Wisconsin Legislature releases coronavirus response bill
MADISON — The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature on Monday released its coronavirus response bill, a proposal the Legislature plans to vote on starting Tuesday in first-of-its-kind virtual sessions where most lawmakers will be dialed in remotely.Democratic Gov.
MADISON — The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature on Monday released its coronavirus response bill, a proposal the Legislature plans to vote on starting Tuesday in first-of-its-kind virtual sessions where most lawmakers will be dialed in remotely.Democratic Gov.
President Trump says he'll decide on easing guidelines, not governors
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump asserted Monday that he is the ultimate decision-maker for determining how and when to relax the nation's social distancing guidelines as he grows anxious to reopen the coronavirus-stricken country as soon as possible.Governors and local leaders, who have instituted mandatory restrictions that have the force of law, have expressed concern that President Trump's plan to restore normalcy will cost lives and extend the duration of the outbreak.President Trump has pushed to reopen the economy, which has plummeted as businesses have shuttered, leaving millions of people out of work and struggling to obtain basic commodities.Taking to Twitter on Monday, President Trump said some are "saying that it is the Governors decision to open up the states, not that of the President of the United States & the Federal Government.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump asserted Monday that he is the ultimate decision-maker for determining how and when to relax the nation's social distancing guidelines as he grows anxious to reopen the coronavirus-stricken country as soon as possible.Governors and local leaders, who have instituted mandatory restrictions that have the force of law, have expressed concern that President Trump's plan to restore normalcy will cost lives and extend the duration of the outbreak.President Trump has pushed to reopen the economy, which has plummeted as businesses have shuttered, leaving millions of people out of work and struggling to obtain basic commodities.Taking to Twitter on Monday, President Trump said some are "saying that it is the Governors decision to open up the states, not that of the President of the United States & the Federal Government.
FTC: New scams arise as stimulus checks are expected
WASHINGTON — The coronavirus pandemic is hitting American’s pocketbooks and many are just hanging on, waiting for the stimulus check from the government.
WASHINGTON — The coronavirus pandemic is hitting American’s pocketbooks and many are just hanging on, waiting for the stimulus check from the government.
'Play by the Rules:' New Brewers shirt promotes social distancing while helping nonprofit
MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Brewers have introduced a revamped ball-in-glove logo, separating the “m” and “b” to encourage and support social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic.A limited number of t-shirts with the logo and tagline “Play by the Rules.
MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Brewers have introduced a revamped ball-in-glove logo, separating the “m” and “b” to encourage and support social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic.A limited number of t-shirts with the logo and tagline “Play by the Rules.
1st COVID-19 patient at UW Hospital treated with plasma from recovered patient
MADISON -- A COVID-19 patient at University Hospital has received the first transfusion of plasma donated from a local patient who has since recovered from the disease.UW Health and the UW School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) are part of the COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Program -- a nationwide effort to study whether giving plasma from people who survived COVID-19 to patients who are seriously ill with the disease can help shorten the duration or severity of their illness.Convalescent plasma therapy has been studied previously in other respiratory infections, including the 2009-2010 H1N1 influenza virus pandemic, the 2003 SARS-CoV-1 epidemic, and the 2012 MERS-CoV epidemic.
MADISON -- A COVID-19 patient at University Hospital has received the first transfusion of plasma donated from a local patient who has since recovered from the disease.UW Health and the UW School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) are part of the COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Program -- a nationwide effort to study whether giving plasma from people who survived COVID-19 to patients who are seriously ill with the disease can help shorten the duration or severity of their illness.Convalescent plasma therapy has been studied previously in other respiratory infections, including the 2009-2010 H1N1 influenza virus pandemic, the 2003 SARS-CoV-1 epidemic, and the 2012 MERS-CoV epidemic.
Donations to the Salvation Army will be doubled thanks to anonymous match through June 1
MILWAUKEE -- The Salvation Army of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan (WUM) announced on Monday, April 13 that an anonymous donor will provide a generous match grant to the organization's COVID-19 response efforts.In order to receive the $125,000 donation, WUM must raise up to $125,000 in cash donations from April 13 until June 1.Major Steve Woodard, Milwaukee County Coordinator, issued the following statement in a news release:
MILWAUKEE -- The Salvation Army of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan (WUM) announced on Monday, April 13 that an anonymous donor will provide a generous match grant to the organization's COVID-19 response efforts.In order to receive the $125,000 donation, WUM must raise up to $125,000 in cash donations from April 13 until June 1.Major Steve Woodard, Milwaukee County Coordinator, issued the following statement in a news release:
Spain allows some people to go back to work
MADRID — Spanish authorities have let some workers begin returning to their jobs, but Health Minister Salvador Illa says the government will move carefully on allowing others to end their self-isolation amid the coronavirus pandemic.Illa said officials will proceed with “the utmost caution and prudence ...
MADRID — Spanish authorities have let some workers begin returning to their jobs, but Health Minister Salvador Illa says the government will move carefully on allowing others to end their self-isolation amid the coronavirus pandemic.Illa said officials will proceed with “the utmost caution and prudence ...
