PGA pro, Wisconsin native Mark Wilson on delay of The Masters, golf season: 'Uncertainty is the hardest part'
MENOMONEE FALLS -- The Masters was supposed to tee-off at Augusta National on Thursday, April 9.
MENOMONEE FALLS -- The Masters was supposed to tee-off at Augusta National on Thursday, April 9.
Surprise for the health care workers at Aurora St. Luke's South Shore in Cudahy
CUDAHY -- Workers at the emergency room at Aurora St.
CUDAHY -- Workers at the emergency room at Aurora St.
‘Paycheck Protection’ may run out of cash as Congress struggles to reach agreement for added funding
WASHINGTON — Within the $2 trillion emergency stimulus bill approved by Congress last month is hundreds of billions of dollars to help hard-hit small businesses through the Paycheck Protection Program.But it’s so poplular it may run out of money soon if Congress can’t agree on adding more money.Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell pleaded with Democrats to add hundreds of billions of dollars to the program.“Please do not block emergency aid you do not even oppose,” McConnell said. “Thirty percent of the total funding was spoken for in just the first few days.”McConnell said the only change would be the amount, increasing the funds available from $350 billion to $600 billion.“That is by definition a clean bill,” he said.But Senate Democrats blocked the effort to make the change by unanimous consent.
WASHINGTON — Within the $2 trillion emergency stimulus bill approved by Congress last month is hundreds of billions of dollars to help hard-hit small businesses through the Paycheck Protection Program.But it’s so poplular it may run out of money soon if Congress can’t agree on adding more money.Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell pleaded with Democrats to add hundreds of billions of dollars to the program.“Please do not block emergency aid you do not even oppose,” McConnell said. “Thirty percent of the total funding was spoken for in just the first few days.”McConnell said the only change would be the amount, increasing the funds available from $350 billion to $600 billion.“That is by definition a clean bill,” he said.But Senate Democrats blocked the effort to make the change by unanimous consent.
'Radio silence' from USPS as clerks call for federal investigation into missing absentee ballots
MILWAUKEE -- Clerks from Milwaukee, to Oshkosh, to Madison say hundreds of absentee ballots were lost in the mail -- never delivered to voters, amid a call for a federal investigation following the April 7 election amid the coronavirus pandemic.The clerks want to know why the ballots were never delivered, and as of Thursday, April 9, the United States Postal Service had not delivered any information.
MILWAUKEE -- Clerks from Milwaukee, to Oshkosh, to Madison say hundreds of absentee ballots were lost in the mail -- never delivered to voters, amid a call for a federal investigation following the April 7 election amid the coronavirus pandemic.The clerks want to know why the ballots were never delivered, and as of Thursday, April 9, the United States Postal Service had not delivered any information.
'During this coronavirus outbreak:' Chicago restaurant uses Bears to describe social distancing
CHICAGO -- In a time when the world is stressed over the coronavirus pandemic, some people are looking for ways to lighten the mood a bit.A tweet that was posted by Brett Craycraft is definitely an example of that.
CHICAGO -- In a time when the world is stressed over the coronavirus pandemic, some people are looking for ways to lighten the mood a bit.A tweet that was posted by Brett Craycraft is definitely an example of that.
Smokers more at risk in coronavirus fight, study says
FOX NEWS - A recent study suggests that smoking could contribute to complications brought on by COVID-19.“There has never been a better time to quit smoking to protect yourself from COVID-19,” Janice Leung, a respirologist who led the research, told Bloomberg.The study, which was published in the European Respiratory Journal on Thursday, reported that smoking can elevate levels ACE-2, an enzyme that assists the virus in entering cells in the lungs.The Bloomberg report said researchers found higher levels of ACE-2 in COVID-19 patients and smokers.
FOX NEWS - A recent study suggests that smoking could contribute to complications brought on by COVID-19.“There has never been a better time to quit smoking to protect yourself from COVID-19,” Janice Leung, a respirologist who led the research, told Bloomberg.The study, which was published in the European Respiratory Journal on Thursday, reported that smoking can elevate levels ACE-2, an enzyme that assists the virus in entering cells in the lungs.The Bloomberg report said researchers found higher levels of ACE-2 in COVID-19 patients and smokers.
Pope hails priests, health workers as 'the saints next door'
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Holy Thursday hailed priests and medical staff who tend to the needs of COVID-19 patients as “the saints next door.”Francis celebrated the Holy Week evening Mass in St.
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Holy Thursday hailed priests and medical staff who tend to the needs of COVID-19 patients as “the saints next door.”Francis celebrated the Holy Week evening Mass in St.
Over $3,000 worth of bills stapled to walls removed at Georgia bar to give to unemployed staff
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. -- With restaurants and bars across the country closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, one bar owner in Georgia is going to extraordinary measures to donate money to her staff.Jennifer Knox owns The Sand Bar on Tybee Island, near Savannah, which is known for its unusual decor.
