COVID-19
Local bars hit hard by loss of St. Patty’s Day business
As preventative measures ramp up against COVID-19, local bars and restaurants sat empty on what's typically one of the industry's busiest and most lucrative days of the year.
Evers orders restrictions on child care facilities to slow COVID-19 spread
Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday ordered that child care providers may have no more than 50 children and 10 staff present at a time, in an effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Advocate Aurora plans drive-thru COVID-19 testing at several locations
Advocate Aurora Health is preparing to establish drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites at most of its locations, beginning with its flagship hospital in Milwaukee.
WEDC offering grants for small businesses
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. is launching a $5 million targeted grant program to help businesses with no more than 20 employees that have been impacted by the coronavirus crisis cover rent and meet payroll expenses.
Milwaukee Health Department adjusts services in response to COVID-19
The City of Milwaukee’s Health Department said today that it is taking measures at each of its health centers to increase social distancing and in an attempt to prevent community spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
DATCP has received 34 price gouging complaints, including 7 against Menards
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has received 34 price gauging complaints as consumers seek to stock up on products during the coronavirus outbreak, according to a department spokeswoman.
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WBA creates interactive map for available bank lobby, drive-through access
The Wisconsin Bankers Association has created two interactive maps showing bank lobbies and drive-throughs around the state that are currently open and available to customers.
Retailers close stores, adjust hours due to coronavirus
An increasing number of national and local retailers are temporarily shutting stores or altering hours of operation as the ongoing coronavirus outbreak and social distancing policies take a toll on businesses across the nation.
First Federal Bank of Wisconsin proposes stock repurchase program
First Federal Bank of Wisconsin Inc. has plans to initiate a stock repurchase program for up to 385,250 shares, or 5%, of the company’s outstanding shares of common stock, the bank recently announced.
Blood donations plunge in Wisconsin, supply reaching ‘concerning level’
Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin says it has experienced a sharp decline in blood donations in the past week as numerous events, including blood drives, have been cancelled across the state in an effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
