Ticket sales dive at box office; lowest turnout in 20 years
NEW YORK — Ticket sales plunged to their lowest levels in at least 20 years at North American movie theaters as the coronavirus pandemic led to one of Hollywood's worst weekends at the box office.Receipts totaled about $56 million in U.S. and Canada theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday.
NEW YORK — Ticket sales plunged to their lowest levels in at least 20 years at North American movie theaters as the coronavirus pandemic led to one of Hollywood's worst weekends at the box office.Receipts totaled about $56 million in U.S. and Canada theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Academy of Country Music postpones awards show amid virus
NEW YORK — The show won't go on for the Academy of Country Music, after all.The academy said Sunday that it was postponing its annual awards show, which was to be held April 5 at the MGM Garden Arena in Las Vegas and televised on CBS, because of the coronavirus pandemic.The plan now is to hold the show in September, at a date and venue to be determined.The academy “went to great lengths to find a safe solution for the show to go on," said Damon Whiteside, academy CEO.
NEW YORK — The show won't go on for the Academy of Country Music, after all.The academy said Sunday that it was postponing its annual awards show, which was to be held April 5 at the MGM Garden Arena in Las Vegas and televised on CBS, because of the coronavirus pandemic.The plan now is to hold the show in September, at a date and venue to be determined.The academy “went to great lengths to find a safe solution for the show to go on," said Damon Whiteside, academy CEO.
Fond du Lac County Heath Department reports 5 new cases of COVID-19
FOND DU LAC -- The Fond du Lac County Health Department reported five new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, March 15.
FOND DU LAC -- The Fond du Lac County Health Department reported five new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, March 15.
Customs officials at LAX seize fake COVID-19 test kits
LOS ANGELES —U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized boxes containing fake COVID-19 test kits at Los Angeles International Airport on Thursday, March 12.The vials filled with white liquid were labeled COVID-19 test kits.After the virus outbreak in China, opportunists tried selling fake kits before being shut down by the Chinese government.
LOS ANGELES —U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized boxes containing fake COVID-19 test kits at Los Angeles International Airport on Thursday, March 12.The vials filled with white liquid were labeled COVID-19 test kits.After the virus outbreak in China, opportunists tried selling fake kits before being shut down by the Chinese government.
Franklin Health Department reports city's 1st positive case of COVID-19
FRANKLIN -- The Franklin Health Department has reported the first confirmed case of coronavirus in the city Saturday, March 14 following notification from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.The patient recently returned from travel, was tested and entered home isolation.The Franklin Health Department is conducting a contact investigation to identify and follow-up with anyone who might have had close contact with the patient.
FRANKLIN -- The Franklin Health Department has reported the first confirmed case of coronavirus in the city Saturday, March 14 following notification from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.The patient recently returned from travel, was tested and entered home isolation.The Franklin Health Department is conducting a contact investigation to identify and follow-up with anyone who might have had close contact with the patient.
Vatican's Holy Week to proceed but without public amid virus
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican's Holy Week ceremonies will go ahead but without public attendance, as Italy tries to contain the coronavirus outbreak, the Holy See said Sunday.Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said in a statement that “as far as Holy Week liturgical celebrations are concerned, I can specify that all are confirmed.”But Bruni added: “As things stand, under study are the ways they would be carried out and who would participate while respecting the security measures put in place to avoid spread of the coronavirus.” He added that in any case, faithful will be able to follow the ceremonies on TV, radio and through online media.Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday on April 5, culminating on Easter Sunday a week later, with tradition calling for an outdoor Masses in St.
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican's Holy Week ceremonies will go ahead but without public attendance, as Italy tries to contain the coronavirus outbreak, the Holy See said Sunday.Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said in a statement that “as far as Holy Week liturgical celebrations are concerned, I can specify that all are confirmed.”But Bruni added: “As things stand, under study are the ways they would be carried out and who would participate while respecting the security measures put in place to avoid spread of the coronavirus.” He added that in any case, faithful will be able to follow the ceremonies on TV, radio and through online media.Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday on April 5, culminating on Easter Sunday a week later, with tradition calling for an outdoor Masses in St.
Nike closing all US stores for 2 weeks due to coronavirus
DALLAS — Nike announced Sunday morning it will close all of its retail stores in the United States and a few additional countries in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus.Stores across the U.S., Canada, Western Europe, Australia and New Zealand will close beginning Monday.
DALLAS — Nike announced Sunday morning it will close all of its retail stores in the United States and a few additional countries in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus.Stores across the U.S., Canada, Western Europe, Australia and New Zealand will close beginning Monday.
Oak Creek Assembly of God moves services online amid virus concerns
OAK CREEK -- Sunday services at churches around the area were moved online following national guidelines to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.
OAK CREEK -- Sunday services at churches around the area were moved online following national guidelines to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Americans return to long waits for screenings at US Airports
DALLAS -- As weary travelers returned to the U.S. amid coronavirus-related travel restrictions, they were greeted with packed, hourslong waits for required medical screenings at airports.Posts on social media indicated passengers at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport waited upward of four hours in winding lines, eliciting criticism from elected Illinois officials.Gov.
