Pick ‘n Save, Metro Market to offer designated shopping hours for seniors amid COVID-19 pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- All Pick ‘n Save and Metro Market stores throughout Wisconsin beginning Friday, March 20 will have designated shopping hours for those who are most at risk for COVID-19.
MILWAUKEE -- All Pick ‘n Save and Metro Market stores throughout Wisconsin beginning Friday, March 20 will have designated shopping hours for those who are most at risk for COVID-19.
Virus-shocked Hollywood gets break with streaming services
LOS ANGELES — Sports are on hold, movie theaters are closed and so are amusement parks.
LOS ANGELES — Sports are on hold, movie theaters are closed and so are amusement parks.
Hallmark Channel to air Christmas movie marathon as more people self-quarantine
STUDIO CITY, Calif. – As many folks remain at home to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, Hallmark Channel is stepping up to help provide some cheerful entertainment.According to Entertainment Tonight, a special Christmas movie marathon is scheduled for this weekend to help ease the nation’s social isolation.
STUDIO CITY, Calif. – As many folks remain at home to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, Hallmark Channel is stepping up to help provide some cheerful entertainment.According to Entertainment Tonight, a special Christmas movie marathon is scheduled for this weekend to help ease the nation’s social isolation.
Customer leaves server $1,000 tip: 'I froze like a statue'
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- It couldn't have come at a better time for a server at a restaurant in Scottsdale, Arizona.Raymond Shepherd took a to-go order early Tuesday morning from a restaurant regular.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- It couldn't have come at a better time for a server at a restaurant in Scottsdale, Arizona.Raymond Shepherd took a to-go order early Tuesday morning from a restaurant regular.
Toilet paper being stolen from rest stops in Nebraska, officials forced to restrict access
LINCOLN, Neb. — Toilet paper has become a coveted supply at grocery stores across the country in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, with many struggling to keep up with demand.Now it appears people have found another way to get some: rest stop bathrooms.Travelers have been stealing toilet paper at stops along Interstate 80 in Nebraska, according to the Lincoln Journal Star.
LINCOLN, Neb. — Toilet paper has become a coveted supply at grocery stores across the country in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, with many struggling to keep up with demand.Now it appears people have found another way to get some: rest stop bathrooms.Travelers have been stealing toilet paper at stops along Interstate 80 in Nebraska, according to the Lincoln Journal Star.
REM’s Michael Stipe says it’s end of the world as we know it, but he feels fine
LOS ANGELES -- Michael Stipe has posted a video in which he sings R.E.M.’s “It’s The End of the World As We Know It,” and says that he feels fine.He says the important part of the lyric is “as we know it,” because “we’re going through something that none of us have ever encountered before.”
LOS ANGELES -- Michael Stipe has posted a video in which he sings R.E.M.’s “It’s The End of the World As We Know It,” and says that he feels fine.He says the important part of the lyric is “as we know it,” because “we’re going through something that none of us have ever encountered before.”
How long will Americans be fighting the coronavirus?
WASHINGTON — In a matter of days, millions of Americans have seen their lives upended by measures to curb the spread of the new coronavirus.Normally bustling streets are deserted as families hunker down in their homes.
WASHINGTON — In a matter of days, millions of Americans have seen their lives upended by measures to curb the spread of the new coronavirus.Normally bustling streets are deserted as families hunker down in their homes.
10 apps to help you deal with stress and anxiety during COVID-19 outbreak
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Apps for dealing with stress have grown more popular with the rise of the smartphone, many of which have exercises or guides to help you de-stress.
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Apps for dealing with stress have grown more popular with the rise of the smartphone, many of which have exercises or guides to help you de-stress.
Funeral homes adapting to coronavirus emergency with ‘virtual funerals’
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WETM) – Doing things online has become a normality, whether it be shopping, gaming or even watching movies.
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WETM) – Doing things online has become a normality, whether it be shopping, gaming or even watching movies.
Flame arrival faces rising tension Tokyo Olympics be delayed
TOKYO — The Olympic flame from Greece is set to arrive in Japan even as the opening of the Tokyo Games in four months is in doubt with more voices suggesting the event should be postponed or canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.The flame touches down Friday aboard a white aircraft painted with the inscription “Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch Relay” along its side, and “Hope Lights Our Way” stenciled near the tail section.Everything about the arrival ceremony at the Matsushima airbase in northern Japan will be subdued.
