'We're experimenting:' Milwaukee-area Jewish synagogues move religious services online
FOX POINT -- With the parking lot empty, Congregation Shalom members still tuned into services -- with the click of a mouse, and touch of a keyboard."We're experimenting with all these different types of ways of gathering online," Rabbi Noah Chertkoff said.
FOX POINT -- With the parking lot empty, Congregation Shalom members still tuned into services -- with the click of a mouse, and touch of a keyboard."We're experimenting with all these different types of ways of gathering online," Rabbi Noah Chertkoff said.
'We cannot accept them:' Goodwill officials ask that you please hold your donations amid COVID-19
GREENDALE -- Officials with Goodwill on Sunday, March 29 issued a reminder that they cannot accept any donations while stores are temporarily closed as a result of the coronavirus epidemic.A Goodwill spokeswoman said Sunday they were continuing to see people dropping off items with Goodwill store and donation centers closed, "and unfortunately we cannot accept them."The spokeswoman noted it was becoming "increasingly difficult" to monitor Goodwill locations in southeast Wisconsin for anything that's been dropped off.Donors were asked to please hold these donations until they can be accepted again."We rely on donations to fund our mission to provide people with disabilities or disadvantages jobs and training, and we know that when it’s safe to reopen, the need to help many people in our community find work is going to be greater than ever," the Goodwill spokeswoman said in a statement to FOX6 News. "Receiving donations at that time will be critical for us to continue our mission work."
GREENDALE -- Officials with Goodwill on Sunday, March 29 issued a reminder that they cannot accept any donations while stores are temporarily closed as a result of the coronavirus epidemic.A Goodwill spokeswoman said Sunday they were continuing to see people dropping off items with Goodwill store and donation centers closed, "and unfortunately we cannot accept them."The spokeswoman noted it was becoming "increasingly difficult" to monitor Goodwill locations in southeast Wisconsin for anything that's been dropped off.Donors were asked to please hold these donations until they can be accepted again."We rely on donations to fund our mission to provide people with disabilities or disadvantages jobs and training, and we know that when it’s safe to reopen, the need to help many people in our community find work is going to be greater than ever," the Goodwill spokeswoman said in a statement to FOX6 News. "Receiving donations at that time will be critical for us to continue our mission work."
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DoorDash teams up with 2K+ grocery stores to offer free delivery to those ages 60+
MILWAUKEE -- DoorDash teamed up with more than 2,000 grocery stores, including Wooman's, along with hundreds of independent grocers like Piggly Wiggly to waive delivery fees on orders fulfilled by DoorDash for those 60 years of age and over.With participating stores in almost every major city in the U.S., eligible customers can shop from local specialty markets, independent grocers and major regional chains, receiving free delivery on everything from meat and fish to produce, bakery items, prepared foods and pantry staples, according to a press release.The effort is led by DoorDash, the nation's leading on-demand local logistics platform, alongside eCommerce grocery solutions Freshop, GrocerKey, Mercato and Rosie.Through DoorDash Drive, DoorDash’s white label logistics platform, grocery partners have on-demand access to the DoorDash Dasher fleet to fulfill deliveries.
MILWAUKEE -- DoorDash teamed up with more than 2,000 grocery stores, including Wooman's, along with hundreds of independent grocers like Piggly Wiggly to waive delivery fees on orders fulfilled by DoorDash for those 60 years of age and over.With participating stores in almost every major city in the U.S., eligible customers can shop from local specialty markets, independent grocers and major regional chains, receiving free delivery on everything from meat and fish to produce, bakery items, prepared foods and pantry staples, according to a press release.The effort is led by DoorDash, the nation's leading on-demand local logistics platform, alongside eCommerce grocery solutions Freshop, GrocerKey, Mercato and Rosie.Through DoorDash Drive, DoorDash’s white label logistics platform, grocery partners have on-demand access to the DoorDash Dasher fleet to fulfill deliveries.
New York state surpasses 1,000 coronavirus deaths less than a month after disease detected
NEW YORK — New York state surpassed a grim milestone Sunday as its death toll from the coronavirus outbreak climbed above 1,000, less than a month after the disease was first detected in the state.New York City reported in the evening that its toll had risen to 776.
NEW YORK — New York state surpassed a grim milestone Sunday as its death toll from the coronavirus outbreak climbed above 1,000, less than a month after the disease was first detected in the state.New York City reported in the evening that its toll had risen to 776.
Pres. Trump extends federal social distancing guidance for 30 days as virus spreads
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Bracing the nation for a grim death toll, President Donald Trump on Sunday, March 29 extended the voluntary national shutdown for a month, bowing to public-health experts who told him the coronavirus pandemic could claim over 100,000 lives in the U.S., perhaps significantly more, if not enough is done to fight it.It was a stark shift in tone by the president, who only days ago mused about the country reopening in a few weeks.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Bracing the nation for a grim death toll, President Donald Trump on Sunday, March 29 extended the voluntary national shutdown for a month, bowing to public-health experts who told him the coronavirus pandemic could claim over 100,000 lives in the U.S., perhaps significantly more, if not enough is done to fight it.It was a stark shift in tone by the president, who only days ago mused about the country reopening in a few weeks.
