in on Gov.
Video: Froedtert, Medical College of Wisconsin staff cheer on 75-year-old COVID-19 survivor
MILWAUKEE -- Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Froedtert Hospital staff on gave Fred, a 75-year-old resident of Milwaukee, a proper sendoff when he was released Tuesday, April 23, after being hospitalized with COVID-19 since April 4.Officials say Fred suffered fever and acute hypoxic respiratory failure as a result of the coronavirus.
MILWAUKEE -- Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Froedtert Hospital staff on gave Fred, a 75-year-old resident of Milwaukee, a proper sendoff when he was released Tuesday, April 23, after being hospitalized with COVID-19 since April 4.Officials say Fred suffered fever and acute hypoxic respiratory failure as a result of the coronavirus.
Virus pushes US unemployment toward highest since Depression
NEW YORK — Unemployment in the U.S. is swelling to levels last seen during the Great Depression of the 1930s, with 1 in 6 American workers thrown out of a job by the coronavirus.More than 4.4 million laid-off Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, the government said Thursday.
NEW YORK — Unemployment in the U.S. is swelling to levels last seen during the Great Depression of the 1930s, with 1 in 6 American workers thrown out of a job by the coronavirus.More than 4.4 million laid-off Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, the government said Thursday.
Walmart begins mandating '1-way' aisles in stores
TAMPA, Fla. -- In order to encourage social distancing while shopping during the COVID-19 pandemic, Walmart stores are updating their policy by creating one-way aisles.Starting Thursday, April 23, all Walmart locations will implement the single direction aisles."One-way aisles are designed to increase social distancing and give customers more space on each aisle," according to a Walmart statement.Green "Shop This Way" decals will be at the entrances of each aisle showing which direction to go.
TAMPA, Fla. -- In order to encourage social distancing while shopping during the COVID-19 pandemic, Walmart stores are updating their policy by creating one-way aisles.Starting Thursday, April 23, all Walmart locations will implement the single direction aisles."One-way aisles are designed to increase social distancing and give customers more space on each aisle," according to a Walmart statement.Green "Shop This Way" decals will be at the entrances of each aisle showing which direction to go.
Democrats expect 'in-person convention,' party chairman says
MILWAUKEE — Democratic Party chairman Tom Perez said Thursday that he expects to hold an "in-person convention” in Milwaukee to nominate Joe Biden for president, though he didn't rule out the potential that portions of the event would be conducted virtually.The convention is slated for the week of Aug. 17, but precise dates remain up in the air after Perez and party officials scrapped their original July 13-16 plans amid the coronavirus pandemic.“We expect to hold an in-person convention in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE — Democratic Party chairman Tom Perez said Thursday that he expects to hold an "in-person convention” in Milwaukee to nominate Joe Biden for president, though he didn't rule out the potential that portions of the event would be conducted virtually.The convention is slated for the week of Aug. 17, but precise dates remain up in the air after Perez and party officials scrapped their original July 13-16 plans amid the coronavirus pandemic.“We expect to hold an in-person convention in Milwaukee.
Love true crime docs? Streaming service will pay you $1,000 for 24 straight hours of binging
SILVER SPRING, Md. -- Love true crime docs?
SILVER SPRING, Md. -- Love true crime docs?
Open Record Special Edition: Masks for sale
MILWAUKEE -- Health care workers need respirators to protect themselves during this pandemic.
MILWAUKEE -- Health care workers need respirators to protect themselves during this pandemic.
'Mounting health concerns:' Black Arts Fest MKE canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic
MILWAUKEE --Black Arts Fest MKE (BAFMKE) announced Thursday, April 23 the cancellation of its Aug. 1, festival at the Henry Maier festival grounds.Black Arts Fest MKE officials said the following in a press release:
MILWAUKEE --Black Arts Fest MKE (BAFMKE) announced Thursday, April 23 the cancellation of its Aug. 1, festival at the Henry Maier festival grounds.Black Arts Fest MKE officials said the following in a press release:
'Health and safety:' 2020 Milwaukee Pride Parade canceled due to coronavirus pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- The 2020 Milwaukee Pride Parade has been canceled due to health and safety concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic.
