Frustration over refusal to delay Wisconsin's presidential primary spurs lawsuit
MADISON — Local officials' frustration with Gov.
MADISON — Local officials' frustration with Gov.
Donate generously: FOX presented the iHeart Living Room Concert for America
NEW YORK -- iHeartMedia and FOX announced FOX PRESENTS THE IHEART LIVING ROOM CONCERT FOR AMERICA, a music event to provide entertainment relief and support for Americans to help fight the spread of the COVID-19 virus and to celebrate the resilience and strength of the nation during this pandemic.The concert was hosted by Elton John and feature performances by Alicia Keys, Backstreet Boys, Billie Eilish, Billie Joe Armstrong, Mariah Carey, Tim McGraw and more, from their own homes, filmed with their personal cell phones, cameras and audio equipment, to ensure the health and safety of all involved.
NEW YORK -- iHeartMedia and FOX announced FOX PRESENTS THE IHEART LIVING ROOM CONCERT FOR AMERICA, a music event to provide entertainment relief and support for Americans to help fight the spread of the COVID-19 virus and to celebrate the resilience and strength of the nation during this pandemic.The concert was hosted by Elton John and feature performances by Alicia Keys, Backstreet Boys, Billie Eilish, Billie Joe Armstrong, Mariah Carey, Tim McGraw and more, from their own homes, filmed with their personal cell phones, cameras and audio equipment, to ensure the health and safety of all involved.
City of Racine modifies bus service to limit COVID-19 spread
RACINE -- The City of Racine, effective Thursday morning, March 26, will change procedures for its RYDE public transit system.Passengers will be required to board from the rear doors of the bus to help maintain social distancing between passengers and bus drivers.“In this time of crisis, we have to take the health of our community seriously.
RACINE -- The City of Racine, effective Thursday morning, March 26, will change procedures for its RYDE public transit system.Passengers will be required to board from the rear doors of the bus to help maintain social distancing between passengers and bus drivers.“In this time of crisis, we have to take the health of our community seriously.
Officials confirm 1st death from COVID-19 in Dane County
MADISON -- Health officials announced on Wednesday, March 25 the first death linked to COVID-19 in Dane County.Public Health Madison Dane County said the patient was in their 70s.“We are saddened by the loss of one of our community members, and we extend our sympathies to their loved ones,” says Janel Heinrich, Director of Public Health Madison & Dane County.At this time there are more than 70 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county, officials said.“COVID-19 can cause serious health complications and death, especially among older adults and people with chronic health conditions, that’s why it’s important that we all work together to prevent the spread of illness.”
MADISON -- Health officials announced on Wednesday, March 25 the first death linked to COVID-19 in Dane County.Public Health Madison Dane County said the patient was in their 70s.“We are saddened by the loss of one of our community members, and we extend our sympathies to their loved ones,” says Janel Heinrich, Director of Public Health Madison & Dane County.At this time there are more than 70 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county, officials said.“COVID-19 can cause serious health complications and death, especially among older adults and people with chronic health conditions, that’s why it’s important that we all work together to prevent the spread of illness.”
Self-Isolation Blues: Indiana man writes a song that fits these trying times
GLENDALE, Wis. -- The brother of a Glendale woman has written a song that fits the trying times we are all living right now.Jeff Vicenzi, who is originally from southeast Wisconsin, moved to Indiana many years ago.
GLENDALE, Wis. -- The brother of a Glendale woman has written a song that fits the trying times we are all living right now.Jeff Vicenzi, who is originally from southeast Wisconsin, moved to Indiana many years ago.
Starbucks giving free coffee to first responders during coronavirus pandemic
(WJW) — Starbucks is giving back during the coronavirus crisis.On Wednesday, the company announced it’s giving free coffee to front-line responders to COVID-19 until May 3.Any customer who identifies as a first responder or front-line worker supporting the healthcare system will receive a tall brewed coffee — hot or iced — at no charge.
(WJW) — Starbucks is giving back during the coronavirus crisis.On Wednesday, the company announced it’s giving free coffee to front-line responders to COVID-19 until May 3.Any customer who identifies as a first responder or front-line worker supporting the healthcare system will receive a tall brewed coffee — hot or iced — at no charge.
