Wisconsin seeks to measure impact of COVID-19 pandemic on businesses with survey
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), and the Milwaukee 7 are looking to measure the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses throughout the state.The groups are looking for feedback from businesses during the first week of each month for the foreseeable future.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), and the Milwaukee 7 are looking to measure the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses throughout the state.The groups are looking for feedback from businesses during the first week of each month for the foreseeable future.
Megachurch pastor arrested for violating COVID-19 rules weighs whether to open on Easter
TAMPA, Fla. -- Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne has a weighty decision to make this Easter Sunday -- whether to open his church to the congregation.Howard-Browne leads The River at Tampa Bay Church and recently discussed the choice on his Facebook page.
TAMPA, Fla. -- Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne has a weighty decision to make this Easter Sunday -- whether to open his church to the congregation.Howard-Browne leads The River at Tampa Bay Church and recently discussed the choice on his Facebook page.
Wiped out of toilet paper? Here's why
NEW YORK -- What does toilet paper have to do with a global pandemic?Nothing.Yet millions of people have been panicking about their household supply.
NEW YORK -- What does toilet paper have to do with a global pandemic?Nothing.Yet millions of people have been panicking about their household supply.
Refrigerated 'surge center' opened in Illinois to store thousands of bodies
CHICAGO -- To prepare for a surge in COVID-19 deaths, Cook County officials on Thursday, April 9 opened a refrigerated warehouse to store thousands of additional bodies.The 66,000-square foot refrigerated “surge center” can hold more than 2,000 bodies, and is located about five miles from the county’s Near West Side morgue, according to a statement from the office of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.So far, the county has seen more than 300 deaths from the coronavirus, making up more than 70% of COVID-19 deaths statewide.“While my hope is that we have made plans that we will not have to utilize, I realize that my administration has a responsibility to prepare for a surge in deaths due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” Preckwinkle said in the statement. “We are working diligently to ensure that the victims of this virus are treated with dignity while under our care.”
CHICAGO -- To prepare for a surge in COVID-19 deaths, Cook County officials on Thursday, April 9 opened a refrigerated warehouse to store thousands of additional bodies.The 66,000-square foot refrigerated “surge center” can hold more than 2,000 bodies, and is located about five miles from the county’s Near West Side morgue, according to a statement from the office of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.So far, the county has seen more than 300 deaths from the coronavirus, making up more than 70% of COVID-19 deaths statewide.“While my hope is that we have made plans that we will not have to utilize, I realize that my administration has a responsibility to prepare for a surge in deaths due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” Preckwinkle said in the statement. “We are working diligently to ensure that the victims of this virus are treated with dignity while under our care.”
Democrats stall President Trump's $250B business virus aid package
WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats on Thursday stalled President Donald Trump’s request for $250 billion to supplement a “paycheck protection” program for businesses crippled by the coronavirus outbreak, demanding protections for minority-owned businesses and money for health care providers and state and local governments.They sidetracked a request by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., to give the unanimous consent necessary to fast-track the president's request.“We need more funding and we need it fast,” McConnell said as he opened the Senate, assuring them there would be future bills to deal with other issues.Democrats' demands sparked a spirited response from McConnell, who implored them not to block “emergency aid you do not even oppose just because you want something more.”“Nobody thinks this will be the Senate’s last word on COVID-19.
WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats on Thursday stalled President Donald Trump’s request for $250 billion to supplement a “paycheck protection” program for businesses crippled by the coronavirus outbreak, demanding protections for minority-owned businesses and money for health care providers and state and local governments.They sidetracked a request by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., to give the unanimous consent necessary to fast-track the president's request.“We need more funding and we need it fast,” McConnell said as he opened the Senate, assuring them there would be future bills to deal with other issues.Democrats' demands sparked a spirited response from McConnell, who implored them not to block “emergency aid you do not even oppose just because you want something more.”“Nobody thinks this will be the Senate’s last word on COVID-19.
Healthy Eats for Hospital Heroes: Free meals made available to Froedtert staff
WAUWATOSA -- There is an initiative to get health care workers some free and healthy meals.The Healthy Eats for Hospital Heroes brings fresh meals once a week to call COVID-19 professional and support staff at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.
WAUWATOSA -- There is an initiative to get health care workers some free and healthy meals.The Healthy Eats for Hospital Heroes brings fresh meals once a week to call COVID-19 professional and support staff at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.
'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.