Gov. Tony Evers asks lawmakers to modify election statutes
MADISON — Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Democratic Gov.
Associated Bank commits $300K to COVID-19 relief in Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota
GREEN BAY -- Associated Bank announced Friday, March 27 a $300,000 commitment to support COVID-19 recovery efforts in its three-state footprint.The company will donate $150,000 to local United Way chapters in Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota to fund community-based programs and support services that provide basic needs.A commitment of $50,000 each will be provided to the Give to MKE Responds Fund, the Chicago Community COVID-19 Response Fund and the Minnesota Disaster Recovery Fund (MDRF) to assist with housing and small business relief efforts.Associated Bank recently announced additional steps being taken to assist consumer and business customers impacted by the economic consequences of COVID-19.
GREEN BAY -- Associated Bank announced Friday, March 27 a $300,000 commitment to support COVID-19 recovery efforts in its three-state footprint.The company will donate $150,000 to local United Way chapters in Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota to fund community-based programs and support services that provide basic needs.A commitment of $50,000 each will be provided to the Give to MKE Responds Fund, the Chicago Community COVID-19 Response Fund and the Minnesota Disaster Recovery Fund (MDRF) to assist with housing and small business relief efforts.Associated Bank recently announced additional steps being taken to assist consumer and business customers impacted by the economic consequences of COVID-19.
Racine County Sheriff's Office, volunteers make 2K+ masks for those battling COVID-19
RACINE -- A Racine County Sheriff’s Office-led effort to manufacture more personal protective equipment is resulting in the creation of 2,300 additional facemasks that can be used for local first responders, workers at long-term care facilities, and others on the front lines battling the COVID-19 outbreak.Beginning Friday, March 20, the sheriff’s office, with assistance from local volunteers, sewing groups, Sew ‘N Save of Racine, and personnel at the state Ellsworth Correctional Facility and Racine County Jail, began coordinating a large sewing project to produce home-sewn masks.
RACINE -- A Racine County Sheriff’s Office-led effort to manufacture more personal protective equipment is resulting in the creation of 2,300 additional facemasks that can be used for local first responders, workers at long-term care facilities, and others on the front lines battling the COVID-19 outbreak.Beginning Friday, March 20, the sheriff’s office, with assistance from local volunteers, sewing groups, Sew ‘N Save of Racine, and personnel at the state Ellsworth Correctional Facility and Racine County Jail, began coordinating a large sewing project to produce home-sewn masks.
Kristen Bell hosts Nick pandemic special for kids, families
LOS ANGELES — Kristen Bell is hosting a Nickelodeon special with a “kid’s-eye view” of the coronavirus pandemic to address youngsters' concerns and help families weather the crisis, the channel said Friday.Bell and her guests practiced social distancing, using video to connect for the hourlong program airing 7 p.m. EDT Monday, March 30.
LOS ANGELES — Kristen Bell is hosting a Nickelodeon special with a “kid’s-eye view” of the coronavirus pandemic to address youngsters' concerns and help families weather the crisis, the channel said Friday.Bell and her guests practiced social distancing, using video to connect for the hourlong program airing 7 p.m. EDT Monday, March 30.
Salon owner gives tips on how to maintain beauty routine while stuck at home
CANFIELD, Ohio (WKBN) – A Canfield salon is using social media to send out beauty tips during Ohio’s stay-at-home order.Carolyn Cappabianca is the owner of Magnolias on the Green Salon.
CANFIELD, Ohio (WKBN) – A Canfield salon is using social media to send out beauty tips during Ohio’s stay-at-home order.Carolyn Cappabianca is the owner of Magnolias on the Green Salon.
Wisconsin creates personal protective equipment (PPE) donation/buyback program
MADISON -- Wisconsin has created a personal protective equipment (PPE) donation and buyback program to help bolster its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.Officials are looking for companies, educational facilities, and other organizations that may have PPE.State officials say they appreciate donations and are willing to reimburse large quantities of PPE at fair market value.
MADISON -- Wisconsin has created a personal protective equipment (PPE) donation and buyback program to help bolster its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.Officials are looking for companies, educational facilities, and other organizations that may have PPE.State officials say they appreciate donations and are willing to reimburse large quantities of PPE at fair market value.
For seniors, isolation changes life in varied, nuanced ways
ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- One remembers the polio epidemic and the hardships of World War II.
ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- One remembers the polio epidemic and the hardships of World War II.
