NJ man faces terroristic threat charge after 'purposefully' coughing on woman at Wegmans
FREEHOLD, N.J. -- New Jersey prosecutors charged a man accused of coughing on another individual in stores and claiming that he was infecting with the coronavirus.George Falcone, 50, of Freehold, is accused of having deliberately coughed on a Wegmans Food Markets employee, according to an official statement from the New Jersey Attorney General's Office Tuesday, March 24.Falcone reportedly then told the woman he had the coronavirus in the incident which happened at about 6:30 p.m. Sunday, March 22 in Manalapan.Prosecutors said the woman was concerned that Falcone was standing too close to her and an open display of prepared food, so she asked him to step back as she covered the food.Instead, prosecutors said he stepped forward, leaned toward her, and “purposely coughed" in her direction.
FREEHOLD, N.J. -- New Jersey prosecutors charged a man accused of coughing on another individual in stores and claiming that he was infecting with the coronavirus.George Falcone, 50, of Freehold, is accused of having deliberately coughed on a Wegmans Food Markets employee, according to an official statement from the New Jersey Attorney General's Office Tuesday, March 24.Falcone reportedly then told the woman he had the coronavirus in the incident which happened at about 6:30 p.m. Sunday, March 22 in Manalapan.Prosecutors said the woman was concerned that Falcone was standing too close to her and an open display of prepared food, so she asked him to step back as she covered the food.Instead, prosecutors said he stepped forward, leaned toward her, and “purposely coughed" in her direction.
Baby boy tested positive for COVID-19, youngest person in Florida known to have virus
BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. -- A 2-year-old girl and a baby boy tested positive for COVID-19 in Broward County, reports the Miami Herald.The newspaper said the Florida Health Department's data listed the boy's age as 0, making him the youngest person in the state known to have coronavirus.Officials also said it wasn't known whether it was travel-related, and they didn't say whether the baby was in contact with someone who tested positive.It also was not known whether the 2-year-old girl's case was travel-related.
BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. -- A 2-year-old girl and a baby boy tested positive for COVID-19 in Broward County, reports the Miami Herald.The newspaper said the Florida Health Department's data listed the boy's age as 0, making him the youngest person in the state known to have coronavirus.Officials also said it wasn't known whether it was travel-related, and they didn't say whether the baby was in contact with someone who tested positive.It also was not known whether the 2-year-old girl's case was travel-related.
Froedtert & MCW accepting equipment donations for staff, patients and visitors
MILWAUKEE -- Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network is now accepting donations of personal protective equipment (PPE) and health care supplies for staff, patients and visitors.Health care supplies being requested by the health network include:
MILWAUKEE -- Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network is now accepting donations of personal protective equipment (PPE) and health care supplies for staff, patients and visitors.Health care supplies being requested by the health network include:
Virus closures likely to push weekly jobless claims into the millions
NEW ORLEANS, La. — Barely a week ago, David McGraw was cooking daily for hundreds of fine diners at one of New Orleans’ illustrious restaurants.Today, he’s cooking for himself, at home — laid off along with hundreds of thousands of people across the U.S. in a massive economic upheaval spurred by efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus.U.S. Department of Labor figures to be released Thursday are expected to shatter the old record for the greatest number of new unemployment claims filed in a single week.
NEW ORLEANS, La. — Barely a week ago, David McGraw was cooking daily for hundreds of fine diners at one of New Orleans’ illustrious restaurants.Today, he’s cooking for himself, at home — laid off along with hundreds of thousands of people across the U.S. in a massive economic upheaval spurred by efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus.U.S. Department of Labor figures to be released Thursday are expected to shatter the old record for the greatest number of new unemployment claims filed in a single week.
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.