Franksville horse sanctuary hopes to help frontline workers relieve stress, anxiety
FRANKSVILLE, Wis. -- Stepping Stone Farms is hoping they can ease the stress and anxiety of first responders and frontline healthcare workers by giving them the opportunity to visit their horse sanctuary to decompress.To maintain social distancing requirements during Gov.
Milwaukee County Squirrel Census: Fun stay-at-home project anyone can take part in
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Parks hosts community science programs and wildlife monitoring programs around the county all the time.
Pictures: Ascension Wisconsin shares photos of their 'heroes' during the COVID-19 pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- We are always looking for ways to shine a light on the heroes of health care at this trying time.On Friday, April 3, Ascension Wisconsin shared photos of some of their teams that have been working around the clock to serve patients during the coronavirus pandemic.
'You can hear them smile:' Glendale health care workers connect with isolated seniors by phone
GLENDALE -- Isolation due to COVID-19 is having quite an impact on the elderly, as many can no longer be visited by loved ones, but at Miracle Home Health of Wisconsin in Glendale, a simple, yet important gesture is brightening their days.During these uncertain times, getting through the day is tough.
Act of kindness sparks chain reaction of food donations for workers, families in need
WEST BEND -- It's been said that a simple act of kindness always sparks another.
'Good for the soul:' Amid lockdown, residents of Grafton long-term care facility form 'balcony choir'
GRAFTON -- An Ozaukee County assisted living facility dealt with an outbreak of the coronavirus about two weeks ago.
'We're the ones usually donating:' Money raised during virtual fundraiser will benefit 20 restaurants
MILWAUKEE -- The restaurant industry has been among the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
List: Automobile dealerships that remain open during coronavirus pandemic
MILWAUKEE -- Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, automobile dealerships remain open throughout southeast Wisconsin -- to service your vehicle and sell you a new one if needed.Below is a list of those dealerships that remain open.
Wisconsin college student inspired to write 'Thanks to COVID-19,' a song that'll bring a smile to your face
STEVENS POINT -- The saying goes, "When you have lemons, you make lemonade." That is exactly what Wisconsin college student Emma Benzow did this week.Benzow is originally from Racine and currently attending school in Stevens Point.
Wauwatosa company sews inspirational flags as 'symbol of camaraderie' amid isolation
WAUWATOSA -- Officials with the Flag Center in Wauwatosa have taken to the skies to share an inspirational message with you amid the coronavirus pandemic.Through human history, flags have been used to convey a variety of messages."If you go back as far as maritime days, it's going to be what country are you with, and who are you representing?" said Krisin Boyle with the Flag Center. "It's a symbol of camaraderie.
Early Learning Center at Alverno College opening doors for children of health care workers, first responders
MILWAUKEE -- In order to help bridge the childcare gap during the coronavirus outbreak, the Early Learning Center at Alverno College will open its doors to care for the children of health care workers and first responders.Service is guaranteed through May 1, however, depending on how long the current situation lasts, it could be available longer.Openings
Local company known for making mascots now making face shields amid COVID-19 outbreak
MILWAUKEE -- Some of the most famous mascots -- like Ronald McDonald and the Racing Sausages at Miller Park -- are made by one Milwaukee company.
Gloves, masks, gowns and more: MATC donated PPE to 6 Milwaukee-area hospitals
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with Milwaukee Area Technical College on Monday, March 30 donated personal protective equipment to six Milwaukee-area hospitals amid the coronavirus pandemic.Officials noted in a statement the PPE was divided equally among the six health care facilities in Milwaukee County and Ozaukee County, and six ventilators and one bipap machine (breathing apparatus for patients with sleep apnea) were already loaned to Aurora Sinai Medical Center, Aurora West Allis Medical Center and Froedtert Hospital.Donations made Monday included the following:
'Beautiful, but heartbreaking:' Baby girl meets namesake great-grandmother through car window
PLEASANT PRAIRIE -- A beautiful, but heartbreaking moment was caught on camera -- a meeting that was nearly a century in the making."It was beautiful," said Ross Oberschlake, father of Emma.Oberschlake spoke of the moment his daughter was introduced to her great-grandmother -- through a car window and face mask in the McDonald's parking lot in Pleasant Prairie."It was a beautiful thing to have Emma meet her great-grandmother, but at the same time, it was heartbreaking," said Oberschlake.It was a family introduction amid the coronavirus.
'Kind of tremendous:' Fundraiser for Milwaukee area restaurants raises more than $25K
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee attorney has raised more than $25,000 in an online fundraiser to help six local restaurants through the "Safer at Home" initiative.The coronavirus pandemic has led to trying times for small businesses like Interval in Milwaukee.
'We have a responsibility:' Milwaukee sign fabricator starts 3D printing reusable masks
MILWAUKEE -- A fabricator by trade and known for making signs, Adam Brown is the owner of Sign Effectz.