'A matter of life and death:' Small business rescue off to slow start; some banks not ready
NEW YORK — The federal government's relief program for small businesses is off to a slow start Friday, with only some businesses able to apply and several banks either not accepting applications or seeing long waits to do approvals.Millions of small businesses are expected to apply for these desperately needed rescue loans from the $349 billion Paycheck Protection Program, which was put in place to help them retain workers and pay bills during the coronavirus pandemic.
NEW YORK — The federal government's relief program for small businesses is off to a slow start Friday, with only some businesses able to apply and several banks either not accepting applications or seeing long waits to do approvals.Millions of small businesses are expected to apply for these desperately needed rescue loans from the $349 billion Paycheck Protection Program, which was put in place to help them retain workers and pay bills during the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus case counts are going to go up, doesn't mean social distancing is a bust, experts say
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- The last few weeks have brought previously unimaginable changes to the lives of people throughout the United States.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- The last few weeks have brought previously unimaginable changes to the lives of people throughout the United States.
US sheds most jobs in a decade, ending record hiring streak
WASHINGTON — A record-long streak of U.S. job growth ended suddenly in March after nearly a decade, as employers slashed hundreds of thousands of jobs because of the viral outbreak that has all but shut down the U.S. economy.
WASHINGTON — A record-long streak of U.S. job growth ended suddenly in March after nearly a decade, as employers slashed hundreds of thousands of jobs because of the viral outbreak that has all but shut down the U.S. economy.
Open Record Special Edition: What they're not telling you
MILWAUKEE -- During this pandemic, transparency is what allows us to hold leaders accountable and get context for the other information we have and make decisions about our own health.
MILWAUKEE -- During this pandemic, transparency is what allows us to hold leaders accountable and get context for the other information we have and make decisions about our own health.
Wisconsin teenager allegedly threatened with jail over COVID-19 posts
MADISON, Wis. — A 16-year-old Wisconsin high school sophomore who had symptoms of the coronavirus and posted about it on social media was ordered by a sheriff’s deputy to delete the posts and threatened with being taken to jail, her attorney said Friday.The teenager is a student in the Westfield School District in Marquette County.
MADISON, Wis. — A 16-year-old Wisconsin high school sophomore who had symptoms of the coronavirus and posted about it on social media was ordered by a sheriff’s deputy to delete the posts and threatened with being taken to jail, her attorney said Friday.The teenager is a student in the Westfield School District in Marquette County.
Milton PD: Police impersonator asked victim why she was out with 'Stay at Home' order in place
MILTON -- Officers in Milton are investigating a report of a police impersonator after an incident on Wednesday evening, April 1.Officials say the reporting person was driving on S.
MILTON -- Officers in Milton are investigating a report of a police impersonator after an incident on Wednesday evening, April 1.Officials say the reporting person was driving on S.
Waukesha County suspends some public transit routes until 'Safer at Home' order lifted
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow signed on Thursday, April 2 an emergency declaration which suspends some public transit route trips in the county.Officials say the order was issued to protect the health of transit employees and riders, to prevent community spread of COVID-19, and to comply with the "Safer at Home Order" issued by Gov.
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow signed on Thursday, April 2 an emergency declaration which suspends some public transit route trips in the county.Officials say the order was issued to protect the health of transit employees and riders, to prevent community spread of COVID-19, and to comply with the "Safer at Home Order" issued by Gov.
'Good Things Brewing:' A special message of hope and reassurance from VISIT Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- VISIT Milwaukee launched a video on Friday, April 3 put together by its staff.
MILWAUKEE -- VISIT Milwaukee launched a video on Friday, April 3 put together by its staff.
Trek Bicycle offers free home delivery for all online bike orders through May 1
WATERLOO, Wis -- Trek Bicycle announced on Friday, April 3 that it is launching free home delivery throughout the continental US for online bike orders through May 1 -- all because of the COVID-19 pandemic.Trek revealed in a news release that it is waiving the standard $50 fee associated with home delivery and is working with independent and Trek-owned bike shops regionally on delivery logistics where available.For Trek customers, the process is simple: after choosing a bike and moving onto checkout, shoppers can now select a local bike shop that ‘Offers Home Delivery’ from the list of Trek retailers in their area – there are over 1400 participating retail locations to choose from across the country.
WATERLOO, Wis -- Trek Bicycle announced on Friday, April 3 that it is launching free home delivery throughout the continental US for online bike orders through May 1 -- all because of the COVID-19 pandemic.Trek revealed in a news release that it is waiving the standard $50 fee associated with home delivery and is working with independent and Trek-owned bike shops regionally on delivery logistics where available.For Trek customers, the process is simple: after choosing a bike and moving onto checkout, shoppers can now select a local bike shop that ‘Offers Home Delivery’ from the list of Trek retailers in their area – there are over 1400 participating retail locations to choose from across the country.
Milwaukee County Squirrel Census: Fun stay-at-home project anyone can take part in
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Parks hosts community science programs and wildlife monitoring programs around the county all the time.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Parks hosts community science programs and wildlife monitoring programs around the county all the time.
