Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort arrives in New York City
NEW YORK — A Navy hospital ship has arrived in New York City to help relieve the coronavirus crisis gripping New York City's hospitals.The USNS Comfort has 1,000 beds and 12 operating rooms that could be up and running within 24 hours.
NEW YORK — A Navy hospital ship has arrived in New York City to help relieve the coronavirus crisis gripping New York City's hospitals.The USNS Comfort has 1,000 beds and 12 operating rooms that could be up and running within 24 hours.
Local company known for making mascots now making face shields amid COVID-19 outbreak
MILWAUKEE -- Some of the most famous mascots -- like Ronald McDonald and the Racing Sausages at Miller Park -- are made by one Milwaukee company.
MILWAUKEE -- Some of the most famous mascots -- like Ronald McDonald and the Racing Sausages at Miller Park -- are made by one Milwaukee company.
Caradaro Club teams up with local neighborhood association for 'virtual pizza party'
MILWAUKEE -- More than 100 10-inch cheese pizzas are being prepped at the original Caradaro Club in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- More than 100 10-inch cheese pizzas are being prepped at the original Caradaro Club in Milwaukee.
Gloves, masks, gowns and more: MATC donated PPE to 6 Milwaukee-area hospitals
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with Milwaukee Area Technical College on Monday, March 30 donated personal protective equipment to six Milwaukee-area hospitals amid the coronavirus pandemic.Officials noted in a statement the PPE was divided equally among the six health care facilities in Milwaukee County and Ozaukee County, and six ventilators and one bipap machine (breathing apparatus for patients with sleep apnea) were already loaned to Aurora Sinai Medical Center, Aurora West Allis Medical Center and Froedtert Hospital.Donations made Monday included the following:
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with Milwaukee Area Technical College on Monday, March 30 donated personal protective equipment to six Milwaukee-area hospitals amid the coronavirus pandemic.Officials noted in a statement the PPE was divided equally among the six health care facilities in Milwaukee County and Ozaukee County, and six ventilators and one bipap machine (breathing apparatus for patients with sleep apnea) were already loaned to Aurora Sinai Medical Center, Aurora West Allis Medical Center and Froedtert Hospital.Donations made Monday included the following:
Cedarburg School District hosts food drive while connecting students with e-learning essentials
CEDARBURG -- School children in Cedarburg who came to pick up materials for online classes Monday, March 30 also helped those in need.The Cedarburg School District partnered with Family Sharing to collect food pantry items.Families with kids in grades 5K through fourth were asked to make donations when they came to pick up their Chromebooks at Cedarburg High School."We are feeling stressed and overwhelmed we know others are, as well," said Superintendent Todd Bugnacki.Officials planned to continue this on Tuesday, March 31, but said families don't have to go out and shop for items.
CEDARBURG -- School children in Cedarburg who came to pick up materials for online classes Monday, March 30 also helped those in need.The Cedarburg School District partnered with Family Sharing to collect food pantry items.Families with kids in grades 5K through fourth were asked to make donations when they came to pick up their Chromebooks at Cedarburg High School."We are feeling stressed and overwhelmed we know others are, as well," said Superintendent Todd Bugnacki.Officials planned to continue this on Tuesday, March 31, but said families don't have to go out and shop for items.
Wisconsin election preparation moves ahead despite coronavirus
MADISON — Wisconsin election officials pressed on Monday with preparations for next week's presidential primary, despite the threat of the coronavirus and a federal lawsuit seeking a delay and expansion of absentee voting.Monday was the deadline for voters to register to vote online or by mail to cast an absentee ballot.
MADISON — Wisconsin election officials pressed on Monday with preparations for next week's presidential primary, despite the threat of the coronavirus and a federal lawsuit seeking a delay and expansion of absentee voting.Monday was the deadline for voters to register to vote online or by mail to cast an absentee ballot.
MADISON — Gov.
Gas is cheap, but for many motorists there's nowhere to go
DALLAS — U.S. gasoline prices have dropped to their lowest levels in four years, and they are almost sure to go lower as oil prices plunge.Price-tracking services put the national average Monday around $2 a gallon.
