Amid virus fears, President Trump moves away from rallies — for now
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is temporarily halting his trademark rallies — as his campaign bows to the coronavirus outbreak that is rapidly reshaping the nation's political landscape.The rallies have long been President Trump's most potent political weapon: They energize the candidate, give him a powerful platform from which to attack his adversaries and allow his team to collect a treasure trove of voter data.But the spread of the virus, which has closed schools and shuttered professional sports leagues, has also touched the 2020 presidential campaign.
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is temporarily halting his trademark rallies — as his campaign bows to the coronavirus outbreak that is rapidly reshaping the nation's political landscape.The rallies have long been President Trump's most potent political weapon: They energize the candidate, give him a powerful platform from which to attack his adversaries and allow his team to collect a treasure trove of voter data.But the spread of the virus, which has closed schools and shuttered professional sports leagues, has also touched the 2020 presidential campaign.
Stock markets recover after turbulent trading
BANGKOK — European stocks rose Friday and Wall Street was set to gain on the open after turbulent trading in Asia and a day after the market's worst session in over three decades.Shares rose in Paris and London but fell 6.1% in Japan following Wall Street's and Europe's biggest drop since the 1987 Black Monday crash.Friday the 13th brought wild swings for some markets as governments stepped up precautions against the spread of the new coronavirus and considered ways to cushion the blow to their economies.More central banks, including those of China, Sweden and Norway, intervened to flood credit markets with liquidity, a day after similar interventions from the U.S. Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank.Benchmarks in Japan, Thailand and India sank as much as 10% early in the day, but India's Sensex gained 3.3% in afternoon trading.
BANGKOK — European stocks rose Friday and Wall Street was set to gain on the open after turbulent trading in Asia and a day after the market's worst session in over three decades.Shares rose in Paris and London but fell 6.1% in Japan following Wall Street's and Europe's biggest drop since the 1987 Black Monday crash.Friday the 13th brought wild swings for some markets as governments stepped up precautions against the spread of the new coronavirus and considered ways to cushion the blow to their economies.More central banks, including those of China, Sweden and Norway, intervened to flood credit markets with liquidity, a day after similar interventions from the U.S. Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank.Benchmarks in Japan, Thailand and India sank as much as 10% early in the day, but India's Sensex gained 3.3% in afternoon trading.
'Working around the clock:' Milwaukee officials preparing for coronavirus cases, more tests
MILWAUKEE -- City of Milwaukee health officials said in an address Thursday, March 12 that there will not be mandatory school or business closures due to coronavirus at this time.While not mandating closures, the city echoed the state's call for any event involving 250 people or more to be canceled as a way to prevent the community spread of the virus.
MILWAUKEE -- City of Milwaukee health officials said in an address Thursday, March 12 that there will not be mandatory school or business closures due to coronavirus at this time.While not mandating closures, the city echoed the state's call for any event involving 250 people or more to be canceled as a way to prevent the community spread of the virus.
'Need to be responsible:' WIAA cancels all remaining winter state tournament series events
STEVENS POINT -- The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association determined all remaining games of the State Girls Basketball Tournament, and the boys basketball sectional finals and the State Tournament will be canceled in response to the evolving concerns over the spread of the coronavirus.Any tickets purchased at school will be refunded by your school and not the Resch Center or the WIAA.“I want the student-athletes and their coaches to know that your school leaders, the WIAA Executive Staff, our committees and the Board of Control have done everything imaginable to try to provide and preserve these opportunities for you,” Executive Director Dave Anderson said. “However, we want and need to be responsible in helping the global and state efforts to stem the tide and spread of this virus.”According to a press release, on Thursday, March 12 the WIAA was informed the Kohl Center would not be available for the State Boys Basketball Tournament scheduled for March 19-21.
STEVENS POINT -- The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association determined all remaining games of the State Girls Basketball Tournament, and the boys basketball sectional finals and the State Tournament will be canceled in response to the evolving concerns over the spread of the coronavirus.Any tickets purchased at school will be refunded by your school and not the Resch Center or the WIAA.“I want the student-athletes and their coaches to know that your school leaders, the WIAA Executive Staff, our committees and the Board of Control have done everything imaginable to try to provide and preserve these opportunities for you,” Executive Director Dave Anderson said. “However, we want and need to be responsible in helping the global and state efforts to stem the tide and spread of this virus.”According to a press release, on Thursday, March 12 the WIAA was informed the Kohl Center would not be available for the State Boys Basketball Tournament scheduled for March 19-21.