TOKYO — The Olympic flame from Greece is set to arrive in Japan even as the opening of the Tokyo Games in four months is in doubt with more voices suggesting the event should be postponed or canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.The flame touches down Friday aboard a white aircraft painted with the inscription “Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch Relay” along its side, and “Hope Lights Our Way” stenciled near the tail section.Everything about the arrival ceremony at the Matsushima airbase in northern Japan will be subdued.
Jobless claims jump by 70,000 as virus starts to take hold
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits surged last week by 70,000, indicating that the impact of the coronavirus was starting to be felt in rising layoffs in the job market.The Labor Department reported Thursday that applications for benefits, a good proxy for layoffs, rose by 70,000 to a seasonally adjusted 281,000 last week.Both the one-week rise and the total number of applications were far above the levels seen over the past year as the country’s unemployment rate fell to a half-century low of 3.5%.Economists are predicting a surge in layoffs as efforts to contain the spreading coronavirus result in people losing jobs in a variety of industries from restaurants and bars to airlines and hotels.There have been a number of states such as Ohio reporting huge jumps in unemployment applications already.
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits surged last week by 70,000, indicating that the impact of the coronavirus was starting to be felt in rising layoffs in the job market.The Labor Department reported Thursday that applications for benefits, a good proxy for layoffs, rose by 70,000 to a seasonally adjusted 281,000 last week.Both the one-week rise and the total number of applications were far above the levels seen over the past year as the country’s unemployment rate fell to a half-century low of 3.5%.Economists are predicting a surge in layoffs as efforts to contain the spreading coronavirus result in people losing jobs in a variety of industries from restaurants and bars to airlines and hotels.There have been a number of states such as Ohio reporting huge jumps in unemployment applications already.
Florida pizza shop offering free slices to kids while schools are closed
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – As soon as Sean Marsiglia heard Florida schools would be closed due to the coronavirus, the owner of Three Brothers New York Pizza came up with an idea.“We decided to give out two free cheese slices for any kid who comes through the door up until 3 o’clock,” said Marsiglia.Three Brothers Odessa and Palm Harbor locations plan to run the promotion Monday through Friday until 3 p.m. for the next two weeks.“I know a lot of the parents are having a hard time when it comes to financials, especially if they don’t have a job or if they are told to stay home.
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – As soon as Sean Marsiglia heard Florida schools would be closed due to the coronavirus, the owner of Three Brothers New York Pizza came up with an idea.“We decided to give out two free cheese slices for any kid who comes through the door up until 3 o’clock,” said Marsiglia.Three Brothers Odessa and Palm Harbor locations plan to run the promotion Monday through Friday until 3 p.m. for the next two weeks.“I know a lot of the parents are having a hard time when it comes to financials, especially if they don’t have a job or if they are told to stay home.
Coronavirus epicenter of Wuhan, China reports no new 'homegrown' cases
WUHAN, China -- China's health ministry said the virus epicenter of Wuhan and its surrounding Hubei province had reported no new virus cases on Thursday.The ministry said that results over the past 24 hours showed 34 new cases, all detected in people arriving from abroad.Eight new deaths were reported, all in Wuhan.Wuhan at the peak reported thousands of new cases of coronavirus infection daily, overwhelming its healthcare system.Medical teams deployed to Wuhan from across China have started their homeward journeys and as of Wednesday, a total of 2,364 medical staff have left Wuhan, China's Central Television reported.China has now recorded a total of 80,928 confirmed virus cases with 3,245 deaths.
WUHAN, China -- China's health ministry said the virus epicenter of Wuhan and its surrounding Hubei province had reported no new virus cases on Thursday.The ministry said that results over the past 24 hours showed 34 new cases, all detected in people arriving from abroad.Eight new deaths were reported, all in Wuhan.Wuhan at the peak reported thousands of new cases of coronavirus infection daily, overwhelming its healthcare system.Medical teams deployed to Wuhan from across China have started their homeward journeys and as of Wednesday, a total of 2,364 medical staff have left Wuhan, China's Central Television reported.China has now recorded a total of 80,928 confirmed virus cases with 3,245 deaths.
Florida COVID-19 patient fully recovers from virus, shares journey
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The first patient to test positive for COVID-19 in Hillsborough County, Florida says she has fully recovered from the virus.Kaelyn Sheedy is a Tampa sports therapist who contracted the coronavirus while traveling through Europe in mid-February.“When I tested positive, I was just like ‘Wow, what are the chances?'” she told WFLA via Facetime Wednesday.When she was in Europe, she says people there were not talking about the virus but she traveled with a mask just in case.“Tried to do my best to protect myself while on planes and traveling,” she explained.It was on the flight back to America when she said she began to show symptoms: fatigue, fever, and coughing up green mucus.
