'These should be cautioned:' Doctors warn parents not to put masks on infants
MILWAUKEE -- Parents should be wary of masks being marketed for babies to protect them from COVID-19, according to doctors with Aurora Health Care.Infants and toddlers under the age of 2 should not be wearing masks, according to guidelines from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention.
MILWAUKEE -- Parents should be wary of masks being marketed for babies to protect them from COVID-19, according to doctors with Aurora Health Care.Infants and toddlers under the age of 2 should not be wearing masks, according to guidelines from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention.
'So cool:' Horses pay window-by-window visit to residents of senior community
MISHAWAKA, Ind. -- The Creekside Village senior community is used to having visitors, but the visitors don't usually eat the grass.Three horses -- along with their handlers -- went window-to-window introducing themselves and talking to residents of the facility where residents have been cooped up for weeks on end due to the coronavirus pandemic."Anything unique that we can go out of our way and do I think really, really just boosts, you know, how they're feeling inside during this time," said Meghan Stearly with Creekside Village.
MISHAWAKA, Ind. -- The Creekside Village senior community is used to having visitors, but the visitors don't usually eat the grass.Three horses -- along with their handlers -- went window-to-window introducing themselves and talking to residents of the facility where residents have been cooped up for weeks on end due to the coronavirus pandemic."Anything unique that we can go out of our way and do I think really, really just boosts, you know, how they're feeling inside during this time," said Meghan Stearly with Creekside Village.
'Literally handed me the keys:' Stranger helped Texas nurse get to work when car battery died
IRVING, Texas -- During the coronavirus outbreak, nurses are working long hours and caring for the sick, but sometimes, they need help, too.For one Irving, Texas nurse, the helping hand she needed came from a stranger with a Prius.Kyrie Anderson admitted she’s not good at accepting help, much less from a stranger offering his car.“My normal routine: Wake up.
IRVING, Texas -- During the coronavirus outbreak, nurses are working long hours and caring for the sick, but sometimes, they need help, too.For one Irving, Texas nurse, the helping hand she needed came from a stranger with a Prius.Kyrie Anderson admitted she’s not good at accepting help, much less from a stranger offering his car.“My normal routine: Wake up.
Sheriff: Florida man threatened mass shooting at Publix; upset over lack of masks
SEBRING, Fla. -- Florida deputies said they arrested a 62-year-old man after he wrote a Facebook post threatening a massing shooting at a Publix.Highlands County sheriff's officials did not disclose which Publix location, but said Robert Kovner, who lives in Sebring, Florida, was upset when he wrote the social media message.
SEBRING, Fla. -- Florida deputies said they arrested a 62-year-old man after he wrote a Facebook post threatening a massing shooting at a Publix.Highlands County sheriff's officials did not disclose which Publix location, but said Robert Kovner, who lives in Sebring, Florida, was upset when he wrote the social media message.
Open Record Special Edition: A virtual vote
MADISON -- For the first time in Wisconsin's 172-year history, state lawmakers voted from home, passing a major piece of legislation: A coronavirus recovery bill.
MADISON -- For the first time in Wisconsin's 172-year history, state lawmakers voted from home, passing a major piece of legislation: A coronavirus recovery bill.
Proposed plan would send Americans $2,000 a month until employment returns to pre-coronavirus levels
WASHINGTON -- A plan introduced by two House Democrats would give millions of Americans $2,000 a month until employment returns to pre-coronavirus pandemic levels.The Emergency Money for the People Act, introduced Tuesday, April 14 by Reps.
WASHINGTON -- A plan introduced by two House Democrats would give millions of Americans $2,000 a month until employment returns to pre-coronavirus pandemic levels.The Emergency Money for the People Act, introduced Tuesday, April 14 by Reps.
TSA shares tips, modified guidelines for flying during the coronavirus pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- The number of travelers choosing to fly has plummeted during the course of the last few months as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.However, if you must fly, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued tips for traveling during the pandemic.TSA is currently allowing one liquid hand sanitizer container, up to 12 ounces per passenger, in carry-on bags until further notice -- bring it with you.
MILWAUKEE -- The number of travelers choosing to fly has plummeted during the course of the last few months as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.However, if you must fly, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued tips for traveling during the pandemic.TSA is currently allowing one liquid hand sanitizer container, up to 12 ounces per passenger, in carry-on bags until further notice -- bring it with you.