DALLAS — U.S. gasoline prices have dropped to their lowest levels in four years, and they are almost sure to go lower as oil prices plunge.Price-tracking services put the national average Monday around $2 a gallon.
Wisconsin prepares field hospitals as virus cases increase
MADISON — Wisconsin is preparing to open field hospitals and voluntary isolation centers in anticipation of a surge in COVID-19 patients, with cases expected to peak in another week or more, Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin is preparing to open field hospitals and voluntary isolation centers in anticipation of a surge in COVID-19 patients, with cases expected to peak in another week or more, Gov.
Wall Street's rally rolls on, led by health care stocks
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks climbed Monday, led by big gains for health care companies announcing developments that could aid in the coronavirus outbreak.The rally tacked more gains onto a recent upswing for the market, which is coming off the best week for the S&P 500 in 11 years.
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks climbed Monday, led by big gains for health care companies announcing developments that could aid in the coronavirus outbreak.The rally tacked more gains onto a recent upswing for the market, which is coming off the best week for the S&P 500 in 11 years.
Ford, GE Healthcare to produce 50,000 ventilators by July 4
DEARBORN, Mich. -- Ford is partnering with GE Healthcare to build at least 50,000 ventilators for patients who are sick with coronavirus/COVID-19.The company announced the initiative on Monday, March 30.
DEARBORN, Mich. -- Ford is partnering with GE Healthcare to build at least 50,000 ventilators for patients who are sick with coronavirus/COVID-19.The company announced the initiative on Monday, March 30.
All Waukesha residents to vote at 1 polling place for April 7 election, officials say
WAUKESHA -- Due to the lack of available poll workers on April 7, the City of Waukesha will have one polling place location for all residents to vote, officials said Monday, March 30.
WAUKESHA -- Due to the lack of available poll workers on April 7, the City of Waukesha will have one polling place location for all residents to vote, officials said Monday, March 30.
Can children get coronavirus? The short answer is yes
DALLAS (NEXSTAR) — While older people appear most at risk of dying from the coronavirus, it may be months before scientists have enough data to say for sure who is particularly vulnerable and why.One big question that continues to circulate the internet is whether children can get COVID-19.
DALLAS (NEXSTAR) — While older people appear most at risk of dying from the coronavirus, it may be months before scientists have enough data to say for sure who is particularly vulnerable and why.One big question that continues to circulate the internet is whether children can get COVID-19.
1.5M+ calls for unemployment benefits in just a week in Wisconsin 'overloaded the system'
MADISON – More than 115,000 (115,679) new applications for unemployment were filed during the week of March 22 through march 28, officials with the Department of Workforce Development announced Monday, March 30, noting an "unprecedented number of calls (1.5 million-plus) overloaded the system."DWD officials encouraged people to file online HERE, noting that the online application process is faster and easier than applying over the phone.
MADISON – More than 115,000 (115,679) new applications for unemployment were filed during the week of March 22 through march 28, officials with the Department of Workforce Development announced Monday, March 30, noting an "unprecedented number of calls (1.5 million-plus) overloaded the system."DWD officials encouraged people to file online HERE, noting that the online application process is faster and easier than applying over the phone.
Cardinal close to Pope Francis tests positive for coronavirus
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’ vicar for Rome has tested positive for the coronavirus in the first case of a cardinal close to the pope known to be infected.Cardinal Angelo De Donatis had been in touch with Francis in recent weeks — apparently not in person, however — over the cardinal’s initial decision to close all Rome churches in line with an Italian government shutdown decree.De Donatis reversed himself after Francis intervened, and allowed diocesan churches to remain open for individuals to pray.The pope is technically bishop of Rome, but he delegates the day-to-day running of the diocese to his vicar, De Donatis, 66.