NBA says virus hiatus will likely last 'at least' a month
MIAMI — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday night that the league’s hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic will likely last at least a month, or roughly what would have been the remainder of an uninterrupted regular season.“What we determined today is that this hiatus will be, most likely, at least 30 days," Silver said on TNT's “Inside The NBA" while making his first public comments since the league suspended play Wednesday night after Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for the coronavirus, or COVID-19.
MIAMI — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday night that the league’s hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic will likely last at least a month, or roughly what would have been the remainder of an uninterrupted regular season.“What we determined today is that this hiatus will be, most likely, at least 30 days," Silver said on TNT's “Inside The NBA" while making his first public comments since the league suspended play Wednesday night after Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for the coronavirus, or COVID-19.
Churches take caution as coronavirus concerns spread among worshipers: 'Respond with wisdom'
MILWAUKEE -- It might not be traditional, but for the next week worshipers at The Ridge Community Church will have to participate in services differently.
MILWAUKEE -- It might not be traditional, but for the next week worshipers at The Ridge Community Church will have to participate in services differently.
No fans, now no players: PGA Tour shuts down for a month
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — The Players Championship went from having no fans to having no players.In a surprise announcement Thursday night, the PGA Tour canceled the rest of The Players Championship and decided to shut down its other tournaments for the next three weeks.Only 10 hours earlier, as the opening round was underway and fans continued to stream into the TPC Sawgrass, Commissioner Jay Monahan announced no fans would be allowed at tour events for the next month because of the fears over the new coronavirus outbreak.It was a bold decision in light of other leagues either suspending play or canceling entire tournaments.And then the tour changed course.“We did everything possible to create a safe environment for our players in order to continue the event throughout the weekend,” the tour said in a statement. “But at this point — and as the situation continues to rapidly change — the right thing to do for our players and our fans is to pause.”Monahan scheduled a news conference for Friday morning for additional details.The Players Championship is the flagship event of the PGA Tour that offers a $15 million purse, the richest in golf.
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — The Players Championship went from having no fans to having no players.In a surprise announcement Thursday night, the PGA Tour canceled the rest of The Players Championship and decided to shut down its other tournaments for the next three weeks.Only 10 hours earlier, as the opening round was underway and fans continued to stream into the TPC Sawgrass, Commissioner Jay Monahan announced no fans would be allowed at tour events for the next month because of the fears over the new coronavirus outbreak.It was a bold decision in light of other leagues either suspending play or canceling entire tournaments.And then the tour changed course.“We did everything possible to create a safe environment for our players in order to continue the event throughout the weekend,” the tour said in a statement. “But at this point — and as the situation continues to rapidly change — the right thing to do for our players and our fans is to pause.”Monahan scheduled a news conference for Friday morning for additional details.The Players Championship is the flagship event of the PGA Tour that offers a $15 million purse, the richest in golf.
Riverside Theater postpones 'Dancing with the Stars: Live!' and 'The Bachelor Live On Stage'
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee's Riverside Theater has postponed two shows that were scheduled for March 14 and March 15."Dancing with the Stars: Live!", scheduled for Saturday, March 14, has been postponed.The tour in charge of the performance issued the following statement:
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee's Riverside Theater has postponed two shows that were scheduled for March 14 and March 15."Dancing with the Stars: Live!", scheduled for Saturday, March 14, has been postponed.The tour in charge of the performance issued the following statement:
MPS may implement social distancing, make adjustments to gatherings like lunch, assemblies
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Keith Posley announced on Thursday, March 12 that the school district closely monitoring coronavirus -- and doing everything it can to slow its spread.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Keith Posley announced on Thursday, March 12 that the school district closely monitoring coronavirus -- and doing everything it can to slow its spread.
Elmbrook schools to begin virtual learning March 16 due to coronavirus concerns
BROOKFIELD -- In-person classes for students in the Elmbrook School District will be suspended, switching to virtual learning on Monday, March 16.
BROOKFIELD -- In-person classes for students in the Elmbrook School District will be suspended, switching to virtual learning on Monday, March 16.
'Take this seriously:' Waukesha Co. officials encourage absentee voting after coronavirus confirmed
WAUKESHA -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and Waukesha County Public Health Department announced Wednesday, March 11 that a person tested positive for COVID-19 in Waukesha County.
WAUKESHA -- Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and Waukesha County Public Health Department announced Wednesday, March 11 that a person tested positive for COVID-19 in Waukesha County.