'Coronavirus party' in Kentucky results in 1 testing positive: 'Makes me mad'
FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Kentucky announced 39 new cases of coronavirus in the state on Tuesday, March 24 -- including one young person who attended a "coronavirus party."Held to flout the social distancing guidelines recommended by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear issued the following statement:
FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Kentucky announced 39 new cases of coronavirus in the state on Tuesday, March 24 -- including one young person who attended a "coronavirus party."Held to flout the social distancing guidelines recommended by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear issued the following statement:
AG Josh Kaul coalition urges President Trump to spur mask making
MADISON -- Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is leading a coalition of 16 attorneys general in urging President Donald Trump to use the Defense Production Act to boost production of masks and respirators in the fight against COVID-19.Kaul says healthcare workers, law enforcement and other first responders “need resources now.” The Democratic attorney general says President Trump must act now and use his broad power to address shortages in critical supplies.President Trump has balked at using his authority under the recently invoked Defense Protection Act to compel the private sector to manufacture masks and ventilators, even as he encourages them to spur production.
MADISON -- Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is leading a coalition of 16 attorneys general in urging President Donald Trump to use the Defense Production Act to boost production of masks and respirators in the fight against COVID-19.Kaul says healthcare workers, law enforcement and other first responders “need resources now.” The Democratic attorney general says President Trump must act now and use his broad power to address shortages in critical supplies.President Trump has balked at using his authority under the recently invoked Defense Protection Act to compel the private sector to manufacture masks and ventilators, even as he encourages them to spur production.
Mayor says Liberty University ‘reckless’ for letting students return amid virus
RICHMOND, Va. — Officials in Lynchburg, Virginia, said Tuesday they were fielding complaints about the hundreds of students who have returned from spring break to Liberty University, where President Jerry Falwell Jr.
RICHMOND, Va. — Officials in Lynchburg, Virginia, said Tuesday they were fielding complaints about the hundreds of students who have returned from spring break to Liberty University, where President Jerry Falwell Jr.
Registration opens for Brewers 'Summer Slugger' online program amid COVID-19 pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers and Major League Baseball have teamed up with EVERFI to create Summer Slugger.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Brewers and Major League Baseball have teamed up with EVERFI to create Summer Slugger.
Florida family of 4 fighting coronavirus shares their story
JUPITER, Fla. (WVNS) — For the Gavidia family, life has been less than normal for the last two weeks.
JUPITER, Fla. (WVNS) — For the Gavidia family, life has been less than normal for the last two weeks.
BBB Serving Wisconsin: We are open for business during COVID-19 pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- Better Business Bureau Serving Wisconsin wants you to know that their staff is working and here to help in any way we can during the COVID-19 pandemic.While the majority of the BBB team is working remotely now, there is still fast access to all their services through their website, through email, live chat, and by phone 414-847-6000 or toll-free throughout the state 800-273-1002.According to a press release, the BBB is continuing to accept, process and mediate complaints, answer inquiries, send out press releases, investigate companies, and issue business and charity reports, just as we always have.The BBB Serving Wisconsin said the following in a press releases:
MILWAUKEE -- Better Business Bureau Serving Wisconsin wants you to know that their staff is working and here to help in any way we can during the COVID-19 pandemic.While the majority of the BBB team is working remotely now, there is still fast access to all their services through their website, through email, live chat, and by phone 414-847-6000 or toll-free throughout the state 800-273-1002.According to a press release, the BBB is continuing to accept, process and mediate complaints, answer inquiries, send out press releases, investigate companies, and issue business and charity reports, just as we always have.The BBB Serving Wisconsin said the following in a press releases:
Wisconsin Senate gives virtual meeting a test run amid coronavirus outbreak
MADISON — The Wisconsin Senate is preparing to meet over the internet for the first time in state history if it needs to convene to take action on proposals reacting to the coronavirus outbreak.Two state senators and 11 stand-ins met in person and remotely on Tuesday for a dry run in case the Senate has to meet virtually, the Wisconsin State Journal reported on Wednesday.The group included Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald and Senate President Roger Roth in the Capitol and several state IT employees mostly tuning in over Skype, and they rehearsed a scripted session, the newspaper reported.
MADISON — The Wisconsin Senate is preparing to meet over the internet for the first time in state history if it needs to convene to take action on proposals reacting to the coronavirus outbreak.Two state senators and 11 stand-ins met in person and remotely on Tuesday for a dry run in case the Senate has to meet virtually, the Wisconsin State Journal reported on Wednesday.The group included Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald and Senate President Roger Roth in the Capitol and several state IT employees mostly tuning in over Skype, and they rehearsed a scripted session, the newspaper reported.
Stocks drift up and down in tentative trading on Wall Street
NEW YORK — Stocks are limping along in tentative morning trading on Wall Street Wednesday, as a historic, worldwide rally downshifts dramatically after just a day.The S&P 500 was drifting between gains and losses in the first few minutes of trading, a day after packing a year’s worth of gains into Tuesday on expectations that Washington was close to a $2 trillion deal to aid the economy.
