Milwaukee rolls out restaurant carryout zones, help better accommodate customers
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee is initiating a program intended to make it safe and convenient for customers to pick-up orders from restaurants.
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee is initiating a program intended to make it safe and convenient for customers to pick-up orders from restaurants.
‘Sign of hope and happiness’: People put Christmas lights back up during outbreak
MILWAUKEE -- Christmas is more than two months past, but social media users are digging their lights and decorations back out (or plugging them back in) as a sign of hope during the coronavirus outbreak.As people across the country are working from home, or are under quarantine or lockdown, many have taken to Twitter to share photos of their Christmas lights and to ask others to jump on the bandwagon.One user wrote: “Christmas lights give me hope and joy.
MILWAUKEE -- Christmas is more than two months past, but social media users are digging their lights and decorations back out (or plugging them back in) as a sign of hope during the coronavirus outbreak.As people across the country are working from home, or are under quarantine or lockdown, many have taken to Twitter to share photos of their Christmas lights and to ask others to jump on the bandwagon.One user wrote: “Christmas lights give me hope and joy.
City of Milwaukee Health Department adjusts services in response to COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) is taking measures at each of their health centers to increase social distancing and prevent community spread of the coronavirus.
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) is taking measures at each of their health centers to increase social distancing and prevent community spread of the coronavirus.
Doctor at Children’s Wisconsin tests positive for COVID-19; 200 possibly exposed
MILWAUKEE -- A doctor at Children’s Wisconsin tested positive for COVID-19.
MILWAUKEE -- A doctor at Children’s Wisconsin tested positive for COVID-19.
East Troy police collect items for homebound seniors: 'Now is the time to work together'
EAST TROY -- Town of East Troy police on Wednesday, March 18 announced a program in which police officers will drop off needed items for homebound seniors amid the coronavirus -- and you can help.The Town of East Troy Police Department is accepting donations of health and food items for seniors in the community.
EAST TROY -- Town of East Troy police on Wednesday, March 18 announced a program in which police officers will drop off needed items for homebound seniors amid the coronavirus -- and you can help.The Town of East Troy Police Department is accepting donations of health and food items for seniors in the community.
Walworth County health officials confirm 1st case of COVID-19; patient traveled domestically
WALWORTH COUNTY -- Officials with the Walworth County Division of Public Health announced Wednesday, March 18 the county's first positive case of the coronavirus.Health officials said this individual recently traveled domestically, and at the recommendation of Walworth County Division of Public Health, voluntarily self-isolated upon returning to the community.“We are in daily contact with this individual to monitor their symptoms and ensure they are receiving support to be able to isolate at home,” said Erica Bergstom, public health officer.Walworth County health officials noted they continued to work in conjunction with local, state, and federal partners to deal quickly and effectively when people have symptoms of COVID-19 or have been around people that have been infected with the coronavirus -- and would directly notify close contacts of any identified cases.The Walworth County Division of Public Health and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) responsibilities include:
WALWORTH COUNTY -- Officials with the Walworth County Division of Public Health announced Wednesday, March 18 the county's first positive case of the coronavirus.Health officials said this individual recently traveled domestically, and at the recommendation of Walworth County Division of Public Health, voluntarily self-isolated upon returning to the community.“We are in daily contact with this individual to monitor their symptoms and ensure they are receiving support to be able to isolate at home,” said Erica Bergstom, public health officer.Walworth County health officials noted they continued to work in conjunction with local, state, and federal partners to deal quickly and effectively when people have symptoms of COVID-19 or have been around people that have been infected with the coronavirus -- and would directly notify close contacts of any identified cases.The Walworth County Division of Public Health and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) responsibilities include:
Make-A-Wish postpones wish travel, large gatherings in wake of COVID-19 uncertainty
WAUWATOSA -- Due to medical and public concerns regarding COVID-19 spread, Make-A-Wish announced Wednesday, March 18 that it will be postponing all wish-related travel and wish kid participation activities and events that involve large gatherings until further notice.
WAUWATOSA -- Due to medical and public concerns regarding COVID-19 spread, Make-A-Wish announced Wednesday, March 18 that it will be postponing all wish-related travel and wish kid participation activities and events that involve large gatherings until further notice.
