Family surprises 10-year-old with drive-by surprise birthday after coronavirus cancels party
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. -- The coronavirus is now responsible for canceling many events but one California family refused to let it cancel their daughter's birthday party.Victoria Rye was determined to make sure her little girl got a birthday celebration this year even as COVID-19 fears caused people throughout her Bakersfield, California neighborhood to self-isolate.Rye took to social media -- asking the community if they could do a drive-by b-day instead.The response was phenomenal and daughter was all smiles as she waived at friends from her festively decorated yard."When we broke it to her that there was absolutely going to be no party she did cry, she was upset," said Rye. "We actually had all the decorations, we've hid everything from her, she thinks she's probably in trouble."A huge line of cars went by Ada's house.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. -- The coronavirus is now responsible for canceling many events but one California family refused to let it cancel their daughter's birthday party.Victoria Rye was determined to make sure her little girl got a birthday celebration this year even as COVID-19 fears caused people throughout her Bakersfield, California neighborhood to self-isolate.Rye took to social media -- asking the community if they could do a drive-by b-day instead.The response was phenomenal and daughter was all smiles as she waived at friends from her festively decorated yard."When we broke it to her that there was absolutely going to be no party she did cry, she was upset," said Rye. "We actually had all the decorations, we've hid everything from her, she thinks she's probably in trouble."A huge line of cars went by Ada's house.
Eggs now hot commodity among panicked shoppers, sparking sharp rise in price
NEW YORK-- As people scramble to stores to stock up on must-need items the prices of some essentials are skyrocketing.The price of eggs increased 44 percent from March 8th to the 14th, according to data from Nielsen.People are buying mass amounts of goods and cleaning supplies in case they are quarantined.The increase in demand, coupled with the limited supply is forcing several major grocery stores to limit the amounts of items people can buy.The Department of Agriculture issued a report on March 20th saying "wholesale prices for shell eggs rose precipitously through the week."
NEW YORK-- As people scramble to stores to stock up on must-need items the prices of some essentials are skyrocketing.The price of eggs increased 44 percent from March 8th to the 14th, according to data from Nielsen.People are buying mass amounts of goods and cleaning supplies in case they are quarantined.The increase in demand, coupled with the limited supply is forcing several major grocery stores to limit the amounts of items people can buy.The Department of Agriculture issued a report on March 20th saying "wholesale prices for shell eggs rose precipitously through the week."
Surveillance video: Man swipes Lysol from dispensary after buying $90 worth of pot
PORTLAND, Ore. -- A customer steals Lysol from a weed dispensary.Surveillance footage catches the moment a man swipes a bottle of lysol before leaving Keizer Dispensary in Portland.The suspect is said to have bought $90 worth of weed before stealing the cleaning product.An employee from the dispensary says the store is sanitized every 20 to 30 minutes -- and once they run out of cleaning supplies, they will have to close.In Oregon, dispensaries like Keizer's are considered essential and are allowed to remain open while following social distancing guidelines.
PORTLAND, Ore. -- A customer steals Lysol from a weed dispensary.Surveillance footage catches the moment a man swipes a bottle of lysol before leaving Keizer Dispensary in Portland.The suspect is said to have bought $90 worth of weed before stealing the cleaning product.An employee from the dispensary says the store is sanitized every 20 to 30 minutes -- and once they run out of cleaning supplies, they will have to close.In Oregon, dispensaries like Keizer's are considered essential and are allowed to remain open while following social distancing guidelines.
Largest relief bill in US history: Senate unanimously passes massive coronavirus aid plans
WASHINGTON — The Senate passed an unparalleled $2.2 trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the coronavirus pandemic.The unanimous vote Wednesday came despite misgivings on both sides about whether it goes too far or not far enough and capped days of difficult negotiations as Washington confronted a national challenge unlike it has ever faced.The 880-page measure is the largest economic relief bill in U.S. history.
WASHINGTON — The Senate passed an unparalleled $2.2 trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the coronavirus pandemic.The unanimous vote Wednesday came despite misgivings on both sides about whether it goes too far or not far enough and capped days of difficult negotiations as Washington confronted a national challenge unlike it has ever faced.The 880-page measure is the largest economic relief bill in U.S. history.
‘Twisted prank:' Woman purposely coughed on $35,000 worth of supermarket food, owner says
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, Pa. (NEXSTAR) – The co-owner of a Pennsylvania grocery store chain wrote an exasperated Facebook post after he says a woman purposely coughed on at least $35,000 worth of food, which had to be thrown away Wednesday afternoon.“Today was a very challenging day,” Joe Fasula, of Gerrity’s Supermarket, wrote. “At 2:20 p.m. today, I got a call from our Hanover Township store.
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, Pa. (NEXSTAR) – The co-owner of a Pennsylvania grocery store chain wrote an exasperated Facebook post after he says a woman purposely coughed on at least $35,000 worth of food, which had to be thrown away Wednesday afternoon.“Today was a very challenging day,” Joe Fasula, of Gerrity’s Supermarket, wrote. “At 2:20 p.m. today, I got a call from our Hanover Township store.
New York struggles with coronavirus, US deaths top 1,000
NEW YORK — New York authorities mobilized to head off a potential public health disaster in the city Wednesday, with its emergence as the nation's biggest coronavirus hot spot a warning flare — and perhaps a cautionary tale — for the rest of the country as U.S. deaths from the pandemic topped 1,000.A makeshift morgue was set up outside Bellevue Hospital, and the city's police, their ranks dwindling as more fall ill, were told to patrol nearly empty streets to enforce social distancing.Public health officials hunted down beds and medical equipment and put out a call for more doctors and nurses for fear the number of sick will explode in a matter of weeks, overwhelming hospitals as has happened in Italy and Spain.
NEW YORK — New York authorities mobilized to head off a potential public health disaster in the city Wednesday, with its emergence as the nation's biggest coronavirus hot spot a warning flare — and perhaps a cautionary tale — for the rest of the country as U.S. deaths from the pandemic topped 1,000.A makeshift morgue was set up outside Bellevue Hospital, and the city's police, their ranks dwindling as more fall ill, were told to patrol nearly empty streets to enforce social distancing.Public health officials hunted down beds and medical equipment and put out a call for more doctors and nurses for fear the number of sick will explode in a matter of weeks, overwhelming hospitals as has happened in Italy and Spain.
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
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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.