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The first patient to test positive for COVID-19 in Hillsborough County, Florida says she has fully recovered from the virus.Kaelyn Sheedy is a Tampa sports therapist who contracted the coronavirus while traveling through Europe in mid-February.“When I tested positive, I was just like ‘Wow, what are the chances?'” she told WFLA via Facetime Wednesday.When she was in Europe, she says people there were not talking about the virus but she traveled with a mask just in case.“Tried to do my best to protect myself while on planes and traveling,” she explained.It was on the flight back to America when she said she began to show symptoms: fatigue, fever, and coughing up green mucus.
H-D suspends US production due to COVID-19; Menomonee Falls employee positive
MILWAUKEE -- Harley-Davidson officials on Wednesday, March 18 announced the suspension of production in the United States as a result of the coronavirus.
MILWAUKEE -- Harley-Davidson officials on Wednesday, March 18 announced the suspension of production in the United States as a result of the coronavirus.
Economists: WI lawmakers need to act fast for coronavirus financial relief
MADISON - While there is no stopping the economic damage COVID-19 will leave, economists say Wisconsin state lawmakers can act now to cushion the blow.“I think the governor and the Republican leadership in the Assembly and Senate need to sit down, put their political differences aside, and say, 'What can we do now to respond to this crisis?'" said Steven Deller, University of Wisconsin-Madison economics professor. "And my fear is that they’re going to let politics get in the way.”
MADISON - While there is no stopping the economic damage COVID-19 will leave, economists say Wisconsin state lawmakers can act now to cushion the blow.“I think the governor and the Republican leadership in the Assembly and Senate need to sit down, put their political differences aside, and say, 'What can we do now to respond to this crisis?'" said Steven Deller, University of Wisconsin-Madison economics professor. "And my fear is that they’re going to let politics get in the way.”
Milwaukee DJ launches fundraiser 'to help others in the industry' amid COVID-19 closures
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee D.J. is doing his part to help people in the service industry during the coronavirus pandemic.Declan O'Connell, also known as "D.J. Dex", launched a GoFundMe.com fundraiser for those in need of help, with a goal of raising $50,000.O'Connell performs at various bars, restaurants, and clubs across Milwaukee, and says many of his friends in the service industry are out of work and hurting due to COVID-19.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee D.J. is doing his part to help people in the service industry during the coronavirus pandemic.Declan O'Connell, also known as "D.J. Dex", launched a GoFundMe.com fundraiser for those in need of help, with a goal of raising $50,000.O'Connell performs at various bars, restaurants, and clubs across Milwaukee, and says many of his friends in the service industry are out of work and hurting due to COVID-19.
Home rental portal refund policies during COVID-19 pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- People across the country are canceling spring break vacations due to the coronavirus, but whether they're getting a full refund depends on who they booked their trip through.Tony Kaprelian's family trip to watch the New York Mets at spring training is off.
MILWAUKEE -- People across the country are canceling spring break vacations due to the coronavirus, but whether they're getting a full refund depends on who they booked their trip through.Tony Kaprelian's family trip to watch the New York Mets at spring training is off.
DHS limits COVID-19 testing to 'highest priority patients, health care workers' amid shortage
MILWAUKEE— Testing for the coronavirus is being limited to the highest priority patients and health care workers due to a national shortage of COVID-19 laboratory testing materials, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Tuesday, March 17.
MILWAUKEE— Testing for the coronavirus is being limited to the highest priority patients and health care workers due to a national shortage of COVID-19 laboratory testing materials, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Tuesday, March 17.
Top Wisconsin official: Spring election faces many problems
MADISON — Wisconsin could face a litany of problems if it holds its spring election amid the coronavirus crisis, including a possible disruption in mail service interfering with absentee voting, a lack of polling sites and the risk of exposing elderly poll workers and voters to the disease, the state's chief elections officer said Wednesday.The election is scheduled for April 7.
MADISON — Wisconsin could face a litany of problems if it holds its spring election amid the coronavirus crisis, including a possible disruption in mail service interfering with absentee voting, a lack of polling sites and the risk of exposing elderly poll workers and voters to the disease, the state's chief elections officer said Wednesday.The election is scheduled for April 7.