MATC temporarily suspends all in-person classes beginning Monday, March 16
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Area Technical College is suspending all in-person classes beginning Monday, March 16 through Saturday, March 21 -- with the exception of those classes taught 100 percent online.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Area Technical College is suspending all in-person classes beginning Monday, March 16 through Saturday, March 21 -- with the exception of those classes taught 100 percent online.
Greendale Schools announces cancellation of district events, class will remain in session
GREENDALE -- The spread of the coronavirus is prompting the Greendale School District to make adjustments to events.In a letter to parents and community members, Interim Superintendent Kim Amidzich indicated that beginning Monday, March 16, large gatherings of 250 or more, will be suspended through at least April 6.
GREENDALE -- The spread of the coronavirus is prompting the Greendale School District to make adjustments to events.In a letter to parents and community members, Interim Superintendent Kim Amidzich indicated that beginning Monday, March 16, large gatherings of 250 or more, will be suspended through at least April 6.
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones accused of selling phony coronavirus cures
NEW YORK -- New York’s attorney general is demanding that conspiracy monger Alex Jones stop hawking phony coronavirus treatments.Attorney General Letitia James’ office sent a letter Thursday saying it’s “extremely concerned” by Jones’ claims that toothpaste, dietary supplements, creams, and other products sold on his website can prevent and cure the disease.
NEW YORK -- New York’s attorney general is demanding that conspiracy monger Alex Jones stop hawking phony coronavirus treatments.Attorney General Letitia James’ office sent a letter Thursday saying it’s “extremely concerned” by Jones’ claims that toothpaste, dietary supplements, creams, and other products sold on his website can prevent and cure the disease.
Packers closing public operations at Lambeau Field, Titletown amid coronavirus concerns
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers will close businesses at Lambeau Field and Titletown to the public for two weeks starting Friday, March 13 to minimize the spread of COVID-19.
GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers will close businesses at Lambeau Field and Titletown to the public for two weeks starting Friday, March 13 to minimize the spread of COVID-19.
First Stage Theater to cancel select performances due to coronavirus concerns
MILWAUKEE -- First Stage Theater will postpone matinee performances of Gretel!
MILWAUKEE -- First Stage Theater will postpone matinee performances of Gretel!
Archbishop Listecki: Catholics are free of obligation to attend Sunday Mass for a couple weeks
MILWAUKEE -- The Archdiocese of Milwaukee announced on Thursday, March 12 that Archbishop Jerome Listecki has dispensed Catholics from their obligation to attend Sunday Mass due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19, the coronavirus.A news release says the dispensation will cover the next two weeks, including Masses for Sundays March 15, 22, and 29.
MILWAUKEE -- The Archdiocese of Milwaukee announced on Thursday, March 12 that Archbishop Jerome Listecki has dispensed Catholics from their obligation to attend Sunday Mass due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19, the coronavirus.A news release says the dispensation will cover the next two weeks, including Masses for Sundays March 15, 22, and 29.
WIAA restricts attendance at boys and girls basketball tournaments
GREEN BAY -- Officials with the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) announced on Thursday, March 12 limited attendance at the remainder of all winter tournament events scheduled March 12-14 and March 19-21.
GREEN BAY -- Officials with the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) announced on Thursday, March 12 limited attendance at the remainder of all winter tournament events scheduled March 12-14 and March 19-21.
Kenosha Tremper goes on with blood drive despite coronavirus concerns
KENOSHA -- At one of the biggest student-led blood drives in the state, Kenosha Tremper students and the community came together Thursday, March 12, regardless of coronavirus fears.
KENOSHA -- At one of the biggest student-led blood drives in the state, Kenosha Tremper students and the community came together Thursday, March 12, regardless of coronavirus fears.
'We have to cut staff:' No Bucks, Admirals games 'going to impact everyone' in Deer District
MILWAUKEE -- With the NBA and AHL suspending their seasons indefinitely as a result of concerns over the coronavirus, officials with businesses in Milwaukee's Deer District surrounding Fiserv Forum said Thursday, March 12 no Milwaukee Bucks games and no Milwaukee Admirals games would mean a big blow for the service industry.The Milwaukee Bucks were supposed to take on the Boston Celtics at Fiserv Forum Thursday night.
MILWAUKEE -- With the NBA and AHL suspending their seasons indefinitely as a result of concerns over the coronavirus, officials with businesses in Milwaukee's Deer District surrounding Fiserv Forum said Thursday, March 12 no Milwaukee Bucks games and no Milwaukee Admirals games would mean a big blow for the service industry.The Milwaukee Bucks were supposed to take on the Boston Celtics at Fiserv Forum Thursday night.