Wisconsin unemployment numbers rising, 135K+ claims filed in less than 2 weeks
MILWAUKEE -- It's been a rough week for Wisconsin's workforce.With many businesses and people unable to work due to the state's "Safer at Home" orders as a result of the coronavirus.
MILWAUKEE -- It's been a rough week for Wisconsin's workforce.With many businesses and people unable to work due to the state's "Safer at Home" orders as a result of the coronavirus.
3.3 million Americans filed for unemployment last week: What does it mean for the economy?
WASHINGTON -- New U.S. unemployment numbers are through the roof.
WASHINGTON -- New U.S. unemployment numbers are through the roof.
MPS gives free lunches to help families after schools close
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools is among many districts now closed until further notice, and that is making it difficult for some families to meet their children's basic needs.MPS leaders say they are doing everything to help their families get through this difficult time, right now, that starts with free lunches.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools is among many districts now closed until further notice, and that is making it difficult for some families to meet their children's basic needs.MPS leaders say they are doing everything to help their families get through this difficult time, right now, that starts with free lunches.
Milwaukee County officials announce suspension of MCTS bus fares
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County officials on Thursday, March 26 announced they're suspending fare collection on Milwaukee County Transit System buses -- and ordering riders to enter through the rear door only, unless they need assistance with a mobility device or other ADA accommodation.MCTS officials noted suspending fare collection limits the interaction between riders and bus drivers.The announcement came during a 4 p.m. briefing by Milwaukee County officials on the coronavirus pandemic.“While Congress works to create a new Federal Transit Administration grant program to help transit systems sustain operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, MCTS is doing its part to help ensure continuation of mass transit in Milwaukee County in this time of need,” said MCTS Managing Director Dan Boehm in a news release.MCTS will suspend fare collection starting 4 a.m. on Saturday, March 28 in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19.A group of seven Milwaukee County supervisors submitted a proposal to Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele on Monday, March 23 to make this happen.On March 20, MCTS officials announced a reduction in bus service due to COVID-19 starting March 23.Until further notice, buses that operate Mondays through Fridays will begin using a schedule that is similar to the one used by MCTS on Saturdays.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County officials on Thursday, March 26 announced they're suspending fare collection on Milwaukee County Transit System buses -- and ordering riders to enter through the rear door only, unless they need assistance with a mobility device or other ADA accommodation.MCTS officials noted suspending fare collection limits the interaction between riders and bus drivers.The announcement came during a 4 p.m. briefing by Milwaukee County officials on the coronavirus pandemic.“While Congress works to create a new Federal Transit Administration grant program to help transit systems sustain operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, MCTS is doing its part to help ensure continuation of mass transit in Milwaukee County in this time of need,” said MCTS Managing Director Dan Boehm in a news release.MCTS will suspend fare collection starting 4 a.m. on Saturday, March 28 in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19.A group of seven Milwaukee County supervisors submitted a proposal to Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele on Monday, March 23 to make this happen.On March 20, MCTS officials announced a reduction in bus service due to COVID-19 starting March 23.Until further notice, buses that operate Mondays through Fridays will begin using a schedule that is similar to the one used by MCTS on Saturdays.
'Fulfill our mission:' Tour company bringing a taste of Milwaukee to your doorstep amid virus outbreak
MILWAUKEE -- Many businesses are being forced to adapt due to the coronavirus.
MILWAUKEE -- Many businesses are being forced to adapt due to the coronavirus.
Milwaukee VA restricts in-person pharmacy refills due to Coronavirus
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Veterans Affairs Medical Center announced Thursday, March 26 they will only fill prescriptions for hospital discharge and emergency refill requests in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Veterans Affairs Medical Center announced Thursday, March 26 they will only fill prescriptions for hospital discharge and emergency refill requests in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
PHOTOS: Famous people who have died from coronavirus
(NEXSTAR) — The number of coronavirus infections around the world has reached a half-million as the virus continues to spread.As of March 26, the pandemic has resulted in more than 23,000 deaths globally, with celebrities and other well-known names among them.Here are some of the famous people lost to the virus:Terrance McNally
(NEXSTAR) — The number of coronavirus infections around the world has reached a half-million as the virus continues to spread.As of March 26, the pandemic has resulted in more than 23,000 deaths globally, with celebrities and other well-known names among them.Here are some of the famous people lost to the virus:Terrance McNally
Detroit mother of 4 died from coronavirus; her brother wants others to learn from it
DETROIT -- Laneeka Barksdale, a Detroit mother of four, put up a good fight with COVID-19, but it was one she did not win.