ABC's Stephanopoulos positive for coronavirus but feels well
NEW YORK — “Good Morning America” host George Stephanopoulos revealed Monday that he's tested positive for the coronavirus, but has been relatively symptom-free.The ABC newsman revealed his diagnosis on the show, telling co-host Robin Roberts that, “I feel fine.”Stephanopoulos' wife, Ali Wentworth, had come down with COVID-19 and tweeted that she's “never been sicker.” Her husband has been taking care of her, their children and doing his TV job in the interim.He said the only potential symptoms he has felt were a lower backache that he had attributed to a hard workout, and a briefly diminished sense of smell.CNN host Chris Cuomo has been undergoing a public battle with the disease, continuing his show despite a rough case.
NEW YORK — “Good Morning America” host George Stephanopoulos revealed Monday that he's tested positive for the coronavirus, but has been relatively symptom-free.The ABC newsman revealed his diagnosis on the show, telling co-host Robin Roberts that, “I feel fine.”Stephanopoulos' wife, Ali Wentworth, had come down with COVID-19 and tweeted that she's “never been sicker.” Her husband has been taking care of her, their children and doing his TV job in the interim.He said the only potential symptoms he has felt were a lower backache that he had attributed to a hard workout, and a briefly diminished sense of smell.CNN host Chris Cuomo has been undergoing a public battle with the disease, continuing his show despite a rough case.
Labor Department calling unemployment applicants from private numbers
ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) — In an effort to connect with New Yorkers who have submitted unfinished or only partially completed applications for unemployment compensation, the state’s Department of Labor says it will call those individuals.Calls from the DOL appear as a private number or “Private Caller” from official labor department call centers because some agents and staffers are telecommuting.
ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) — In an effort to connect with New Yorkers who have submitted unfinished or only partially completed applications for unemployment compensation, the state’s Department of Labor says it will call those individuals.Calls from the DOL appear as a private number or “Private Caller” from official labor department call centers because some agents and staffers are telecommuting.
Cousins introduces 'Cousins Cares' program for guests to buy meals for essential workers
MILWAUKEE -- You can now help provide free meals for hardworking, essential workers in Wisconsin with the help of the Cousins Cares campaign at over 50 Cousins locations around the state.“Every day, especially during these unprecedented times, we strive to make it better for our communities,” said Justin McCoy, Vice President of Marketing at Cousins Subs. “We’re looking forward to partnering with guests in our home state of Wisconsin to show appreciation for essential employees who are working diligently to improve the lives of our neighbors in need.”Guests can place an order for a 20-Piece Party Box to be delivered to an essential business in their community.
MILWAUKEE -- You can now help provide free meals for hardworking, essential workers in Wisconsin with the help of the Cousins Cares campaign at over 50 Cousins locations around the state.“Every day, especially during these unprecedented times, we strive to make it better for our communities,” said Justin McCoy, Vice President of Marketing at Cousins Subs. “We’re looking forward to partnering with guests in our home state of Wisconsin to show appreciation for essential employees who are working diligently to improve the lives of our neighbors in need.”Guests can place an order for a 20-Piece Party Box to be delivered to an essential business in their community.
MATC respiratory therapist headed to COVID-19 hotspot will teach while managing ventilator treatments
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News on Sunday, April 12 spoke with a Milwaukee Area Technical College instructor headed to the coronavirus hotspot of New York to help treat COVID-19 patients, while, at the same time, continuing to instruct his students in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News on Sunday, April 12 spoke with a Milwaukee Area Technical College instructor headed to the coronavirus hotspot of New York to help treat COVID-19 patients, while, at the same time, continuing to instruct his students in Milwaukee.
Fauci comments on US virus response seem to draw President Trump's ire
WASHINGTON — Social restrictions aimed at stopping the spread of the coronavirus could have saved lives if they'd been started earlier, and when they're eased new cases are certain to arise, said the nation's top infectious disease expert, Dr.
WASHINGTON — Social restrictions aimed at stopping the spread of the coronavirus could have saved lives if they'd been started earlier, and when they're eased new cases are certain to arise, said the nation's top infectious disease expert, Dr.
Health or wealth? Nations pressured to loosen virus rules
MADRID — As the coronavirus pandemic throws millions out of work and devastates economies worldwide, governments are struggling with the dilemma between keeping people safe from a highly contagious virus and making sure they can still make a living.Workers in some nonessential industries were returning to their jobs Monday in Spain, one of the hardest hit countries in the coronavirus pandemic, while in South Korea, officials were warning that hard-earned progress fighting the virus could be eroded by new infections as restrictions ease.The decisions are more complicated because each nation is on its own coronavirus arc, with places like Britain, Japan and parts of the United States still seeing increasing deaths or infections; France and New York hoping they are stabilizing at a high plateau of deaths; and hard-hit nations like Italy and Spain seeing declines in the rates of new deaths and infections.Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said his government must balance its response to the virus crisis that “threatens to destroy lives and at the same time destroy the economic and social fabric of our country.”Seeking to restart manufacturing, Spain’s government is allowing workers to return to some factory and construction jobs.
