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.
"Show our appreciation:' Walker’s Point Mobil Plaza gas station gives back, offers gas for 99.9 cents
MILWAUKEE --The Walker’s Point Mobil Plaza gas station located in the Walkers Point neighborhood at 605 South 1st Street is offering discounted regular grade gasoline for only 99.9 cents starting on Friday, April 3 at 10 a.m.According to a press release, the 99.9 cents offer is open to anyone that requests it, but, primarily, it is a special show of support for Milwaukee’s First Responders, health care professionals and all essential workers in the City of Milwaukee.“We wanted to do something special to show our appreciation and support to all the individuals that have been tirelessly working in various industries and, in many cases, putting their own health at risk during this COVID-19 pandemic,” said Mike Sanfelippo Owner of the Walker’s Point Mobil Plaza Gas Station. “While most of Milwaukee’s residents are at home and not driving very much because of Governor Tony Evers’ “Safer at Home” Order, there are still many individuals that are driving on Milwaukee roadways going to work each and every day that could use a break,” added Sanfelippo.The gas station’s giveback promotion will kick off on Friday, April 3 at 10 a.m. and run until Saturday, April 4 at 10 a.m. or until supplies run out whichever comes first.The gasoline promotion with special pricing of 99.9 cents for regular grade is available to anyone that requests it, however, the gas station designed it as a way to give back and help provide just a bit of financial relief to Milwaukee area residents that are putting themselves on the line every day as essential workers within the Milwaukee community during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
MILWAUKEE --The Walker’s Point Mobil Plaza gas station located in the Walkers Point neighborhood at 605 South 1st Street is offering discounted regular grade gasoline for only 99.9 cents starting on Friday, April 3 at 10 a.m.According to a press release, the 99.9 cents offer is open to anyone that requests it, but, primarily, it is a special show of support for Milwaukee’s First Responders, health care professionals and all essential workers in the City of Milwaukee.“We wanted to do something special to show our appreciation and support to all the individuals that have been tirelessly working in various industries and, in many cases, putting their own health at risk during this COVID-19 pandemic,” said Mike Sanfelippo Owner of the Walker’s Point Mobil Plaza Gas Station. “While most of Milwaukee’s residents are at home and not driving very much because of Governor Tony Evers’ “Safer at Home” Order, there are still many individuals that are driving on Milwaukee roadways going to work each and every day that could use a break,” added Sanfelippo.The gas station’s giveback promotion will kick off on Friday, April 3 at 10 a.m. and run until Saturday, April 4 at 10 a.m. or until supplies run out whichever comes first.The gasoline promotion with special pricing of 99.9 cents for regular grade is available to anyone that requests it, however, the gas station designed it as a way to give back and help provide just a bit of financial relief to Milwaukee area residents that are putting themselves on the line every day as essential workers within the Milwaukee community during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
BBB: 'Mandatory' COVID-19 test texts are a scam: 'There is no online test for coronavirus'
MILWAUKEE -- The coronavirus outbreak has been big business for scammers.
MILWAUKEE -- The coronavirus outbreak has been big business for scammers.
'Tiger King' star Joe Exotic is in coronavirus isolation in jail, husband Dillon Passage says
FORT WORTH, Tex. -- Joseph Maldonado-Passage -- better known as Joe Exotic -- of "Tiger King" is taking extra precautions during the coronavirus pandemic, according to FOX News.
FORT WORTH, Tex. -- Joseph Maldonado-Passage -- better known as Joe Exotic -- of "Tiger King" is taking extra precautions during the coronavirus pandemic, according to FOX News.
New Jersey ER doctor who survived cancer dies after showing coronavirus symptoms, family says
NEW JERSEY -- A New Jersey ER doctor died in his New York City apartment before medics arrived Tuesday, one week after displaying symptoms of COVID-19, according to FOX 13.On Tuesday morning Dr.
NEW JERSEY -- A New Jersey ER doctor died in his New York City apartment before medics arrived Tuesday, one week after displaying symptoms of COVID-19, according to FOX 13.On Tuesday morning Dr.
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Man gains access to Florida class being held on Zoom, exposes himself, district says
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - A man gained unauthorized access to a Florida class being held virtually on Zoom and exposed himself, the district said.FOX 35 News obtained a letter sent to teachers from Orange County Public Schools that explained the incident.It said that during an online Zoom instructional session, someone gained unauthorized access and exposed himself to the class.They assured the teachers that both law enforcement and school administration have handled the situation.
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - A man gained unauthorized access to a Florida class being held virtually on Zoom and exposed himself, the district said.FOX 35 News obtained a letter sent to teachers from Orange County Public Schools that explained the incident.It said that during an online Zoom instructional session, someone gained unauthorized access and exposed himself to the class.They assured the teachers that both law enforcement and school administration have handled the situation.
American businesses shift to making PPE for frontline medical workers
WASHINGTON -- Across the nation, local companies are pivoting from their normal day-to-day operations to produce personal protective equipment for healthcare workers and first responders.Sen.
WASHINGTON -- Across the nation, local companies are pivoting from their normal day-to-day operations to produce personal protective equipment for healthcare workers and first responders.Sen.
'You can hear them smile:' Glendale health care workers connect with isolated seniors by phone
GLENDALE -- Isolation due to COVID-19 is having quite an impact on the elderly, as many can no longer be visited by loved ones, but at Miracle Home Health of Wisconsin in Glendale, a simple, yet important gesture is brightening their days.During these uncertain times, getting through the day is tough.
GLENDALE -- Isolation due to COVID-19 is having quite an impact on the elderly, as many can no longer be visited by loved ones, but at Miracle Home Health of Wisconsin in Glendale, a simple, yet important gesture is brightening their days.During these uncertain times, getting through the day is tough.
1,800+ positive for COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 20K+ negative, 37 deaths
MILWAUKEE — The total positive cases of coronavirus in Wisconsin rose to 1,730 on Thursday, April 2, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported.
MILWAUKEE — The total positive cases of coronavirus in Wisconsin rose to 1,730 on Thursday, April 2, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported.
'Better to be safe than sorry:' Concerns rise over lack of social distancing on buses
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) has already made changes to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) has already made changes to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.