Global stocks sink after President Trump promises virus aid
BEIJING — Global stock markets sank Wednesday in a third day of wild price swings after President Donald Trump promised aid to get the U.S. economy through the coronavirus outbreak.London and Frankfurt opened more than 3% lower and Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong all declined.
BEIJING — Global stock markets sank Wednesday in a third day of wild price swings after President Donald Trump promised aid to get the U.S. economy through the coronavirus outbreak.London and Frankfurt opened more than 3% lower and Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong all declined.
All Kansas public schools to close for the rest of the school year
TOPEKA, Kan. (WDAF) - Governor Laura Kelly has announced all public schools will stop meeting in person, switching to digital classes for the rest of the school year in a sweeping response to the coronavirus pandemic."I am ordering all K-12 to close and cease in-person instruction for the duration of the 2019-2020 semester," Gov.
TOPEKA, Kan. (WDAF) - Governor Laura Kelly has announced all public schools will stop meeting in person, switching to digital classes for the rest of the school year in a sweeping response to the coronavirus pandemic."I am ordering all K-12 to close and cease in-person instruction for the duration of the 2019-2020 semester," Gov.
Facebook giving $1,000 to all 45,000 employees during COVID-19 pandemic
NEW YORK -- Facebook announced it will give $1,000 to each of its employees worldwide.
NEW YORK -- Facebook announced it will give $1,000 to each of its employees worldwide.
St. Patrick's Day celebrations look a lot different this year because of COVID-19 pandemic
NEW YORK -- Saint Patrick's Day celebrations look a lot different this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.The video above, courtesy of Earthcam, shows what it looked like in New York City, Key West, and Dublin, Ireland in 2019 and then, what it looks like this year.In New York City, traffic replaced the annual parade on Fifth Avenue.Less people partied on Duval Street in Key West, compared to last year's festivities.Outside Temple Bar in Dublin, a significant reduction in revelers as people stayed home in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19.
NEW YORK -- Saint Patrick's Day celebrations look a lot different this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.The video above, courtesy of Earthcam, shows what it looked like in New York City, Key West, and Dublin, Ireland in 2019 and then, what it looks like this year.In New York City, traffic replaced the annual parade on Fifth Avenue.Less people partied on Duval Street in Key West, compared to last year's festivities.Outside Temple Bar in Dublin, a significant reduction in revelers as people stayed home in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 top 200,000 worldwide; borders jammed in Europe
BERLIN — Desperate travelers choked European border crossings on Wednesday after nations implemented strict controls in an attempt to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, creating traffic jams miles long and slowing the passage of trucks carrying critical supplies.The number of people infected worldwide crested the 200,000 mark and deaths topped 8,000, with the number of people now recovered at more than 82,000, according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.In an attempt to alleviate some of the pressure from eastern Europeans stuck in Austria trying to return home, Hungary overnight opened its borders in phases.
BERLIN — Desperate travelers choked European border crossings on Wednesday after nations implemented strict controls in an attempt to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, creating traffic jams miles long and slowing the passage of trucks carrying critical supplies.The number of people infected worldwide crested the 200,000 mark and deaths topped 8,000, with the number of people now recovered at more than 82,000, according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.In an attempt to alleviate some of the pressure from eastern Europeans stuck in Austria trying to return home, Hungary overnight opened its borders in phases.
'Working on alternative dates:' PrideFest in Milwaukee postponed due to COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee's 2020 PrideFest is being postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee's 2020 PrideFest is being postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Waukesha County activates Emergency Operations Center to help contain COVID-19
WAUKESHA -- The Waukesha County Department of Emergency Preparedness has activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in order to enhance the community response to the coronavirus.The EOC provides the physical space and technology to connect local agencies and coordinate their activities in order to respond effectively to this public health emergency.“When emergencies occur, Waukesha County and our local partners immediately begin implementing the plans they already have in place,” said Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow. “Activating the Emergency Operations Center allows agencies to continue implementing those plans while increasing the coordination among all agencies involved.”Waukesha County’s EOC is fully activated at a level one, its highest level, at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18.
