Public celebrations for Holy Week, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter are canceled
MILWAUKEE -- The Archdiocese of Milwaukee has canceled all public celebrations for Holy Week, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter -- in all parishes.Archbishop Jerome Listecki issued the following statement on the Archdiocese website:
MILWAUKEE -- The Archdiocese of Milwaukee has canceled all public celebrations for Holy Week, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter -- in all parishes.Archbishop Jerome Listecki issued the following statement on the Archdiocese website:
Milwaukee health officials target 'mainly the African American community' to stop COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee health officials on Monday, March 23 said a majority of the positive COVID-19 cases live on Milwaukee's north side, and that they planned on sending outreach teams into neighborhoods to ask people to go home in an effort to stop the spread."I wanna make sure that our residents, particularly on the northern part of the city, are listening to what I'm saying," said Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett. "Please, please, please do everything you can to keep your distance, literally, from other individuals.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee health officials on Monday, March 23 said a majority of the positive COVID-19 cases live on Milwaukee's north side, and that they planned on sending outreach teams into neighborhoods to ask people to go home in an effort to stop the spread."I wanna make sure that our residents, particularly on the northern part of the city, are listening to what I'm saying," said Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett. "Please, please, please do everything you can to keep your distance, literally, from other individuals.
Police: Thousands of stolen respirator masks recovered in Oregon; listed for sale on Craigslist
PORTLAND, Ore. --Thousands of stolen respirator masks were recovered in Oregon after they were discovered for sale on Craigslist amid the coronavirus pandemic, police said.
PORTLAND, Ore. --Thousands of stolen respirator masks were recovered in Oregon after they were discovered for sale on Craigslist amid the coronavirus pandemic, police said.
'Gives them something different to do:' Racine-based nonprofit hosting art contest for kids
RACINE -- If you're looking for something to keep your kids busy during the "Stay at Home" order -- a Racine-based nonprofit is hosting a contest.
RACINE -- If you're looking for something to keep your kids busy during the "Stay at Home" order -- a Racine-based nonprofit is hosting a contest.
Kenosha County health officials issue reminder on state COVID-19 testing guidelines
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Interested in getting tested for the coronavirus?
KENOSHA COUNTY -- Interested in getting tested for the coronavirus?
Dow has best day since 1933 as Congress nears deal on aid
NEW YORK — The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged to its best day since 1933 as Congress and the White House neared a deal on Tuesday to inject nearly $2 trillion of aid into an economy ravaged by the coronavirus.The Dow burst 11.4% higher, while the more closely followed S&P 500 index leaped 9.4% as a wave of buying around the world interrupted what has been a brutal month of nearly nonstop selling.
NEW YORK — The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged to its best day since 1933 as Congress and the White House neared a deal on Tuesday to inject nearly $2 trillion of aid into an economy ravaged by the coronavirus.The Dow burst 11.4% higher, while the more closely followed S&P 500 index leaped 9.4% as a wave of buying around the world interrupted what has been a brutal month of nearly nonstop selling.
'Our hearts go out:' Los Angeles County health officials report COVID-19 death of patient under 18
LANCASTER, Calif. -- Officials with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health on Tuesday, March 24 confirmed three new deaths as a result of the coronavirus -- one a patient under the age of 18.The other two patients were between 50 and 70 years old.
LANCASTER, Calif. -- Officials with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health on Tuesday, March 24 confirmed three new deaths as a result of the coronavirus -- one a patient under the age of 18.The other two patients were between 50 and 70 years old.
List: Consider helping those in need with donation to food pantry, charitable organization
MILWAUKEE — With the coronavirus pandemic in full swing, it is more important than ever to consider helping those with greater need.
MILWAUKEE — With the coronavirus pandemic in full swing, it is more important than ever to consider helping those with greater need.
Milwaukee County requests donations of personal protective equipment for first responders
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- The Milwaukee County Unified Emergency Operations Center has issued a request for new, unused personal protective equipment (PPE) to assist first responders, health care providers and health care facilities responding to COVID-19.The county is in need of N95 masks, dust or surgical masks, safety glasses, protective gowns or suits, hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes or sprays and disposable medical gloves."These additional supplies will be critical in our efforts to safeguard our neighbors during this crisis," said Dr.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- The Milwaukee County Unified Emergency Operations Center has issued a request for new, unused personal protective equipment (PPE) to assist first responders, health care providers and health care facilities responding to COVID-19.The county is in need of N95 masks, dust or surgical masks, safety glasses, protective gowns or suits, hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes or sprays and disposable medical gloves."These additional supplies will be critical in our efforts to safeguard our neighbors during this crisis," said Dr.
List: Consider giving the gift of life at a local blood center
MILWAUKEE -- With the coronavirus pandemic in full swing, it is more important than ever to consider a donation of blood.
MILWAUKEE -- With the coronavirus pandemic in full swing, it is more important than ever to consider a donation of blood.
'There's no closure:' 90-year-old Texas woman who died from COVID-19 spent final moments alone
HOUSTON -- Joan Handrinos, 90, was not sick and had no symptoms of the coronavirus, until Friday afternoon, March 20, when her temperature spiked to 105 degrees.
HOUSTON -- Joan Handrinos, 90, was not sick and had no symptoms of the coronavirus, until Friday afternoon, March 20, when her temperature spiked to 105 degrees.
