Taxpayers asked to use DOR's online services instead of in-person visits
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Revenue is now asking its customers to use its many online tax and other service tools at revenue.wi.gov rather than in-person visits to its customer service centers -- and it is because of the coronavirus pandemic.To help Wisconsin taxpayers fulfill their DOR business needs during this unique time, the agency has compiled a list of "quick links" to complete needed tax tasks without the need for an in-person visit.Tax refund status
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Revenue is now asking its customers to use its many online tax and other service tools at revenue.wi.gov rather than in-person visits to its customer service centers -- and it is because of the coronavirus pandemic.To help Wisconsin taxpayers fulfill their DOR business needs during this unique time, the agency has compiled a list of "quick links" to complete needed tax tasks without the need for an in-person visit.Tax refund status
Stocks jump as Pres. Trump promises to 'go big' on aid for economy
NEW YORK — Stocks jumped Tuesday, March 17 as President Donald Trump promised he's “going big” with plans to blunt the economic pain caused by the coronavirus outbreak.Markets around the world remain highly volatile as traders see a recession growing more likely if it hasn't begun already.
NEW YORK — Stocks jumped Tuesday, March 17 as President Donald Trump promised he's “going big” with plans to blunt the economic pain caused by the coronavirus outbreak.Markets around the world remain highly volatile as traders see a recession growing more likely if it hasn't begun already.
President Trump's economic aid could approach $1T, senators say
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is asking Congress to unleash a torrent of emergency economic aid — including direct checks to Americans — an effort unseen since the Great Recession to shore up households and the economy amid the coronavirus crisis.President Trump wants checks out to the public within two weeks as part of what officials said could approach a $1 trillion package.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is asking Congress to unleash a torrent of emergency economic aid — including direct checks to Americans — an effort unseen since the Great Recession to shore up households and the economy amid the coronavirus crisis.President Trump wants checks out to the public within two weeks as part of what officials said could approach a $1 trillion package.
Gov. Evers orders bars, restaurants to close; bans gatherings of more than 10 people
MADISON -- Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON -- Wisconsin Gov.
White House seeks $850B economic stimulus for virus response
WASHINGTON -- The White House was asking Congress on Tuesday to approve a sweeping emergency stimulus package to help businesses and taxpayers cope with the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic.
WASHINGTON -- The White House was asking Congress on Tuesday to approve a sweeping emergency stimulus package to help businesses and taxpayers cope with the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic.
Deaths in Spain hit 491, infections up to 11,178
SPAIN -- The Latest on the world's coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 183,000 people and killed more than 7,100.
SPAIN -- The Latest on the world's coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 183,000 people and killed more than 7,100.
With social distancing and self-quarantines, a look at popular movies and series streaming right now
NEW YORK -- During this time of social distancing, many may be seeking out at-home entertainment, and there are plenty of options.Popular streaming titles include Mark Wahlberg's action-comedy "Spenser Confidential," which started the week number one on the Netflix top ten movies.Leading the TV top ten was coming-of-age high school drama, "On My Block." The second TV spot went to the much talked about the reality show "Love Is Blind."Amazon is one place to find "in case you missed it" award-season films, including "Parasite."Popular originals include award-winning comedy, "Fleabag," and anti-hero superhero series, "The Boys."On Hulu, there's "FX on Hulu" now, which includes hit series like "The Americans." There's also the book-to-stream "little fires everywhere" with Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington starting March 18.Other platforms include Disney Plus, where you can find what people are calling baby Yoda in "The Mandalorian."Audiences can catch up on popular programming from the eight seasons of "Game of Thrones" to the five seasons of "Breaking Bad," discover or rewatch classic series like "The Sopranos" and "Sex and the City," all of which offer hours of binge-watching.Or, even head over to on-demand for network shows to binge before new episodes air.
