$2.2T rescue package signed into law; what does it mean for you?
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump signed a $2.2 trillion economic rescue package into law Friday, March 27.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump signed a $2.2 trillion economic rescue package into law Friday, March 27.
'We think this is a game-changer:' New test could let patients self swab for COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- A new test for COVID-19 could allow patients to swab their own noses at approved testing sites.
MILWAUKEE -- A new test for COVID-19 could allow patients to swab their own noses at approved testing sites.
Milwaukee County, city officials call for more resources to stop growing COVID-19 case numbers
MILWAUKEE -- The highest number of coronavirus cases and deaths in Wisconsin are in Milwaukee County.
MILWAUKEE -- The highest number of coronavirus cases and deaths in Wisconsin are in Milwaukee County.
Milwaukee woman dies from coronavirus complications, medical examiner says
MILWAUKEE -- A 55-year-old Milwaukee woman has died from complications of the coronavirus, according to the Milwaukee County medical examiner.The woman arrived at a hospital on Thursday, March 26 and died shortly after her arrival.
MILWAUKEE -- A 55-year-old Milwaukee woman has died from complications of the coronavirus, according to the Milwaukee County medical examiner.The woman arrived at a hospital on Thursday, March 26 and died shortly after her arrival.
UW-Madison students test positive for COVID-19 after returning from spring break
MADISON -- According to a report from University Health Services on Friday, March 27, UW-Madison students who returned from spring break tested positive for COVID-19.The university has urged students who traveled for spring break to self-quarantine for 14 days -- regardless of whether they have symptoms.
MADISON -- According to a report from University Health Services on Friday, March 27, UW-Madison students who returned from spring break tested positive for COVID-19.The university has urged students who traveled for spring break to self-quarantine for 14 days -- regardless of whether they have symptoms.
McDonald’s cuts all-day breakfast menu amid coronavirus pandemic
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – McDonald’s is cutting items from its menu in an effort to make things easier for its employees working during the coronavirus pandemic.In a statement Wednesday, McDonald’s said it plans to roll out a limited menu in the U.S.The limited menu will not include all-day breakfast items, salads, grilled chicken sandwiches, and chicken tenders, according to a report.Rather, restaurants will continue to serve the fast-food chain’s best-sellers like McMuffins and McGriddles in the morning, as well as hamburgers and fries for the rest of the day.Don’t worry, the change is only temporary, though.Shortly after the announcement, McDonald’s U.S. President Joe Erlinger tweeted, “All day breakfast’s response to this news: ‘I’ll be back.'”McDonald’s launched its all-day breakfast menu in 2015.The limited menu comes after the closure of dine-in service at all restaurants in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – McDonald’s is cutting items from its menu in an effort to make things easier for its employees working during the coronavirus pandemic.In a statement Wednesday, McDonald’s said it plans to roll out a limited menu in the U.S.The limited menu will not include all-day breakfast items, salads, grilled chicken sandwiches, and chicken tenders, according to a report.Rather, restaurants will continue to serve the fast-food chain’s best-sellers like McMuffins and McGriddles in the morning, as well as hamburgers and fries for the rest of the day.Don’t worry, the change is only temporary, though.Shortly after the announcement, McDonald’s U.S. President Joe Erlinger tweeted, “All day breakfast’s response to this news: ‘I’ll be back.'”McDonald’s launched its all-day breakfast menu in 2015.The limited menu comes after the closure of dine-in service at all restaurants in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
'Thinking of you:' Residents of Wisconsin Veterans Home at King miss family, friends
WAUPACA -- While the coronavirus pandemic plays out, those at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King would like to let their families and friends know that they are thinking of them.Check out the video tweeted out by the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs on Friday, March 27.
WAUPACA -- While the coronavirus pandemic plays out, those at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King would like to let their families and friends know that they are thinking of them.Check out the video tweeted out by the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs on Friday, March 27.
'Try and plan it out:' CDC offers tips to be safe from COVID-19 when you shop for groceries
MILWAUKEE -- The CDC recommends going grocery shopping no more than twice a week amid the coronavirus pandemic -- and not at peak times.
MILWAUKEE -- The CDC recommends going grocery shopping no more than twice a week amid the coronavirus pandemic -- and not at peak times.
'Be a hero, stay home:' Milwaukee aldermen urge residents to take 'Safer at Home' order seriously
MILWAUKEE -- Leaders in the City of Milwaukee are stressing the public take the state's "Safer at Home" order seriously."You as a community member play the largest role in overcoming this pandemic," said Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales said in a public service announcement.
MILWAUKEE -- Leaders in the City of Milwaukee are stressing the public take the state's "Safer at Home" order seriously."You as a community member play the largest role in overcoming this pandemic," said Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales said in a public service announcement.
El Rey donates hand sanitizer to MPD, food to community organization
MILWAUKEE -- El Rey Mexican Products donated on Friday, March 27 hand sanitizer to the Milwaukee Police Department.Officers worked with employees from El Rey on Friday to unload several boxes of the hand sanitizer -- which will be distributed throughout the Milwaukee Police Department.El Rey also made a big delivery for some people in need.
