Group sews masks for transit workers in Waukesha County, accepts donations
WAUKESHA -- Many people who are now at home are looking to help.
WAUKESHA -- Many people who are now at home are looking to help.
198 deaths in Wisconsin due to COVID-19, 3,960 positive cases, 40K+ negative
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Thursday, April 16 announced a total of 3,875 positive cases of the coronavirus statewide.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Thursday, April 16 announced a total of 3,875 positive cases of the coronavirus statewide.
Georgia restaurant owner sells car to have enough money to pay her employees
SMYRNA, Ga. (FOX 5) -- A Smyrna restaurant owner has been making great sacrifices to stay open.
SMYRNA, Ga. (FOX 5) -- A Smyrna restaurant owner has been making great sacrifices to stay open.
Lions spotted napping on road during coronavirus lockdown
SOUTH AFRICA (FOX News) -- A pride of lions has been caught on camera napping on a road in South Africa during the country’s coronavirus lockdown.
SOUTH AFRICA (FOX News) -- A pride of lions has been caught on camera napping on a road in South Africa during the country’s coronavirus lockdown.
'Squash this thing:' Milwaukee leaders discuss Gov. Evers' extended Safer at Home order
MILWAUKEE -- While COVID-19 cases aren't doubling daily, it's now about every eight days.
MILWAUKEE -- While COVID-19 cases aren't doubling daily, it's now about every eight days.
'Just gone in a flash:' Small business owners grapple with trying to stay afloat with no aid
MILWAUKEE -- A lot of small business owners saw the federal stimulus program as a lifeline during the coronavirus pandemic, but two people FOX6 spoke with said they did everything right and will not be seeing a dime of that money.
MILWAUKEE -- A lot of small business owners saw the federal stimulus program as a lifeline during the coronavirus pandemic, but two people FOX6 spoke with said they did everything right and will not be seeing a dime of that money.
'They really missed the kids:' Christ King staff parades through neighborhoods to visit students
WAUWATOSA -- Christ King teachers put together a parade Thursday for their students and families.
WAUWATOSA -- Christ King teachers put together a parade Thursday for their students and families.
'100 complaints' of Safer at Home violations led to some criminal charges in Fond du Lac County
FOND DU LAC COUNTY -- Governor Tony Evers on Thursday, April 16 directed the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to extend the "Safer at Home" order through May 26, and enforcing that order, originally set to end on April 24 after taking effect on March 25, has led to criminal charges in Fond du Lac County.The district attorney noted this remains a last resort for law enforcement.Criminal complaints were filed in Fond du Lac County against a dozen people accused of violating the order."Everybody is presumed innocent until proven guilty," said District Attorney Eric Toney.
FOND DU LAC COUNTY -- Governor Tony Evers on Thursday, April 16 directed the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to extend the "Safer at Home" order through May 26, and enforcing that order, originally set to end on April 24 after taking effect on March 25, has led to criminal charges in Fond du Lac County.The district attorney noted this remains a last resort for law enforcement.Criminal complaints were filed in Fond du Lac County against a dozen people accused of violating the order."Everybody is presumed innocent until proven guilty," said District Attorney Eric Toney.
'Most unlikely:' 2020 DNC in question amid COVID-19 pandemic, virtual convention remains a possibility
MILWAUKEE -- The 2020 Democratic National Convention Host Committee has cut its staff in half -- the latest problem for a convention amid the coronavirus pandemic.50,000 people were expected to flood the streets of Milwaukee for the DNC, adding a $200 million surge into the local economy.
MILWAUKEE -- The 2020 Democratic National Convention Host Committee has cut its staff in half -- the latest problem for a convention amid the coronavirus pandemic.50,000 people were expected to flood the streets of Milwaukee for the DNC, adding a $200 million surge into the local economy.
US cities running out of money due to COVID-19 pandemic
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — America’s cities are running out of money because of the coronavirus crisis.The U.S. Conference of Mayors says they’re spending huge amounts on personal protective equipment, testing and first responder overtime while sales and income taxes dry up.In the last aid package, Congress allocated $150 billion to directly help cities through the pandemic.
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — America’s cities are running out of money because of the coronavirus crisis.The U.S. Conference of Mayors says they’re spending huge amounts on personal protective equipment, testing and first responder overtime while sales and income taxes dry up.In the last aid package, Congress allocated $150 billion to directly help cities through the pandemic.
With NBA season suspended, ticket refunds on hold through 3rd-party vendors: 'I think it's absurd'
MILWAUKEE -- It's been a disappointing time for Milwaukee Bucks fans; many thought this was the team to go all the way.Now, it's unclear when or if the NBA season will resume.
MILWAUKEE -- It's been a disappointing time for Milwaukee Bucks fans; many thought this was the team to go all the way.Now, it's unclear when or if the NBA season will resume.