NEW YORK -- During this time of social distancing, many may be seeking out at-home entertainment, and there are plenty of options.Popular streaming titles include Mark Wahlberg's action-comedy "Spenser Confidential," which started the week number one on the Netflix top ten movies.Leading the TV top ten was coming-of-age high school drama, "On My Block." The second TV spot went to the much talked about the reality show "Love Is Blind."Amazon is one place to find "in case you missed it" award-season films, including "Parasite."Popular originals include award-winning comedy, "Fleabag," and anti-hero superhero series, "The Boys."On Hulu, there's "FX on Hulu" now, which includes hit series like "The Americans." There's also the book-to-stream "little fires everywhere" with Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington starting March 18.Other platforms include Disney Plus, where you can find what people are calling baby Yoda in "The Mandalorian."Audiences can catch up on popular programming from the eight seasons of "Game of Thrones" to the five seasons of "Breaking Bad," discover or rewatch classic series like "The Sopranos" and "Sex and the City," all of which offer hours of binge-watching.Or, even head over to on-demand for network shows to binge before new episodes air.
Coronavirus worries: Virginia senators want US to stop relying on foreign-made pharmaceuticals
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Many of the drugs we rely on in our daily lives come from foreign countries, like China.With the coronavirus outbreak, some members of Congress want to restrict that.“We need to make sure that our drug supply is safe, is secure and is American-sourced,” Virginia Sen.
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Many of the drugs we rely on in our daily lives come from foreign countries, like China.With the coronavirus outbreak, some members of Congress want to restrict that.“We need to make sure that our drug supply is safe, is secure and is American-sourced,” Virginia Sen.
Iranian state TV warns ‘millions’ in the country could die from coronavirus
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran issued its most dire warning yet Tuesday about the outbreak of the new coronavirus ravaging the country, suggesting “millions” could die in the Islamic Republic if the public keeps traveling and ignoring health guidance.A state television journalist who also is a medical doctor gave the warning only hours after hard-line Shiite faithful the previous night pushed their way into the courtyards of two major shrines that had just been closed over fears of the virus.Roughly nine out of 10 of the over 18,000 cases of the new virus confirmed across the Middle East come from Iran, where authorities denied for days the risk the outbreak posed.
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran issued its most dire warning yet Tuesday about the outbreak of the new coronavirus ravaging the country, suggesting “millions” could die in the Islamic Republic if the public keeps traveling and ignoring health guidance.A state television journalist who also is a medical doctor gave the warning only hours after hard-line Shiite faithful the previous night pushed their way into the courtyards of two major shrines that had just been closed over fears of the virus.Roughly nine out of 10 of the over 18,000 cases of the new virus confirmed across the Middle East come from Iran, where authorities denied for days the risk the outbreak posed.
Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity closing all construction sites, ReStores
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity will be closing its Milwaukee headquarters, ReStore locations and construction sites to limit the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.The organization hopes to reopen on April 1 at the earliest and will continue to pay staff during the suspension.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity will be closing its Milwaukee headquarters, ReStore locations and construction sites to limit the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.The organization hopes to reopen on April 1 at the earliest and will continue to pay staff during the suspension.
ICE removes detainees from Kenosha Co. jails 'to safeguard our employees, their families, and the community we serve'
KENOSHA -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are no longer housing ICE detainees in the Kenosha County Jail, the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department announced on Tuesday, March 17.
KENOSHA -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are no longer housing ICE detainees in the Kenosha County Jail, the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department announced on Tuesday, March 17.
Mall of America will be closed through 'at least' March 31 due to COVID-19 outbreak
BLOOMINGTON, Minnesota -- Mall of America announced on Tuesday, March 17 that they will be closed until "at least" March 31 due to the coronavirus pandemic.Mall of America released the following statement:
BLOOMINGTON, Minnesota -- Mall of America announced on Tuesday, March 17 that they will be closed until "at least" March 31 due to the coronavirus pandemic.Mall of America released the following statement:
HAWS in Waukesha limiting access to shelter, suspending activities due to COVID-19
WAUKESHA -- The Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County (HAWS) will be limiting access to the facility on Northview Road in Waukesha.