Wisconsin Department of Revenue announces relief measures for small businesses
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) announced Friday, March 27 additional measures to help small businesses, including steps to help with sales tax payments.Starting immediately, small businesses can request an extension to file sales and use tax returns scheduled to be due March 31 until April 30, and those scheduled to be due April 30 until June 1.Last week, the DOR, like the IRS, automatically extended income tax payment and return due dates to July 15, 2020.Other elements related to the sales tax change include:
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) announced Friday, March 27 additional measures to help small businesses, including steps to help with sales tax payments.Starting immediately, small businesses can request an extension to file sales and use tax returns scheduled to be due March 31 until April 30, and those scheduled to be due April 30 until June 1.Last week, the DOR, like the IRS, automatically extended income tax payment and return due dates to July 15, 2020.Other elements related to the sales tax change include:
Milwaukee's black community hit hard by coronavirus
MADISON — Deaths and confirmed cases of the coronavirus are spiking in Milwaukee’s black community, leading public health and civic leaders to sound the alarm that decades of social, political and economic disadvantages are creating a toxic stew that puts people’s lives at risk like no time before.“I wish I could say I was surprised or shocked by that,” said Joshua Garoon, an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison who studies the sociology of public health. “But it’s precisely, given the situation in Wisconsin, what I would expect to see. ...
MADISON — Deaths and confirmed cases of the coronavirus are spiking in Milwaukee’s black community, leading public health and civic leaders to sound the alarm that decades of social, political and economic disadvantages are creating a toxic stew that puts people’s lives at risk like no time before.“I wish I could say I was surprised or shocked by that,” said Joshua Garoon, an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison who studies the sociology of public health. “But it’s precisely, given the situation in Wisconsin, what I would expect to see. ...
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AP sources: MLBers keep service time in deal; draft may trim
NEW YORK — Players agreed to a deal with Major League Baseball that would preserve service time in the event this season is canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, but left open details of what a configured schedule would look like.As part of the agreement approved by the union Thursday night, players will not challenge the loss of their salaries if no games are played.Management will advance $170 million in salary payments over two stages, and that money does not have to be returned if the season is canceled.
NEW YORK — Players agreed to a deal with Major League Baseball that would preserve service time in the event this season is canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, but left open details of what a configured schedule would look like.As part of the agreement approved by the union Thursday night, players will not challenge the loss of their salaries if no games are played.Management will advance $170 million in salary payments over two stages, and that money does not have to be returned if the season is canceled.
Free doggy daycare for healthcare workers, 1st responders in Menomonee Falls, Brookfield area
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Brook-Falls Pet Resort & Doggy Day Care is sending out a message of appreciation and concern to the Menomonee Falls/Brookfield and surrounding area healthcare workers and first responders.A news release says in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Pet Resort will offer up to five days of either half or full-day doggy daycare for their furry friends at no charge.Dr.
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Brook-Falls Pet Resort & Doggy Day Care is sending out a message of appreciation and concern to the Menomonee Falls/Brookfield and surrounding area healthcare workers and first responders.A news release says in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Pet Resort will offer up to five days of either half or full-day doggy daycare for their furry friends at no charge.Dr.
LIST: Businesses giving free stuff to first responders, medical professionals
Various businesses are showing their support and gratitude to first responders and medical personnel by offering free products and services.Here’s a list of freebies:
Various businesses are showing their support and gratitude to first responders and medical personnel by offering free products and services.Here’s a list of freebies:
‘Baby Shark' Challenge: Wash your hands, doo doo doo doo doo
NEW YORK -- Sorry parents, ‘Baby Shark’ is making a comeback — for a good cause.Pinkfong's "Baby Shark" — that jingle earworm that every toddler seems to know — has been reworked to teach good hygiene to combat COVID-19.The company has debuted the "Wash Your Hands With Baby Shark" video and started a dance challenge to encourage families to upload videos of their children washing hands to the song.“Wash your hands/doo doo doo doo doo/Wash your hands,” go the new lyrics. “Grab some soap/doo doo doo doo doo/Grab some soap.” Videos are tagged with #BabySharkHandWashChallenge.Pinkfong uploaded its original version of “Baby Shark” with an accompanying dance and colorful cartoon video to YouTube in June 2016.
NEW YORK -- Sorry parents, ‘Baby Shark’ is making a comeback — for a good cause.Pinkfong's "Baby Shark" — that jingle earworm that every toddler seems to know — has been reworked to teach good hygiene to combat COVID-19.The company has debuted the "Wash Your Hands With Baby Shark" video and started a dance challenge to encourage families to upload videos of their children washing hands to the song.“Wash your hands/doo doo doo doo doo/Wash your hands,” go the new lyrics. “Grab some soap/doo doo doo doo doo/Grab some soap.” Videos are tagged with #BabySharkHandWashChallenge.Pinkfong uploaded its original version of “Baby Shark” with an accompanying dance and colorful cartoon video to YouTube in June 2016.
