'Not fair:' Letter informing Milwaukee tenants to 'vacate ASAP' caused confusion amid COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- Landlords cannot evict tenants in Wisconsin during the COVID-19 crisis, but what if your landlord asks you to get out anyway?
MILWAUKEE -- Landlords cannot evict tenants in Wisconsin during the COVID-19 crisis, but what if your landlord asks you to get out anyway?
43-year-old with COVID-19 thanks 'everybody who helped me' upon release from Froedtert
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin shared some wonderful news on Thursday, April 9 regarding the release of a 43-year-old man diagnosed with the coronavirus.Hospital officials said Leo, 43, was hospitalized beginning March 20, and suffered respiratory failure and cardiac arrest as a result of COVID-19.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin shared some wonderful news on Thursday, April 9 regarding the release of a 43-year-old man diagnosed with the coronavirus.Hospital officials said Leo, 43, was hospitalized beginning March 20, and suffered respiratory failure and cardiac arrest as a result of COVID-19.
Friends’ of HAWS annual Romp 'N Rally pet walk, fundraiser postponed until August
WAUKESHA -- The Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County (HAWS) is asking the community to rally now and romp later.
WAUKESHA -- The Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County (HAWS) is asking the community to rally now and romp later.
IRS speeds up coronavirus check printing, delivery ahead of schedule
NEW YORK -- Americans hard hit financially due to the fallout from the coronavirus who are anxiously waiting for cash relief may catch a break.FOX Business has learned that the Internal Revenue Service has sped up its process and is now targeting “early next week” for the direct deposit checks.The first checks could be directly deposited as early as Monday or Tuesday with the first paper checks mailed starting April 20.For anyone needing to adjust their direct deposit information, the IRS will be providing that option by the end of the week.Originally Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the first direct deposits from the IRS would go out on April 17.The payments will be $1,200 per adult for those with adjusted gross incomes of up to $75,000.
NEW YORK -- Americans hard hit financially due to the fallout from the coronavirus who are anxiously waiting for cash relief may catch a break.FOX Business has learned that the Internal Revenue Service has sped up its process and is now targeting “early next week” for the direct deposit checks.The first checks could be directly deposited as early as Monday or Tuesday with the first paper checks mailed starting April 20.For anyone needing to adjust their direct deposit information, the IRS will be providing that option by the end of the week.Originally Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the first direct deposits from the IRS would go out on April 17.The payments will be $1,200 per adult for those with adjusted gross incomes of up to $75,000.
CarMax to furlough more than 15,000 associates
NEW YORK (WRIC) — Beginning April 18, more than 15,000 CarMax associates will be furloughed as a result of store closures during the COVID-19 pandemic.The company said in a statement Wednesday that “any ongoing furlough determinations are subject to change due to future government mandates affecting store openings or closings, as well as future business conditions.”Bill Nash, CarMax president and CEO, called the decision “very difficult.”“Each and every one of our associates are incredibly important to us,” he said. “We will not rest until we can start pulling our team back together.”He added: “I believe that these steps will help our company withstand the current environment and successfully emerge from these difficult times.”CarMax says it will offer transition pay to each impacted employee.
NEW YORK (WRIC) — Beginning April 18, more than 15,000 CarMax associates will be furloughed as a result of store closures during the COVID-19 pandemic.The company said in a statement Wednesday that “any ongoing furlough determinations are subject to change due to future government mandates affecting store openings or closings, as well as future business conditions.”Bill Nash, CarMax president and CEO, called the decision “very difficult.”“Each and every one of our associates are incredibly important to us,” he said. “We will not rest until we can start pulling our team back together.”He added: “I believe that these steps will help our company withstand the current environment and successfully emerge from these difficult times.”CarMax says it will offer transition pay to each impacted employee.
Versiti creates hotline, electronic form for recovered COVID-19 patients to donate convalescent plasma
MILWAUKEE --Versiti blood centers is actively seeking recovered COVID-19 patients to donate convalescent plasma.
MILWAUKEE --Versiti blood centers is actively seeking recovered COVID-19 patients to donate convalescent plasma.
Gov. Evers directs DNR to close 40 state parks, forests, recreational areas
MADISON -- As part of a continued effort to flatten the COVID-19 curve, Gov.
MADISON -- As part of a continued effort to flatten the COVID-19 curve, Gov.
Stocks open higher after Fed moves again to support economy
NEW YORK — Stocks are opening higher on Wall Street after the Federal Reserve launched its latest aggressive effort to support the economy through the coronavirus outbreak.The S&P 500 rose 1% early Thursday, adding to a stellar week for the market.The central bank said it took actions to provide up to $2.3 trillion in loans to households, local governments and small and large businesses as the country tips into what economists say may be the worst recession in decades.The Fed’s actions came as welcome news just as the government reported that another 6.6 million people applied for unemployment benefits last week.
NEW YORK — Stocks are opening higher on Wall Street after the Federal Reserve launched its latest aggressive effort to support the economy through the coronavirus outbreak.The S&P 500 rose 1% early Thursday, adding to a stellar week for the market.The central bank said it took actions to provide up to $2.3 trillion in loans to households, local governments and small and large businesses as the country tips into what economists say may be the worst recession in decades.The Fed’s actions came as welcome news just as the government reported that another 6.6 million people applied for unemployment benefits last week.