Malaysia's medical glove factories operating at half capacity amid virus
MALAYSIA -- Malaysia's medical glove factories, which make most of the world's critical hand protection, are operating at half capacity just when they're most needed, The Associated Press has learned.Health care workers snap gloves on as the first line of protection against catching COVID-19 from patients, and they're crucial to protecting patients as well.
MALAYSIA -- Malaysia's medical glove factories, which make most of the world's critical hand protection, are operating at half capacity just when they're most needed, The Associated Press has learned.Health care workers snap gloves on as the first line of protection against catching COVID-19 from patients, and they're crucial to protecting patients as well.
Wisconsin health leader on COVID-19: Without more restrictions, up to 1K could die in 2 weeks
MADISON -- Wisconsin’s top health leader said Tuesday, March 24 that without more restrictions to limit human interaction, up to 1,000 people in the state could die in two weeks.Over that same time period, models estimate 22,000 would contract the virus, said Wisconsin Department of Health Services Secretary Andrea Palm.Palm released the projections on the same day that Gov.
MADISON -- Wisconsin’s top health leader said Tuesday, March 24 that without more restrictions to limit human interaction, up to 1,000 people in the state could die in two weeks.Over that same time period, models estimate 22,000 would contract the virus, said Wisconsin Department of Health Services Secretary Andrea Palm.Palm released the projections on the same day that Gov.
'HONK if you miss Happy Hour:' Oshkosh bar owner does what he can to bring smiles to passersby
OSHKOSH -- The owner of an Oshkosh bar is doing what he can to bring a few smiles to those passing by his establishment -- Barley and Hops Pub and Beer Garden.Nate Stiefvater and Jessie Schmidt shared video of the measures they are going to -- to generate those smiles.The side of the business reads, "Upcoming events, The apocalypse, Following by Happy Hour."On top of that, Stiefvater was outside holding up a sign that read, "HONK if you miss Happy Hour." Check out the video below.
OSHKOSH -- The owner of an Oshkosh bar is doing what he can to bring a few smiles to those passing by his establishment -- Barley and Hops Pub and Beer Garden.Nate Stiefvater and Jessie Schmidt shared video of the measures they are going to -- to generate those smiles.The side of the business reads, "Upcoming events, The apocalypse, Following by Happy Hour."On top of that, Stiefvater was outside holding up a sign that read, "HONK if you miss Happy Hour." Check out the video below.
Multiple Tony-winning playwright Terrence McNally dies of coronavirus complications
NEW YORK — Terrence McNally, one of America’s great playwrights whose prolific career included winning Tony Awards for the plays "Love!
NEW YORK — Terrence McNally, one of America’s great playwrights whose prolific career included winning Tony Awards for the plays "Love!
Italy tops 69K coronavirus cases, more than 6.8K deaths
ROME — Three weeks into national lockdown, Italy’s daily bulletin about its COVID-19 outbreak added thousands more cases, pushing the nation’s overall total to more than 69,000.Civil Protection authorities say there were 743 more deaths of infected persons in a 24-hour period, adding to Italy’s overall death toll that is the world’s highest.
ROME — Three weeks into national lockdown, Italy’s daily bulletin about its COVID-19 outbreak added thousands more cases, pushing the nation’s overall total to more than 69,000.Civil Protection authorities say there were 743 more deaths of infected persons in a 24-hour period, adding to Italy’s overall death toll that is the world’s highest.
'Symbol of unity:' Milwaukee buildings shine in red, white, and blue amid COVID-19 pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- Amid the health and financial challenges that face communities near and far as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, officials with Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 encouraged officials with buildings and landmarks throughout the city to illuminate their facades with red, white, and blue lighting.According to a news release, beginning Tuesday evening, March 24, U.S. Bank Center, Northwestern Mutual, The Gas Light Building, 833 East Michigan, The Pfister Hotel, and the M-K-E letters at General Mitchell International Airport will be lit in red, white, and blue in tribute to the resiliency of the nation.
MILWAUKEE -- Amid the health and financial challenges that face communities near and far as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, officials with Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 encouraged officials with buildings and landmarks throughout the city to illuminate their facades with red, white, and blue lighting.According to a news release, beginning Tuesday evening, March 24, U.S. Bank Center, Northwestern Mutual, The Gas Light Building, 833 East Michigan, The Pfister Hotel, and the M-K-E letters at General Mitchell International Airport will be lit in red, white, and blue in tribute to the resiliency of the nation.
Racine County accepting protective equipment donations for first responders
RACINE -- The Racine County Emergency Operations Center (EOC), in conjunction with local law enforcement and Fire/EMS agencies, is now accepting donations of facemasks, including hand-sewn masks, and other personal protective equipment as part of a countywide effort to compile needed equipment to combat the spread of COVID-19.Personal protective equipment including masks, gowns, goggles and gloves will be used to help ensure the safety of first responders and others working on the front lines to protect the community.
RACINE -- The Racine County Emergency Operations Center (EOC), in conjunction with local law enforcement and Fire/EMS agencies, is now accepting donations of facemasks, including hand-sewn masks, and other personal protective equipment as part of a countywide effort to compile needed equipment to combat the spread of COVID-19.Personal protective equipment including masks, gowns, goggles and gloves will be used to help ensure the safety of first responders and others working on the front lines to protect the community.