Life without basketball: AntetokounmBROS entertain with soccer match video game livestream
MILWAUKEE -- It was supposed to be a grudge match between Giannis Antetokounmpo and James Harden in downtown Milwaukee Wednesday night, March 25.
MILWAUKEE -- It was supposed to be a grudge match between Giannis Antetokounmpo and James Harden in downtown Milwaukee Wednesday night, March 25.
'It attacks you:' Milwaukee educator recovering from COVID-19 hopes others take virus seriously
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee educator is recovering after being diagnosed with COVID-19.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee educator is recovering after being diagnosed with COVID-19.
Amid stay-at-home orders, people enjoyed the outdoors in Oak Creek, some closer than others
OAK CREEK -- Governor Tony Evers' Safer at Home" order took effect at 8 a.m. Wednesday, March 25 -- closing businesses nonessential businesses, banning gatherings of any size, and imposing month-long travel restrictions in an attempt to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
OAK CREEK -- Governor Tony Evers' Safer at Home" order took effect at 8 a.m. Wednesday, March 25 -- closing businesses nonessential businesses, banning gatherings of any size, and imposing month-long travel restrictions in an attempt to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
'Be careful:' Milwaukee man who died from COVID-19 was an MPS employee
MILWAUKEE -- As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County continues to grow higher, so does the data that health experts are poring over."Positivity rate has increased by about 3%, so we're about 15.4% for positivity rate," said Jeanette Kowalik, City of Milwaukee health commissioner.The Milwaukee County medical examiner said Wednesday, March 25 that a 60-year-old African American man died in his home near Midtown as a result of complications from COVID-19.
MILWAUKEE -- As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County continues to grow higher, so does the data that health experts are poring over."Positivity rate has increased by about 3%, so we're about 15.4% for positivity rate," said Jeanette Kowalik, City of Milwaukee health commissioner.The Milwaukee County medical examiner said Wednesday, March 25 that a 60-year-old African American man died in his home near Midtown as a result of complications from COVID-19.
'We're exposed every day:' Most Wisconsin grocery employees working without PPE amid COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- Grocery store employees are on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, but they don't work in hospitals, and they don't wear a badge -- with most working in close proximity to a steady stream of customers without any personal protective equipment.Governor Tony Evers' "Stay at Home" order took effect Wednesday morning, March 25, but from the looks of most grocery store parking lots, it was tough to tell."People gotta eat," said Melanie Potratz, Pick 'n Save employee. "We have to survive.
MILWAUKEE -- Grocery store employees are on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, but they don't work in hospitals, and they don't wear a badge -- with most working in close proximity to a steady stream of customers without any personal protective equipment.Governor Tony Evers' "Stay at Home" order took effect Wednesday morning, March 25, but from the looks of most grocery store parking lots, it was tough to tell."People gotta eat," said Melanie Potratz, Pick 'n Save employee. "We have to survive.
Medical examiner: Milwaukee man, 60, died from COVID-19; served as an MPS employee
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County medical examiner is investigating the death of a 60-year-old man Wednesday, March 25.Officials with the medical examiner's office stated that the African American man died around 2 a.m. from complications of COVID-19 at his home in Milwaukee's Midtown neighborhood.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County medical examiner is investigating the death of a 60-year-old man Wednesday, March 25.Officials with the medical examiner's office stated that the African American man died around 2 a.m. from complications of COVID-19 at his home in Milwaukee's Midtown neighborhood.
60 employees of Louisiana’s largest health system test positive for COVID-19, 300 in quarantine
NEW ORLEANS --Officials with Louisiana’s largest network of hospitals and urgent care centers said Wednesday, March 25 that about 60 employees tested positive for COVID-19, and approximately 300 employees have been quarantined.Ochsner Health President and CEO Warner Thomas announced the numbers during a conference call with members of the media.Thomas said those numbers represent a fraction of the “thousands and thousands” of people employed by Ochsner, which comprises 40 owned, managed and affiliated hospitals and specialty hospitals and more than 100 health centers and urgent care centers with nearly 25,000 employees, making it the state’s largest health system, according to the Ochsner website.Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards has repeatedly said that the state’s health care system could fail under the strain of an influx of coronavirus patients.“The coronavirus spread and its impact could begin to outpace our health care capacity in a certain region,” Edwards said during a March 19 press conference. “Down in the Orleans, Jefferson region, within about seven to 10 days without additional support from the federal government.”That fear was a major driver behind Edwards’ push for a federal major disaster declaration for Louisiana, which President Donald Trump granted on March 24.The health system is also facing a shortage of nurses.
