Coronavirus relief checks won’t have to be repaid, feds say
CHICAGO — Videos and online reports claiming that millions of Americans will have to repay the relief checks they receive from the federal government under the $2.2 trillion coronavirus economic recovery bill are not true.The government began issuing the one-time payments this week.
CHICAGO — Videos and online reports claiming that millions of Americans will have to repay the relief checks they receive from the federal government under the $2.2 trillion coronavirus economic recovery bill are not true.The government began issuing the one-time payments this week.
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'You can't hold Milwaukee down:' Amid gatherings ban, 4/14 Day celebrations move online
MILWAUKEE -- Tuesday was a Milwaukee Day unlike any other.
MILWAUKEE -- Tuesday was a Milwaukee Day unlike any other.
'Not going to be flipping a switch:' Gov. Evers, expert panel discuss paths to re-open economy
MILWAUKEE -- The big question on everyone's mind during the coronavirus pandemic: When will life get back to normal?
MILWAUKEE -- The big question on everyone's mind during the coronavirus pandemic: When will life get back to normal?
President Trump halts US payments to World Health Organization
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he has directed a halt to U.S. payments to the World Health Organization pending a review of its warnings about the coronavirus and China.President Trump says the outbreak could have been contained at its source and spared lives had the U.N. health agency done a better job investigating reports coming out of China.The president says the world depends on the World Health Organization to work with countries to make sure accurate information about health threats are shared in a timely manner.President Trump claims the organization failed to carry out its “basic duty” and must be held accountable.But Trump says the U.S. will continue to engage with the organization in pursuit of what he calls meaningful reforms.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he has directed a halt to U.S. payments to the World Health Organization pending a review of its warnings about the coronavirus and China.President Trump says the outbreak could have been contained at its source and spared lives had the U.N. health agency done a better job investigating reports coming out of China.The president says the world depends on the World Health Organization to work with countries to make sure accurate information about health threats are shared in a timely manner.President Trump claims the organization failed to carry out its “basic duty” and must be held accountable.But Trump says the U.S. will continue to engage with the organization in pursuit of what he calls meaningful reforms.
Reggie Jackson: 'Systemic racism in health care showing its face' as COVID-19 impacts Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Reggie Jackson, a prominent leader in the black community, revealed some of his family members tested positive for COVID-19, and talked exclusively with FOX6 News about how he's working with leaders in Milwaukee and Milwaukee County to help stop the spread of the coronavirus, and protect the city's most vulnerable neighborhoods.
MILWAUKEE -- Reggie Jackson, a prominent leader in the black community, revealed some of his family members tested positive for COVID-19, and talked exclusively with FOX6 News about how he's working with leaders in Milwaukee and Milwaukee County to help stop the spread of the coronavirus, and protect the city's most vulnerable neighborhoods.
Wisconsin Assembly approves coronavirus recovery bill with 97-2 vote
MADISON — About two-thirds of the Wisconsin Assembly's 99 members participated remotely in a virtual session Tuesday to vote on a coronavirus response bill, the first time lawmakers have gathered since the pandemic.The session took place in the Assembly chamber as usual, but due to concerns about spreading the virus, many representatives attended via videoconference.
MADISON — About two-thirds of the Wisconsin Assembly's 99 members participated remotely in a virtual session Tuesday to vote on a coronavirus response bill, the first time lawmakers have gathered since the pandemic.The session took place in the Assembly chamber as usual, but due to concerns about spreading the virus, many representatives attended via videoconference.
Mitchell International TSA officer making masks for seniors, frontline workers
MILWAUKEE -- By day, she is one of the hundreds of men and women who keep us safe at the airports.
MILWAUKEE -- By day, she is one of the hundreds of men and women who keep us safe at the airports.
Submit a restaurant, bar in SE Wisconsin offering discounts to first responders, doctors, nurses
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 is keeping a list of local restaurants and bars offering discounts to first responders, doctors, and nurses for our Feed A Hero initiative.
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 is keeping a list of local restaurants and bars offering discounts to first responders, doctors, and nurses for our Feed A Hero initiative.
'We're so proud:' Advocate Aurora officials announce 1,000th COVID-19 patient discharge
MILWAUKEE -- As the nation continues its battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, hope still finds a way to shine through these challenging times.
MILWAUKEE -- As the nation continues its battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, hope still finds a way to shine through these challenging times.
Sheriff: Florida drug suspect committed murder the day after his release from jail in COVID-19 purge
TAMPA, Fla. -- On March 19, a drug suspect with a lengthy rap sheet was released as part of efforts in Hillsborough County, Florida to thin out the jail population amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
TAMPA, Fla. -- On March 19, a drug suspect with a lengthy rap sheet was released as part of efforts in Hillsborough County, Florida to thin out the jail population amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Florida stay-at-home order amended, pro wrestling, WWE deemed 'essential'
ORLANDO, Fla. — Body slams and pile drives can go on in the Sunshine State.With Florida under a lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, there's one business deemed essential by Florida's governor that is raising some eyebrows: pro wrestling.Florida's top emergency official last week amended Gov.
ORLANDO, Fla. — Body slams and pile drives can go on in the Sunshine State.With Florida under a lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, there's one business deemed essential by Florida's governor that is raising some eyebrows: pro wrestling.Florida's top emergency official last week amended Gov.
AT&T providing 3 months of free internet to physicians, nurses nationwide
DALLAS -- Internet service provider AT&T will be offering some of the country's COVID-19 frontline workers special access to an online service.In a news release, the company announced Tuesday, April 14 that nurses and physicians across the U.S. can sign up for three free months of wireless internet service through FirstNet.The offer extended service to all nurses and physicians as of April 13 and is available to new and existing AT&T customers.