Memorial held after 3rd nun at Our Lady of Angels convent dies from COVID-19
GREENFIELD -- One local convent is suffering so much loss due to the coronavirus.
GREENFIELD -- One local convent is suffering so much loss due to the coronavirus.
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'From Milwaukee with love:' KAPCO collecting cards for frontline workers, seniors impacted by virus
GRAFTON -- A Wisconsin-based manufacturer is looking to try its hand at a different kind of production -- heartfelt thank yous and love in the form of a card."It isn't necessarily manufacturing in our walls, but it's manufacturing based in everybody else's walls," said Jim Kacmarcik, president of KAPCO Metal Stamping. "We're calling upon everybody to create cards and letters and materials that we can then get to our senior citizens and to our healthcare providers."As the coronavirus continues to separate and isolate people, the manufacturing group is looking for ways to close the gap.
GRAFTON -- A Wisconsin-based manufacturer is looking to try its hand at a different kind of production -- heartfelt thank yous and love in the form of a card."It isn't necessarily manufacturing in our walls, but it's manufacturing based in everybody else's walls," said Jim Kacmarcik, president of KAPCO Metal Stamping. "We're calling upon everybody to create cards and letters and materials that we can then get to our senior citizens and to our healthcare providers."As the coronavirus continues to separate and isolate people, the manufacturing group is looking for ways to close the gap.
Patrick Cudahy shutdown to take form of 'rolling closures' to 'prevent food from being wasted'
CUDAHY -- A day after Smithfield Foods, Inc.
CUDAHY -- A day after Smithfield Foods, Inc.
Starbucks eyes store re-openings as coronavirus fight shows progress
SEATTLE -- Starbucks is exploring plans to re-open its U.S. stores after weeks of limited service due to the coronavirus pandemic.In a letter to employees on Thursday, April 16, Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnsons aid the coffeehouse chain has moved to a "monitor and adapt" phase of its response to the pandemic.Federal and state authorities are conducting continued discussions about when and how to restart the nation's economy.
SEATTLE -- Starbucks is exploring plans to re-open its U.S. stores after weeks of limited service due to the coronavirus pandemic.In a letter to employees on Thursday, April 16, Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnsons aid the coffeehouse chain has moved to a "monitor and adapt" phase of its response to the pandemic.Federal and state authorities are conducting continued discussions about when and how to restart the nation's economy.
7 Midwest states to partner on reopening the economy in wake of COVID-19 pandemic
LANSING, Mich. — Seven Midwestern governors announced Thursday that they will coordinate on reopening their state economies amid the coronavirus pandemic, after similar pacts were made in the Northeast and on the West Coast.The latest agreement includes Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Kentucky.“We look forward to working with experts and taking a fact-based, data-driven approach to reopening our economy in a way that protects families from the spread of COVID-19,” the governors said. “Our No. 1 priority when analyzing when (is) best to reopen our economy is the health and safety of our citizens.”The Midwestern alliance joins pacts on the West Coast and in the Northeast that were announced this week.
LANSING, Mich. — Seven Midwestern governors announced Thursday that they will coordinate on reopening their state economies amid the coronavirus pandemic, after similar pacts were made in the Northeast and on the West Coast.The latest agreement includes Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Kentucky.“We look forward to working with experts and taking a fact-based, data-driven approach to reopening our economy in a way that protects families from the spread of COVID-19,” the governors said. “Our No. 1 priority when analyzing when (is) best to reopen our economy is the health and safety of our citizens.”The Midwestern alliance joins pacts on the West Coast and in the Northeast that were announced this week.
Drinking alcohol could increase risk of getting the coronavirus, WHO says
LONDON -- The World Health Organization's (WHO) Regional Office for Europe said drinking alcohol can make people more vulnerable to the coronavirus.The WHO said in a news release that drinking alcohol is linked to a range of diseases and mental health disorders and those could increase a person's risk of getting the virus.The organization also stated that the idea of consuming high-strength alcohol killing COVID-19 is a myth; drinking alcohol does not kill the virus.In addition, drinking can have negative effects on the immune system.
LONDON -- The World Health Organization's (WHO) Regional Office for Europe said drinking alcohol can make people more vulnerable to the coronavirus.The WHO said in a news release that drinking alcohol is linked to a range of diseases and mental health disorders and those could increase a person's risk of getting the virus.The organization also stated that the idea of consuming high-strength alcohol killing COVID-19 is a myth; drinking alcohol does not kill the virus.In addition, drinking can have negative effects on the immune system.
Doctor claims that as many as 8 in 10 sick children in NYC may have coronavirus
NEW YORK -- According to some doctors, as many as 8 in 10 children currently sick in New York City likely have coronavirus.Dr.
NEW YORK -- According to some doctors, as many as 8 in 10 children currently sick in New York City likely have coronavirus.Dr.