DALLAS -- As weary travelers returned to the U.S. amid coronavirus-related travel restrictions, they were greeted with packed, hourslong waits for required medical screenings at airports.Posts on social media indicated passengers at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport waited upward of four hours in winding lines, eliciting criticism from elected Illinois officials.Gov.
Health official: 28 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in state, 7 in Milwaukee County
MADISON -- According to City of Milwaukee Health Commissioner Jeanette Kowalik, Wisconsin has 28 total coronavirus cases in eight counties as of Saturday, March 14 -- a nine-case rise from March 13.
MADISON -- According to City of Milwaukee Health Commissioner Jeanette Kowalik, Wisconsin has 28 total coronavirus cases in eight counties as of Saturday, March 14 -- a nine-case rise from March 13.
Milwaukee Health Department confirms city's 2nd coronavirus case as MPS school employee
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee Health Department has confirmed the city's second presumptive case of COVID-19 coronavirus.
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee Health Department has confirmed the city's second presumptive case of COVID-19 coronavirus.
'Not one question:' International travelers were not screened for coronavirus at O'Hare, woman says
MILWAUKEE -- The coronavirus pandemic is prompting concern among travelers, especially those flying back from Europe.
MILWAUKEE -- The coronavirus pandemic is prompting concern among travelers, especially those flying back from Europe.
St. Patrick's Day weekend celebrations go on despite coronavirus concerns
MILWAUKEE -- In downtown Milwaukee, people were still out and about Saturday, March 14 -- but in nowhere near the numbers that usually pack the area for St.
MILWAUKEE -- In downtown Milwaukee, people were still out and about Saturday, March 14 -- but in nowhere near the numbers that usually pack the area for St.
'We will see more cases:' Americans brace for new life of no school and growing dread
WASHINGTON -- Millions of Americans braced for the week ahead with no school for their children for many days to come, no clue how to effectively do their jobs without child care, and a growing sense of dread about how to stay safe and sane amid the relentless spread of the coronavirus.Are playdates for the kids OK?
WASHINGTON -- Millions of Americans braced for the week ahead with no school for their children for many days to come, no clue how to effectively do their jobs without child care, and a growing sense of dread about how to stay safe and sane amid the relentless spread of the coronavirus.Are playdates for the kids OK?
Illinois Tollway switches to all-electronic payment system amid coronavirus pandemic
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The Illinois Tollway has switched to an all-electronic tolling system until further notice amid the spreading coronavirus pandemic.According to the tollway's website, all roadways will remain open to traffic.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The Illinois Tollway has switched to an all-electronic tolling system until further notice amid the spreading coronavirus pandemic.According to the tollway's website, all roadways will remain open to traffic.
Doctor says President Trump tests negative for coronavirus
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has tested negative for the new coronavirus, according to the president's personal physician.The White House released the test results Saturday night after President Trump told reporters hours earlier that he had taken the coronavirus test, following days of resisting being screened despite the fact that he had been in recent contact with three people who have tested positive for the virus.President Trump told reporters at a White House briefing on Saturday that he had his temperature taken and it was “totally normal,” shortly before stepping into the room to discuss the government’s efforts to halt the spread of the virus.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has tested negative for the new coronavirus, according to the president's personal physician.The White House released the test results Saturday night after President Trump told reporters hours earlier that he had taken the coronavirus test, following days of resisting being screened despite the fact that he had been in recent contact with three people who have tested positive for the virus.President Trump told reporters at a White House briefing on Saturday that he had his temperature taken and it was “totally normal,” shortly before stepping into the room to discuss the government’s efforts to halt the spread of the virus.
Milwaukee Public Museum, Art Museum closing to public
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Public Museum will be closed to the public beginning Saturday, March 14 until further notice.The closure includes both public and private events and the Daniel M.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Public Museum will be closed to the public beginning Saturday, March 14 until further notice.The closure includes both public and private events and the Daniel M.
Shorewood Public Library closing due to COVID-19 developments
SHOREWOOD -- The Shorewood Public Library will be closed starting Monday, March 16 due to the developing COVID-19 pandemic.
SHOREWOOD -- The Shorewood Public Library will be closed starting Monday, March 16 due to the developing COVID-19 pandemic.
Georgia to postpone presidential primaries over virus; 2nd state to do so
ATLANTA — Georgia election officials are postponing the state’s March 24 presidential primaries until May because of fears over the coronavirus.Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said in a statement that in-person early voting, which began statewide March 2, will be halted and the election will be moved to May 19, when Georgia’s other 2020 primary elections are being held.The action followed Republican Gov.
ATLANTA — Georgia election officials are postponing the state’s March 24 presidential primaries until May because of fears over the coronavirus.Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said in a statement that in-person early voting, which began statewide March 2, will be halted and the election will be moved to May 19, when Georgia’s other 2020 primary elections are being held.The action followed Republican Gov.