Healthy Eats for Hospital Heroes: Free meals made available to Froedtert staff
WAUWATOSA -- There is an initiative to get health care workers some free and healthy meals.The Healthy Eats for Hospital Heroes brings fresh meals once a week to call COVID-19 professional and support staff at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.
South Milwaukee fire, police departments deliver birthday surprise for teen with autism
SOUTH MILWAUKEE -- Celebrating a birthday during a pandemic with social distancing and stay-at-home orders in place doesn't allow for much fun, so South Milwaukee's fire and police departments came to the rescue.13-year-old Ryan loves fire trucks and police cars.
'From our home to yours:' Musicians of MSO come together virtually for remarkable performance
MILWAUKEE -- The musicians of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra recently came together (virtually) to perform “Nimrod” from Elgar’s Enigma Variations.A news release says the orchestra wishes good health to its patrons in Milwaukee and around the world.This performance was done in memory of Walter Robb.
Get ready for Milwaukee Day, happening virtually on Tuesday, April 14
MILWAUKEE -- Get ready for Virtual 414 Day or Milwaukee Day.
Waukesha couple gets 'socially-distanced' surprise as they celebrate 58 years of marriage
WAUKESHA -- A couple in Waukesha celebrated 58 years of marriage on Tuesday, April 7 -- and they got quite the surprise to go along with that amazing milestone.Sue and Harry Manzke were married on April 7, 1962.
Bay View restaurant starts 'Adopt-a-Medic' effort to feed pandemic's frontline workers
BAY VIEW -- Hospital workers are risking their lives every day during the coronavirus pandemic, and one local eatery is showing appreciation for those frontline workers -- one soup at a time.An empty kitchen seems strange, but it's what business at The Soup Market in Bay View is nowadays.
'It's about people:' Germantown church partners with nonprofit to help feed families during pandemic
GERMANTOWN -- They may not be able to congregate, but a southeastern Wisconsin church is finding a different way to connect with the community.
Oasis Senior Advisors helps make face masks for caregivers of elderly
MILWAUKEE -- For some families, it's a stressful time taking care of their elderly loved one while dealing with the safety precautions needed to be taken with COVID-19.A small gesture helping seniors in a major way.
Libraries across SE Wisconsin serve the community despite being closed: 'Learning as we go'
FRANKLIN -- Libraries are one of the businesses deemed nonessential under the "Safer at Home" order.
'Spreading optimism:' New website ShareLemonade.com promotes good things that bring us together
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 has partnered with Zizzo Group Engagement Marketing to create and launch ShareLemonade.com.The new site is dedicated to help southeast Wisconsin join the conversation and promote the good that brings us together as we are apart while we must practice social distancing.
'It's the real deal:' Kenosha barbecue joint offers online deals on comfort food, free kids' meals
KENOSHA -- "This has definitely kind of turned people's world upside down right now," Bill Zimmerman said.
Wis. Historical Society launches COVID-19 journaling project
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Historical Society wants you to help write history.Christian Overland, Ruth and Hartley Barker Director and CEO of the Wisconsin Historical Society, says the goal is to get Wisconsinites from all walks of life, especially those at the front lines, to take part.“Doctors, lawyers, healthcare workers, teachers, grocers have signed up to do this and families too,” said Overland to our partners at WMTV in Madison. “People can be a part of history and we’re giving that opportunity to all of the residents of Wisconsin to join us to create the future of history.”Participants are asked to document their daily life for the next 30, 60, or 90 days.
'Anybody can do it:' Racine sewing shop starts quilt-making project to support essential employees
RACINE -- With handshakes and hugs off the table, a Racine sewing shop is using a needle and thread to support essential businesses.In the age of social distancing, Karin Janssen-Potter still wanted to thank the essential employees during the COVID-19 pandemic."They're going out every single day, risking their lives to keep us healthy and to keep us safe," Janssen-Potter, manager of Sew 'n Save of Racine.
Dog delivers winery's booze during coronavirus outbreak
HAGERSTOWN, Md. -- Maryland is getting the real-life equivalent of the brandy barrel-bearing St.
Staff at doggy day care say 'Thank you' to 1st responders with offer: 'We want to be here to help them'
MENOMONEE FALLS -- During the COVID-19 outbreak, many on the front lines work tireless hours.
Waukesha elementary school teachers hold 'safe distance' car parade for students, families
WAUKESHA -- Teachers from Summit View Elementary School in Waukesha held a parade Friday, April 3.They drove around Waukesha waving and saying hello to students outside their homes.
Brookfield woman finds way to help healthcare workers, restaurants during COVID-19 pandemic
BROOKFIELD -- A way to help restaurants -- and feed healthcare workers.
'Positively Pewaukee:' Lake Country families look out for one another
PEWAUKEE -- In times of crisis, we often rely on those closest to us, but sometimes, it's strangers who bring us unexpected comfort."I think we should take this time to reflect," Allie Stark said.
Twisted Path Distillery makes hand sanitizer, 'as fast as I can get ingredients'
MILWAUKEE -- A Bay View distillery that touts "innovative craft cocktails" has had a shift in business goals -- from handcrafted spirits to hand sanitizer."I'm making hand sanitizer basically as fast as I can get ingredients for it," said Brian Sammons, the founder of Twisted Path Distillery. "So far, I've made a few hundred gallons."The cocktail lounge located near 1st Street and Beecher Street where "everything is made from scratch," has now added hand sanitizer to the list amid the coronavirus pandemic."We just made 300 gallons," Sammons said.