'Kind of tremendous:' Fundraiser for Milwaukee area restaurants raises more than $25K
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee attorney has raised more than $25,000 in an online fundraiser to help six local restaurants through the "Safer at Home" initiative.The coronavirus pandemic has led to trying times for small businesses like Interval in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee attorney has raised more than $25,000 in an online fundraiser to help six local restaurants through the "Safer at Home" initiative.The coronavirus pandemic has led to trying times for small businesses like Interval in Milwaukee.
US Department of Labor adds guidance for workers, employers under coronavirus response act
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) published more guidance, Saturday, March 28 for employees and employers about how each will be able to take advantage of the protections and relief offered by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) when it goes into effect on April 1, 2020.The latest round of guidance includes questions and answers addressing critical issues such as the definition of a “health care provider,” and the scope of the small business exemption for purposes of exclusion from the provisions of the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act.
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) published more guidance, Saturday, March 28 for employees and employers about how each will be able to take advantage of the protections and relief offered by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) when it goes into effect on April 1, 2020.The latest round of guidance includes questions and answers addressing critical issues such as the definition of a “health care provider,” and the scope of the small business exemption for purposes of exclusion from the provisions of the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act.
President Trump: No quarantine, but travel advisory for NY, CT and NJ
NORFOLK, Va. — President Donald Trump backed away from calling for a quarantine for coronavirus hotspots in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, instead directing Saturday night that a “strong Travel Advisory” be issued to stem the spread of the outbreak.After consulting with the White House task force leading the federal response and the governors of the three affected states, President Trump said: "I have asked the @CDCgov to issue a strong Travel Advisory, to be administered by the Governors, in consultation with the Federal Government.
NORFOLK, Va. — President Donald Trump backed away from calling for a quarantine for coronavirus hotspots in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, instead directing Saturday night that a “strong Travel Advisory” be issued to stem the spread of the outbreak.After consulting with the White House task force leading the federal response and the governors of the three affected states, President Trump said: "I have asked the @CDCgov to issue a strong Travel Advisory, to be administered by the Governors, in consultation with the Federal Government.
'We have a responsibility:' Milwaukee sign fabricator starts 3D printing reusable masks
MILWAUKEE -- A fabricator by trade and known for making signs, Adam Brown is the owner of Sign Effectz.
MILWAUKEE -- A fabricator by trade and known for making signs, Adam Brown is the owner of Sign Effectz.
'Fool's Gin:' Illinois distillery switches up operation to make hand sanitizer
HIGHWOOD, Ill. -- A UW-Madison alumnus and a Wisconsin native have converted their Illinois distillery to make hand sanitizer for first responders and the general public.
HIGHWOOD, Ill. -- A UW-Madison alumnus and a Wisconsin native have converted their Illinois distillery to make hand sanitizer for first responders and the general public.
'It's horrifying:' Amazon delivery driver caught on video spitting on package
LOS ANGELES -- An Amazon delivery driver was caught on video appearing to spit on his hand and wiping it on a package delivered to a resident's door in Los Angeles."It’s horrifying...
LOS ANGELES -- An Amazon delivery driver was caught on video appearing to spit on his hand and wiping it on a package delivered to a resident's door in Los Angeles."It’s horrifying...
Illinois Gov. says infant with COVID-19 has died
CHICAGO — Illinois Gov.
CHICAGO — Illinois Gov.
SeaWorld furloughs 90% of workers because of virus crisis
ORLANDO -- SeaWorld Entertainment is furloughing 90% of its workers because the novel coronavirus had forced the company to close its 12 theme parks.The employees will be paid through the beginning of next week.
ORLANDO -- SeaWorld Entertainment is furloughing 90% of its workers because the novel coronavirus had forced the company to close its 12 theme parks.The employees will be paid through the beginning of next week.
'Pandemonium:' Aaron Rodgers details return to US from Peru on radio show
GREEN BAY -- In a phone interview with The Pat McAfee Show, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers shared that he is back at his home in California after returning from Peru, leaving shortly before the country went on lockdown due to COVID-19.In the interview, which was posted March 27, Rodgers said he had left Peru nine days earlier -- March 18.
GREEN BAY -- In a phone interview with The Pat McAfee Show, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers shared that he is back at his home in California after returning from Peru, leaving shortly before the country went on lockdown due to COVID-19.In the interview, which was posted March 27, Rodgers said he had left Peru nine days earlier -- March 18.
'It's nice to be out:' Minnesota church creates drive-in theater for community members
COON RAPIDS, Minn. (KMSP) - While movie theaters are among the many gathering places closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, one church in Coon Rapids, Minnesota is bringing back an old-school way of seeing the latest blockbuster.The North Star Community Church created a drive-in movie theater for community members to have the chance to get out without actually getting out."Helps get out of the house, you know the kids are kinda getting cooped up in there and it's nice even if we're still in the car, it's nice to be out and have some fresh air," said one attendee.The church is posting updates for possible future events on its Facebook page.
COON RAPIDS, Minn. (KMSP) - While movie theaters are among the many gathering places closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, one church in Coon Rapids, Minnesota is bringing back an old-school way of seeing the latest blockbuster.The North Star Community Church created a drive-in movie theater for community members to have the chance to get out without actually getting out."Helps get out of the house, you know the kids are kinda getting cooped up in there and it's nice even if we're still in the car, it's nice to be out and have some fresh air," said one attendee.The church is posting updates for possible future events on its Facebook page.
