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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2,500+ positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin; 26K+ negative, 85 deaths

MILWAUKEE — The number of positive cases of the coronavirus rose to 2,440 statewide, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported Monday, April 6.

Police: Texas 18-year-old to be charged for claiming to have COVID-19 on social media

CARROLLTON, Texas -- Police in Texas are seeking help from the public to find an 18-year-old who is posting on social media that she tested positive for COVID-19 and is “willfully spreading it.”Police have been able to identify the woman as Lorraine Maradiaga, but they have not been able to find her.

Milwaukee IDs 5 in-person voting centers for election day, expands weekend drive-up hours

MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee Election Commission has named five centers available for in-person voting on Election Day, April 7.Three aldermanic districts will be assigned to each voting center.