'Might be the 1st time nationwide:' 2,400+ citizen soldiers served as poll workers amid COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- Thousands of Wisconsin voters waited hours in line to cast ballots and more than 2,400 citizen soldiers with the Wisconsin 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 more than 2,400 citizen soldiers with the Wisconsin 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.
Dr. Fauci: ‘We need to put our foot on the accelerator’ to see an end to COVID-19 pandemic
WASHINGTON ─ Even though he says the worst is yet to come, Dr.
WASHINGTON ─ Even though he says the worst is yet to come, Dr.
With pandemic precautions in place, turnout holds steady at lone Waukesha polling site
WAUKESHA -- Voters in Waukesha lined up early Tuesday morning outside the city's one polling place, and the turnout remained steady throughout the day.The city set up cones to help people line up and practice social distancing -- one of the many extra precautions taken to keep voters safe.
WAUKESHA -- Voters in Waukesha lined up early Tuesday morning outside the city's one polling place, and the turnout remained steady throughout the day.The city set up cones to help people line up and practice social distancing -- one of the many extra precautions taken to keep voters safe.
'It's about people:' Germantown church partners with nonprofit to help feed families during pandemic
GERMANTOWN -- They may not be able to congregate, but a southeastern Wisconsin church is finding a different way to connect with the community.
GERMANTOWN -- They may not be able to congregate, but a southeastern Wisconsin church is finding a different way to connect with the community.
Social distancing, absentee ballot errors cause delays at polling places: 'It's taking a while'
MILWAUKEE -- With the deadline to get to the polls and absentee ballot sites being re-established, some made a mad dash to make sure their vote counts.People came to drop-off sites, handing-in their absentee ballots.
MILWAUKEE -- With the deadline to get to the polls and absentee ballot sites being re-established, some made a mad dash to make sure their vote counts.People came to drop-off sites, handing-in their absentee ballots.
Lawmakers worry that rural hospitals could be overwhelmed if faced with outbreak
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NEXSTAR) – So far there haven’t been any major coronavirus outbreaks in rural parts of the country but lawmakers worry that rural hospitals could be overwhelmed if an outbreak were to happen.“Some of my hospitals only have you know, forty, fifty beds,” Representative Doug Lamalfa, R-California, said.Congressman Doug Lamalfa says it wouldn’t take many coronavirus cases to overwhelm hospital systems in rural California.“You don’t need a very big ripple of the virus coming through a small community to fill that out,” Lamalfa said.Lamalfa says FEMA provided additional beds but that doesn’t fix the shortage of medical equipment and especially medical professionals in many rural areas.“We don’t have a great amount of medical staff.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NEXSTAR) – So far there haven’t been any major coronavirus outbreaks in rural parts of the country but lawmakers worry that rural hospitals could be overwhelmed if an outbreak were to happen.“Some of my hospitals only have you know, forty, fifty beds,” Representative Doug Lamalfa, R-California, said.Congressman Doug Lamalfa says it wouldn’t take many coronavirus cases to overwhelm hospital systems in rural California.“You don’t need a very big ripple of the virus coming through a small community to fill that out,” Lamalfa said.Lamalfa says FEMA provided additional beds but that doesn’t fix the shortage of medical equipment and especially medical professionals in many rural areas.“We don’t have a great amount of medical staff.
'Election had to happen:' Speaker Vos served as poll worker after challenging order to postpone
BURLINGTON -- Assembly Speaker Robin Vos was among the volunteers serving as poll workers on Election Day Tuesday, April 7 amid a statewide shortage due to the coronavirus.
BURLINGTON -- Assembly Speaker Robin Vos was among the volunteers serving as poll workers on Election Day Tuesday, April 7 amid a statewide shortage due to the coronavirus.
International Olympic Committee: Athletes already qualified for Tokyo Games get to keep spots
TOKYO -- About 6,500 athletes who already have earned their spots for the Tokyo Games are in for 2021 under redrawn qualifying regulations published Tuesday by the International Olympic Committee.The IOC released its rewritten roadmap for qualifying for the games, which were rescheduled due to the coronavirus.
TOKYO -- About 6,500 athletes who already have earned their spots for the Tokyo Games are in for 2021 under redrawn qualifying regulations published Tuesday by the International Olympic Committee.The IOC released its rewritten roadmap for qualifying for the games, which were rescheduled due to the coronavirus.
Snap-on's Milwaukee plant, closed for COVID-19 cleaning, reopening to fill orders for US Military
MILWAUKEE -- Snap-on's Milwaukee manufacturing facility will reopen Tuesday night, April 7 to fulfill "critical" orders for the U.S. Military, a spokesperson with the company said.The plant was closed Friday, April 3 for deep cleaning after a spokesperson reported a total of three diagnosed and unrelated cases of COVID-19 among workers.In addition to filling orders for the military, employees will be making repairs to garages and maintenance facilities that service transportation fleets -- crucial activities in the continued function of emergency services, food delivery, distribution of medical supplies and other essential needs during the pandemic.Statement from Snap-on:
MILWAUKEE -- Snap-on's Milwaukee manufacturing facility will reopen Tuesday night, April 7 to fulfill "critical" orders for the U.S. Military, a spokesperson with the company said.The plant was closed Friday, April 3 for deep cleaning after a spokesperson reported a total of three diagnosed and unrelated cases of COVID-19 among workers.In addition to filling orders for the military, employees will be making repairs to garages and maintenance facilities that service transportation fleets -- crucial activities in the continued function of emergency services, food delivery, distribution of medical supplies and other essential needs during the pandemic.Statement from Snap-on:
Judge: R Kelly must remain locked up amid coronavirus crisis
NEW YORK -- A federal judge in New York on Tuesday denied R&B singer R.
NEW YORK -- A federal judge in New York on Tuesday denied R&B singer R.
Acting Navy boss submits resignation amid coronavirus uproar
WASHINGTON — Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly has submitted a letter of resignation to Defense Secretary Mark Esper.That's according to an official who spoke on condition of anonymity in order to discuss the matter before an official announcement.The official says Modly has also told staff he is quitting.Modly had created a combustible controversy by firing the captain of the USS Theodore Roosevelt last week, saying Capt.
WASHINGTON — Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly has submitted a letter of resignation to Defense Secretary Mark Esper.That's according to an official who spoke on condition of anonymity in order to discuss the matter before an official announcement.The official says Modly has also told staff he is quitting.Modly had created a combustible controversy by firing the captain of the USS Theodore Roosevelt last week, saying Capt.
Los Angeles opens coronavirus testing to all residents, not just those considered most at risk
LOS ANGELES -- Any Los Angeles County resident, not just people at greatest risk from COVID-19, can now apply for a test through the city of Los Angeles, it was announced Monday, April 6.The eligibility is being widened because this "is a make-or-break week for us all to keep the momentum going and to ensure that we have the ability to continue to flatten the curve that will ensure we save the lives of loved ones," Mayor Eric Garcetti said during his daily coronavirus briefing.The city has the capacity to test 18,000 people this week, and Garcetti said the county and other partners will be able to conduct an additional 18,000 tests for a total of 36,000 by the end of this week."That doesn't mean we'll have a test for everybody tomorrow," Garcetti said. "It means our capacity is now greater than the number (of people) that we were getting through the requirements that we had."Prior to the announcement, only Los Angeles residents 65 years and older, or with underlying health conditions or showing symptoms of COVID-19 could apply for the tests under the auspices of the city.A nonprofit organization led by Oscar-winning actor Sean Penn is also helping to provide volunteers at testing sites around Los Angeles to relieve firefighters and first responders.
LOS ANGELES -- Any Los Angeles County resident, not just people at greatest risk from COVID-19, can now apply for a test through the city of Los Angeles, it was announced Monday, April 6.The eligibility is being widened because this "is a make-or-break week for us all to keep the momentum going and to ensure that we have the ability to continue to flatten the curve that will ensure we save the lives of loved ones," Mayor Eric Garcetti said during his daily coronavirus briefing.The city has the capacity to test 18,000 people this week, and Garcetti said the county and other partners will be able to conduct an additional 18,000 tests for a total of 36,000 by the end of this week."That doesn't mean we'll have a test for everybody tomorrow," Garcetti said. "It means our capacity is now greater than the number (of people) that we were getting through the requirements that we had."Prior to the announcement, only Los Angeles residents 65 years and older, or with underlying health conditions or showing symptoms of COVID-19 could apply for the tests under the auspices of the city.A nonprofit organization led by Oscar-winning actor Sean Penn is also helping to provide volunteers at testing sites around Los Angeles to relieve firefighters and first responders.
California sheriff warns of fines, jail time for ignoring order to wear masks in public
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. -- Just days after officials with the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended people wear masks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the Riverside County sheriff went a step further and ordered all residents to cover their faces when leaving home -- warning residents who violate the order they could face fines or even jail time.“This is a valid order and enforceable by fine, imprisonment, or both,” Sheriff Chad Bianco said in a video statement Monday, April 6.The county's public health department expanded the governor's stay-at-home order on Saturday in response to "the rapidly rising number of COVID-19 cases," including the deaths of two Riverside County deputies.Dr.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. -- Just days after officials with the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended people wear masks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the Riverside County sheriff went a step further and ordered all residents to cover their faces when leaving home -- warning residents who violate the order they could face fines or even jail time.“This is a valid order and enforceable by fine, imprisonment, or both,” Sheriff Chad Bianco said in a video statement Monday, April 6.The county's public health department expanded the governor's stay-at-home order on Saturday in response to "the rapidly rising number of COVID-19 cases," including the deaths of two Riverside County deputies.Dr.
Disney lights up Cinderella's Castle in blue to honor 'brave health care providers helping so many'
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Walt Disney World theme parks may be closed, but they are using their magic to honor those fighting on the frontlines against the coronavirus.
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Walt Disney World theme parks may be closed, but they are using their magic to honor those fighting on the frontlines against the coronavirus.
Treasury secretary: Additional $250 billion sought for small businesses
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration will seek an additional $250 billion to support a program designed to help small businesses keep workers employed through the coronavirus outbreak, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said.Mnuchin said in a tweet on Tuesday that he was seeking the additional funds at the direction of President Donald Trump.
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration will seek an additional $250 billion to support a program designed to help small businesses keep workers employed through the coronavirus outbreak, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said.Mnuchin said in a tweet on Tuesday that he was seeking the additional funds at the direction of President Donald Trump.
Notre Dame Cathedral to hold Good Friday service nearly 1 year after fire
PARIS -- The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris will hold a small service during holy week amid the coronavirus pandemic.Seven people, including priests, are scheduled to attend a meditation ceremony inside the cathedral on Good Friday, April 10 -- a day when Christians observe the commemoration of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.Church officials said the service will include a wreath rescued after the fire at Notre Dame.
PARIS -- The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris will hold a small service during holy week amid the coronavirus pandemic.Seven people, including priests, are scheduled to attend a meditation ceremony inside the cathedral on Good Friday, April 10 -- a day when Christians observe the commemoration of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.Church officials said the service will include a wreath rescued after the fire at Notre Dame.
'Who’s waiting for me:' Texas father asks daughter to makeshift prom
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — COVID-19 has caused young people across the nation to miss out on once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — COVID-19 has caused young people across the nation to miss out on once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
Open Record Special Edition: Wisconsin's Historic Election
MILWAUKEE -- It's Election Day in Wisconsin, a day that will go down in history.
MILWAUKEE -- It's Election Day in Wisconsin, a day that will go down in history.