'Being ignored:' As lawmakers debate 2nd round of stimulus checks, some in Wisconsin still waiting for 1st

'Being ignored:' As lawmakers debate 2nd round of stimulus checks, some in Wisconsin still waiting for 1st

As lawmakers on Capitol Hill debate a second round of stimulus checks amid the coronavirus pandemic, two Wisconsinites told Contact 6 they're still waiting for the first check, with no word on when it could arrive.

As lawmakers on Capitol Hill debate a second round of stimulus checks amid the coronavirus pandemic, two Wisconsinites told Contact 6 they're still waiting for the first check, with no word on when it could arrive.

How to protect yourself from COVID-19 scams
video

How to protect yourself from COVID-19 scams

The coronavirus pandemic has led to a rise in scams, and the scammers behind them are getting creative.

The coronavirus pandemic has led to a rise in scams, and the scammers behind them are getting creative.

Exploring non-traditional travel? Here?s a beginner?s guide to motorhomes
video

Exploring non-traditional travel? Here?s a beginner?s guide to motorhomes

Fears about the coronavirus are forcing many people to rethink traditional air travel and hotel stays of past summers and look into recreational vehicles as a safer alternative.

Fears about the coronavirus are forcing many people to rethink traditional air travel and hotel stays of past summers and look into recreational vehicles as a safer alternative.

New foods that are great for the grill
video

New foods that are great for the grill

Grilling out doesn't mean you always have to fire up burgers and hot dogs -- some tips for switching up your grilling routine.

Grilling out doesn't mean you always have to fire up burgers and hot dogs -- some tips for switching up your grilling routine.

'This is a crisis:' 25K sign up for rental assistance available for 2,500 Milwaukee households

'This is a crisis:' 25K sign up for rental assistance available for 2,500 Milwaukee households

MILWAUKEE -- Tens of thousands of people are on waiting lists for rental assistance, but there's only enough money to help a fraction of them."This is a crisis response," said George Hinton.The pandemic has more Wisconsin families moving into poverty."I think we're going to continue to see a stressed community," said Hinton.

MILWAUKEE -- Tens of thousands of people are on waiting lists for rental assistance, but there's only enough money to help a fraction of them."This is a crisis response," said George Hinton.The pandemic has more Wisconsin families moving into poverty."I think we're going to continue to see a stressed community," said Hinton.

Thousands on rental assistance waiting lists
video

Thousands on rental assistance waiting lists

The coronavirus pandemic has more Wisconsin families moving into poverty. Rental assistance is available, but there is only enough funding to help a fraction of those in need.

The coronavirus pandemic has more Wisconsin families moving into poverty. Rental assistance is available, but there is only enough funding to help a fraction of those in need.