WAUKESHA -- The Waukesha County Department of Emergency Preparedness has activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in order to enhance the community response to the coronavirus.The EOC provides the physical space and technology to connect local agencies and coordinate their activities in order to respond effectively to this public health emergency.“When emergencies occur, Waukesha County and our local partners immediately begin implementing the plans they already have in place,” said Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow. “Activating the Emergency Operations Center allows agencies to continue implementing those plans while increasing the coordination among all agencies involved.”Waukesha County’s EOC is fully activated at a level one, its highest level, at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18.
Brad Paisley’s free grocery store delivering to the elderly amid COVID-19 outbreak
TENNESSEE (WJW) — Country star Brad Paisley and his wife, Kimberly, are helping the elderly in their community during the coronavirus outbreak.The couple earlier this year opened a free grocery store to support needy families in Nashville.
TENNESSEE (WJW) — Country star Brad Paisley and his wife, Kimberly, are helping the elderly in their community during the coronavirus outbreak.The couple earlier this year opened a free grocery store to support needy families in Nashville.
President Trump: 'We will be, by mutual consent, temporarily closing' border with Canada
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. and Canada have agreed to temporarily close their shared border to nonessential travel, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday, and the Trump administration is considering a plan to turn back all people who cross the border illegally from Mexico, two administration officials said.Canada and the U.S. are eager to choke off the spread of the virus but also maintain their vital economic relationship.
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. and Canada have agreed to temporarily close their shared border to nonessential travel, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday, and the Trump administration is considering a plan to turn back all people who cross the border illegally from Mexico, two administration officials said.Canada and the U.S. are eager to choke off the spread of the virus but also maintain their vital economic relationship.
Senate turns to House-passed virus bill, bigger 1 in works
WASHINGTON — The Senate turned to a House-passed coronavirus response bill on Wednesday, even as lawmakers and the Trump administration worked behind the scenes to fashion a separate massive federal effort to speed emergency checks to Americans, relief to businesses and additional emergency funding for federal agencies.Wednesday's legislation would speed the delivery of testing for the virus and provide paid sick leave to workers, but the focus in Washington has already moved to development of a far, far larger response bill that would inject hundreds of billions of dollars into the faltering economy, provide relief to shuttered businesses, and help keep airlines from going under.The upcoming economic package alone could exceed $1 trillion, a rescue plan not seen since the Great Recession.
WASHINGTON — The Senate turned to a House-passed coronavirus response bill on Wednesday, even as lawmakers and the Trump administration worked behind the scenes to fashion a separate massive federal effort to speed emergency checks to Americans, relief to businesses and additional emergency funding for federal agencies.Wednesday's legislation would speed the delivery of testing for the virus and provide paid sick leave to workers, but the focus in Washington has already moved to development of a far, far larger response bill that would inject hundreds of billions of dollars into the faltering economy, provide relief to shuttered businesses, and help keep airlines from going under.The upcoming economic package alone could exceed $1 trillion, a rescue plan not seen since the Great Recession.
Milwaukee Public Market temporarily closes; no carryout orders available
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Public Market announced on Wednesday morning, March 18 via Twitter that based on the new guidelines set out by the state, the market is "enforcing a full closure to the public, effective immediately, until further notice.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Public Market announced on Wednesday morning, March 18 via Twitter that based on the new guidelines set out by the state, the market is "enforcing a full closure to the public, effective immediately, until further notice.
Treasury proposal: Deliver $500B to Americans starting April
WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department said Wednesday it wants to start issuing direct payments to Americans by early next month as the centerpiece of a $1 trillion plan to stabilize the economy as the coronavirus epidemic threatens a body slam to taxpayers and businesses.In a memorandum, Treasury proposed two $250 billion cash infusions to individuals: A first set of checks issued starting April 6, with a second wave in mid-May.
WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department said Wednesday it wants to start issuing direct payments to Americans by early next month as the centerpiece of a $1 trillion plan to stabilize the economy as the coronavirus epidemic threatens a body slam to taxpayers and businesses.In a memorandum, Treasury proposed two $250 billion cash infusions to individuals: A first set of checks issued starting April 6, with a second wave in mid-May.
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra cancels all performances, events through April 26
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra (MSO) is canceling all performances and events through April 26 to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra (MSO) is canceling all performances and events through April 26 to stop the spread of the coronavirus.