DETROIT -- Laneeka Barksdale, a Detroit mother of four, put up a good fight with COVID-19, but it was one she did not win.
West Allis woman dies from COVID-19 complications
WEST ALLIS -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office on Thursday, March 26 reported the death of a 57-year-old West Allis woman.
WEST ALLIS -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office on Thursday, March 26 reported the death of a 57-year-old West Allis woman.
Ocean Connections to offer free virtual 'field trips' to students online
MILWAUKEE -- Although the Milwaukee County Zoo closed to the public on March 13, Ocean Connections is committed to community outreach -- virtually -- by offering engaging, interactive lessons via Facebook Live for the remainder of the school year.Dedicated to the conservation of marine mammals, Ocean Connections' goal is to provide the best possible environment, training and care for marine animals at the zoo -- like seals and sea lions -- with the focus of educating the public about marine life, environmental protection and conservation.
MILWAUKEE -- Although the Milwaukee County Zoo closed to the public on March 13, Ocean Connections is committed to community outreach -- virtually -- by offering engaging, interactive lessons via Facebook Live for the remainder of the school year.Dedicated to the conservation of marine mammals, Ocean Connections' goal is to provide the best possible environment, training and care for marine animals at the zoo -- like seals and sea lions -- with the focus of educating the public about marine life, environmental protection and conservation.
California actor arrested by FBI for attempting to sell coronavirus 'cure’
LOS ANGELES -- The FBI announced the arrest of a Southern California man accused of falsely claiming to have developed a cure for the coronavirus -- soliciting investments in a company he said would market the medication, according to federal prosecutors.Keith Middlebrook told his 2.4 million Instagram followers that his company would return hundreds of millions of dollars in profit, the U.S. Department of Justice said in a statement Wednesday, March 25.Middlebrook claimed he had developed pills that would prevent COVID-19 infections and an injectable drug that would cure those already suffering from the virus, prosecutors said.There are no known cures or vaccinations for the coronavirus.
LOS ANGELES -- The FBI announced the arrest of a Southern California man accused of falsely claiming to have developed a cure for the coronavirus -- soliciting investments in a company he said would market the medication, according to federal prosecutors.Keith Middlebrook told his 2.4 million Instagram followers that his company would return hundreds of millions of dollars in profit, the U.S. Department of Justice said in a statement Wednesday, March 25.Middlebrook claimed he had developed pills that would prevent COVID-19 infections and an injectable drug that would cure those already suffering from the virus, prosecutors said.There are no known cures or vaccinations for the coronavirus.
Holding out: Tour de France yet to be postponed amid virus
PARIS — Perhaps no other sports event puts so many fans in such close contact with athletes as the Tour de France.
PARIS — Perhaps no other sports event puts so many fans in such close contact with athletes as the Tour de France.
If you don't laugh, you cry: Coping with virus through humor
BOSTON — Neil Diamond posts a fireside rendition of "Sweet Caroline" with its familiar lyrics tweaked to say, "Hands ...
BOSTON — Neil Diamond posts a fireside rendition of "Sweet Caroline" with its familiar lyrics tweaked to say, "Hands ...
Crime down 16% in Los Angeles County amid COVID-19 stay-at-home orders
LOS ANGELES -- The number of crimes committed in Los Angeles County has declined as people heed stay-at-home orders issued in an attempt to stop the spread of the coronavirus, according to county officials."We took a pulse of the overall county crime numbers yesterday, and it was for violent crimes ...
LOS ANGELES -- The number of crimes committed in Los Angeles County has declined as people heed stay-at-home orders issued in an attempt to stop the spread of the coronavirus, according to county officials."We took a pulse of the overall county crime numbers yesterday, and it was for violent crimes ...
Master Lock donates free smart locks to protect PPE amid COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- Master Lock is doing its part to help the healthcare workers who have been working around the clock to get patients the urgent care and testing they need.The company announced on Thursday, March 26 that it is offering health care facilities and providers a free smart lock or lock box to secure critical personal protective equipment (PPE).Healthcare facilities and providers can apply by filling out this form and choosing between Master Lock’s Bluetooth padlocks and lock boxes that offer audit trails of who is accessing locks and when.