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’ vicar for Rome has tested positive for the coronavirus in the first case of a cardinal close to the pope known to be infected.Cardinal Angelo De Donatis had been in touch with Francis in recent weeks — apparently not in person, however — over the cardinal’s initial decision to close all Rome churches in line with an Italian government shutdown decree.De Donatis reversed himself after Francis intervened, and allowed diocesan churches to remain open for individuals to pray.The pope is technically bishop of Rome, but he delegates the day-to-day running of the diocese to his vicar, De Donatis, 66.
Alderman suggests 'water, power shut off to nonessential businesses' not complying with orders
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Alderman Khalif Rainey in a statement Monday, March 30 said he reached out to Milwaukee Health Commissioner Jeanette Kowalik, asking that she "create a process" where power and water could be shut off at nonessential businesses not complying with the state and local stay-at-home orders amid the coronavirus.Alderman Rainey spoke of a similar order issued by the mayor of Los Angeles.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Alderman Khalif Rainey in a statement Monday, March 30 said he reached out to Milwaukee Health Commissioner Jeanette Kowalik, asking that she "create a process" where power and water could be shut off at nonessential businesses not complying with the state and local stay-at-home orders amid the coronavirus.Alderman Rainey spoke of a similar order issued by the mayor of Los Angeles.
Wisconsin launches new tools to connect essential workforce families to local, safe child care
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) launched on Monday, March 30 two new tools to connect essential workforce families to local, safe child care.Healthcare workers and essential employees can now submit a request for care through the department’s updated Child Care Finder or proactively view up-to-date availability across the state using the department’s new child care map.DCF Secretary Emilie Amundson issued the following statement in a news release:
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) launched on Monday, March 30 two new tools to connect essential workforce families to local, safe child care.Healthcare workers and essential employees can now submit a request for care through the department’s updated Child Care Finder or proactively view up-to-date availability across the state using the department’s new child care map.DCF Secretary Emilie Amundson issued the following statement in a news release:
Urgent question from small businesses: When will aid arrive?
NEW YORK — When will the money arrive?That's the urgent question for small business owners who have been devastated by the coronavirus outbreak.
NEW YORK — When will the money arrive?That's the urgent question for small business owners who have been devastated by the coronavirus outbreak.
Dollar General offers 10% discount to medical personnel, first responders, Guardsmen 'for brave work'
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – Dollar General is providing all medical personnel, first responders and activated National Guardsmen with a 10% discount on qualifying purchases starting Monday, March 30, officials announced in a press release.Individuals can present their employment badge or ID at more than 16,300 stores to receive the discount.“At Dollar General, we are deeply appreciative for the ongoing and brave work that our medical professionals, first responder communities and National Guard activated continue to perform during these unprecedented times,” said Todd Vasos, Dollar General’s CEO in the release. “To demonstrate our heartfelt gratitude for these individuals’ tireless service to their communities, we are proud to help support them with this discount.
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – Dollar General is providing all medical personnel, first responders and activated National Guardsmen with a 10% discount on qualifying purchases starting Monday, March 30, officials announced in a press release.Individuals can present their employment badge or ID at more than 16,300 stores to receive the discount.“At Dollar General, we are deeply appreciative for the ongoing and brave work that our medical professionals, first responder communities and National Guard activated continue to perform during these unprecedented times,” said Todd Vasos, Dollar General’s CEO in the release. “To demonstrate our heartfelt gratitude for these individuals’ tireless service to their communities, we are proud to help support them with this discount.
Kohl's extends temporary store closures 'until further notice' to stop the spread of COVID-19
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Kohl's officials on Monday, March 30 announced the extension of the temporary closure of stores nationwide to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.Due to the significant impact to the business, Kohl’s is taking additional actions to strengthen its financial flexibility during this time, company officials said in a news release.“These are unprecedented times as our communities around the country come together to support the nationwide efforts in slowing the spread of COVID-19.
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Kohl's officials on Monday, March 30 announced the extension of the temporary closure of stores nationwide to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.Due to the significant impact to the business, Kohl’s is taking additional actions to strengthen its financial flexibility during this time, company officials said in a news release.“These are unprecedented times as our communities around the country come together to support the nationwide efforts in slowing the spread of COVID-19.