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.
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Hay fever or virus? For allergy sufferers, a season of worry
HAMBURG, Pa. — The spring breezes of 2020 are carrying more than just tree pollen.
HAMBURG, Pa. — The spring breezes of 2020 are carrying more than just tree pollen.
Macy's to furlough majority of its 130,000 workers
NEW YORK — Macy's says it will stop paying tens of thousands of employees who were thrown out of work when the chain closed its stores in response to collapsing sales during the pandemic.The majority of its 130,000 employees, including stock people and sales clerks, will still collect health benefits, but the company said that it is transitioning to an "absolute minimum workforce" needed to maintain basic operations.
NEW YORK — Macy's says it will stop paying tens of thousands of employees who were thrown out of work when the chain closed its stores in response to collapsing sales during the pandemic.The majority of its 130,000 employees, including stock people and sales clerks, will still collect health benefits, but the company said that it is transitioning to an "absolute minimum workforce" needed to maintain basic operations.
Open Record Special Edition: The (slow) wheels of justice
MILWAUKEE -- Courthouses in Milwaukee County are postponing jury trials by at least 60 days to protect the public and staff from the threat of COVID-19.
MILWAUKEE -- Courthouses in Milwaukee County are postponing jury trials by at least 60 days to protect the public and staff from the threat of COVID-19.
'Comfort of your own home:' Explore Milwaukee virtually amid the COVID-19 outbreak
MILWAUKEE -- Like most major cities, Milwaukee has put events on hold in order to keep our visitors and residents safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
MILWAUKEE -- Like most major cities, Milwaukee has put events on hold in order to keep our visitors and residents safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
California restaurants say 30% to close permanently without state aid due to coronavirus
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- As many as 30,000 California restaurants could close permanently because of coronavirus restrictions that have shuttered dining rooms and led to widespread layoffs, the industry warned Friday, while urging the state to delay tax payments and planned minimum-wage increases to help the ailing businesses, according to FOX11.In a letter to Gov.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- As many as 30,000 California restaurants could close permanently because of coronavirus restrictions that have shuttered dining rooms and led to widespread layoffs, the industry warned Friday, while urging the state to delay tax payments and planned minimum-wage increases to help the ailing businesses, according to FOX11.In a letter to Gov.
FDA approves plan for Ohio lab to sterilize thousands of masks for reuse
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WJW) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized an Ohio company to sterilize thousands of respirator masks for health care workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.Battelle, a private non-profit research institute, had previously received partial approval by the FDA, which limited how many masks they could clean each day.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WJW) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized an Ohio company to sterilize thousands of respirator masks for health care workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.Battelle, a private non-profit research institute, had previously received partial approval by the FDA, which limited how many masks they could clean each day.
Spain's hospitals at breaking point, US cities brace
MADRID, Spain — Bells tolled in Madrid's deserted central square and flags were lowered in a day of mourning Monday as Spain raced to build field hospitals to treat an onslaught of coronavirus patients.
MADRID, Spain — Bells tolled in Madrid's deserted central square and flags were lowered in a day of mourning Monday as Spain raced to build field hospitals to treat an onslaught of coronavirus patients.
Six Flags Great America announces delayed opening for 2020 season
GURNEE, Ill. -- — Six Flags Great America announced on Monday, March 30 that it has temporarily suspended operations and will open in mid-May, or as soon as possible thereafter.There have been no reported cases of COVID-19 at the Gurnee property.
GURNEE, Ill. -- — Six Flags Great America announced on Monday, March 30 that it has temporarily suspended operations and will open in mid-May, or as soon as possible thereafter.There have been no reported cases of COVID-19 at the Gurnee property.
MLB veteran shares social distancing-safe baseball drills for young players
CHICAGO (WGN) – One of the things that some young ballplayers don’t get with practices and seasons on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic is some baseball instruction.But 16-year MLB veteran Ryan Dempster is trying to do his part on Twitter, as he’s found some “isolation-inspired” lessons for athletes in the sport.
CHICAGO (WGN) – One of the things that some young ballplayers don’t get with practices and seasons on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic is some baseball instruction.But 16-year MLB veteran Ryan Dempster is trying to do his part on Twitter, as he’s found some “isolation-inspired” lessons for athletes in the sport.
BBB: Coronavirus price gouging is up, consumers should report inflated prices
MILWAUKEE -- Price gouging is up over the past week as communities across North America react to COVID-19, according to the Better Business Bureau.According to a press release, BBB has seen an increase in complaints from consumers about price gouging for critical items such as bottled water, hand sanitizer, face masks, and food supplies as “social distancing” restrictions go to effect in many locations.Consumers are urged to report price gouging at BBB.org/AdTruth.