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. -- With restaurants and bars across the country closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, one bar owner in Georgia is going to extraordinary measures to donate money to her staff.Jennifer Knox owns The Sand Bar on Tybee Island, near Savannah, which is known for its unusual decor.
'Shifted our focus:' Fond du Lac manufacturer helps with negative pressure rooms, COVID-19 barriers
FOND DU LAC -- A former combat medic is using his military background to help medical staff wage war against the coronavirus."We don't have another month to come up with a solution," said Patrick Santini with ModTruss Inc. "It needs to be deployed immediately."Santini, an Army veteran and former combat medic, knows a thing or two about practicing medicine during wartime.
FOND DU LAC -- A former combat medic is using his military background to help medical staff wage war against the coronavirus."We don't have another month to come up with a solution," said Patrick Santini with ModTruss Inc. "It needs to be deployed immediately."Santini, an Army veteran and former combat medic, knows a thing or two about practicing medicine during wartime.
Correctional officer at Waukesha County Jail tested positive for COVID-19
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A correctional officer at the Waukesha County Jail tested positive for the coronavirus, officials with the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department announced Thursday, April 9.The sheriff's department was notified Wednesday.Sheriff's officials noted they, along with jail officials "are following all guidelines set forth by the public health director."On Wednesday, sheriff's officials reported a jail inmate, a 41-year-old man, tested positive for COVID-19.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A correctional officer at the Waukesha County Jail tested positive for the coronavirus, officials with the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department announced Thursday, April 9.The sheriff's department was notified Wednesday.Sheriff's officials noted they, along with jail officials "are following all guidelines set forth by the public health director."On Wednesday, sheriff's officials reported a jail inmate, a 41-year-old man, tested positive for COVID-19.
Why some are defying social distancing guidelines: 'We don't want to be told what to do'
NEW YORK -- Social distancing rules are meant to help stop the spread of COVID-19, so why are some people unwilling to follow them?
NEW YORK -- Social distancing rules are meant to help stop the spread of COVID-19, so why are some people unwilling to follow them?
UK prime minister out of intensive care, condition improving after testing positive for COVID-19
LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's condition has improved and he has been moved out of intensive care where he was treated for three days with COVID-19, his office said Thursday.In a statement, a spokesman at 10, Downing Street said Johnson “has been moved this evening from intensive care back to the ward, where he will receive close monitoring during the early phase of his recovery.”Johnson had been in intensive care at St.
LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's condition has improved and he has been moved out of intensive care where he was treated for three days with COVID-19, his office said Thursday.In a statement, a spokesman at 10, Downing Street said Johnson “has been moved this evening from intensive care back to the ward, where he will receive close monitoring during the early phase of his recovery.”Johnson had been in intensive care at St.
Here’s who likely won't get coronavirus economic stimulus checks from the federal government
WASHINGTON -- Millions of Americans are expecting to receive economic stimulus checks from the federal government in response to the coronavirus outbreak.But not everyone is eligible.Here is who the Internal Revenue Service says likely won't qualify for an Economic Impact Payment.
WASHINGTON -- Millions of Americans are expecting to receive economic stimulus checks from the federal government in response to the coronavirus outbreak.But not everyone is eligible.Here is who the Internal Revenue Service says likely won't qualify for an Economic Impact Payment.
5-year-old Alaska girl is serious about keeping people safe: 'I’m really, really serious'
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Nova Knight is 5, and very serious about keeping others safe during the coronavirus outbreak.She said so in a video, the Fairbanks, Alaska, resident made that’s been viewed more than 18,000 times and drawn the praise of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.“I’m sorry if you can’t go to your play dates,” Nova said in the March 26 video. “Don’t go anywhere.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Nova Knight is 5, and very serious about keeping others safe during the coronavirus outbreak.She said so in a video, the Fairbanks, Alaska, resident made that’s been viewed more than 18,000 times and drawn the praise of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.“I’m sorry if you can’t go to your play dates,” Nova said in the March 26 video. “Don’t go anywhere.
Disney shares Dole Whip recipe while theme parks remain closed
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- While its theme parks remain closed to the public due to the coronavirus pandemic, Disney has started sharing the recipes for some of their most popular snacks.After Disney Parks officials recently posted the recipe for churros, many fans made another request: They wanted to know how to make the famous Dole Whip.The frozen pineapple treat can usually be found in the Magic Kingdom's Adventureland.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- While its theme parks remain closed to the public due to the coronavirus pandemic, Disney has started sharing the recipes for some of their most popular snacks.After Disney Parks officials recently posted the recipe for churros, many fans made another request: They wanted to know how to make the famous Dole Whip.The frozen pineapple treat can usually be found in the Magic Kingdom's Adventureland.
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How to safely take on and off your masks, gloves
AUSTIN, Texas -- The best form of protection from COVID-19 is to stay at home, but we all need to leave our houses occasionally for groceries and other essentials.
AUSTIN, Texas -- The best form of protection from COVID-19 is to stay at home, but we all need to leave our houses occasionally for groceries and other essentials.