Largest single day total amid COVID-19: 21K filed for unemployment in Wisconsin Monday
MADISON -- The number of people filing for unemployment in Wisconsin continues to skyrocket.The Department of Workforce Development reported that on Monday, March 23, more than 21,000 people filed claims -- the largest single day total since the coronavirus outbreak and subsequent orders to close schools and businesses to slow the pandemic's spread.Gov.
MADISON -- The number of people filing for unemployment in Wisconsin continues to skyrocket.The Department of Workforce Development reported that on Monday, March 23, more than 21,000 people filed claims -- the largest single day total since the coronavirus outbreak and subsequent orders to close schools and businesses to slow the pandemic's spread.Gov.
Milwaukee County supervisors propose free bus service during coronavirus pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- Several members of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors are proposing free bus rides on all Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) buses, starting immediately, for at least three weeks.A group of seven supervisors proposed the measure to Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele on Monday, March 23.
MILWAUKEE -- Several members of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors are proposing free bus rides on all Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) buses, starting immediately, for at least three weeks.A group of seven supervisors proposed the measure to Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele on Monday, March 23.
President Trump says he hopes US will be reopened by Easter amid virus
WASHINGTON — With lives and the economy hanging in the balance, President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is hoping the country will be reopened by Easter as he weighs how to refine nationwide social-distancing guidelines to put some workers back on the job amid the coronavirus outbreak.As many public health officials call for stricter, not looser restrictions on public interactions, Trump said he was already looking toward easing the advisories that have sidelined workers, shuttered schools and led to a widespread economic slowdown.“I would love to have the country opened up and just raring to go by Easter," he said during a Fox News virtual town hall.
WASHINGTON — With lives and the economy hanging in the balance, President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is hoping the country will be reopened by Easter as he weighs how to refine nationwide social-distancing guidelines to put some workers back on the job amid the coronavirus outbreak.As many public health officials call for stricter, not looser restrictions on public interactions, Trump said he was already looking toward easing the advisories that have sidelined workers, shuttered schools and led to a widespread economic slowdown.“I would love to have the country opened up and just raring to go by Easter," he said during a Fox News virtual town hall.
Milwaukee mayor suggests April 7 election be modified to 'vote by mail'
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett sent a letter Monday, March 23 to Gov.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett sent a letter Monday, March 23 to Gov.
36-year-old fitness instructor with coronavirus urges people to heed safety measures
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – Until recently 36-year-old Natalie Kikkenborg was a vibrant fitness instructor and mother in good health.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – Until recently 36-year-old Natalie Kikkenborg was a vibrant fitness instructor and mother in good health.
California marijuana sales surge amid COVID-19 business closures
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) – Marijuana dispensaries are seeing a boost in sales after Gov.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) – Marijuana dispensaries are seeing a boost in sales after Gov.
HHS awards Wisconsin $1M+ to boost COVID-19 response
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), announced Tuesday, March 24 that Wisconsin has been awarded just over $1.08 million to combat the spread of COVID-19.The award will be distributed among 16 Wisconsin health centers with the funding to be used for screening and testing, medical supplies and telehealth needs.The funding is part of an $8.3 billion emergency funding package signed by President Donald Trump on March 6.
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), announced Tuesday, March 24 that Wisconsin has been awarded just over $1.08 million to combat the spread of COVID-19.The award will be distributed among 16 Wisconsin health centers with the funding to be used for screening and testing, medical supplies and telehealth needs.The funding is part of an $8.3 billion emergency funding package signed by President Donald Trump on March 6.
North Carolina man describes process of getting COVID-19 test
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WJZY) — A North Carolina man who recently got tested for the coronavirus is describing what the process was like.Chris Leisure says he was feeling sick last week with a sore throat, muscle aches and drowsiness.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WJZY) — A North Carolina man who recently got tested for the coronavirus is describing what the process was like.Chris Leisure says he was feeling sick last week with a sore throat, muscle aches and drowsiness.
Due to COVID-19, all City of Milwaukee playgrounds are now closed
MILWAUKEE -- Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, City of Milwaukee playgrounds are now closed.Officials announced in a news release on Tuesday, March 24 that people should refrain from using playground equipment until further notice.
MILWAUKEE -- Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, City of Milwaukee playgrounds are now closed.Officials announced in a news release on Tuesday, March 24 that people should refrain from using playground equipment until further notice.