MADRID — As the coronavirus pandemic throws millions out of work and devastates economies worldwide, governments are struggling with the dilemma between keeping people safe from a highly contagious virus and making sure they can still make a living.Workers in some nonessential industries were returning to their jobs Monday in Spain, one of the hardest hit countries in the coronavirus pandemic, while in South Korea, officials were warning that hard-earned progress fighting the virus could be eroded by new infections as restrictions ease.The decisions are more complicated because each nation is on its own coronavirus arc, with places like Britain, Japan and parts of the United States still seeing increasing deaths or infections; France and New York hoping they are stabilizing at a high plateau of deaths; and hard-hit nations like Italy and Spain seeing declines in the rates of new deaths and infections.Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said his government must balance its response to the virus crisis that “threatens to destroy lives and at the same time destroy the economic and social fabric of our country.”Seeking to restart manufacturing, Spain’s government is allowing workers to return to some factory and construction jobs.
'We've gotten over 750 cards:' Sunshine Mail brings smiles to seniors in Dousman amid quarantine
DOUSMAN -- During a time of strict quarantine due to the coronavirus pandemic, officials at a Waukesha County senior living community did something most of the residents rarely do.
DOUSMAN -- During a time of strict quarantine due to the coronavirus pandemic, officials at a Waukesha County senior living community did something most of the residents rarely do.
Ozaukee County Rotary volunteers delivered Easter meals to 68 residents
GRAFTON -- Ozaukee County Rotary volunteers delivered Easter meals to 68 residents Sunday, April 12.Fifteen drivers and 15 volunteers making porch deliveries spent their afternoon dropping off food to those in need.Organizers noted an Easter Sunday like no other amid the coronavirus pandemic.Rotary officials said hand-sewn face masks were donated and Silk Screen Specialists of Grafton donated embroidered logos.
GRAFTON -- Ozaukee County Rotary volunteers delivered Easter meals to 68 residents Sunday, April 12.Fifteen drivers and 15 volunteers making porch deliveries spent their afternoon dropping off food to those in need.Organizers noted an Easter Sunday like no other amid the coronavirus pandemic.Rotary officials said hand-sewn face masks were donated and Silk Screen Specialists of Grafton donated embroidered logos.
Milwaukee election officials reschedule meeting after getting 'Zoom bombed'
MILWAUKEE — A city election commission meeting set to discuss absentee ballots from this month's election was rescheduled after a video conference call Sunday afternoon was interrupted by unknown participants flooding the meeting with racist and pornographic images.The Milwaukee Election Commission had scheduled a special meeting for 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, to discuss the guidelines from the state’s election commission regarding counting of late-arriving absentee ballots.
MILWAUKEE — A city election commission meeting set to discuss absentee ballots from this month's election was rescheduled after a video conference call Sunday afternoon was interrupted by unknown participants flooding the meeting with racist and pornographic images.The Milwaukee Election Commission had scheduled a special meeting for 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, to discuss the guidelines from the state’s election commission regarding counting of late-arriving absentee ballots.
Nontraditional Easter for worshipers as Archdiocese goes virtual for Sunday Mass
MILWAUKEE -- This Easter Sunday was one many worshipers will never forget."It's a very unusual feeling," Auxiliary Bishop Jeff Haines said.Due to COVID-19 -- it was many local churches' first virtual holiday.
MILWAUKEE -- This Easter Sunday was one many worshipers will never forget."It's a very unusual feeling," Auxiliary Bishop Jeff Haines said.Due to COVID-19 -- it was many local churches' first virtual holiday.
3rd Street Market delivers 1K Easter meals to staff at Froedtert Hospital
MILWAUKEE -- 3rd Street Market delivered 1,000 Easter meals to hospital staff at Froedtert on Saturday, April 11.The meals -- prepared by Milk Bottle Bakery, a future vendor at 3rd Street Market -- will be stored until Easter Sunday and staff will dig in once they complete their shifts in the morning.
MILWAUKEE -- 3rd Street Market delivered 1,000 Easter meals to hospital staff at Froedtert on Saturday, April 11.The meals -- prepared by Milk Bottle Bakery, a future vendor at 3rd Street Market -- will be stored until Easter Sunday and staff will dig in once they complete their shifts in the morning.
PGA Tour Pro Mark Wilson on quarantine amid COVID-19: 'A nice reset button for us'
CHICAGO -- With the golf world shut down amid the coronavirus pandemic, golfers are finding ways to stay sharp, including Wisconsin native Mark Wilson.
CHICAGO -- With the golf world shut down amid the coronavirus pandemic, golfers are finding ways to stay sharp, including Wisconsin native Mark Wilson.
'My bike is gone:' Tampa man's motorcycle stolen while he volunteered making PPE
TAMPA, Fla. -- When he’s not working his full-time job, Michael Guinn has spent every waking hour inside a Seminole Heights community church, 3D printing face shields to donate to our hospitals.“It’s been a lot of work.
TAMPA, Fla. -- When he’s not working his full-time job, Michael Guinn has spent every waking hour inside a Seminole Heights community church, 3D printing face shields to donate to our hospitals.“It’s been a lot of work.