Switching remaining primaries to vote-by-mail not so easy
NEW YORK -- Voting rights groups and the head of the Democratic National Committee want the states with remaining primary elections to offer voting by mail as a way to ensure that voters can safely cast their ballots amid the coronavirus outbreak.A quick and easy fix?
NEW YORK -- Voting rights groups and the head of the Democratic National Committee want the states with remaining primary elections to offer voting by mail as a way to ensure that voters can safely cast their ballots amid the coronavirus outbreak.A quick and easy fix?
Alabama family urges precautions after son’s COVID-19 diagnosis
AUBURN, Ala. – An Alabama family is going public with their son’s COVID-19 diagnosis in an effort to urge people to stay at home and social distance as the outbreak spreads across the country.
AUBURN, Ala. – An Alabama family is going public with their son’s COVID-19 diagnosis in an effort to urge people to stay at home and social distance as the outbreak spreads across the country.
Aurora St. Luke's to open drive-thru coronavirus testing: 'Going to come in phases'
MILWAUKEE -- Aurora is planning to offer drive-up coronavirus testing sites, but you can't just show up; the number of people eligible for testing is shrinking.
MILWAUKEE -- Aurora is planning to offer drive-up coronavirus testing sites, but you can't just show up; the number of people eligible for testing is shrinking.
'Stand for freedom:' Brookfield bar owner's decision to stay open could mean fine, charge
BROOKFIELD -- The owner of The Saloon on Calhoun could face fines or even a criminal charge for staying open on St.
BROOKFIELD -- The owner of The Saloon on Calhoun could face fines or even a criminal charge for staying open on St.
UW-Milwaukee to offer online, alternative instruction for rest of spring semester
MILWAUKEE -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee announced on Wednesday, March 18 that it would extend online or alternative delivery of instruction from Monday, March 30, to the end of the spring semester.The announcement came a day after Gov.
MILWAUKEE -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee announced on Wednesday, March 18 that it would extend online or alternative delivery of instruction from Monday, March 30, to the end of the spring semester.The announcement came a day after Gov.
Milwaukee VA veteran tested positive for COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- A veteran inpatient tested positive on Wednesday, March 18 for the coronavirus at the Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee.Officials said in a news release, "The risk of transmission to other patients and staff remains low, as the veteran is being cared for in isolation by staff who are specially trained on the latest CDC treatment guidelines and utilizing personal protective equipment and infection control techniques."Staff who might have had contact with the patient were being assessed by infection control experts.
MILWAUKEE -- A veteran inpatient tested positive on Wednesday, March 18 for the coronavirus at the Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee.Officials said in a news release, "The risk of transmission to other patients and staff remains low, as the veteran is being cared for in isolation by staff who are specially trained on the latest CDC treatment guidelines and utilizing personal protective equipment and infection control techniques."Staff who might have had contact with the patient were being assessed by infection control experts.
DHS: 111 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin, 1.5K+ negative
MADISON -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Wednesday, March 18 reported 106 positive cases of coronavirus in the state.
MADISON -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Wednesday, March 18 reported 106 positive cases of coronavirus in the state.
'They're our heroes:' Grocery stores working to meet demand during coronavirus pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- Roundy's executives said the demand at their stores may be the highest it's ever been as customers stock up amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
MILWAUKEE -- Roundy's executives said the demand at their stores may be the highest it's ever been as customers stock up amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Door County encourages tourists to postpone travel plans
DOOR COUNTY -- Tourists are being encouraged to not visit Door County for the next 30 days as the county attempts to grapple with the demands of the spread of the coronavirus.Door County declared a public health emergency over COVID-19 on Monday, March 16.
DOOR COUNTY -- Tourists are being encouraged to not visit Door County for the next 30 days as the county attempts to grapple with the demands of the spread of the coronavirus.Door County declared a public health emergency over COVID-19 on Monday, March 16.
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.