106-year-old woman becomes oldest survivor of COVID-19 in Britain
LONDON (FOX 5)-- At 106, Connie Titchen feels lucky.
LONDON (FOX 5)-- At 106, Connie Titchen feels lucky.
Rescheduled Tour de France hoping to make nation smile again
PARIS -- With the Tour de France pushed back to a late August start, race director Christian Prudhomme is hoping cycling's showcase event can help bring back a sense of normality to a nation reeling from the coronavirus pandemic.Organizers on Wednesday announced new dates of Aug. 29-Sept. 20 for the race, a day after it was postponed.
PARIS -- With the Tour de France pushed back to a late August start, race director Christian Prudhomme is hoping cycling's showcase event can help bring back a sense of normality to a nation reeling from the coronavirus pandemic.Organizers on Wednesday announced new dates of Aug. 29-Sept. 20 for the race, a day after it was postponed.
Parents: Tired of 'Frozen?' Stream these less obvious kids movies
NEW YORK — Weeks of quarantine with kids have a way of burning through a movie collection.Even with the libraries of streaming services like Netflix, Amazon, Disney Plus and others, there are plenty of households that have already had their fill of “Frozen” and overdosed on “Onward.” In the best of times, the canon for kids movies can feel limiting.
NEW YORK — Weeks of quarantine with kids have a way of burning through a movie collection.Even with the libraries of streaming services like Netflix, Amazon, Disney Plus and others, there are plenty of households that have already had their fill of “Frozen” and overdosed on “Onward.” In the best of times, the canon for kids movies can feel limiting.
Atlanta physician, wife both die of coronavirus at assisted living facility
ATLANTA, Ga. -- A retired physician and his wife died days apart at a southwest Atlanta assisted living facility, according to FOX 5.According to family, Dr.
ATLANTA, Ga. -- A retired physician and his wife died days apart at a southwest Atlanta assisted living facility, according to FOX 5.According to family, Dr.
KAPCO seeks letters to support seniors, health care workers during COVID-19 pandemic
GRAFTON -- KAPCO Metal Stamping is asking people of all ages to write a letter, draw a picture, or create a video to express thanks to our health care workers serving during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as provide hope and comfort to isolated senior citizens.“During this challenging time, millions of healthcare heroes are putting their own safety at risk for the sake of our families,” said Jim Kacmarcik, President of KAPCO, Inc. “We also realize that senior citizens without any visitors are experiencing loneliness.
GRAFTON -- KAPCO Metal Stamping is asking people of all ages to write a letter, draw a picture, or create a video to express thanks to our health care workers serving during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as provide hope and comfort to isolated senior citizens.“During this challenging time, millions of healthcare heroes are putting their own safety at risk for the sake of our families,” said Jim Kacmarcik, President of KAPCO, Inc. “We also realize that senior citizens without any visitors are experiencing loneliness.
'Protect the safety of everyone:' RecruitMilitary Milwaukee Military job fair now virtual event
MILWAUKEE -- The RecruitMilitary Milwaukee Military job fair scheduled for Thursday, April 23 will now be a virtual event.In 2019, DAV RecruitMilitary hosted more than 140 veteran hiring events across the United States with 6,400+ exhibitors engaging more than 28,000 military-trained job candidates.“At Bradley-Morris and RecruitMilitary, we care deeply about the military community we serve that includes job seekers, employers and our own team.
MILWAUKEE -- The RecruitMilitary Milwaukee Military job fair scheduled for Thursday, April 23 will now be a virtual event.In 2019, DAV RecruitMilitary hosted more than 140 veteran hiring events across the United States with 6,400+ exhibitors engaging more than 28,000 military-trained job candidates.“At Bradley-Morris and RecruitMilitary, we care deeply about the military community we serve that includes job seekers, employers and our own team.
Craig Counsell on COVID-19 quarantine: 'We'll be thankful for time we got to spend with our families'
MILWAUKEE -- As a husband, father of four and Major League baseball manager, Craig Counsell is pretty good at budgeting his time, even in spring 2020, with no baseball due to the coronavirus pandemic."I think this is where we are all in a very similar place," said Counsell. "It's been great in that you get exposed to different things.