MILWAUKEE -- The 2020 Milwaukee Pride Parade has been canceled due to health and safety concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic.
East Town Association events including Jazz in the Park, Bastille Days on hold
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the East Town Association announced on Thursday, April 23 that, after consulting with its board and community leaders, it will not host events in June and July -- and instead pursue future dates for all events including:
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the East Town Association announced on Thursday, April 23 that, after consulting with its board and community leaders, it will not host events in June and July -- and instead pursue future dates for all events including:
Elizabeth Warren's oldest brother dies of coronavirus
BOSTON — The oldest brother of Sen.
BOSTON — The oldest brother of Sen.
Amtrak buses temporarily replace Hiawatha trains between Milwaukee and Chicago
MILWAUKEE -- In response to lower ridership demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Amtrak, in partnership with the Wisconsin and Illinois state transportation departments, is temporarily substituting daily Amtrak Thruway Buses for Amtrak Hiawatha Service trains between Milwaukee and Chicago.A news release says effective Friday, April 24, Bus 3332 will operate in place of Hiawatha Service Trains 330 and 332.
MILWAUKEE -- In response to lower ridership demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Amtrak, in partnership with the Wisconsin and Illinois state transportation departments, is temporarily substituting daily Amtrak Thruway Buses for Amtrak Hiawatha Service trains between Milwaukee and Chicago.A news release says effective Friday, April 24, Bus 3332 will operate in place of Hiawatha Service Trains 330 and 332.
'Avoid wiring money:' BBB warns of puppy scams with COVID-19 twist
MILWAUKEE -- The BBB is warning consumers that puppy scams have taken on a COVID-19 twist.
MILWAUKEE -- The BBB is warning consumers that puppy scams have taken on a COVID-19 twist.
Making masks instead of gear for martial arts -- that's what Combat Corner is doing to keep workers busy
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Making masks instead of gear for martial arts -- that's what Combat Corner is doing to keep workers busy and employed.
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Making masks instead of gear for martial arts -- that's what Combat Corner is doing to keep workers busy and employed.
President Trump says Thunderbirds, Blue Angels will do flyovers across country to honor medical workers
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In the coronavirus task force briefing Wednesday, President Donald Trump said that the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels and the Air Force's Thunderbirds would be doing flyovers of major American cities in honor of "American medical workers" — and that on July Fourth he would bring back the Independence Day celebration held last year on the National Mall."I'm excited to announce that in the coming weeks, the Air Force Thunderbirds – are incredible – and the Navy Blue Angels, equally incredible, will be performing air shows over America's major cities," President Trump said. "What we're doing is we're paying tribute to our front line health care workers confronting COVID.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In the coronavirus task force briefing Wednesday, President Donald Trump said that the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels and the Air Force's Thunderbirds would be doing flyovers of major American cities in honor of "American medical workers" — and that on July Fourth he would bring back the Independence Day celebration held last year on the National Mall."I'm excited to announce that in the coming weeks, the Air Force Thunderbirds – are incredible – and the Navy Blue Angels, equally incredible, will be performing air shows over America's major cities," President Trump said. "What we're doing is we're paying tribute to our front line health care workers confronting COVID.
Texas girl, 10, who made hand-sewn coronavirus masks for nurses, killed in ATV accident
ANSON, Texas -- The heartwarming story of a curly-haired 10-year-old girl who sewed coronavirus masks and donated them to nurses at a Texas hospital turned tragic last week when she was killed in an ATV accident.
ANSON, Texas -- The heartwarming story of a curly-haired 10-year-old girl who sewed coronavirus masks and donated them to nurses at a Texas hospital turned tragic last week when she was killed in an ATV accident.