NEW YORK — Stocks are limping along in tentative morning trading on Wall Street Wednesday, as a historic, worldwide rally downshifts dramatically after just a day.The S&P 500 was drifting between gains and losses in the first few minutes of trading, a day after packing a year’s worth of gains into Tuesday on expectations that Washington was close to a $2 trillion deal to aid the economy.
Too big to infect? Some US leaders defy virus guidelines
WASHINGTON — The State Department has advised against all international travel because of the coronavirus, but that didn’t stop Secretary of State Mike Pompeo from flying to Afghanistan this week.Gyms across the nation’s capital are shuttered, but Sen.
WASHINGTON — The State Department has advised against all international travel because of the coronavirus, but that didn’t stop Secretary of State Mike Pompeo from flying to Afghanistan this week.Gyms across the nation’s capital are shuttered, but Sen.
Los Angeles will shut off water and power for nonessential businesses that refuse to close
LOS ANGELES (KTLA) - Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti opened his daily briefing Tuesday recognizing what may have been the first teenage COVID-19 death in L.A. County and went on to announce actions against nonessential businesses that don't close and a new portal for recruiting medics.He reminded young people that the virus can hit them too, urging them to stay at home and practice social distancing."Your behavior can save a life and take a life," Garcetti said. "And that life could be yours.”The mayor addressed President Trump's remarks from earlier Tuesday about having the nation "opened up and just raring to go by Easter." Garcetti said he didn't think L.A. would be back to normal "in that short time.""We won’t extend it one day longer than we need to," Garcetti said, but emphasized that the "safer at home" measure had to be followed through.The mayor said L.A. is six to 12 days behind New York in being hit with a wave of positive cases."The peak is not here yet," he said. "It will be bad."Garcetti emphasized the need for medical workers who can test, treat, heal and tend to coronavirus patients.
LOS ANGELES (KTLA) - Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti opened his daily briefing Tuesday recognizing what may have been the first teenage COVID-19 death in L.A. County and went on to announce actions against nonessential businesses that don't close and a new portal for recruiting medics.He reminded young people that the virus can hit them too, urging them to stay at home and practice social distancing."Your behavior can save a life and take a life," Garcetti said. "And that life could be yours.”The mayor addressed President Trump's remarks from earlier Tuesday about having the nation "opened up and just raring to go by Easter." Garcetti said he didn't think L.A. would be back to normal "in that short time.""We won’t extend it one day longer than we need to," Garcetti said, but emphasized that the "safer at home" measure had to be followed through.The mayor said L.A. is six to 12 days behind New York in being hit with a wave of positive cases."The peak is not here yet," he said. "It will be bad."Garcetti emphasized the need for medical workers who can test, treat, heal and tend to coronavirus patients.
Dog sprains his tail from 'excessive wagging,' excited his family is home due to virus pandemic
ESSEX, UK -- Most people are not happy about self isolation but one man's best friend is certainly having a field day.This is Rolo.
ESSEX, UK -- Most people are not happy about self isolation but one man's best friend is certainly having a field day.This is Rolo.
Man accused of licking Walmart items in coronavirus prank charged with making terrorist threats
WARRENTON, Mo. – A Missouri man accused of tampering with merchandise at a local Walmart as part of a coronavirus prank video has been charged with making terrorist threats.The video shows 26-year-old Cody Lee Pfister, of Warrenton, asking, “Who’s scared of coronavirus?” before licking several sticks of deodorant, according to the St.
WARRENTON, Mo. – A Missouri man accused of tampering with merchandise at a local Walmart as part of a coronavirus prank video has been charged with making terrorist threats.The video shows 26-year-old Cody Lee Pfister, of Warrenton, asking, “Who’s scared of coronavirus?” before licking several sticks of deodorant, according to the St.
Death toll in Spain surpasses China as virus ravages Europe
NEW DELHI — Spain now has the world’s second-highest tally of coronavirus deaths, after 738 more were reported Wednesday, the country's deadliest toll in one day.With 3,434 coronavirus patients dead, Spain surpassed China’s death toll of 3,285.
NEW DELHI — Spain now has the world’s second-highest tally of coronavirus deaths, after 738 more were reported Wednesday, the country's deadliest toll in one day.With 3,434 coronavirus patients dead, Spain surpassed China’s death toll of 3,285.
Grandfather meets newborn grandson for 1st time through a window
MEATH, Ireland -- In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, one family is showing the world a heartwarming side to social distancing.Making sure not to take any risks, this grandfather kept a safe distance between him and his newborn grandson.
MEATH, Ireland -- In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, one family is showing the world a heartwarming side to social distancing.Making sure not to take any risks, this grandfather kept a safe distance between him and his newborn grandson.