MILWAUKEE -- El Rey Mexican Products donated on Friday, March 27 hand sanitizer to the Milwaukee Police Department.Officers worked with employees from El Rey on Friday to unload several boxes of the hand sanitizer -- which will be distributed throughout the Milwaukee Police Department.El Rey also made a big delivery for some people in need.
'I love it:' Olympic swimmer journeys from Pennsylvania to Wisconsin for training
MADISON -- An Olympic swimmer was training in Wisconsin until everything was shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic.Ally McHugh is a championship swimmer from Penn State University, so, naturally, her path to the Olympics would go through Wisconsin, right?"Literally a few days after graduation, I spent some time with family but then literally was right out to Madison, Wisconsin and my new apartment, getting back to training, meeting the team, building relationships with those athletes and the other coaching staff," McHugh said. "It's been awesome.
MADISON -- An Olympic swimmer was training in Wisconsin until everything was shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic.Ally McHugh is a championship swimmer from Penn State University, so, naturally, her path to the Olympics would go through Wisconsin, right?"Literally a few days after graduation, I spent some time with family but then literally was right out to Madison, Wisconsin and my new apartment, getting back to training, meeting the team, building relationships with those athletes and the other coaching staff," McHugh said. "It's been awesome.
'It was touching my heart:' Brookfield barber donates hundreds of gloves to Milwaukee VA
BROOKFIELD -- Supplies like gloves and masks are becoming harder for first responders to get ahold of as the coronavirus continues to spread.
BROOKFIELD -- Supplies like gloves and masks are becoming harder for first responders to get ahold of as the coronavirus continues to spread.
Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office says COVID-19 response 'a team approach'
MILWAUKEE -- With the number of deaths in Wisconsin rising because of the pandemic, the medical examiner has been working with the department of emergency management to discuss resources.
MILWAUKEE -- With the number of deaths in Wisconsin rising because of the pandemic, the medical examiner has been working with the department of emergency management to discuss resources.
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President Trump seeks to force General Motors to produce ventilators
DETROIT — President Donald Trump issued an order Friday that seeks to force General Motors to produce ventilators for coronavirus patients under the Defense Production Act.President Trump said negotiations with General Motors had been productive, “but our fight against the virus is too urgent to allow the give-and-take of the contracting process to continue to run its normal course.”President Trump said “GM was wasting time” and that his actions will help ensure the quick production of ventilators that will save American lives.Previously President Trump has been reluctant to use the act to force businesses to contribute to the coronavirus fight.
DETROIT — President Donald Trump issued an order Friday that seeks to force General Motors to produce ventilators for coronavirus patients under the Defense Production Act.President Trump said negotiations with General Motors had been productive, “but our fight against the virus is too urgent to allow the give-and-take of the contracting process to continue to run its normal course.”President Trump said “GM was wasting time” and that his actions will help ensure the quick production of ventilators that will save American lives.Previously President Trump has been reluctant to use the act to force businesses to contribute to the coronavirus fight.
Milwaukee to launch drive-up early voting on Saturday, March 28
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee Election Commission will be launching a “drive-up” early voting option for voters starting Saturday, March 28 outside of the Zeidler Municipal Building, 841 N.
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee Election Commission will be launching a “drive-up” early voting option for voters starting Saturday, March 28 outside of the Zeidler Municipal Building, 841 N.
President Trump signs $2.2T stimulus after swift congressional votes
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump signed an unprecedented $2.2 trillion economic rescue package into law Friday, after swift and near-unanimous action by Congress to support businesses, rush resources to overburdened health care providers and help struggling families during the deepening coronavirus epidemic.Acting with unity and resolve unseen since the 9/11 attacks, Washington moved urgently to stem an economic free fall caused by widespread restrictions meant to slow the spread of the virus that have shuttered schools, closed businesses and brought American life in many places to a virtual standstill.“This will deliver urgently needed relief," President Trump said as he signed the bill in the Oval Office, flanked only by Republican lawmakers.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump signed an unprecedented $2.2 trillion economic rescue package into law Friday, after swift and near-unanimous action by Congress to support businesses, rush resources to overburdened health care providers and help struggling families during the deepening coronavirus epidemic.Acting with unity and resolve unseen since the 9/11 attacks, Washington moved urgently to stem an economic free fall caused by widespread restrictions meant to slow the spread of the virus that have shuttered schools, closed businesses and brought American life in many places to a virtual standstill.“This will deliver urgently needed relief," President Trump said as he signed the bill in the Oval Office, flanked only by Republican lawmakers.
'Unfortunate decision:' Burlington's ChocolateFest set for Memorial Day weekend is canceled
BURLINGTON -- Burlington's annual ChocolateFest, which takes place every Memorial Day weekend, has been canceled for 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.In a news release, ChocolateFest officials said, "...keeping the public safe is our first priority.
BURLINGTON -- Burlington's annual ChocolateFest, which takes place every Memorial Day weekend, has been canceled for 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.In a news release, ChocolateFest officials said, "...keeping the public safe is our first priority.
Salvation Army sets up drive-thru outside hospital, hands out meals to health care workers
MILWAUKEE -- All the people who work in hospitals are the true heroes of the coronavirus pandemic.
MILWAUKEE -- All the people who work in hospitals are the true heroes of the coronavirus pandemic.