Missouri Humane Society offering baby goat delivery to ease strain of social distancing
UNION, Mo. (KTVI) – Practicing social distancing to help fight the spread of coronavirus can be difficult.That is why the Humane Society of Missouri’s Longmeadow Rescue Ranch is offering an “on-demand” baby goat service.
UNION, Mo. (KTVI) – Practicing social distancing to help fight the spread of coronavirus can be difficult.That is why the Humane Society of Missouri’s Longmeadow Rescue Ranch is offering an “on-demand” baby goat service.
Can I get coronavirus from a package? What an expert, and Amazon, recommend doing
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — Delivery services like Amazon have been crucial for many people as they shelter in place during the coronavirus pandemic.But now case are cropping up at Amazon warehouses across the country.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — Delivery services like Amazon have been crucial for many people as they shelter in place during the coronavirus pandemic.But now case are cropping up at Amazon warehouses across the country.
U.S. hotspots grow as virus cases surpass 640,000 globally
DETROIT — As the United States led the world with confirmed coronavirus cases, cities such as Detroit, Chicago and New Orleans grew as hotspots Saturday, while the virus continued to pummel New York City and made its way into rural America.Elsewhere, Russia said its borders would be fully closed as of Monday, while in parts of Africa, pandemic prevention measures took a violent turn, with Kenyan police firing tear gas and officers elsewhere were seen on video hitting people with batons.Worldwide infections surpassed 640,000 with nearly 30,000 deaths as new cases also stacked up quickly in Europe, according to a tally by John Hopkins University.
DETROIT — As the United States led the world with confirmed coronavirus cases, cities such as Detroit, Chicago and New Orleans grew as hotspots Saturday, while the virus continued to pummel New York City and made its way into rural America.Elsewhere, Russia said its borders would be fully closed as of Monday, while in parts of Africa, pandemic prevention measures took a violent turn, with Kenyan police firing tear gas and officers elsewhere were seen on video hitting people with batons.Worldwide infections surpassed 640,000 with nearly 30,000 deaths as new cases also stacked up quickly in Europe, according to a tally by John Hopkins University.
Should I be tested for COVID-19? 3 signs you may need the test
DALLAS — With a limited number of tests available for COVID-19, whether or not you can get tested for the virus depends on where you live and how bad your symptoms might be.
DALLAS — With a limited number of tests available for COVID-19, whether or not you can get tested for the virus depends on where you live and how bad your symptoms might be.
Care facility where 3 have died of COVID-19 is 'doing all the right things' according to state
GRAFTON -- It was one week ago that health officials with the Waukesha Ozaukee Public Health Department announced Ozaukee County's first, coronavirus-related death -- a resident of Village Pointe Commons.
GRAFTON -- It was one week ago that health officials with the Waukesha Ozaukee Public Health Department announced Ozaukee County's first, coronavirus-related death -- a resident of Village Pointe Commons.
'The day the music died': Coronavirus tests New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS — There were the great fires of 1788 and 1794 and the multiple yellow fever outbreaks of the 1800s.
NEW ORLEANS — There were the great fires of 1788 and 1794 and the multiple yellow fever outbreaks of the 1800s.
Officials warn coronavirus is dangerous for all ages after 25-year-old Californian dies
SAN DIEGO (KSWB) — A 25-year-old pharmacy technician is among the six San Diego County residents who have died after contracting coronavirus, county health officials said during a Friday news conference.The 25-year-old man was in self-isolation in a Riverside County residence after contracting the virus, health officials said.
SAN DIEGO (KSWB) — A 25-year-old pharmacy technician is among the six San Diego County residents who have died after contracting coronavirus, county health officials said during a Friday news conference.The 25-year-old man was in self-isolation in a Riverside County residence after contracting the virus, health officials said.
Fear behind bars as the coronavirus spreads
NEW YORK -- Something was wrong.
NEW YORK -- Something was wrong.
Milwaukee Marathon offers 'Virtual Run' for racers to log 26.2 miles whenever they can
MILWAUKEE -- The April 11 Milwaukee Marathon -- a Boston Marathon qualifier -- was canceled this year due to the pandemic, but organizers have launched a new way for runners to log those miles they have been training for.The Virtual Run will be offered to anyone wanting to run a full marathon, half marathon or 5K.
MILWAUKEE -- The April 11 Milwaukee Marathon -- a Boston Marathon qualifier -- was canceled this year due to the pandemic, but organizers have launched a new way for runners to log those miles they have been training for.The Virtual Run will be offered to anyone wanting to run a full marathon, half marathon or 5K.
5 long-term facilities in Ozaukee, Washington counties have COVID-19 outbreaks; 6 more suspected
GRAFTON -- Officials with the Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department on Wednesday, March 25 issued a third order related to long-term care facilities in Washington and Ozaukee counties "intended to limit resident exposure" to the coronavirus -- as the number of confirmed cases in Grafton more than doubled."These are people's lives," said Kirsten Johnson, health officer.
GRAFTON -- Officials with the Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department on Wednesday, March 25 issued a third order related to long-term care facilities in Washington and Ozaukee counties "intended to limit resident exposure" to the coronavirus -- as the number of confirmed cases in Grafton more than doubled."These are people's lives," said Kirsten Johnson, health officer.