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State officials revoke guidance that would've ended 'window visits' at nursing homes
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Board on Aging and Long Term Care quickly reversed guidance issued Monday, April 13 that so-called "window visits" would be prohibited at the state's nursing homes and long-term care facilities amid the coronavirus pandemic.
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Board on Aging and Long Term Care quickly reversed guidance issued Monday, April 13 that so-called "window visits" would be prohibited at the state's nursing homes and long-term care facilities amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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'Not going to be flipping a switch:' Gov. Evers, expert panel discuss paths to re-open economy
MILWAUKEE -- The big question on everyone's mind during the coronavirus pandemic: When will life get back to normal?
MILWAUKEE -- The big question on everyone's mind during the coronavirus pandemic: When will life get back to normal?
Wisconsin Assembly approves coronavirus recovery bill with 97-2 vote
MADISON — About two-thirds of the Wisconsin Assembly's 99 members participated remotely in a virtual session Tuesday to vote on a coronavirus response bill, the first time lawmakers have gathered since the pandemic.The session took place in the Assembly chamber as usual, but due to concerns about spreading the virus, many representatives attended via videoconference.
MADISON — About two-thirds of the Wisconsin Assembly's 99 members participated remotely in a virtual session Tuesday to vote on a coronavirus response bill, the first time lawmakers have gathered since the pandemic.The session took place in the Assembly chamber as usual, but due to concerns about spreading the virus, many representatives attended via videoconference.
While winter moratorium ends April 15, power cannot be shut off until COVID-19 orders lifted
MADISON -- The winter moratorium for disconnections of water, electric and natural gas service used for home heating as a result of non-payment is set to expire on Wednesday, April 15, but utilities cannot drop customers until Governor Tony Evers lifts his "Safer at Home" order issued in an effort to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.
MADISON -- The winter moratorium for disconnections of water, electric and natural gas service used for home heating as a result of non-payment is set to expire on Wednesday, April 15, but utilities cannot drop customers until Governor Tony Evers lifts his "Safer at Home" order issued in an effort to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.
'Flattening the curve:' DHS reports slowest 1-day increase in positive COVID-19 cases since March
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Tony Evers and officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services said Monday, April 13 the spread of the coronavirus is slowing -- and there are signs of hope on the horizon.
MILWAUKEE -- Governor Tony Evers and officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services said Monday, April 13 the spread of the coronavirus is slowing -- and there are signs of hope on the horizon.
Gov. Evers believes results of spring election will be decided by courts: 'It was a mess'
MADISON -- FOX6 News reached out to the Republican Party of Wisconsin to ask if the party planned to file any election lawsuits.
MADISON -- FOX6 News reached out to the Republican Party of Wisconsin to ask if the party planned to file any election lawsuits.
'Safer at Home' violation: Brown Deer police broke up baby shower near 51st and Wabash
BROWN DEER -- Brown Deer police on Friday, April 10 broke up a baby shower -- being held in violation of Governor Tony Evers' "Safer at Home" order intended to stop the spread of the coronavirus.Police were called out to the area near 51st Street and Wabash Avenue around 5 p.m.Officers made contact with a 35-year-old Milwaukee woman who was hosting the baby shower.Police said she complied with escorting everyone from the property.It is up to local law enforcement to make sure people are obeying the restrictions, which took effect March 25.
BROWN DEER -- Brown Deer police on Friday, April 10 broke up a baby shower -- being held in violation of Governor Tony Evers' "Safer at Home" order intended to stop the spread of the coronavirus.Police were called out to the area near 51st Street and Wabash Avenue around 5 p.m.Officers made contact with a 35-year-old Milwaukee woman who was hosting the baby shower.Police said she complied with escorting everyone from the property.It is up to local law enforcement to make sure people are obeying the restrictions, which took effect March 25.
'Extremely high' need for PPE as stockpiles dwindle; care facility build continues at Expo Center
WEST ALLIS -- Construction crews were at Wisconsin State Fair Park Saturday, April 11, working to convert the Exposition Center into a makeshift hospital for COVID-19 patients, if the need arises.
WEST ALLIS -- Construction crews were at Wisconsin State Fair Park Saturday, April 11, working to convert the Exposition Center into a makeshift hospital for COVID-19 patients, if the need arises.
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Gov. Evers might move date of May 12 special election
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Assembly plans virtual session for Tuesday, convening for 1st time since COVID-19 outbreak
MADISON — The state Assembly plans to convene next week for the first time since the coronavirus outbreak began in Wisconsin.Assembly leaders notified members Friday they they plan to call an extraordinary session beginning Tuesday morning.
MADISON — The state Assembly plans to convene next week for the first time since the coronavirus outbreak began in Wisconsin.Assembly leaders notified members Friday they they plan to call an extraordinary session beginning Tuesday morning.
Wisconsin courts turn to livestreaming to keep courts open, accessible
MADISON -- An increasing number of Wisconsin courts are taking advantage of online videoconferencing and live streaming services to keep courts operating and accessible to litigants and the public during the COVID-19 pandemic.The court system has issued Zoom online videoconferencing accounts to each of the state’s 249 circuit court branches and is encouraging judges to live stream their proceedings, according to Director of State Courts Randy R.
MADISON -- An increasing number of Wisconsin courts are taking advantage of online videoconferencing and live streaming services to keep courts operating and accessible to litigants and the public during the COVID-19 pandemic.The court system has issued Zoom online videoconferencing accounts to each of the state’s 249 circuit court branches and is encouraging judges to live stream their proceedings, according to Director of State Courts Randy R.
State Fair Park to turn into makeshift hospital during coronavirus pandemic
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Ozaukee County officials issue 'urgent plea' in effort to 'keep our parks open'
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'Not fair:' Letter informing Milwaukee tenants to 'vacate ASAP' caused confusion amid COVID-19
MILWAUKEE -- Landlords cannot evict tenants in Wisconsin during the COVID-19 crisis, but what if your landlord asks you to get out anyway?
MILWAUKEE -- Landlords cannot evict tenants in Wisconsin during the COVID-19 crisis, but what if your landlord asks you to get out anyway?
Gov. Evers directs DNR to close 40 state parks, forests, recreational areas
MADISON -- As part of a continued effort to flatten the COVID-19 curve, Gov.
MADISON -- As part of a continued effort to flatten the COVID-19 curve, Gov.