Open Record: Contact 6 gets answers
From the lack of disinfecting wipes on store shelves to cyber attacks on city websites following the Kenosha police shooting of Jacob Blake, Contact 6's Jenna Sachs takes us behind the scenes at recent consumer issues affecting southeast Wisconsin.
From the lack of disinfecting wipes on store shelves to cyber attacks on city websites following the Kenosha police shooting of Jacob Blake, Contact 6's Jenna Sachs takes us behind the scenes at recent consumer issues affecting southeast Wisconsin.
Beware when using money transfer apps like Venmo, Zelle, Cash App
The coronavirus pandemic has increased and expanded the use of financial apps, as people avoid transfers of cash by hand.
The coronavirus pandemic has increased and expanded the use of financial apps, as people avoid transfers of cash by hand.
Beware when using money transfer apps like Venmo, Zelle, Cash App
The coronavirus pandemic has increased and expanded the use of money-transferring apps, as people avoid hand-to-hand transfers of cash.
The coronavirus pandemic has increased and expanded the use of money-transferring apps, as people avoid hand-to-hand transfers of cash.
Demand for emergency shelter up 185% in Milwaukee County
Demand for emergency shelter is going up, approaching pre-COVID-19 levels, despite resources like rental assistance meant to keep people in their homes.
Demand for emergency shelter is going up, approaching pre-COVID-19 levels, despite resources like rental assistance meant to keep people in their homes.
'Heartbreaking:' Demand for emergency shelter up 185% in Milwaukee County
Calls for emergency shelter in Milwaukee County were at their lowest in April, when a state moratorium on evictions was in effect.
Calls for emergency shelter in Milwaukee County were at their lowest in April, when a state moratorium on evictions was in effect.
Manufacturers face supply shortages, struggle to meet skyrocketing demand for disinfecting wipes
Clorox said its demand has increased six-fold during the pandemic, and store shelves won't be fully stocked until 2021.
Clorox said its demand has increased six-fold during the pandemic, and store shelves won't be fully stocked until 2021.
Manufacturers face supply shortages, struggle to meet skyrocketing demand for disinfecting wipes
Clorox said its demand has increased six-fold during the pandemic, and store shelves won't be fully stocked until 2021.
Clorox said its demand has increased six-fold during the pandemic, and store shelves won't be fully stocked until 2021.
Kenosha faces cyberattacks or 'hacktivism' as it responds to historic protests
The City of Kenosha has been fighting off cyberattacks since the police shooting of Jacob Blake. Kenosha.org was temporarily unavailable throughout the day on Monday, Aug. Aug. 24.
The City of Kenosha has been fighting off cyberattacks since the police shooting of Jacob Blake. Kenosha.org was temporarily unavailable throughout the day on Monday, Aug. Aug. 24.
As Kenosha responds to historic protests, the city faces cyberattacks or 'hacktivism'
The City of Kenosha has been fighting off cyberattacks since the shooting of Jacob Blake.
The City of Kenosha has been fighting off cyberattacks since the shooting of Jacob Blake.
Don?t put off medical care amid a pandemic
People have been putting off going to a doctor, getting vaccines, and even going to an emergency room because of fears of COVID-19.?But putting off those visits may not outweigh the risks of infection.?As Consumer Reports explains, it?s important to get the medical care you need even during a pandemic.
People have been putting off going to a doctor, getting vaccines, and even going to an emergency room because of fears of COVID-19.?But putting off those visits may not outweigh the risks of infection.?As Consumer Reports explains, it?s important to get the medical care you need even during a pandemic.
Tech buys for the new school year
Back-to-school shopping tips for those virtual learning needs.
Back-to-school shopping tips for those virtual learning needs.
Good news for anyone with a student loan? That's not exactly clear
This may be good news for anyone with a student loan. The president said he wants to pause payments through the end of the year. But the details to this plan are not exactly clear.
This may be good news for anyone with a student loan. The president said he wants to pause payments through the end of the year. But the details to this plan are not exactly clear.
Good news for anyone with a student loan? That's not exactly clear
This may be good news for anyone with a student loan. The president said he wants to pause payments through the end of the year. But the details to this plan are not exactly clear.
This may be good news for anyone with a student loan. The president said he wants to pause payments through the end of the year. But the details to this plan are not exactly clear.
Find a computer keyboard and mouse that fight fatigue
Consumer Reports says an ergonomic keyboard and mouse may be just what the doctor ordered to take some of those aches and pains away.
Consumer Reports says an ergonomic keyboard and mouse may be just what the doctor ordered to take some of those aches and pains away.
Couples struggle with planning weddings amid the pandemic
There are harsh realities facing people who plan to marry during the coronavirus pandemic.
There are harsh realities facing people who plan to marry during the coronavirus pandemic.
'It's been a nightmare:' Couples struggle with planning weddings amid the pandemic
There are harsh realities facing people who plan to marry during the coronavirus pandemic.
There are harsh realities facing people who plan to marry during the coronavirus pandemic.
Find the right smartphone for you without breaking the bank
If spending a small fortune on the latest tech isn?t for you, Consumer Reports reveals some smartphones that get the job done without breaking the ban
If spending a small fortune on the latest tech isn?t for you, Consumer Reports reveals some smartphones that get the job done without breaking the ban
Milwaukee cracks down on illegal rooming house; tenants, unaware of violations, evicted
The City of Milwaukee came down on an illegal rooming house on the city's south side. It's residents, unaware of building violations, were evicted -- some of whom had nowhere to go.
The City of Milwaukee came down on an illegal rooming house on the city's south side. It's residents, unaware of building violations, were evicted -- some of whom had nowhere to go.
City cracks down on illegal Milwaukee rooming house; tenants, unaware of violations, evicted
The City of Milwaukee has cracked down on an illegal rooming house on the city's south side. It's residents, unaware of building violations, were evicted -- some of whom had nowhere to go.
The City of Milwaukee has cracked down on an illegal rooming house on the city's south side. It's residents, unaware of building violations, were evicted -- some of whom had nowhere to go.
How to take care of yourself and get better mental health from home
In fact, a recent Consumer Reports survey found that 38 percent of adults have experienced depression or anxiety as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.
In fact, a recent Consumer Reports survey found that 38 percent of adults have experienced depression or anxiety as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.