MADISON — Gov.
'Unprecedented times:' Kwik Trip offers free delivery through EatStreet due to coronavirus
MILWAUKEE -- Kwik Trip officials on Monday, March 16 announced free delivery through a partnership with EatStreet to help people get the essential items they need as the nation works to prevent the spread of COVID-19.The 70-plus Kwik Trip locations in Wisconsin that offer delivery on EatStreet began waiving fees Monday for every order of $8 or more -- with all food and essential items, such as eggs, bread, and toilet paper will be available for delivery while supplies last.
MILWAUKEE -- Kwik Trip officials on Monday, March 16 announced free delivery through a partnership with EatStreet to help people get the essential items they need as the nation works to prevent the spread of COVID-19.The 70-plus Kwik Trip locations in Wisconsin that offer delivery on EatStreet began waiving fees Monday for every order of $8 or more -- with all food and essential items, such as eggs, bread, and toilet paper will be available for delivery while supplies last.
Coronavirus travel bans, restrictions creating turbulance for airlines
MILWAUKEE -- As new travel bans and restrictions are being put in place nearly daily, that is creating stress for passengers who are wanting to cancel flights.Michael Sherwood came to the Milwaukee airport to cancel a flight to Las Vegas -- in person."Everything's closing in Las Vegas, restaurants, casinos," Sherwood said.
MILWAUKEE -- As new travel bans and restrictions are being put in place nearly daily, that is creating stress for passengers who are wanting to cancel flights.Michael Sherwood came to the Milwaukee airport to cancel a flight to Las Vegas -- in person."Everything's closing in Las Vegas, restaurants, casinos," Sherwood said.
'They need your help:' COVID-19 limits staff, volunteers at Wisconsin Humane Society
MILWAUKEE -- Coronavirus has limited the number of staff and volunteers at the Wisconsin Humane Society.
MILWAUKEE -- Coronavirus has limited the number of staff and volunteers at the Wisconsin Humane Society.
Amazon seeks to hire 100K to keep up with crush of orders; will offer $2/hour raises
NEW YORK — Amazon officials said Monday, March 16 the company needs to hire 100,000 people across the U.S. to keep up with a crush of orders as the coronavirus spreads and keeps more people at home, shopping online.Officials with the online retailer said they will also temporarily raise pay by $2 an hour through the end of April for hourly employees, who work at warehouses, delivery centers, and Whole Foods grocery stores.
NEW YORK — Amazon officials said Monday, March 16 the company needs to hire 100,000 people across the U.S. to keep up with a crush of orders as the coronavirus spreads and keeps more people at home, shopping online.Officials with the online retailer said they will also temporarily raise pay by $2 an hour through the end of April for hourly employees, who work at warehouses, delivery centers, and Whole Foods grocery stores.
Civilian member of Milwaukee Police Department tested positive for COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- A civilian member of the Milwaukee Police Department tested positive for COVID-19, MPD officials announced Monday, March 16.MPD officials said the employee was placed under home quarantine and the people within this employee’s work location were being monitored closely.
MILWAUKEE -- A civilian member of the Milwaukee Police Department tested positive for COVID-19, MPD officials announced Monday, March 16.MPD officials said the employee was placed under home quarantine and the people within this employee’s work location were being monitored closely.
10 Netflix series to binge while in self-quarantine
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — While self-quarantining amid the coronavirus pandemic it can get pretty boring at home – here are ten Netflix series to help you ride out the isolation.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — While self-quarantining amid the coronavirus pandemic it can get pretty boring at home – here are ten Netflix series to help you ride out the isolation.
Kenosha County records 1st positive case of coronavirus, 59-year-old woman affected
KENOSHA -- Kenosha County recorded on Monday, March 16 its first positive case of coronavirus.Officials noted in a Facebook post that the affected individual is a 59-year-old woman with no travel history.
KENOSHA -- Kenosha County recorded on Monday, March 16 its first positive case of coronavirus.Officials noted in a Facebook post that the affected individual is a 59-year-old woman with no travel history.
Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison shuts down due to COVID-19: "We are being proactive and vigilant'
MADISON -- Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison announced on Monday, March 16 that it will temporarily close their casino beginning Tuesday, March 17 at 7 a.m.A news release says during the closure, Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison will continue with their deep cleaning, disinfecting processes and procedures adding a new product stated by the manufacturer to use advanced technology which offers germ protection long after the product is applied by creating a protective shield on the surface it is applied to, lasting 30 days on surfaces.Daniel Brown, Executive Manager, Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison, issued the following statement:
MADISON -- Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison announced on Monday, March 16 that it will temporarily close their casino beginning Tuesday, March 17 at 7 a.m.A news release says during the closure, Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison will continue with their deep cleaning, disinfecting processes and procedures adding a new product stated by the manufacturer to use advanced technology which offers germ protection long after the product is applied by creating a protective shield on the surface it is applied to, lasting 30 days on surfaces.Daniel Brown, Executive Manager, Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison, issued the following statement:
Chick-fil-A temporarily closes dining room seating over coronavirus concerns
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Chick-fil-A announced Sunday night it will be temporarily closing its dining room seating in all restaurants across the nation over coronavirus concerns.According to the fast-food chain, some of its restaurants may only offer service through the drive-thrus, while others may be able to offer takeout, delivery or mobile order options.The company said these changes will help limit person-to-person contact.On Friday, Chick-fil-A closed all playgrounds to help focus heightened sanitation efforts in other areas of the restaurant, started serving meals in carry-out packaging and drive-thru guests will no longer be offered a printed menu.
