Gov. Evers confirms 2 COVID-19 deaths in Wisconsin
MADISON — Together with state health officials at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Gov.
MADISON — Together with state health officials at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Gov.
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett in self-quarantine, came in contact with person who tested positive
MILWAUKEE -- In a statement shared Thursday, March 19, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced that he is in self-quarantine.
MILWAUKEE -- In a statement shared Thursday, March 19, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced that he is in self-quarantine.
Wisconsin National Guard preparing troops to assist state's coronavirus response if needed
MADISON -- The Wisconsin National Guard is posturing forces to ensure it is ready to respond to potential requests for assistance from other state agencies or communities if its assistance is requested.
MADISON -- The Wisconsin National Guard is posturing forces to ensure it is ready to respond to potential requests for assistance from other state agencies or communities if its assistance is requested.
'The value of versatility:' Brewers preparing for season with familiar faces in new places
MILWAUKEE -- To improve is to change.
MILWAUKEE -- To improve is to change.
'Mass hysteria:' 7 Wisconsin friends stuck in Peru amid COVID-19 lockdown
CUSCO, Peru -- Staying inside your home for days at a time can be tough, but FOX6 News on Thursday, March 19 spoke with some Wisconsin families desperate to get back to theirs.
CUSCO, Peru -- Staying inside your home for days at a time can be tough, but FOX6 News on Thursday, March 19 spoke with some Wisconsin families desperate to get back to theirs.
DWD: 29,300 unemployment applications submitted in Wisconsin in 4 days
MADISON -- Unemployment claims by workers displaced due to the coronavirus pandemic skyrocketed since Sunday, March 15.Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Secretary Caleb Frostman said Thursday, March 19 preliminary numbers showed there were 1,500 claims on Sunday, 4,300 on Monday, 8,500 on Tuesday, and 15,000 on Wednesday.Gov.
MADISON -- Unemployment claims by workers displaced due to the coronavirus pandemic skyrocketed since Sunday, March 15.Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Secretary Caleb Frostman said Thursday, March 19 preliminary numbers showed there were 1,500 claims on Sunday, 4,300 on Monday, 8,500 on Tuesday, and 15,000 on Wednesday.Gov.
Employee of Milwaukee Co. Election Commission tests positive for COVID-19; 64 cases reported in county
MILWAUKEE -- An employee of the Milwaukee County Election Commission has tested positive for the coronavirus, county officials announced on Thursday, March 19.Milwaukee County Clerk George Christenson indicated the individual, over age 60, has not been in the Milwaukee County Courthouse since Tuesday, March 10.
MILWAUKEE -- An employee of the Milwaukee County Election Commission has tested positive for the coronavirus, county officials announced on Thursday, March 19.Milwaukee County Clerk George Christenson indicated the individual, over age 60, has not been in the Milwaukee County Courthouse since Tuesday, March 10.
Family of 4 could get $3K under virus relief plan, treasury secretary says
WASHINGTON — The first federal checks to families could be $3,000 for a family of four under the White House proposal to unleash $1 trillion to shore up households and the U.S. economy amid the coronavirus outbreak.Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Thursday, March 19 that the “checks in the mail” would be direct deposited into people’s accounts under the plan President Donald Trump's administration has proposed to Congress.The payments would be $1,000 per adult and $500 per child so that a family of two parents and two children would receive $3,000, Mnuchin told Fox Business Network.
WASHINGTON — The first federal checks to families could be $3,000 for a family of four under the White House proposal to unleash $1 trillion to shore up households and the U.S. economy amid the coronavirus outbreak.Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Thursday, March 19 that the “checks in the mail” would be direct deposited into people’s accounts under the plan President Donald Trump's administration has proposed to Congress.The payments would be $1,000 per adult and $500 per child so that a family of two parents and two children would receive $3,000, Mnuchin told Fox Business Network.
Pres. Trump says 'we're looking at drugs already approved for other indications' for COVID-19
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump said Thursday, March 19 the government should take an equity stake in some companies that need bailouts because of the devastating effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the U.S. economy.President Trump told a briefing he has executive authority to curb the impact on businesses."There's a lot of executive power," he said. “If we don't have to use it, that would be a good thing, not a bad thing.”Such a move could be an extraordinary reach by government into the private sector.
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump said Thursday, March 19 the government should take an equity stake in some companies that need bailouts because of the devastating effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the U.S. economy.President Trump told a briefing he has executive authority to curb the impact on businesses."There's a lot of executive power," he said. “If we don't have to use it, that would be a good thing, not a bad thing.”Such a move could be an extraordinary reach by government into the private sector.
Top Wisconsin official: Spring election faces many problems
MADISON — Wisconsin could face a litany of problems if it holds its spring election amid the coronavirus crisis, including a possible disruption in mail service interfering with absentee voting, a lack of polling sites and the risk of exposing elderly poll workers and voters to the disease, the state's chief elections officer said Wednesday.The election is scheduled for April 7.
MADISON — Wisconsin could face a litany of problems if it holds its spring election amid the coronavirus crisis, including a possible disruption in mail service interfering with absentee voting, a lack of polling sites and the risk of exposing elderly poll workers and voters to the disease, the state's chief elections officer said Wednesday.The election is scheduled for April 7.