Waukesha County executive announces death of employee related to COVID-19
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow on Sunday, March 29 issued a statement in response to the death of a county employee related to the coronavirus.“We are very saddened to learn of the death of one of our employees today," said Farrow in the statement. "My heart goes out to the family and loved ones of this individual.
WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow on Sunday, March 29 issued a statement in response to the death of a county employee related to the coronavirus.“We are very saddened to learn of the death of one of our employees today," said Farrow in the statement. "My heart goes out to the family and loved ones of this individual.
'He's honest, straightforward,' and at a bakery in De Pere, Dr. Fauci is featured on a cookie
DE PERE -- One of America's most recognized doctors is being featured on something sweet at a bakery in De Pere.Uncle Mike's Bake Shoppe is selling cookies with Dr.
DE PERE -- One of America's most recognized doctors is being featured on something sweet at a bakery in De Pere.Uncle Mike's Bake Shoppe is selling cookies with Dr.
Gov. Evers moves ahead with plans to buy 10K ventilators, 1M protective masks to fight COVID-19
MADISON — Wisconsin Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Democratic Gov.
Delta Air Lines offering free flights to medical volunteers heading to COVID-19 hot spots
ATLANTA -- Delta Air Lines is offering free flights to medical volunteers who want to assist crews in COVID-19 hot spots.The company announced Saturday night, March 28 that eligible medical volunteers will be able to book free, round-trip flights to Georgia, Louisiana and Michigan so they can work with state and local government offices to combat the spread of coronavirus.
ATLANTA -- Delta Air Lines is offering free flights to medical volunteers who want to assist crews in COVID-19 hot spots.The company announced Saturday night, March 28 that eligible medical volunteers will be able to book free, round-trip flights to Georgia, Louisiana and Michigan so they can work with state and local government offices to combat the spread of coronavirus.
Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson return to LA after being hospitalized for COVID-19 in Australia
LOS ANGELES -- Actor Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson are back in the U.S. after testing positive for the novel coronavirus while in Australia.The two first announced they contracted COVID-19 on March 11 after feeling tired, body aches, chills and a slight fever.
LOS ANGELES -- Actor Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson are back in the U.S. after testing positive for the novel coronavirus while in Australia.The two first announced they contracted COVID-19 on March 11 after feeling tired, body aches, chills and a slight fever.
Legendary musician John Prine in critical condition with 'sudden onset of COVID-19 symptoms'
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Legendary musician John Prine is hospitalized in critical condition with the coronavirus, his family said Sunday, March 29.The family said he was hospitalized on Thursday, March 26 with a "sudden onset of COVID-19 symptoms." He was intubated on Saturday night."This is hard for us to share, but so many of you have loved and supported John over the years, and we wanted you to know, and give you the chance to send on more of that love and support now," the family said in a social media post.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Legendary musician John Prine is hospitalized in critical condition with the coronavirus, his family said Sunday, March 29.The family said he was hospitalized on Thursday, March 26 with a "sudden onset of COVID-19 symptoms." He was intubated on Saturday night."This is hard for us to share, but so many of you have loved and supported John over the years, and we wanted you to know, and give you the chance to send on more of that love and support now," the family said in a social media post.
'Beautiful, but heartbreaking:' Baby girl meets namesake great-grandmother through car window
PLEASANT PRAIRIE -- A beautiful, but heartbreaking moment was caught on camera -- a meeting that was nearly a century in the making."It was beautiful," said Ross Oberschlake, father of Emma.Oberschlake spoke of the moment his daughter was introduced to her great-grandmother -- through a car window and face mask in the McDonald's parking lot in Pleasant Prairie."It was a beautiful thing to have Emma meet her great-grandmother, but at the same time, it was heartbreaking," said Oberschlake.It was a family introduction amid the coronavirus.
PLEASANT PRAIRIE -- A beautiful, but heartbreaking moment was caught on camera -- a meeting that was nearly a century in the making."It was beautiful," said Ross Oberschlake, father of Emma.Oberschlake spoke of the moment his daughter was introduced to her great-grandmother -- through a car window and face mask in the McDonald's parking lot in Pleasant Prairie."It was a beautiful thing to have Emma meet her great-grandmother, but at the same time, it was heartbreaking," said Oberschlake.It was a family introduction amid the coronavirus.
DHS: 1,150+ confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 16K+ test negative
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Sunday afternoon, March 29 reported 1,112 positive cases of the coronavirus statewide.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Sunday afternoon, March 29 reported 1,112 positive cases of the coronavirus statewide.
