'More online learning opportunities:' 3 weeks into closure, MPS superintendent offers status update
MILWAUKEE -- Three weeks and counting, Milwaukee Public Schools have been closed since mid-March.
MILWAUKEE -- Three weeks and counting, Milwaukee Public Schools have been closed since mid-March.
Face masks recommended, though President Trump says he won't wear one
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says his administration is encouraging many Americans to wear face masks in public, though he stresses that the recommendation is optional and is conceding that he will not be complying with it.The new guidelines encourage people to use more rudimentary covering like T-shirts, bandannas and non-medical masks.The new recommendations are set to be announced at a time when states are bracing for critical shortfalls like those that other parts of the world have experienced.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says his administration is encouraging many Americans to wear face masks in public, though he stresses that the recommendation is optional and is conceding that he will not be complying with it.The new guidelines encourage people to use more rudimentary covering like T-shirts, bandannas and non-medical masks.The new recommendations are set to be announced at a time when states are bracing for critical shortfalls like those that other parts of the world have experienced.
NOT REAL NEWS: Debunking false coronavirus claims, phony remedies
SAN FRANCISCO -- A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week.
SAN FRANCISCO -- A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week.
Kenosha County unveils new, enhanced COVID-19 information hub
KENOSHA -- The Kenosha County Joint Information Center unveiled on Friday, April 3 a new, enhanced COVID-19 information hub.A news release says the site offers links to relevant resources, answers to frequently asked questions and regularly updated local, state and national statistics on the COVID-19 virus.
KENOSHA -- The Kenosha County Joint Information Center unveiled on Friday, April 3 a new, enhanced COVID-19 information hub.A news release says the site offers links to relevant resources, answers to frequently asked questions and regularly updated local, state and national statistics on the COVID-19 virus.
Health officials announce Racine County's 1st coronavirus-related death
RACINE -- The Central Racine County Health Department announced Friday, April 3 the county's first death related to COVID-19 -- a man in his 70s who died as a result of complications.“We are so saddened by this death and our heartfelt condolences go out to the family, friends, and community,” said Margaret Gesner, Health Officer for the Central Racine County Health Department. “Our health department continues to work tirelessly and employ all possible resources to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus and its impact on our community.”As of 3 p.m. Friday, April 3, there are 46 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Racine County and more than 1,900 confirmed cases and more than 40 deaths statewide.
RACINE -- The Central Racine County Health Department announced Friday, April 3 the county's first death related to COVID-19 -- a man in his 70s who died as a result of complications.“We are so saddened by this death and our heartfelt condolences go out to the family, friends, and community,” said Margaret Gesner, Health Officer for the Central Racine County Health Department. “Our health department continues to work tirelessly and employ all possible resources to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus and its impact on our community.”As of 3 p.m. Friday, April 3, there are 46 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Racine County and more than 1,900 confirmed cases and more than 40 deaths statewide.
Pandemic forcing NBA players to work out with what's on hand, just like the rest of us
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo is spending much of his time during the coronavirus-imposed hiatus working out, helping care for his newborn son and playing occasional video games.What the reigning MVP isn’t doing very often is shooting baskets since the NBA has closed team practice facilities.“I don’t have access to a hoop,” the Milwaukee Bucks forward said Friday during a conference call. “A lot of NBA players might have a court in their house or something, I don’t know, but now I just get my home workouts, (go) on the bike, treadmill, lift weights, stay sharp that way.”The hiatus is forcing thousands of athletes, pro and otherwise, to work out from home as they try to keep in shape.
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo is spending much of his time during the coronavirus-imposed hiatus working out, helping care for his newborn son and playing occasional video games.What the reigning MVP isn’t doing very often is shooting baskets since the NBA has closed team practice facilities.“I don’t have access to a hoop,” the Milwaukee Bucks forward said Friday during a conference call. “A lot of NBA players might have a court in their house or something, I don’t know, but now I just get my home workouts, (go) on the bike, treadmill, lift weights, stay sharp that way.”The hiatus is forcing thousands of athletes, pro and otherwise, to work out from home as they try to keep in shape.
'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.