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Chick-fil-A announced Sunday night it will be temporarily closing its dining room seating in all restaurants across the nation over coronavirus concerns.According to the fast-food chain, some of its restaurants may only offer service through the drive-thrus, while others may be able to offer takeout, delivery or mobile order options.The company said these changes will help limit person-to-person contact.On Friday, Chick-fil-A closed all playgrounds to help focus heightened sanitation efforts in other areas of the restaurant, started serving meals in carry-out packaging and drive-thru guests will no longer be offered a printed menu.
Dow dives 2,999 points on fears virus will cause recession
NEW YORK — The Dow industrials took a 2,999-point nosedive on Monday as fears deepen that the coronavirus outbreak will throw global economy into recession.
NEW YORK — The Dow industrials took a 2,999-point nosedive on Monday as fears deepen that the coronavirus outbreak will throw global economy into recession.
White House: Americans should not gather in groups of more than 10 amid coronavirus
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The White House on Monday, March 16 urged all older Americans to stay home and everyone to avoid crowds and eating out at restaurants as part of sweeping guidelines meant to combat an expected surge of coronavirus cases.President Donald Trump and the coronavirus task force released the guidelines as the U.S. government moved to try to blunt the impact of the virus, racing to bolster testing and aid even as financial markets fell and Americans scrambled to reorder their lives.Among the new recommendations: Over the next 15 days, Americans should not gather in groups of more than 10 people, schooling should be at home and discretionary travel and social visits should be avoided.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The White House on Monday, March 16 urged all older Americans to stay home and everyone to avoid crowds and eating out at restaurants as part of sweeping guidelines meant to combat an expected surge of coronavirus cases.President Donald Trump and the coronavirus task force released the guidelines as the U.S. government moved to try to blunt the impact of the virus, racing to bolster testing and aid even as financial markets fell and Americans scrambled to reorder their lives.Among the new recommendations: Over the next 15 days, Americans should not gather in groups of more than 10 people, schooling should be at home and discretionary travel and social visits should be avoided.
Sen. Mitt Romney proposes giving $1,000 to every American adult as coronavirus response measure
SALT LAKE CITY -- Republican Sen.
SALT LAKE CITY -- Republican Sen.
Stock market losses accelerate past 10% on coronavirus fears
NEW YORK -- The stock market's losses are accelerating past 10% in late trading Monday as the U.S. government advises people to avoid large gatherings.President Donald Trump told reporters he sees a chance of recession and promised help to the struggling airline industry.
NEW YORK -- The stock market's losses are accelerating past 10% in late trading Monday as the U.S. government advises people to avoid large gatherings.President Donald Trump told reporters he sees a chance of recession and promised help to the struggling airline industry.
Milwaukee Archdiocese suspends all public celebration of Masses beginning Wednesday, March 18
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listecki announced on Monday, March 16 that effective on Wednesday, March 18, all public celebration of Masses will be suspended throughout the Archdiocese.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listecki announced on Monday, March 16 that effective on Wednesday, March 18, all public celebration of Masses will be suspended throughout the Archdiocese.
Man under fire for hoarding hand sanitizer, selling it for profit
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- After receiving backlash for hoarding thousands of bottles of hand sanitizer and selling them for a profit -- a Tennessee man is now saying he wasn't trying to rip people off.The Tennessee Attorney General confiscated nearly 18,000 bottles of hand sanitizer from Matt Colvin's storage units."People who know me know that that's not me.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- After receiving backlash for hoarding thousands of bottles of hand sanitizer and selling them for a profit -- a Tennessee man is now saying he wasn't trying to rip people off.The Tennessee Attorney General confiscated nearly 18,000 bottles of hand sanitizer from Matt Colvin's storage units."People who know me know that that's not me.
Idris Elba says he has coronavirus: 'no symptoms so far'
LOS ANGELES — Idris Elba said he tested positive for the coronavirus.
LOS ANGELES — Idris Elba said he tested positive for the coronavirus.
US airlines seek billions in aid as outbreak cripples travel
ATLANTA -- U.S. airlines are asking the federal government for grants, loans and tax relief that could easily top $50 billion to help them recover from a sharp downturn in travel due to the new coronavirus.Airlines for America, the trade group representing the carriers, disclosed its request for financial help on Monday, just as more airlines around the world were announcing ever-deeper cuts in service and, in some cases, layoffs.The trade group is asking for $29 billion in federal grants, with $25 billion for passenger airlines and $4 billion for cargo carriers.
ATLANTA -- U.S. airlines are asking the federal government for grants, loans and tax relief that could easily top $50 billion to help them recover from a sharp downturn in travel due to the new coronavirus.Airlines for America, the trade group representing the carriers, disclosed its request for financial help on Monday, just as more airlines around the world were announcing ever-deeper cuts in service and, in some cases, layoffs.The trade group is asking for $29 billion in federal grants, with $25 billion for passenger airlines and $4 billion for cargo carriers.
Harley-Davidson Museum campus, Tour Center in Menomonee Falls temporarily closed
MENOMONEE FALLS -- The Harley-Davidson Museum campus and its Tour Centers in Menomonee Falls, Wis.
MENOMONEE FALLS -- The Harley-Davidson Museum campus and its Tour Centers in Menomonee Falls, Wis.
Adorable! Penguin takes 'field trip' around empty aquarium to visit neighbors
CHICAGO, Illinois -- Shedd Aquarium in Chicago on Sunday, March 15 released a short video of an adorable penguin visiting his neighbors after going on a "field trip" in an empty aquarium.The aquarium will be closed until March 29 due to the coronavirus.Shedd Aquarium said the following on their Facebook page:
CHICAGO, Illinois -- Shedd Aquarium in Chicago on Sunday, March 15 released a short video of an adorable penguin visiting his neighbors after going on a "field trip" in an empty aquarium.The aquarium will be closed until March 29 due to the coronavirus.Shedd Aquarium said the following on their Facebook page: