Poll workers called heroes of Wisconsin primary
MILWAUKEE -- The city of Milwaukee could only operate five polling sites for Tuesday's primary, down from its usual number of roughly 180, due to the coronavirus.Neil Albrecht, executive director of the city’s election commission, said the five sites opened on time or within minutes of on time, and they were sufficiently staffed -- calling poll workers the true heroes of the state's decision to move forward with an election.There were 80 to 100 poll workers at each site, Albrecht said, and about 30 National Guard members at each location.
MILWAUKEE -- The city of Milwaukee could only operate five polling sites for Tuesday's primary, down from its usual number of roughly 180, due to the coronavirus.Neil Albrecht, executive director of the city’s election commission, said the five sites opened on time or within minutes of on time, and they were sufficiently staffed -- calling poll workers the true heroes of the state's decision to move forward with an election.There were 80 to 100 poll workers at each site, Albrecht said, and about 30 National Guard members at each location.
President Trump removes watchdog tapped for virus rescue oversight
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has removed the inspector general who was tapped to chair a special oversight board of the $2.2 trillion economic package intended to help businesses and individuals affected by the coronavirus, officials said Tuesday.Glenn Fine, the acting Defense Department inspector general and a veteran watchdog, had been selected by peers last month for the position.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has removed the inspector general who was tapped to chair a special oversight board of the $2.2 trillion economic package intended to help businesses and individuals affected by the coronavirus, officials said Tuesday.Glenn Fine, the acting Defense Department inspector general and a veteran watchdog, had been selected by peers last month for the position.
Most people on Antarctica cruise ship have the coronavirus
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — Nearly 60 percent of 217 people — many from Australia, Europe, and the United States — onboard a cruise ship off the coast of Uruguay have tested positive for the new coronavirus, the ship's operator said Tuesday.“There are currently no fevers on board and all are asymptomatic,” said Aurora Expeditions, the Australian operator of the Greg Mortimer ship that is working to disembark the crew and passengers and arrange flights to their home countries.The Greg Mortimer departed March 15 on a voyage to Antarctica and South Georgia that was titled “In Shackleton's Footsteps,” a reference to the polar explorer who led British expeditions to the region and died there in 1922.Of 217 people tested on the vessel, 128 were positive for the virus that causes the COVID-2019 disease and 89 tested negative, Aurora Expeditions said.Another six people who were evacuated from the ship are in stable condition and being treated in Montevideo.The people on the ship are calm but they are eager to go home, said Marcelo Girard, a doctor at a Uruguayan medical facility where two people from the Greg Mortimer are being treated.Australian passengers, and possibly those from New Zealand, are likely to fly home on Thursday or Friday on an Airbus 340 that has been refitted, with people who have the virus and those who do not travel in separate cabin areas, according to Aurora Expeditions.
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — Nearly 60 percent of 217 people — many from Australia, Europe, and the United States — onboard a cruise ship off the coast of Uruguay have tested positive for the new coronavirus, the ship's operator said Tuesday.“There are currently no fevers on board and all are asymptomatic,” said Aurora Expeditions, the Australian operator of the Greg Mortimer ship that is working to disembark the crew and passengers and arrange flights to their home countries.The Greg Mortimer departed March 15 on a voyage to Antarctica and South Georgia that was titled “In Shackleton's Footsteps,” a reference to the polar explorer who led British expeditions to the region and died there in 1922.Of 217 people tested on the vessel, 128 were positive for the virus that causes the COVID-2019 disease and 89 tested negative, Aurora Expeditions said.Another six people who were evacuated from the ship are in stable condition and being treated in Montevideo.The people on the ship are calm but they are eager to go home, said Marcelo Girard, a doctor at a Uruguayan medical facility where two people from the Greg Mortimer are being treated.Australian passengers, and possibly those from New Zealand, are likely to fly home on Thursday or Friday on an Airbus 340 that has been refitted, with people who have the virus and those who do not travel in separate cabin areas, according to Aurora Expeditions.
Lowe's closing all locations in North America for Easter Sunday
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (FOX 13) -- Lowe's says it is closing all of its locations in North America for Easter Sunday.The company made the announcement on Tuesday, saying it is shutting the doors at all of its stores and distribution centers in the US and Canada on Sunday, April 12.“We want to provide our teams with a much-deserved day off to spend Easter Sunday with their families and loved ones and recharge," said CEO Marvin Ellison in a statement on the Lowe's website. "We will take steps to ensure that no hourly associate loses scheduled hours or has a reduction in pay as a result of closing on Sunday."
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (FOX 13) -- Lowe's says it is closing all of its locations in North America for Easter Sunday.The company made the announcement on Tuesday, saying it is shutting the doors at all of its stores and distribution centers in the US and Canada on Sunday, April 12.“We want to provide our teams with a much-deserved day off to spend Easter Sunday with their families and loved ones and recharge," said CEO Marvin Ellison in a statement on the Lowe's website. "We will take steps to ensure that no hourly associate loses scheduled hours or has a reduction in pay as a result of closing on Sunday."
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NYC virus deaths exceed 3,200, topping toll for 9/11 attacks
NEW YORK — New York City’s death toll from the coronavirus eclipsed the number of those killed at the World Trade Center on 9/11, health officials said Tuesday.
NEW YORK — New York City’s death toll from the coronavirus eclipsed the number of those killed at the World Trade Center on 9/11, health officials said Tuesday.
China's virus pandemic epicenter Wuhan ends 76-day lockdown
WUHAN, China — The lockdown that served as a model for countries battling the coronavirus around the world is set to end after 11 weeks: Chinese authorities are moving to allow residents of Wuhan to once again travel in and out of the sprawling city where the pandemic began.Just after midnight Wednesday, the city's 11 million residents will be permitted to leave without special authorization as long as a mandatory smartphone application powered by a mix of data-tracking and government surveillance shows they are healthy and have not been in recent contact with anyone confirmed to have the virus.Restrictions in the city where most of China's more than 82,000 virus cases and over 3,300 deaths were reported have been gradually relaxed in recent weeks as the number of new cases steadily declined.
WUHAN, China — The lockdown that served as a model for countries battling the coronavirus around the world is set to end after 11 weeks: Chinese authorities are moving to allow residents of Wuhan to once again travel in and out of the sprawling city where the pandemic began.Just after midnight Wednesday, the city's 11 million residents will be permitted to leave without special authorization as long as a mandatory smartphone application powered by a mix of data-tracking and government surveillance shows they are healthy and have not been in recent contact with anyone confirmed to have the virus.Restrictions in the city where most of China's more than 82,000 virus cases and over 3,300 deaths were reported have been gradually relaxed in recent weeks as the number of new cases steadily declined.
Milwaukee police warn of charges against 'Safer at Home' violators who commit crime
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Monday, April 6 warned of charges against violators of Governor Tony Evers' "Safer at Home" order who commit crimes following several violent incidents over the weekend.In a news release, MPD said over the weekend, there was an increase in violent crime, including 9 non-fatal shootings and two homicides."Many of these incidents could have been prevented if the suspect or the victim would have stayed home," MPD said in the release.MPD officials said individuals who are out, who commit crimes will be arrested for violating the governor’s order, along with the crime the individual was initially arrested for.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Monday, April 6 warned of charges against violators of Governor Tony Evers' "Safer at Home" order who commit crimes following several violent incidents over the weekend.In a news release, MPD said over the weekend, there was an increase in violent crime, including 9 non-fatal shootings and two homicides."Many of these incidents could have been prevented if the suspect or the victim would have stayed home," MPD said in the release.MPD officials said individuals who are out, who commit crimes will be arrested for violating the governor’s order, along with the crime the individual was initially arrested for.
Global stock rally zooms into Day 2 on hopes for virus peak
NEW YORK — Stocks climbed in early trading on Wall Street Tuesday as markets around the world piled on even more gains following their huge rally a day earlier.The S&P 500 was up about 1.5% in morning trading, after paring bigger gains from earlier.
NEW YORK — Stocks climbed in early trading on Wall Street Tuesday as markets around the world piled on even more gains following their huge rally a day earlier.The S&P 500 was up about 1.5% in morning trading, after paring bigger gains from earlier.
FOX6 Investigators seek to speak with people who requested absentee ballots but have yet to receive them
MILWAUKEE -- The FOX6 Investigators are seeking to speak with people who requested an absentee ballot for this Election Day, but have yet to receive it.If you are willing to share your story with our team, please fill out the form below.
MILWAUKEE -- The FOX6 Investigators are seeking to speak with people who requested an absentee ballot for this Election Day, but have yet to receive it.If you are willing to share your story with our team, please fill out the form below.
Online tool helps people register with the IRS, calculate stimulus check amount
NEW YORK (FOX 4)-- The IRS and online tax preparation company TurboTax have teamed up to help some Americans get their stimulus checks faster.The payments are coming soon for people who have direct deposit and who have already filed a 2019 tax return or are social security recipients.For those people, TurboTax created an online tool that tells them if they qualify for a stimulus check and calculates the amount.Those who haven’t filed a 2019 tax return can use the tool to register with the IRS to get their stimulus money."We know people are struggling financially, and every dollar matters right now so if you haven't filed your 2019 tax return yet, you're missing out on the fastest way to receive both a refund and a stimulus payment," said TurboTax Executive Vice President Greg Johnson.The United States Treasury Department encourages anyone who can use direct deposit to do so because it could take months to get physical checks in the mail.LINK: turbotax.intuit.com/stimulus-check
NEW YORK (FOX 4)-- The IRS and online tax preparation company TurboTax have teamed up to help some Americans get their stimulus checks faster.The payments are coming soon for people who have direct deposit and who have already filed a 2019 tax return or are social security recipients.For those people, TurboTax created an online tool that tells them if they qualify for a stimulus check and calculates the amount.Those who haven’t filed a 2019 tax return can use the tool to register with the IRS to get their stimulus money."We know people are struggling financially, and every dollar matters right now so if you haven't filed your 2019 tax return yet, you're missing out on the fastest way to receive both a refund and a stimulus payment," said TurboTax Executive Vice President Greg Johnson.The United States Treasury Department encourages anyone who can use direct deposit to do so because it could take months to get physical checks in the mail.LINK: turbotax.intuit.com/stimulus-check
‘Don’t have shame:' Advice from a financial planner if you’ve lost your job due to coronavirus
DALLAS, Texas – The coronavirus has thrown many families into uncertain waters when it comes to making ends meet.
DALLAS, Texas – The coronavirus has thrown many families into uncertain waters when it comes to making ends meet.
2,681 positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 28K+ negative, 95 deaths
MADISON — The total positive cases of coronavirus in Wisconsin rose to 2,578 on Tuesday, April 7, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported.
MADISON — The total positive cases of coronavirus in Wisconsin rose to 2,578 on Tuesday, April 7, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported.
Marine surprised for 104th birthday with parade amid coronavirus stay-at-home order
SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- A statewide stay-at-home order in California couldn’t keep a woman considered to be the oldest living female Marine west of the Mississippi River from celebrating her 104th birthday last week, according to FOX 13.Ruth Gallivan joined the Marines in the 1940s and served during World War II.
SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- A statewide stay-at-home order in California couldn’t keep a woman considered to be the oldest living female Marine west of the Mississippi River from celebrating her 104th birthday last week, according to FOX 13.Ruth Gallivan joined the Marines in the 1940s and served during World War II.
2 members of Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office test positive for COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- Two members of the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office have tested positive for COVID-19.
MILWAUKEE -- Two members of the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office have tested positive for COVID-19.
Woody Harrelson among those sharing coronavirus conspiracy theories linked to 5G
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) – Phone masts that enable the next generation of wireless communication – 5G – are being set on fire in the United Kingdom, apparently by people motivated by a theory that 5G helps spread the coronavirus.Last week, actor Woody Harrelson posted about the conspiracy theory on his Instagram, writing, “A lot of my friends have been talking about the negative effects of 5G.”He added: “Though I haven’t fully vetted it I find it very interesting.”The post has since been liked and shared more than 25,000 times.Harrelson added more fuel to the fire by Instagramming a video showing Chinese campaigners attacking phone towers there.
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) – Phone masts that enable the next generation of wireless communication – 5G – are being set on fire in the United Kingdom, apparently by people motivated by a theory that 5G helps spread the coronavirus.Last week, actor Woody Harrelson posted about the conspiracy theory on his Instagram, writing, “A lot of my friends have been talking about the negative effects of 5G.”He added: “Though I haven’t fully vetted it I find it very interesting.”The post has since been liked and shared more than 25,000 times.Harrelson added more fuel to the fire by Instagramming a video showing Chinese campaigners attacking phone towers there.
Wisconsin voters wait hours at the few open polling stations
MADISON — Despite federal health recommendations, thousands of Wisconsin voters waited hours in long lines outside overcrowded polling stations on Tuesday, April 7 so they could participate in a presidential primary election that tested the limits of electoral politics in the midst of a pandemic.Thousands more stayed home, unwilling to risk their health even as Republican officials pushed forward with the election amid a stay-at-home order.
MADISON — Despite federal health recommendations, thousands of Wisconsin voters waited hours in long lines outside overcrowded polling stations on Tuesday, April 7 so they could participate in a presidential primary election that tested the limits of electoral politics in the midst of a pandemic.Thousands more stayed home, unwilling to risk their health even as Republican officials pushed forward with the election amid a stay-at-home order.
Waiting for an absentee ballot? Election officials say 'only option is to go to your voting center'
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Milwaukee Election Commissioner Neil Albrecht spoke out Monday, April 6 -- concerned about the thousands of absentee ballots that must be postmarked by Tuesday, April 7 in order to count.Voters in Wisconsin will face a choice Tuesday of participating in a presidential primary election or heeding warnings from public health officials to stay away from large crowds during the coronavirus pandemic.Hours after Democratic Gov.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Milwaukee Election Commissioner Neil Albrecht spoke out Monday, April 6 -- concerned about the thousands of absentee ballots that must be postmarked by Tuesday, April 7 in order to count.Voters in Wisconsin will face a choice Tuesday of participating in a presidential primary election or heeding warnings from public health officials to stay away from large crowds during the coronavirus pandemic.Hours after Democratic Gov.
Brown Deer man with COVID-19 thanks doctors, nurses who treated him: 'They are doing God's work'
BROWN DEER -- A Brown Deer man was released from the hospital Sunday, April 5 after he was admitted on March 26 for treatment for the coronavirus.
BROWN DEER -- A Brown Deer man was released from the hospital Sunday, April 5 after he was admitted on March 26 for treatment for the coronavirus.