Wisconsin Elections Commission deadlocks on opening investigation into clerks over April 7 election
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Elections Commission deadlocked on opening investigations into Milwaukee and Dane County clerks during an emergency telephone meeting Sunday, March 29 regarding the April 7 election.The clerks told voters Governor Tony Ever's "Safer at Home" order means they wouldn't have to show a photo ID to vote by mail.On Friday, March 27, the Wisconsin Republican Party asked the Wisconsin Supreme Court to intervene in the matter.A federal judge had tossed a previous lawsuit brought by Green Bay that sought to postpone the April election because of coronavirus concerns -- requesting the election be moved to all-mail.Governor Evers and Republican leaders have looked to keep the April 7 date.During an emergency meeting of the Wisconsin Elections Commission Sunday, commissioners tied three-to-three on opening investigations into the clerks in Dane and Milwaukee County.
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Elections Commission deadlocked on opening investigations into Milwaukee and Dane County clerks during an emergency telephone meeting Sunday, March 29 regarding the April 7 election.The clerks told voters Governor Tony Ever's "Safer at Home" order means they wouldn't have to show a photo ID to vote by mail.On Friday, March 27, the Wisconsin Republican Party asked the Wisconsin Supreme Court to intervene in the matter.A federal judge had tossed a previous lawsuit brought by Green Bay that sought to postpone the April election because of coronavirus concerns -- requesting the election be moved to all-mail.Governor Evers and Republican leaders have looked to keep the April 7 date.During an emergency meeting of the Wisconsin Elections Commission Sunday, commissioners tied three-to-three on opening investigations into the clerks in Dane and Milwaukee County.
COVID-19: Mayor Barrett announces former nun retirement home opening for homeless
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Sunday, March 29 announced a new plan to house those "with unstable housing" amid the coronavirus pandemic.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Sunday, March 29 announced a new plan to house those "with unstable housing" amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Police: Maryland man defied coronavirus emergency order, hosted bonfire with 60 people
HUGHESVILLE,Md. -- A Maryland man hosted about 60 people at a bonfire Friday night, March 27, defying the state's coronavirus emergency order, investigators said.Shawn Myers, a 41-year-old registered sex offender who was also indicted as a murder accomplice, was arrested after twice violating Gov.
HUGHESVILLE,Md. -- A Maryland man hosted about 60 people at a bonfire Friday night, March 27, defying the state's coronavirus emergency order, investigators said.Shawn Myers, a 41-year-old registered sex offender who was also indicted as a murder accomplice, was arrested after twice violating Gov.
Country star Joe Diffie died from coronavirus complications at age 61
NASHVILLE -- Country star Joe Diffie has died at the age of 61 following a battle with coronavirus.The news was confirmed in a statement from Diffie's reps obtained by Fox News."GRAMMY-winning country music legend Joe Diffie passed away today, Sunday, March 29, from complications of coronavirus (COVID-19)," read the statement. "His family respects their privacy at this time."Diffie's rep offered a statement from Diffie on Friday, March 27, confirming his diagnosis with the virus.“My family and I are asking for privacy at this time,” Diffie, 61, said in the statement.The statement was also shared on his official Instagram account.The post also contained a black-and-white photo of the singer, smiling."We want to remind the public and all my fans to be vigilant, cautious and careful during this pandemic," he added.The Grand Ole Opry member and Grammy winner is known for his hits in the '90s including, “Honky Tonk Attitude,” “Prop Me Up Beside the Jukebox,” “John Deere Green,” “Third Rock From the Sun” and “Pickup Man."
NASHVILLE -- Country star Joe Diffie has died at the age of 61 following a battle with coronavirus.The news was confirmed in a statement from Diffie's reps obtained by Fox News."GRAMMY-winning country music legend Joe Diffie passed away today, Sunday, March 29, from complications of coronavirus (COVID-19)," read the statement. "His family respects their privacy at this time."Diffie's rep offered a statement from Diffie on Friday, March 27, confirming his diagnosis with the virus.“My family and I are asking for privacy at this time,” Diffie, 61, said in the statement.The statement was also shared on his official Instagram account.The post also contained a black-and-white photo of the singer, smiling."We want to remind the public and all my fans to be vigilant, cautious and careful during this pandemic," he added.The Grand Ole Opry member and Grammy winner is known for his hits in the '90s including, “Honky Tonk Attitude,” “Prop Me Up Beside the Jukebox,” “John Deere Green,” “Third Rock From the Sun” and “Pickup Man."
Pennsylvania coughing 'prank' suspect arrested, charged after $35K in groceries tossed
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- Authorities in Pennsylvania identified the suspect accused of coughing on an estimated $35,000 worth of grocery store products in what they said was a "twisted prank" amid the coronavirus pandemic.
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- Authorities in Pennsylvania identified the suspect accused of coughing on an estimated $35,000 worth of grocery store products in what they said was a "twisted prank" amid the coronavirus pandemic.