'We are so grateful:' Companies, organizations contribute to COVID-19 Urgent Needs Fund
MILWAUKEE -- Companies and organizations throughout southeastern Wisconsin responded to the call to support the community by making contributions to the United Way COVID-19 Urgent Needs Fund.Those who made financial or in-kind donations include -- 88Nine Radio Milwaukee, GE Healthcare, HSA Bank, Meijer, Northwestern Mutual, UW Credit Union, We Energies Foundation, and Weyco Group.Donations to the COVID-19 Urgent Needs Fund can be made directly at UnitedWayGMWC.org."I am never surprised, but always humbled at the generosity of our community,” said Amy Lindner, president & CEO of United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County. “When people are in need, our neighbors and friends are always the first to raise their hands and ask us what they can do to help.”“We are so grateful to everyone who is supporting the COVID-19 Urgent Needs Fund.
MILWAUKEE -- Companies and organizations throughout southeastern Wisconsin responded to the call to support the community by making contributions to the United Way COVID-19 Urgent Needs Fund.Those who made financial or in-kind donations include -- 88Nine Radio Milwaukee, GE Healthcare, HSA Bank, Meijer, Northwestern Mutual, UW Credit Union, We Energies Foundation, and Weyco Group.Donations to the COVID-19 Urgent Needs Fund can be made directly at UnitedWayGMWC.org."I am never surprised, but always humbled at the generosity of our community,” said Amy Lindner, president & CEO of United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County. “When people are in need, our neighbors and friends are always the first to raise their hands and ask us what they can do to help.”“We are so grateful to everyone who is supporting the COVID-19 Urgent Needs Fund.
'Precautionary measure:' Meijer temporarily stops accepting returns amid COVID-19 outbreak
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. –Meijer announced Friday, March 27 that it has temporarily stopped accepting product returns at all its customer service desks until April 16 to continue its efforts of helping prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and protect its team members and customers.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. –Meijer announced Friday, March 27 that it has temporarily stopped accepting product returns at all its customer service desks until April 16 to continue its efforts of helping prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and protect its team members and customers.
Texas Roadhouse CEO foregoes salary for 1 year to pay workers amid coronavirus
Texas Roadhouse CEO and founder Kent Taylor will give up his pay for the rest of the year so that the money can go to “front-line workers” amid an industry crunch due to restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19, according to reports.
Texas Roadhouse CEO and founder Kent Taylor will give up his pay for the rest of the year so that the money can go to “front-line workers” amid an industry crunch due to restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19, according to reports.
Georgia Aquarium welcomes shelter puppies while it’s closed
ATLANTA, Ga. (WHTM) — While the humans are home the puppies are at play.The Atlanta Humane Society took some of its romping, scampering pups to visit the Georgia Aquarium.
ATLANTA, Ga. (WHTM) — While the humans are home the puppies are at play.The Atlanta Humane Society took some of its romping, scampering pups to visit the Georgia Aquarium.
2 Dane County jail inmates test positive for COVID-19, results pending for 6 others
MADISON -- Two inmates in the Dane County Jail in Madison have tested positive for COVID-19 and results are pending on another six inmates who are in isolation.The Dane County Sheriff's Office said Thursday night that all of the inmates were tested after they had fevers.
MADISON -- Two inmates in the Dane County Jail in Madison have tested positive for COVID-19 and results are pending on another six inmates who are in isolation.The Dane County Sheriff's Office said Thursday night that all of the inmates were tested after they had fevers.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus
LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for the new coronavirus, the first leader of a major nation to contract COVID-19, but he insisted Friday that he remains in charge of the U.K.'s response to the outbreak.Johnson, 55, said he was tested Thursday on the advice of the chief medical officer after showing “mild symptoms, of a temperature and a persistent cough.Health Secretary Matt Hancock was also confirmed to have the virus.
LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for the new coronavirus, the first leader of a major nation to contract COVID-19, but he insisted Friday that he remains in charge of the U.K.'s response to the outbreak.Johnson, 55, said he was tested Thursday on the advice of the chief medical officer after showing “mild symptoms, of a temperature and a persistent cough.Health Secretary Matt Hancock was also confirmed to have the virus.