"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.
Small business owners call for more financial support, direction from lawmakers as pandemic continues
MILWAUKEE -- Urban Harvest Brewing Company's taproom might be closed, but owners Steve Pribek and Mark Kaminski are still manning the phones and brewing beer.
MILWAUKEE -- Urban Harvest Brewing Company's taproom might be closed, but owners Steve Pribek and Mark Kaminski are still manning the phones and brewing beer.
Act of kindness sparks chain reaction of food donations for workers, families in need
WEST BEND -- It's been said that a simple act of kindness always sparks another.
WEST BEND -- It's been said that a simple act of kindness always sparks another.
Trump administration moves toward promoting broader use of face masks
WASHINGTON — Washing your hands, not touching your face and keeping your distance.
WASHINGTON — Washing your hands, not touching your face and keeping your distance.
AP poll: About half of workers lose income due to virus
WASHINGTON — About half of all working Americans report some kind of income loss affecting themselves or a member of their household due to the coronavirus pandemic, with low-income Americans and those without college degrees especially likely to have lost a job, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.Sixty percent of Americans now say the national economy is “poor,” an alarmingly swift reversal from the 67% who called it “good” in January.
WASHINGTON — About half of all working Americans report some kind of income loss affecting themselves or a member of their household due to the coronavirus pandemic, with low-income Americans and those without college degrees especially likely to have lost a job, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.Sixty percent of Americans now say the national economy is “poor,” an alarmingly swift reversal from the 67% who called it “good” in January.
Judge won't delay Wisconsin election but extends voting
MADISON — A federal judge on Thursday, April 2 declined to postpone Wisconsin's presidential primary as the coronavirus spreads, but he ordered that people be given an extra six days beyond Tuesday's election for absentee voting.
MADISON — A federal judge on Thursday, April 2 declined to postpone Wisconsin's presidential primary as the coronavirus spreads, but he ordered that people be given an extra six days beyond Tuesday's election for absentee voting.
Makeshift hospital ward opens up in Central Park as NY races to add beds
NEW YORK — There is a coronavirus ward in tents in Central Park.
NEW YORK — There is a coronavirus ward in tents in Central Park.
'Good for the soul:' Amid lockdown, residents of Grafton long-term care facility form 'balcony choir'
GRAFTON -- An Ozaukee County assisted living facility dealt with an outbreak of the coronavirus about two weeks ago.
GRAFTON -- An Ozaukee County assisted living facility dealt with an outbreak of the coronavirus about two weeks ago.
DNC moves from July to August amid COVID-19 concerns, 'current climate of uncertainty'
MILWAUKEE -- Democrats announced Thursday, April 2 they were postponing their presidential nominating convention until August, an unprecedented move that shows how the coronavirus is reshaping the battle for the White House.The party had hoped that a mid-July convention would give them more time to rally behind a nominee and unify against President Donald Trump.
MILWAUKEE -- Democrats announced Thursday, April 2 they were postponing their presidential nominating convention until August, an unprecedented move that shows how the coronavirus is reshaping the battle for the White House.The party had hoped that a mid-July convention would give them more time to rally behind a nominee and unify against President Donald Trump.
Trump administration pledges crackdown on black-market medical gear
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration is looking to crack down on a growing black market of medical supplies.The national Defense Production Act policy coordinator, Peter Navarro, says there is a "black market springing up" to drive up prices of protective gear.He said the federal government would step in to stop the practice.But President Trump added that states would remain the primary purchaser of medical supplies and that the federal government would remain in a backup role.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration is looking to crack down on a growing black market of medical supplies.The national Defense Production Act policy coordinator, Peter Navarro, says there is a "black market springing up" to drive up prices of protective gear.He said the federal government would step in to stop the practice.But President Trump added that states would remain the primary purchaser of medical supplies and that the federal government would remain in a backup role.
FOX News partners with Facebook to host 1st-of-its-kind virtual COVID-19 town hall event
LOS ANGELES -- In partnership with Facebook, FOX News Channel will present a virtual town hall on the global coronavirus pandemic on Thursday evening, April 2.
LOS ANGELES -- In partnership with Facebook, FOX News Channel will present a virtual town hall on the global coronavirus pandemic on Thursday evening, April 2.