MILWAUKEE -- Master Lock is doing its part to help the healthcare workers who have been working around the clock to get patients the urgent care and testing they need.The company announced on Thursday, March 26 that it is offering health care facilities and providers a free smart lock or lock box to secure critical personal protective equipment (PPE).Healthcare facilities and providers can apply by filling out this form and choosing between Master Lock’s Bluetooth padlocks and lock boxes that offer audit trails of who is accessing locks and when.
Medical examiner: Milwaukee County man dies from COVID-19; 12 deaths in Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE -- Three Milwaukee County women and one man died as a result of the novel coronavirus, the Milwaukee County medical examiner reported Thursday, March 26, with a total of 11 deaths statewide; eight of them in Milwaukee County.The medical examiner reported the death of a 79-year-old Milwaukee woman on Thursday afternoon.
MILWAUKEE -- Three Milwaukee County women and one man died as a result of the novel coronavirus, the Milwaukee County medical examiner reported Thursday, March 26, with a total of 11 deaths statewide; eight of them in Milwaukee County.The medical examiner reported the death of a 79-year-old Milwaukee woman on Thursday afternoon.
Pres. Trump says federal officials developing guidelines to rate counties by risk of virus spread
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday, March 26 that federal officials are developing guidelines to rate counties by risk of virus spread, as he aims to begin to ease nationwide guidelines meant to stem the coronavirus outbreak.In a letter to the nation's governors, President Trump said the new guidelines are meant to enable state and local leaders to make “decisions about maintaining, increasing, or relaxing social distancing and other measures they have put in place.” States and municipalities would still retain authority to set whatever restrictions deem necessary.President Trump has been seeking for days to determine how to contain the economic fallout of the guidelines issued by his administration as well as local leaders to slow the tide of infections.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday, March 26 that federal officials are developing guidelines to rate counties by risk of virus spread, as he aims to begin to ease nationwide guidelines meant to stem the coronavirus outbreak.In a letter to the nation's governors, President Trump said the new guidelines are meant to enable state and local leaders to make “decisions about maintaining, increasing, or relaxing social distancing and other measures they have put in place.” States and municipalities would still retain authority to set whatever restrictions deem necessary.President Trump has been seeking for days to determine how to contain the economic fallout of the guidelines issued by his administration as well as local leaders to slow the tide of infections.
Mayo Clinic warns of risk of sudden cardiac death in use of off-label COVID-19 treatments
ROCHESTER, Minn. -- The Mayo Clinic is warning health care providers that some patients may be at risk of sudden cardiac death from the use of off-label COVID-19 treatments.Hydroxychloroquine is one such drug being used off-label to treat COVID-19 patients.Hydroxychloroquine is a preventative and treatment drug for malaria that is also used to manage and minimize symptoms of inflammatory immune disease, such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.The Mayo Clinic says laboratory tests have shown hydroxychloroquine can prevent the viruses that cause COVID-19 from attaching to and entering cells.Medications like hydroxychloroquine, however, block one of the critical potassium channels that control the heart’s electrical recharging system, according to a news release.
ROCHESTER, Minn. -- The Mayo Clinic is warning health care providers that some patients may be at risk of sudden cardiac death from the use of off-label COVID-19 treatments.Hydroxychloroquine is one such drug being used off-label to treat COVID-19 patients.Hydroxychloroquine is a preventative and treatment drug for malaria that is also used to manage and minimize symptoms of inflammatory immune disease, such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.The Mayo Clinic says laboratory tests have shown hydroxychloroquine can prevent the viruses that cause COVID-19 from attaching to and entering cells.Medications like hydroxychloroquine, however, block one of the critical potassium channels that control the heart’s electrical recharging system, according to a news release.
Pres. Trump's campaign threatens legal action against TV stations in Wisconsin over Dem ad
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's reelection campaign is threatening legal action against local TV stations in Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin if they don't pull a Democratic anti-President Trump commercial that uses clips of the president talking about the coronavirus outbreak.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's reelection campaign is threatening legal action against local TV stations in Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin if they don't pull a Democratic anti-President Trump commercial that uses clips of the president talking about the coronavirus outbreak.