BBB: 10 tips to stay cyber secure when working remotely
MILWAUKEE -- A notable increase of hacking and phishing attempts is being noted by IT companies, as more people are quickly adapting to a new work from home or remote situation, according to the BBB.As the current trend continues, there are some tips to keep you and your business data secure.Here are 10 best practices for staying cybersecure while working remotely:
MILWAUKEE -- A notable increase of hacking and phishing attempts is being noted by IT companies, as more people are quickly adapting to a new work from home or remote situation, according to the BBB.As the current trend continues, there are some tips to keep you and your business data secure.Here are 10 best practices for staying cybersecure while working remotely:
Lockdowns mean millions of women can’t reach birth control
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — The callers were in tears.
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — The callers were in tears.
Texas women stage 'wedding dress Wednesday' photo shoot while social distancing
TEXAS -- And they all quarantined happily ever after.
TEXAS -- And they all quarantined happily ever after.
'Silliest thing that ever happened:' After long waits to vote, we'll wait 6 days for results
MILWAUKEE -- Thousands of Wisconsin voters waited hours in line to cast ballots and the National Guard staffed overcrowded polling stations on Tuesday, April 7 straining the state's ability to hold a presidential primary election in the grip of an escalating pandemic.
MILWAUKEE -- Thousands of Wisconsin voters waited hours in line to cast ballots and the National Guard staffed overcrowded polling stations on Tuesday, April 7 straining the state's ability to hold a presidential primary election in the grip of an escalating pandemic.
'2 different cities:' Milwaukee had 5 polling sites during COVID-19 election; Madison had 60+
MILWAUKEE -- The head of elections in Milwaukee is seeking a U.S. Postal Service Investigation into what happened to missing absentee ballots that did not make it to voters before the election Tuesday, April 7 -- as Wisconsin’s forging ahead with that election in the middle of a pandemic has public health officials, and those who showed up at the polls, worried.Milwaukee Election Commission Executive Director Neil Albrecht said Wednesday that he wants the investigation to focus on ballots that were issued and mailed around March 22 and March 23.Many voters who showed up Tuesday said they were forced to come out after absentee ballots they requested never arrived.
MILWAUKEE -- The head of elections in Milwaukee is seeking a U.S. Postal Service Investigation into what happened to missing absentee ballots that did not make it to voters before the election Tuesday, April 7 -- as Wisconsin’s forging ahead with that election in the middle of a pandemic has public health officials, and those who showed up at the polls, worried.Milwaukee Election Commission Executive Director Neil Albrecht said Wednesday that he wants the investigation to focus on ballots that were issued and mailed around March 22 and March 23.Many voters who showed up Tuesday said they were forced to come out after absentee ballots they requested never arrived.
Milwaukee-area nonprofits met virtually to brainstorm 'strategies to survive' pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- From educational resources for children with autism, to activities for those with disabilities, charities are feeling a pinch as a result of the coronavirus.
MILWAUKEE -- From educational resources for children with autism, to activities for those with disabilities, charities are feeling a pinch as a result of the coronavirus.
South Milwaukee fire, police departments deliver birthday surprise for teen with autism
SOUTH MILWAUKEE -- Celebrating a birthday during a pandemic with social distancing and stay-at-home orders in place doesn't allow for much fun, so South Milwaukee's fire and police departments came to the rescue.13-year-old Ryan loves fire trucks and police cars.
SOUTH MILWAUKEE -- Celebrating a birthday during a pandemic with social distancing and stay-at-home orders in place doesn't allow for much fun, so South Milwaukee's fire and police departments came to the rescue.13-year-old Ryan loves fire trucks and police cars.
'Difficult without him:' Waukesha floral shop owner died of COVID-19 after battling flu-like symptoms
WAUKESHA -- The Possi family runs a Waukesha floral shop on Moreland Boulevard.
WAUKESHA -- The Possi family runs a Waukesha floral shop on Moreland Boulevard.
Son fears the worst for mother, 'lying paralyzed in bed' at Milwaukee care facility amid COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News on Wednesday, April 8 spoke with a man concerned about his mother, a resident of a long-term care facility in Milwaukee, amid the coronavirus pandemic.
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News on Wednesday, April 8 spoke with a man concerned about his mother, a resident of a long-term care facility in Milwaukee, amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Congress breaks tradition during pandemic; House members can submit bills electronically
WASHINGTON — Faced with the prospect of an extended absence from Washington, the House of Representatives is moving at least some of its work online.“It is a smart thing to move us forward,” Virginia Rep.
WASHINGTON — Faced with the prospect of an extended absence from Washington, the House of Representatives is moving at least some of its work online.“It is a smart thing to move us forward,” Virginia Rep.
Wisconsin marks 100+ deaths due to COVID-19; 2,800+ positive cases, 30K+ negative
MILWAUKEE — The total number of positive cases of the coronavirus rose to 2,756 Wednesday, April 8, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported.
MILWAUKEE — The total number of positive cases of the coronavirus rose to 2,756 Wednesday, April 8, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported.
HHS: Federal stocks of protective equipment nearly depleted
WASHINGTON — The Strategic National Stockpile is nearly out of the N95 respirators, surgical masks, face, shields, gowns and other medical supplies desperately needed to protect front-line medical workers treating coronavirus patients.The Department of Health and Human Services told the Associated Press Wednesday that the federal stockpile was in the process of deploying all remaining personal protective equipment in its inventory.
WASHINGTON — The Strategic National Stockpile is nearly out of the N95 respirators, surgical masks, face, shields, gowns and other medical supplies desperately needed to protect front-line medical workers treating coronavirus patients.The Department of Health and Human Services told the Associated Press Wednesday that the federal stockpile was in the process of deploying all remaining personal protective equipment in its inventory.