NEW ORLEANS --Officials with Louisiana’s largest network of hospitals and urgent care centers said Wednesday, March 25 that about 60 employees tested positive for COVID-19, and approximately 300 employees have been quarantined.Ochsner Health President and CEO Warner Thomas announced the numbers during a conference call with members of the media.Thomas said those numbers represent a fraction of the “thousands and thousands” of people employed by Ochsner, which comprises 40 owned, managed and affiliated hospitals and specialty hospitals and more than 100 health centers and urgent care centers with nearly 25,000 employees, making it the state’s largest health system, according to the Ochsner website.Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards has repeatedly said that the state’s health care system could fail under the strain of an influx of coronavirus patients.“The coronavirus spread and its impact could begin to outpace our health care capacity in a certain region,” Edwards said during a March 19 press conference. “Down in the Orleans, Jefferson region, within about seven to 10 days without additional support from the federal government.”That fear was a major driver behind Edwards’ push for a federal major disaster declaration for Louisiana, which President Donald Trump granted on March 24.The health system is also facing a shortage of nurses.
St. Camillus Independent Living resident tested positive for the coronavirus
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with St.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with St.
MPS superintendent: All schools closed 'until further notice' due to COVID-19 pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Keith Posley on Wednesday, March 25 announced all schools will be closed "until further notice" as a result of the coronavirus.Previously, the schools were closed through April 13.Below is the superintendent's message to families:
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Keith Posley on Wednesday, March 25 announced all schools will be closed "until further notice" as a result of the coronavirus.Previously, the schools were closed through April 13.Below is the superintendent's message to families:
Bindi Irwin marries Chandler Powell in private ceremony with no guests due to the coronavirus
QUEENSLAND, Australia -- Bindi Irwin revealed that she married fiance Chandler Powell at a small ceremony without any guests in order to keep friends and family safe from the spread of the coronavirus.The 21-year-old Australian TV personality and conservationist announced the news on Instagram -- posting a picture of her kissing her new husband while wearing an elegant wedding gown.“March 25th 2020 ❤️ We held a small ceremony and I married my best friend.
QUEENSLAND, Australia -- Bindi Irwin revealed that she married fiance Chandler Powell at a small ceremony without any guests in order to keep friends and family safe from the spread of the coronavirus.The 21-year-old Australian TV personality and conservationist announced the news on Instagram -- posting a picture of her kissing her new husband while wearing an elegant wedding gown.“March 25th 2020 ❤️ We held a small ceremony and I married my best friend.
Chicago mayor debates shutting down parks amid stay-at-home order; police threaten arrest
CHICAGO -- Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Wednesday, March 25 that the sight of crowds along Lake Michigan despite a statewide stay-at-home order to slow the spread of the coronavirus had her considering shutting down the city’s parks.“When we have masses of people out there as I just saw...it’s a problem,” Lightfoot said. “We know what happens when we don’t social distance.”′Experts have urged people to keep their distance from each other and signs were put up in establishments ranging from post offices to markets reminding the public to do so.Stay-at-home orders around the country allow people to go outside, but they do not allow people to gather in large groups.
CHICAGO -- Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Wednesday, March 25 that the sight of crowds along Lake Michigan despite a statewide stay-at-home order to slow the spread of the coronavirus had her considering shutting down the city’s parks.“When we have masses of people out there as I just saw...it’s a problem,” Lightfoot said. “We know what happens when we don’t social distance.”′Experts have urged people to keep their distance from each other and signs were put up in establishments ranging from post offices to markets reminding the public to do so.Stay-at-home orders around the country allow people to go outside, but they do not allow people to gather in large groups.
Do you qualify for a stimulus check in Senate's coronavirus response bill?
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- One of the cornerstones of the Senate coronavirus stimulus package is the direct payment of money from the federal government to American individuals and families.In the middle of the bill's hundreds of pages are details regarding exactly who can expect to receive money and how much they can expect.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- One of the cornerstones of the Senate coronavirus stimulus package is the direct payment of money from the federal government to American individuals and families.In the middle of the bill's hundreds of pages are details regarding exactly who can expect to receive money and how much they can expect.