DALLAS -- Internet service provider AT&T will be offering some of the country's COVID-19 frontline workers special access to an online service.In a news release, the company announced Tuesday, April 14 that nurses and physicians across the U.S. can sign up for three free months of wireless internet service through FirstNet.The offer extended service to all nurses and physicians as of April 13 and is available to new and existing AT&T customers.
AG Kaul joins bipartisan coalition urging that stimulus checks go to families, not debt collectors
MADISON -- Wisconsin Attorney General Kaul on Monday, April 13 joined a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general in calling on the U.S. Department of the Treasury to take immediate action to ensure billions of dollars in emergency stimulus payments authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) go to American families and not debt collectors.A news release from the AG's office Tuesday, April 14 noted that Congress passed the CARES Act three weeks ago to provide direct and immediate economic relief to all individuals and businesses affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health crisis, but — unlike other government programs — the CARES Act does not explicitly designate these emergency stimulus payments as exempt from garnishment from creditors.
MADISON -- Wisconsin Attorney General Kaul on Monday, April 13 joined a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general in calling on the U.S. Department of the Treasury to take immediate action to ensure billions of dollars in emergency stimulus payments authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) go to American families and not debt collectors.A news release from the AG's office Tuesday, April 14 noted that Congress passed the CARES Act three weeks ago to provide direct and immediate economic relief to all individuals and businesses affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health crisis, but — unlike other government programs — the CARES Act does not explicitly designate these emergency stimulus payments as exempt from garnishment from creditors.
2nd nun from Our Lady of the Angels convent in Greenfield has died from COVID-19
GREENFIELD -- A second nun from Our Lady of the Angels convent in Greenfield has died from the coronavirus.
GREENFIELD -- A second nun from Our Lady of the Angels convent in Greenfield has died from the coronavirus.
No-fee debit card with up to $1,500 for needy families offered in California
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KTLA) — Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced a campaign Monday to help impoverished residents who may be facing at least one more month of lost income.The plan is designed to offer a no-fee debit card, dubbed the Angeleno Card, to residents who were beneath the federal poverty line before the COVID-19 crisis began and who had their income reduced by at least another 50% due to the outbreak.The cards will come with $700, $1,100 or $1,500, depending on the size and income of each household, a news release stated.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KTLA) — Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced a campaign Monday to help impoverished residents who may be facing at least one more month of lost income.The plan is designed to offer a no-fee debit card, dubbed the Angeleno Card, to residents who were beneath the federal poverty line before the COVID-19 crisis began and who had their income reduced by at least another 50% due to the outbreak.The cards will come with $700, $1,100 or $1,500, depending on the size and income of each household, a news release stated.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit, Dickey family donates sandwiches to COVID-19 first responders
DALLAS -- Dickey's Barbecue Pit and the Dickey family are showing support for those working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.The national restaurant chain announced Tuesday, April 14 that customers can donate sandwiches to first responders with relief packs for first responders; the packs include bundles of five or 10 pulled pork sandwiches.
DALLAS -- Dickey's Barbecue Pit and the Dickey family are showing support for those working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.The national restaurant chain announced Tuesday, April 14 that customers can donate sandwiches to first responders with relief packs for first responders; the packs include bundles of five or 10 pulled pork sandwiches.
Large Florida Easter cookout broken up by police amid coronavirus stay-at-home order
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- More than 100 people gathered outside an affordable housing complex in the Florida Panhandle for an Easter cookout Sunday, defying social distancing measures amid the coronavirus outbreak before police arrived to break up the scene, according to FOX 13.Videos shared on social media showed at least 100 people, most of whom were not wearing masks, gathered on the lawn in the Attucks Court community in Pensacola.One Facebook Live recorded by a resident showed police vehicles driving through the neighborhood, as their car megaphones instructed residents to obey the governor's stay-at-home order.
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- More than 100 people gathered outside an affordable housing complex in the Florida Panhandle for an Easter cookout Sunday, defying social distancing measures amid the coronavirus outbreak before police arrived to break up the scene, according to FOX 13.Videos shared on social media showed at least 100 people, most of whom were not wearing masks, gathered on the lawn in the Attucks Court community in Pensacola.One Facebook Live recorded by a resident showed police vehicles driving through the neighborhood, as their car megaphones instructed residents to obey the governor's stay-at-home order.
Mom's parenting hack has kids do chores to earn 'money' for movie night at home: ‘They loved it’
RICHMOND, Va. (FOX 5 DC) - A mother of three found a genius way to have her kids finish their chores will also ‘earning money’ for movie night.Sadira Gray, like many parents, has to had to get super creative with kid friendly quarantine activities—along with trying to keep the home tidy.
RICHMOND, Va. (FOX 5 DC) - A mother of three found a genius way to have her kids finish their chores will also ‘earning money’ for movie night.Sadira Gray, like many parents, has to had to get super creative with kid friendly quarantine activities—along with trying to keep the home tidy.
'We all need each other:' Bucks share special message to patients, doctors, nurses at Children's Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE -- Some players from the Milwaukee Bucks are doing what they can to bring a little sunshine to the lives of the patients, doctors and nurses at Children's Wisconsin -- who are all on the front lines of the fight against the coronavirus.They offered the following video message on Twitter on Tuesday, April 14.
MILWAUKEE -- Some players from the Milwaukee Bucks are doing what they can to bring a little sunshine to the lives of the patients, doctors and nurses at Children's Wisconsin -- who are all on the front lines of the fight against the coronavirus.They offered the following video message on Twitter on Tuesday, April 14.