WAUKESHA -- The Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County (HAWS) will be limiting access to the facility on Northview Road in Waukesha.
President Trump wants quick checks sent to public in COVID-19 response
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump wants the government to send checks to Americans in the next two weeks in an effort to curb the economic cost of the coronavirus pandemic, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Tuesday.“The president has instructed me we have to do this now,” he said at the White House briefing.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump wants the government to send checks to Americans in the next two weeks in an effort to curb the economic cost of the coronavirus pandemic, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Tuesday.“The president has instructed me we have to do this now,” he said at the White House briefing.
Sendik's asks shoppers to reserve 7-8 a.m. hour for 'higher-risk' customers
MILWAUKEE -- Sendik's Food Market is asking guests to reserve the hour between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. each day for shoppers who are "at a higher risk of severe illness" by the COVID-19 coronavirus.In a statement, the food market defines the higher-risk group as older adults, age 60 or over, and people with compromised immune systems.
MILWAUKEE -- Sendik's Food Market is asking guests to reserve the hour between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. each day for shoppers who are "at a higher risk of severe illness" by the COVID-19 coronavirus.In a statement, the food market defines the higher-risk group as older adults, age 60 or over, and people with compromised immune systems.
Packers Hall of Fame postpones 2020 induction banquet due to COVID-19 spread
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame has postponed its 2020 induction banquet, originally scheduled for April 18, the organization announced Tuesday, March 17.The decision was made based on government guidance and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which has recommended not holding gatherings of more than 50 people for the next eight weeks.A new date for the induction banquet will be announced in the next few weeks.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame has postponed its 2020 induction banquet, originally scheduled for April 18, the organization announced Tuesday, March 17.The decision was made based on government guidance and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which has recommended not holding gatherings of more than 50 people for the next eight weeks.A new date for the induction banquet will be announced in the next few weeks.
90 tested positive for coronavirus in Wisconsin, more than 1K negative
MADISON -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced Tuesday, March 17 72 positive cases of coronavirus in the state, and 1,038 people who tested negative.That number from the state did not include a positive case reported by the Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department Tuesday, and an additional positive case confirmed by the Fond du Lac County Health Department -- for a total of 12 in that county.The state total, updated at 2 p.m. each day, also did not include a number of positive cases confirmed by Milwaukee County officials in a 4 p.m. news conference Tuesday.
MADISON -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced Tuesday, March 17 72 positive cases of coronavirus in the state, and 1,038 people who tested negative.That number from the state did not include a positive case reported by the Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department Tuesday, and an additional positive case confirmed by the Fond du Lac County Health Department -- for a total of 12 in that county.The state total, updated at 2 p.m. each day, also did not include a number of positive cases confirmed by Milwaukee County officials in a 4 p.m. news conference Tuesday.
Kwik Trip suspending self-serve food and drink due to COVID-19 mandates
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin Kwik Trip locations, in accordance with recent COVID-19 updates and state mandates, are discontinuing its self-serve food and beverage offerings until further notice.
MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin Kwik Trip locations, in accordance with recent COVID-19 updates and state mandates, are discontinuing its self-serve food and beverage offerings until further notice.
CDC video shows top 20 countries by number of infected people with COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a video that shows the top 20 countries by the number of infected people with the coronavirus (COVID-19) since March 1.Officials say the virus is highly infectious.
MILWAUKEE -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a video that shows the top 20 countries by the number of infected people with the coronavirus (COVID-19) since March 1.Officials say the virus is highly infectious.
Military faces limitations in responding to virus outbreak
WASHINGTON -- The Pentagon is already helping combat the coronavirus outbreak in the United States and is considering ways to do more.But the military faces limits.
WASHINGTON -- The Pentagon is already helping combat the coronavirus outbreak in the United States and is considering ways to do more.But the military faces limits.