'Short supply:' Waukesha officials collecting donations for fire departments to combat COVID-19
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha County Emergency Management in conjunction with the fire departments within Waukesha County announced Tuesday, March 24 that they are open to receiving donations of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and sanitizing items from businesses and citizens.Donations of any size can be made to your local fire departments and contact should be made with them directly to coordinate delivery.According to a press release, as emergency responders work to manage the spread of COVID-19 throughout the country, Waukesha County is focused on prevention and containment.
WAUKESHA -- Waukesha County Emergency Management in conjunction with the fire departments within Waukesha County announced Tuesday, March 24 that they are open to receiving donations of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and sanitizing items from businesses and citizens.Donations of any size can be made to your local fire departments and contact should be made with them directly to coordinate delivery.According to a press release, as emergency responders work to manage the spread of COVID-19 throughout the country, Waukesha County is focused on prevention and containment.
Greendale Health Department reports positive case of COVID-19
GREENDALE -- The Village of Greendale Health Department has received notification that an individual residing in the village has tested positive for the coronavirus.This individual is currently isolating at home.
GREENDALE -- The Village of Greendale Health Department has received notification that an individual residing in the village has tested positive for the coronavirus.This individual is currently isolating at home.
FOX6 Investigators seek to speak with grocery workers concerned about COVID-19 exposure
MILWAUKEE -- The FOX6 Investigators are seeking to speak with grocery store workers who are concerned about exposure to COVID-19 on the job.Fill out the form below if you are willing to help.
MILWAUKEE -- The FOX6 Investigators are seeking to speak with grocery store workers who are concerned about exposure to COVID-19 on the job.Fill out the form below if you are willing to help.
So many businesses had questions about Evers' 'Safer at Home' order, WEDC's site crashed
MADISON -- Businesses with questions about Governor Tony Evers' stay-at-home order closing certain workplaces were met with a website that refused to load.
MADISON -- Businesses with questions about Governor Tony Evers' stay-at-home order closing certain workplaces were met with a website that refused to load.
‘It’s insane’: Virus response leads to run on freezers
WYOMING, Mich. (WOOD) — Toilet paper and sanitizing products aren’t the only things disappearing from store shelves in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.As Michigan Gov.
WYOMING, Mich. (WOOD) — Toilet paper and sanitizing products aren’t the only things disappearing from store shelves in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.As Michigan Gov.
Fees waived for all Wisconsin State Parks and trails, but maintain social distancing
MADISON -- Fees are now waived for all Wisconsin State Parks and trails that continue to remain open to the public.
MADISON -- Fees are now waived for all Wisconsin State Parks and trails that continue to remain open to the public.
Spanish troops disinfecting nursing homes find bodies among residents
MADRID — Spanish soldiers disinfecting nursing homes have found, to their horror, some residents living in squalor among the infectious bodies of people that authorities suspect have died from the new coronavirus.
MADRID — Spanish soldiers disinfecting nursing homes have found, to their horror, some residents living in squalor among the infectious bodies of people that authorities suspect have died from the new coronavirus.
Loss of taste, smell could be telltale sign of coronavirus
NEW YORK — A loss of smell or taste might be an early sign of infection with the pandemic virus, say medical experts who cite reports from several countries.It might even serve as a useful screening tool, they say.The idea of a virus infection reducing sense of smell is not new.
NEW YORK — A loss of smell or taste might be an early sign of infection with the pandemic virus, say medical experts who cite reports from several countries.It might even serve as a useful screening tool, they say.The idea of a virus infection reducing sense of smell is not new.
Stocks surge 7% on building hopes for US virus stimulus
NEW YORK — Stocks on Wall Street joined a worldwide rally Tuesday as optimism rose, for one morning at least, that government officials and central banks are unleashing enough aid to ease the economic pain caused by the coronavirus outbreak.The S&P 500 surged more than 6%, and the Dow jumped nearly 1,400 points in morning trading as a wave of buying interrupted what has been a brutal month of nearly nonstop selling.
NEW YORK — Stocks on Wall Street joined a worldwide rally Tuesday as optimism rose, for one morning at least, that government officials and central banks are unleashing enough aid to ease the economic pain caused by the coronavirus outbreak.The S&P 500 surged more than 6%, and the Dow jumped nearly 1,400 points in morning trading as a wave of buying interrupted what has been a brutal month of nearly nonstop selling.
Pilot spells out 'Stay Home' over Austrian airspace after coronavirus restrictions put in place
AUSTRALIA(Fox News) -- Look, up in the sky -- it’s good advice.
AUSTRALIA(Fox News) -- Look, up in the sky -- it’s good advice.