'We want compliance:' Law enforcement offers guidance on 'Safer at Home' order
MILWAUKEE -- The next 30 days will be a new experience for millions of Wisconsinites; a "Safer at Home" order took effect Wednesday morning, March 25.
MILWAUKEE -- The next 30 days will be a new experience for millions of Wisconsinites; a "Safer at Home" order took effect Wednesday morning, March 25.
Think you've contracted the coronavirus? Doctor outlines the steps you should take
MILWAUKEE -- Doctors on the front lines of the fight against the coronavirus want to reassure the public they are doing everything they can to keep you healthy -- including offering advice on how you can help yourself.
MILWAUKEE -- Doctors on the front lines of the fight against the coronavirus want to reassure the public they are doing everything they can to keep you healthy -- including offering advice on how you can help yourself.
White House, Congress agree on $2 trillion virus rescue bill
WASHINGTON — The White House and Senate leaders of both parties announced agreement early Wednesday on an unprecedented $2 trillion emergency bill to rush sweeping aid to businesses, workers and a health care system slammed by the coronavirus pandemic.The urgently needed measure is the largest economic rescue bill in history.
WASHINGTON — The White House and Senate leaders of both parties announced agreement early Wednesday on an unprecedented $2 trillion emergency bill to rush sweeping aid to businesses, workers and a health care system slammed by the coronavirus pandemic.The urgently needed measure is the largest economic rescue bill in history.
Wisconsin State Capitol building closing to the public
MADISON — Following the announcement of Tuesday's “Safer at Home” order and continued efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Wisconsin State Capitol building in Madison will be closed to the public beginning at 8 a.m. Thursday, March 26 until further notice.If the state's legislature or supreme court convenes, the Capitol will reopen to the public.
MADISON — Following the announcement of Tuesday's “Safer at Home” order and continued efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Wisconsin State Capitol building in Madison will be closed to the public beginning at 8 a.m. Thursday, March 26 until further notice.If the state's legislature or supreme court convenes, the Capitol will reopen to the public.
DATCP sends cease and desist letters to 16 Milwaukee-area companies over price gouging
MILWAUKEE -- The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) on Tuesday, March 24 sent cease and desist letters to Wisconsin businesses accused of price gouging on essentials like toilet paper, bleach and bottled water amid the coronavirus pandemic.According to a press release from the DATCP, following dozens of complaints and thorough price checking at over 100 stores across Wisconsin, the agency issued cease and desist letters to 16 companies suspected of raising prices unlawfully during this period of economic disruption:
MILWAUKEE -- The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) on Tuesday, March 24 sent cease and desist letters to Wisconsin businesses accused of price gouging on essentials like toilet paper, bleach and bottled water amid the coronavirus pandemic.According to a press release from the DATCP, following dozens of complaints and thorough price checking at over 100 stores across Wisconsin, the agency issued cease and desist letters to 16 companies suspected of raising prices unlawfully during this period of economic disruption:
'We're not enforcing 'Safer at Home:' WI National Guard trains for COVID-19 specimen collection
MADISON -- The number of positive cases of the coronavirus rose to 628 in Wisconsin Wednesday, March 25 -- with two more deaths reported in the state, for a total of seven.
MADISON -- The number of positive cases of the coronavirus rose to 628 in Wisconsin Wednesday, March 25 -- with two more deaths reported in the state, for a total of seven.
628 positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, over 10K tested negative
MADISON — The total positive cases of coronavirus in Wisconsin rose on Wednesday, March 25, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported.
MADISON — The total positive cases of coronavirus in Wisconsin rose on Wednesday, March 25, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported.
'It's OK to feel frustrated:' Professional tips to boost mental, physical health amid 'Safer at Home' order
MILWAUKEE -- State health officials have recommended that people limit interactions to five people -- not five at a time, but five total.The adjustment to the "Safer at Home" order issued by Gov.
MILWAUKEE -- State health officials have recommended that people limit interactions to five people -- not five at a time, but five total.The adjustment to the "Safer at Home" order issued by Gov.