HBO offering 500 hours of streaming content available for free to non-subscribers
TAMPA, Fla. (FOX13) -- Starting Friday, April 3, people will no longer need to borrow a friend's HBO account for a while.In order to ease the act of social distancing, the cable service is offering 500 hours of paid programming for free.
TAMPA, Fla. (FOX13) -- Starting Friday, April 3, people will no longer need to borrow a friend's HBO account for a while.In order to ease the act of social distancing, the cable service is offering 500 hours of paid programming for free.
'It's been positive:' Police in 5 cities respond to complaints of nonessential businesses still open
GERMANTOWN -- Craft stores and CBD shops joined the list of nonessential businesses in Wisconsin, with the Wisconsin Economic Development Commission clarifying which businesses are considered "essential," and therefore, permitted to remain open during Governor Tony Evers' "Safer at Home" order that took effect on March 25, and order police are enforcing. "Everybody that comes in says, 'Gosh, we are so glad that you're open,'" said Aleksander Gerasyuta, owner of Beyond Full Spectrum.
GERMANTOWN -- Craft stores and CBD shops joined the list of nonessential businesses in Wisconsin, with the Wisconsin Economic Development Commission clarifying which businesses are considered "essential," and therefore, permitted to remain open during Governor Tony Evers' "Safer at Home" order that took effect on March 25, and order police are enforcing. "Everybody that comes in says, 'Gosh, we are so glad that you're open,'" said Aleksander Gerasyuta, owner of Beyond Full Spectrum.
Texas family hosts 'prom on the porch' when big dance is canceled due to coronavirus pandemic
TEXAS -- Once a prom queen, always a prom queen.One thoughtful family in Texas wanted to ensure that their high-schooler would still get a chance to enjoy prom this year, even though the annual dance had been canceled amid the coronavirus pandemic.
TEXAS -- Once a prom queen, always a prom queen.One thoughtful family in Texas wanted to ensure that their high-schooler would still get a chance to enjoy prom this year, even though the annual dance had been canceled amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Pictures: Ascension Wisconsin shares photos of their 'heroes' during the COVID-19 pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- We are always looking for ways to shine a light on the heroes of health care at this trying time.On Friday, April 3, Ascension Wisconsin shared photos of some of their teams that have been working around the clock to serve patients during the coronavirus pandemic.
MILWAUKEE -- We are always looking for ways to shine a light on the heroes of health care at this trying time.On Friday, April 3, Ascension Wisconsin shared photos of some of their teams that have been working around the clock to serve patients during the coronavirus pandemic.
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin needs your help during COVID-19 pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- The coronavirus pandemic isn't just a health crisis -- it's also affecting the hungry in the Milwaukee area too.
MILWAUKEE -- The coronavirus pandemic isn't just a health crisis -- it's also affecting the hungry in the Milwaukee area too.
24 confirmed deaths from complications of COVID-19 in Milwaukee County
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office on Friday, April 3 announced that there are now 24 confirmed deaths from complications of COVID-19 in Milwaukee.Milwaukee County’s coronavirus dashboard showed 945 positive cases in the county Friday morning.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office on Friday, April 3 announced that there are now 24 confirmed deaths from complications of COVID-19 in Milwaukee.Milwaukee County’s coronavirus dashboard showed 945 positive cases in the county Friday morning.
Rat sightings could rise amid coronavirus outbreak, experts say
WASHINGTON -- A disgusting ripple effect we could see as the coronavirus spreads across the United States -- an increase in rat sightings, according to FOX 5.According to an article on NationalGeographic.com, the absence of humans amid the struggle to control the proliferation of COVID-19 may bring more rodents out of hiding.Consultant Robert Corrigan says as rats lose their traditional food sources -- litter, restaurant dumpsters, park trash cans -- they’ll look for opportunities elsewhere.
WASHINGTON -- A disgusting ripple effect we could see as the coronavirus spreads across the United States -- an increase in rat sightings, according to FOX 5.According to an article on NationalGeographic.com, the absence of humans amid the struggle to control the proliferation of COVID-19 may bring more rodents out of hiding.Consultant Robert Corrigan says as rats lose their traditional food sources -- litter, restaurant dumpsters, park trash cans -- they’ll look for opportunities elsewhere.
Can a spinal adjustment protect you from COVID-19? Associations call Mequon doc's claim 'misleading'
MEQUON -- Can a spinal adjustment protect you from COVID-19?
MEQUON -- Can a spinal adjustment protect you from COVID-19?
US sheds 701,000 jobs, ending a record-long hiring streak
WASHINGTON — A record-long streak of U.S. job growth ended suddenly in March after nearly a decade as employers cut 701,000 jobs because of the viral outbreak that's all but shut down the U.S. economy.
WASHINGTON — A record-long streak of U.S. job growth ended suddenly in March after nearly a decade as employers cut 701,000 jobs because of the viral outbreak that's all but shut down the U.S. economy.