MILWAUKEE -- Price gouging is up over the past week as communities across North America react to COVID-19, according to the Better Business Bureau.According to a press release, BBB has seen an increase in complaints from consumers about price gouging for critical items such as bottled water, hand sanitizer, face masks, and food supplies as “social distancing” restrictions go to effect in many locations.Consumers are urged to report price gouging at BBB.org/AdTruth.
Prince Charles ends isolation period for virus
LONDON — Prince Charles has ended his period of isolation after testing positive for the coronavirus.The prince’s Clarence House office says Charles is in good health after completing the seven-day quarantine recommended by U.K. health authorities for people with COVID-19 symptoms.Royal officials said last week the 71-year-old heir to the British throne was showing mild symptoms of COVID-19 and self-isolating at the royal family’s Balmoral estate in Scotland.
LONDON — Prince Charles has ended his period of isolation after testing positive for the coronavirus.The prince’s Clarence House office says Charles is in good health after completing the seven-day quarantine recommended by U.K. health authorities for people with COVID-19 symptoms.Royal officials said last week the 71-year-old heir to the British throne was showing mild symptoms of COVID-19 and self-isolating at the royal family’s Balmoral estate in Scotland.
E-learning tip: Create a schedule or routine
MILWAUKEE -- Calie Herbst with Milwaukee with Kids joins FOX6 WakeUp with the e-learning tip of the day, which is to create a schedule or routine.
MILWAUKEE -- Calie Herbst with Milwaukee with Kids joins FOX6 WakeUp with the e-learning tip of the day, which is to create a schedule or routine.
Jo-Ann craft stores are giving away free kits to make face masks, gowns
Have no fear, the crafters are here.Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts stores are mobilizing customers to pitch in with coronavirus relief by distributing free kits to sew face masks and gowns for hospitals and healthcare facilities, according to FOX32.Personal protective equipment is in alarmingly short supply for medical professionals across the country during the global outbreak of COVID-19.As of March 23, all 860 locations of the craft store are offering curbside pickup and home delivery of free kits to make masks, gowns and "other essential items" to be donated to American hospitals.
Have no fear, the crafters are here.Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts stores are mobilizing customers to pitch in with coronavirus relief by distributing free kits to sew face masks and gowns for hospitals and healthcare facilities, according to FOX32.Personal protective equipment is in alarmingly short supply for medical professionals across the country during the global outbreak of COVID-19.As of March 23, all 860 locations of the craft store are offering curbside pickup and home delivery of free kits to make masks, gowns and "other essential items" to be donated to American hospitals.
Report: Cat in Belgium 1st known to test positive for coronavirus
BRUSSELS, Belgium - A cat in Belgium has tested positive for the coronavirus after catching the potentially deadly bug from an infected owner, according to FOX35.The sick pet in Liège tested positive after showing classic symptoms of COVID-19 — including difficulty breathing — a week after its owner first fell sick, health officials told a press conference, the Brussels Times reports.While it is the first known infection of a cat, two dogs in Hong Kong have previously tested positive — with the first, a 17-year-old Pomeranian, dying after returning home from quarantine.“The cat had diarrhea, kept vomiting and had breathing difficulties.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - A cat in Belgium has tested positive for the coronavirus after catching the potentially deadly bug from an infected owner, according to FOX35.The sick pet in Liège tested positive after showing classic symptoms of COVID-19 — including difficulty breathing — a week after its owner first fell sick, health officials told a press conference, the Brussels Times reports.While it is the first known infection of a cat, two dogs in Hong Kong have previously tested positive — with the first, a 17-year-old Pomeranian, dying after returning home from quarantine.“The cat had diarrhea, kept vomiting and had breathing difficulties.
New York man refuses to allow son back in house after spring break trip amid coronavirus outbreak
NANUET, N.Y. — A New York man refused to allow his 21-year-old son back into his home after the college student went on a spring break trip to Texas.According to the New York Post, 51-year-old Peter Levine tried to get his son, Matt, to end his vacation early.Matt Levine and his friends from Springfield College visited South Padre Island, a popular destination for spring breakers.
NANUET, N.Y. — A New York man refused to allow his 21-year-old son back into his home after the college student went on a spring break trip to Texas.According to the New York Post, 51-year-old Peter Levine tried to get his son, Matt, to end his vacation early.Matt Levine and his friends from Springfield College visited South Padre Island, a popular destination for spring breakers.