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NHL, AHL pause season 'in light of ongoing developments resulting from the coronavirus'
MILWAUKEE -- NHL and AHL officials placed the hockey season on ice — for now.NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said Thursday, March the league would “pause” its season, effective immediately, because of the coronavirus pandemic.
MILWAUKEE -- NHL and AHL officials placed the hockey season on ice — for now.NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said Thursday, March the league would “pause” its season, effective immediately, because of the coronavirus pandemic.
MLB 'suspends spring training games, delays start of season at least 2 weeks'
MILWAUKEE -- Major League Baseball officials moved to delay the start of the season Thursday, March 12 by at least two weeks because of the coronavirus outbreak and suspended the rest of its spring training game schedule.Opening day had been scheduled for March 26.MLB had continued to play into Thursday and the announcement came while some exhibitions were still going on, but baseball changed course after Florida Gov.
MILWAUKEE -- Major League Baseball officials moved to delay the start of the season Thursday, March 12 by at least two weeks because of the coronavirus outbreak and suspended the rest of its spring training game schedule.Opening day had been scheduled for March 26.MLB had continued to play into Thursday and the announcement came while some exhibitions were still going on, but baseball changed course after Florida Gov.
UW-Milwaukee officials: UWM Foundation employee tested for coronavirus not infected
MILWAUKEE -- The UWM Foundation employee who was tested Monday, March 9 for COVID-19 at a Milwaukee-area hospital is not infected with the virus, officials announced Thursday, March 12.On Wednesday, the UWM Foundation building was closed, along with an adjoining convenience store.An initial news release from UWM said the employee became ill after contact with someone who went to a country with the Level 3 warning.
MILWAUKEE -- The UWM Foundation employee who was tested Monday, March 9 for COVID-19 at a Milwaukee-area hospital is not infected with the virus, officials announced Thursday, March 12.On Wednesday, the UWM Foundation building was closed, along with an adjoining convenience store.An initial news release from UWM said the employee became ill after contact with someone who went to a country with the Level 3 warning.
Milwaukee Health Department offers guidance regarding travel, mass gatherings
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) is issuing guidance regarding travel and mass gatherings to help limit the spread of the virus locally.The MHD is strongly recommending that organizations limit all non-essential gatherings over 250 people to help slow the spread of disease within and between local communities.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) is issuing guidance regarding travel and mass gatherings to help limit the spread of the virus locally.The MHD is strongly recommending that organizations limit all non-essential gatherings over 250 people to help slow the spread of disease within and between local communities.
Emergency services taking added steps to limit coronavirus spread, risk to first responders
MILWAUKEE -- While many employers are urging their staff to work from home, that just isn't a possibility for a handful of people -- including first responders.
MILWAUKEE -- While many employers are urging their staff to work from home, that just isn't a possibility for a handful of people -- including first responders.
Report: XFL officials suspend season amid coronavirus concerns
MILWAUKEE -- XFL officials on Thursday, March 12 suspended the season amid coronavirus concerns, according to Konnor Fulk, an XLF reporter, based on information from "legitimate sources."
MILWAUKEE -- XFL officials on Thursday, March 12 suspended the season amid coronavirus concerns, according to Konnor Fulk, an XLF reporter, based on information from "legitimate sources."
Milwaukee County Zoo remains open, but 'Behind the Scenes Weekend' postponed
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Zoo announced on Thursday, March 12 that it is postponing its Behind the Scenes Weekend scheduled for Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Zoo announced on Thursday, March 12 that it is postponing its Behind the Scenes Weekend scheduled for Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15.
Marquette officials suspend in-person instruction starting March 16; classes online until April 10
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with Marquette University on Thursday, March 12 announced the suspension of in-person instruction starting March 16 due to coronavirus concerns.The following letter was issued to members of the Marquette community:
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with Marquette University on Thursday, March 12 announced the suspension of in-person instruction starting March 16 due to coronavirus concerns.The following letter was issued to members of the Marquette community:
Disneyland Resort closing to guests beginning Saturday, March 14 due to coronavirus
LOS ANGELES -- The Disneyland Resort, including Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, is closing to guests beginning the morning of Saturday, March 14 and through the end of the month.
LOS ANGELES -- The Disneyland Resort, including Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, is closing to guests beginning the morning of Saturday, March 14 and through the end of the month.
Milwaukee Bucks will reach out to fans who have tickets to upcoming games at Fiserv Forum
MILWAUKEE -- The NBA season is postponed, but you have tickets for games still to come.
MILWAUKEE -- The NBA season is postponed, but you have tickets for games still to come.
Worst day on Wall Street since 1987 as virus fears spread
NEW YORK -- The escalating coronavirus emergency Thursday sent stocks to their worst losses since the Black Monday crash of 1987, extending a sell-off that has now wiped out most of Wall Street’s big run-up since President Donald Trump's election.The S&P 500 plummeted 9.5%, for a total drop of 26.7% from its all-time high, set just last month.