MADISON -- Gov.
Pres. Trump signs aid package guaranteeing sick leave for workers amid coronavirus pandemic
WASHINGTON — Describing himself as a “wartime president” fighting an invisible enemy, President Donald Trump on Wednesday, March 18 invoked rarely used emergency powers to marshal critical medical supplies against the coronavirus pandemic.
WASHINGTON — Describing himself as a “wartime president” fighting an invisible enemy, President Donald Trump on Wednesday, March 18 invoked rarely used emergency powers to marshal critical medical supplies against the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Evers waives work search, modifies unemployment availability due to COVID-19
MADISON — Governor Tony Evers on Wednesday, March 18 issued Emergency Order #7 waiving work search requirements and modifying the availability requirements for unemployment insurance benefits for workers impacted by COVID-19.A news release from Gov.
MADISON — Governor Tony Evers on Wednesday, March 18 issued Emergency Order #7 waiving work search requirements and modifying the availability requirements for unemployment insurance benefits for workers impacted by COVID-19.A news release from Gov.
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett running for re-election amid coronavirus pandemic: 'A true crisis'
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is leading the city's response to the coronavirus as he faces a re-election bid.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is leading the city's response to the coronavirus as he faces a re-election bid.
'Stand for freedom:' Brookfield bar owner's decision to stay open could mean fine, charge
BROOKFIELD -- The owner of The Saloon on Calhoun could face fines or even a criminal charge for staying open on St.
BROOKFIELD -- The owner of The Saloon on Calhoun could face fines or even a criminal charge for staying open on St.
UW-Milwaukee to offer online, alternative instruction for rest of spring semester
MILWAUKEE -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee announced on Wednesday, March 18 that it would extend online or alternative delivery of instruction from Monday, March 30, to the end of the spring semester.The announcement came a day after Gov.
MILWAUKEE -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee announced on Wednesday, March 18 that it would extend online or alternative delivery of instruction from Monday, March 30, to the end of the spring semester.The announcement came a day after Gov.
Q&A: What does 90-day tax payment delay mean for filers?
WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration has announced that most individuals and businesses will be allowed to delay paying their federal tax bills for 90 days as part of an emergency relief plan amid the coronavirus pandemic.Some questions and answers about the delay and its potential impact on the U.S. economy.Do I still need to file?Yes.The details on the program are still scant.
WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration has announced that most individuals and businesses will be allowed to delay paying their federal tax bills for 90 days as part of an emergency relief plan amid the coronavirus pandemic.Some questions and answers about the delay and its potential impact on the U.S. economy.Do I still need to file?Yes.The details on the program are still scant.
Global stocks sink after President Trump promises virus aid
BEIJING — Global stock markets sank Wednesday in a third day of wild price swings after President Donald Trump promised aid to get the U.S. economy through the coronavirus outbreak.London and Frankfurt opened more than 3% lower and Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong all declined.
BEIJING — Global stock markets sank Wednesday in a third day of wild price swings after President Donald Trump promised aid to get the U.S. economy through the coronavirus outbreak.London and Frankfurt opened more than 3% lower and Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong all declined.
President Trump: 'We will be, by mutual consent, temporarily closing' border with Canada
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. and Canada have agreed to temporarily close their shared border to nonessential travel, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday, and the Trump administration is considering a plan to turn back all people who cross the border illegally from Mexico, two administration officials said.Canada and the U.S. are eager to choke off the spread of the virus but also maintain their vital economic relationship.
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. and Canada have agreed to temporarily close their shared border to nonessential travel, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday, and the Trump administration is considering a plan to turn back all people who cross the border illegally from Mexico, two administration officials said.Canada and the U.S. are eager to choke off the spread of the virus but also maintain their vital economic relationship.
Senate turns to House-passed virus bill, bigger 1 in works
WASHINGTON — The Senate turned to a House-passed coronavirus response bill on Wednesday, even as lawmakers and the Trump administration worked behind the scenes to fashion a separate massive federal effort to speed emergency checks to Americans, relief to businesses and additional emergency funding for federal agencies.Wednesday's legislation would speed the delivery of testing for the virus and provide paid sick leave to workers, but the focus in Washington has already moved to development of a far, far larger response bill that would inject hundreds of billions of dollars into the faltering economy, provide relief to shuttered businesses, and help keep airlines from going under.The upcoming economic package alone could exceed $1 trillion, a rescue plan not seen since the Great Recession.
WASHINGTON — The Senate turned to a House-passed coronavirus response bill on Wednesday, even as lawmakers and the Trump administration worked behind the scenes to fashion a separate massive federal effort to speed emergency checks to Americans, relief to businesses and additional emergency funding for federal agencies.Wednesday's legislation would speed the delivery of testing for the virus and provide paid sick leave to workers, but the focus in Washington has already moved to development of a far, far larger response bill that would inject hundreds of billions of dollars into the faltering economy, provide relief to shuttered businesses, and help keep airlines from going under.The upcoming economic package alone could exceed $1 trillion, a rescue plan not seen since the Great Recession.