MILWAUKEE -- As a husband, father of four and Major League baseball manager, Craig Counsell is pretty good at budgeting his time, even in spring 2020, with no baseball due to the coronavirus pandemic."I think this is where we are all in a very similar place," said Counsell. "It's been great in that you get exposed to different things.
A year after blaze, Notre Dame restoration halted by coronavirus
PARIS — Notre Dame Cathedral stands crippled and alone, locked in a dangerous web of warped scaffolding one year after a cataclysmic fire gutted its interior, toppled its famous spire and horrified the world.Some of the 40,000 metal bars — erected for an earlier renovation project — melted in the intense blaze on April 15, 2019.
PARIS — Notre Dame Cathedral stands crippled and alone, locked in a dangerous web of warped scaffolding one year after a cataclysmic fire gutted its interior, toppled its famous spire and horrified the world.Some of the 40,000 metal bars — erected for an earlier renovation project — melted in the intense blaze on April 15, 2019.
With a big smile on his face, boy's birthday becomes extra special with surprise drive-by parade
BRADENTON, Fla. (FOX 13) -- A Bradenton boy with Down syndrome was excited to turn 11 years old, until the coronavirus interrupted his plans.
BRADENTON, Fla. (FOX 13) -- A Bradenton boy with Down syndrome was excited to turn 11 years old, until the coronavirus interrupted his plans.
With commerce frozen, retail sales plunge unprecedented 8.7%
WASHINGTON — U.S. retail sales plummeted 8.7% in March, an unprecedented decline, as the viral outbreak forces an almost complete lockdown of commerce nationwide.The deterioration of sales far outpaces the previous record decline of 3.9% that took place during the depths of the Great Recession in November 2008.Auto sales dropped 25.6%, while clothing store sales collapsed, sliding 50.5%.
WASHINGTON — U.S. retail sales plummeted 8.7% in March, an unprecedented decline, as the viral outbreak forces an almost complete lockdown of commerce nationwide.The deterioration of sales far outpaces the previous record decline of 3.9% that took place during the depths of the Great Recession in November 2008.Auto sales dropped 25.6%, while clothing store sales collapsed, sliding 50.5%.
EU blasts President Trump's WHO funding cut, fears it worsens pandemic
GENEVA — Nations around the world reacted with alarm Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced a halt to the sizable funding the United States sends to the World Health Organization.
GENEVA — Nations around the world reacted with alarm Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced a halt to the sizable funding the United States sends to the World Health Organization.
'We are going to buy that milk:' New program sends Wisconsin farmers' dairy to food pantries
MILWAUKEE -- Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) have joined forces with the Hunger Task Force to help provide relief to the growing numbers of underfed and unemployed by connecting milk to emergency food organizations throughout the state.The $45.6 billion dairy industry in Wisconsin is dealing with a sudden loss of business in schools and restaurants closed during the coronavirus pandemic -- which account for nearly half of the market.Now, farmers and cooperatives from Florida, to Wisconsin, to Maine are dumping milk because there are no plants that will take it and the price paid to farmers has collapsed again.Plants set up to make food service products — like large packages of mozzarella cheese — aren’t able to pivot quickly and start churning out gallons of milk.
MILWAUKEE -- Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) have joined forces with the Hunger Task Force to help provide relief to the growing numbers of underfed and unemployed by connecting milk to emergency food organizations throughout the state.The $45.6 billion dairy industry in Wisconsin is dealing with a sudden loss of business in schools and restaurants closed during the coronavirus pandemic -- which account for nearly half of the market.Now, farmers and cooperatives from Florida, to Wisconsin, to Maine are dumping milk because there are no plants that will take it and the price paid to farmers has collapsed again.Plants set up to make food service products — like large packages of mozzarella cheese — aren’t able to pivot quickly and start churning out gallons of milk.
Yosemite National Park sees abundance of wildlife as coronavirus keeps tourists away
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. -- California’s Yosemite National Park has seen an abundance of wildlife reclaim the area as the COVID-19 pandemic keeps the normally bustling throngs of tourists away.The park has been closed since March 20 in an effort to prevent the novel coronavirus from spreading in the 7.5-mile valley.
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. -- California’s Yosemite National Park has seen an abundance of wildlife reclaim the area as the COVID-19 pandemic keeps the normally bustling throngs of tourists away.The park has been closed since March 20 in an effort to prevent the novel coronavirus from spreading in the 7.5-mile valley.