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.
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.
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.
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.
BP offering all hospital staff, first responders 50 cent discount for every gallon of gas during month of April
HOUSTON -- BP has found a way to give back to those who have been on the frontlines of the COVID-19 outbreak.
HOUSTON -- BP has found a way to give back to those who have been on the frontlines of the COVID-19 outbreak.
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.
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.
Silver says he does not expect any NBA decisions before May
NEW YORK -- NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is bracing for several more weeks of uncertainty about the remainder of this halted season, revealing Monday night that he does not expect the league will be able to decide anything until at least May.Silver spoke on the NBA’s Twitter account as part of the league’s new NBATogether initiative, in a conversation hosted by Turner Sports’ Ernie Johnson.
NEW YORK -- NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is bracing for several more weeks of uncertainty about the remainder of this halted season, revealing Monday night that he does not expect the league will be able to decide anything until at least May.Silver spoke on the NBA’s Twitter account as part of the league’s new NBATogether initiative, in a conversation hosted by Turner Sports’ Ernie Johnson.
Oasis Senior Advisors helps make face masks for caregivers of elderly
MILWAUKEE -- For some families, it's a stressful time taking care of their elderly loved one while dealing with the safety precautions needed to be taken with COVID-19.A small gesture helping seniors in a major way.
MILWAUKEE -- For some families, it's a stressful time taking care of their elderly loved one while dealing with the safety precautions needed to be taken with COVID-19.A small gesture helping seniors in a major way.
Gov. Evers issues emergency orders regarding health care licenses, nursing home residents
MADISON -- Governor Tony Evers on Monday, April 6 signed emergency orders suspending some administrative rules for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services -- intended to maximize the state's health care workforce amid the coronavirus pandemic.The number of deaths attributed to the coronavirus in Wisconsin is up to 77 as of Monday, the state Department of Health Services reported.
MADISON -- Governor Tony Evers on Monday, April 6 signed emergency orders suspending some administrative rules for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services -- intended to maximize the state's health care workforce amid the coronavirus pandemic.The number of deaths attributed to the coronavirus in Wisconsin is up to 77 as of Monday, the state Department of Health Services reported.
'Frightening experience:' Milwaukee municipal court judge tests positive for COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- Derek Mosley, the presiding judge over Milwaukee municipal court, announced Monday, April 6 that he tested positive for COVID-19 on March 27 and was immediately placed on oxygen and admitted to the ICU at Froedtert Hospital.In a Facebook post, Mosley said he still in the hospital but has been taken off oxygen and is breathing on his own.
MILWAUKEE -- Derek Mosley, the presiding judge over Milwaukee municipal court, announced Monday, April 6 that he tested positive for COVID-19 on March 27 and was immediately placed on oxygen and admitted to the ICU at Froedtert Hospital.In a Facebook post, Mosley said he still in the hospital but has been taken off oxygen and is breathing on his own.
Israeli leader announces lockdown over Passover holiday
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Monday a complete lockdown over the upcoming Passover holiday to control the country's coronavirus outbreak, but offered citizens some hope by saying he expects to lift widespread restrictions after the week-long festival.Netanyahu's announcement came as leaders of the Coptic Orthodox Church in neighboring Egypt said they were suspending Easter celebrations because of the coronavirus.Israel has already greatly restricted movement to help slow the outbreak, allowing people to leave their homes to buy food or other essential activities.In a nationally televised address, Netanyahu said the government was further restricting movement for Passover, which begins Wednesday evening with a festive meal known as the “Seder.”“Every family will sit down for Seder night on its own.
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Monday a complete lockdown over the upcoming Passover holiday to control the country's coronavirus outbreak, but offered citizens some hope by saying he expects to lift widespread restrictions after the week-long festival.Netanyahu's announcement came as leaders of the Coptic Orthodox Church in neighboring Egypt said they were suspending Easter celebrations because of the coronavirus.Israel has already greatly restricted movement to help slow the outbreak, allowing people to leave their homes to buy food or other essential activities.In a nationally televised address, Netanyahu said the government was further restricting movement for Passover, which begins Wednesday evening with a festive meal known as the “Seder.”“Every family will sit down for Seder night on its own.
COVID-19 patient becomes 1st in Milwaukee to donate plasma for those critically ill
MILWAUKEE -- The FDA approved a treatment to use plasma from people who have recovered from the coronavirus to help those infected with COVID-19, and the first plasma donation from a COVID-19 patient happened Monday, April 6 in Milwaukee.This blood-related treatment -- approved by the FDA as an Emergency Investigational New Drug (EIND) -- could offer hope to the hundreds of patients who continue to be diagnosed -- used by hospitals for the most severely affected patients.Officials with Versiti announced Thursday, April 2 they would begin collecting plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients to help treat others diagnosed with the virus.
MILWAUKEE -- The FDA approved a treatment to use plasma from people who have recovered from the coronavirus to help those infected with COVID-19, and the first plasma donation from a COVID-19 patient happened Monday, April 6 in Milwaukee.This blood-related treatment -- approved by the FDA as an Emergency Investigational New Drug (EIND) -- could offer hope to the hundreds of patients who continue to be diagnosed -- used by hospitals for the most severely affected patients.Officials with Versiti announced Thursday, April 2 they would begin collecting plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients to help treat others diagnosed with the virus.