NEW YORK -- The escalating coronavirus emergency Thursday sent stocks to their worst losses since the Black Monday crash of 1987, extending a sell-off that has now wiped out most of Wall Street’s big run-up since President Donald Trump's election.The S&P 500 plummeted 9.5%, for a total drop of 26.7% from its all-time high, set just last month.
Lakefront Brewery will be closed to the public beginning March 13 due to coronavirus
MILWAUKEE -- Lakefront Brewery will be closed to the public starting Friday, March 13 due to the national outbreak of COVID-19, officials announced Thursday, March 12.
MILWAUKEE -- Lakefront Brewery will be closed to the public starting Friday, March 13 due to the national outbreak of COVID-19, officials announced Thursday, March 12.
Hollywood shuts down, Broadway goes dark to curb virus cases
NEW YORK — The entertainment industry prepared Thursday for an unprecedented shutdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus, canceling upcoming movies, suspending all Broadway performances and eliminating live audiences from television shows until it's safe to welcome crowds back.To accommodate calls for social distancing, Hollywood moved to pause the normal hum of TV productions and the bustle of red-carpet movie premieres.
NEW YORK — The entertainment industry prepared Thursday for an unprecedented shutdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus, canceling upcoming movies, suspending all Broadway performances and eliminating live audiences from television shows until it's safe to welcome crowds back.To accommodate calls for social distancing, Hollywood moved to pause the normal hum of TV productions and the bustle of red-carpet movie premieres.
Kenny Chesney postpones Miller Park tour stop, citing coronavirus concerns
MILWAUKEE -- Kenny Chesney will postpone his 2020 Chillaxification Tour with intent to reschedule, the Milwaukee Brewers announced Thursday.
MILWAUKEE -- Kenny Chesney will postpone his 2020 Chillaxification Tour with intent to reschedule, the Milwaukee Brewers announced Thursday.
Report: Utah Jazz player Donovan Mitchell tests positive for coronavirus
SALT LAKE CITY -- It started as a joke: Before leaving a post-practice interview session Rudy Gobert touched all the tape recorders that were placed before him on a table, devices that reporters who cover the Utah Jazz were using during an availability with him on Monday, March 9 before a game with the Detroit Pistons.It isn’t so funny now — not with two Jazz players now having tested positive for the virus, and with a league on edge.Gobert is now the NBA’s Patient Zero for coronavirus after becoming the first player in the league to test positive, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press.
SALT LAKE CITY -- It started as a joke: Before leaving a post-practice interview session Rudy Gobert touched all the tape recorders that were placed before him on a table, devices that reporters who cover the Utah Jazz were using during an availability with him on Monday, March 9 before a game with the Detroit Pistons.It isn’t so funny now — not with two Jazz players now having tested positive for the virus, and with a league on edge.Gobert is now the NBA’s Patient Zero for coronavirus after becoming the first player in the league to test positive, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press.
MIAD extends spring break, moves to online instruction
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design will extend spring break and shift to full-time online course instruction starting March 23 in an attempt to keep everyone in the community healthy during the coronavirus pandemic.Spring break for MIAD will be extended from March 16 to 22.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design will extend spring break and shift to full-time online course instruction starting March 23 in an attempt to keep everyone in the community healthy during the coronavirus pandemic.Spring break for MIAD will be extended from March 16 to 22.
Canada’s Justin Trudeau in self-isolation after wife exhibits flu-like symptoms
CANADA -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is self-isolating at home after his wife has exhibited flu-like symptoms.Trudeau's office said Sophie Grégoire Trudeau returned from a speaking engagement in the United Kingdom and began exhibiting mild flu-like symptoms including a low fever late Wednesday night.
CANADA -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is self-isolating at home after his wife has exhibited flu-like symptoms.Trudeau's office said Sophie Grégoire Trudeau returned from a speaking engagement in the United Kingdom and began exhibiting mild flu-like symptoms including a low fever late Wednesday night.
House lawmakers introduce legislation to ensure free coronavirus testing for seniors
WASHINGTON -- Wisconsin Congressman Ron Kind (D) and two other representatives introduced legislation on Thursday morning, March 12 that will make testing for coronavirus (COVID-19) free for seniors who receive coverage through Medicare Advantage.Rep.
WASHINGTON -- Wisconsin Congressman Ron Kind (D) and two other representatives introduced legislation on Thursday morning, March 12 that will make testing for coronavirus (COVID-19) free for seniors who receive coverage through Medicare Advantage.Rep.
Most coronavirus patients recover, still anxiety, fear loom
SEATTLE — Amid all the fears, quarantines and stockpiling of food, it has been easy to ignore the fact that more than 60,000 people have recovered from the coronavirus spreading around the globe.The disease can cause varying degrees of illness and is especially troublesome for older adults and people with existing health problems, who are at risk of severe effects, including pneumonia.
SEATTLE — Amid all the fears, quarantines and stockpiling of food, it has been easy to ignore the fact that more than 60,000 people have recovered from the coronavirus spreading around the globe.The disease can cause varying degrees of illness and is especially troublesome for older adults and people with existing health problems, who are at risk of severe effects, including pneumonia.