2:41 PM, Dec 24, 2020SAN DIEGO, Calif.  — For months, we’ve seen face masks in places they shouldn’t be: storm drains, streets, beaches, and parks.Now, we’re learning just how many could be flooding our oceans.“Once plastic enters the marine environment, it’s very difficult to move," said Dr. Teale Phelps Bondaroff, director of research for . The marine conservation group has been tracking the number of face masks washing up on a remote island south of Hong Kong since the pandemic started. “About six weeks after COVID hit Hong Kong, so late February, we began finding masks, and...…2:41 PM, Dec 24, 2020SAN DIEGO, Calif.  — For months, we’ve seen face masks in places they shouldn’t be: storm drains, streets, beaches, and parks.Now, we’re learning just how many could be flooding our oceans.“Once plastic enters the marine environment, it’s very difficult to move," said Dr. Teale Phelps Bondaroff, director of research for . The marine conservation group has been tracking the number of face masks washing up on a remote island south of Hong Kong since the pandemic started. “About six weeks after COVID hit Hong Kong, so late February, we began finding masks, and...WW…

It's the first Friday night in months without a statewide Safer at Home order. The coronavirus pandemic is far from over, but people are venturing out across Wisconsin - and some are crossing the border from Illinois. Stephanie Haines has more.8:25 AM, May 16, 2020Wisconsin municipalities without local safer at home orders are drawing in tourists from across state lines — including those coming from Illinois to Lake Geneva. On Friday afternoon, the City of Lake Geneva saw dozens of people walking around, shopping and dining out. Many shops and restaurants opened their doors, with others...…It's the first Friday night in months without a statewide Safer at Home order. The coronavirus pandemic is far from over, but people are venturing out across Wisconsin - and some are crossing the border from Illinois. Stephanie Haines has more.8:25 AM, May 16, 2020Wisconsin municipalities without local safer at home orders are drawing in tourists from across state lines — including those coming from Illinois to Lake Geneva. On Friday afternoon, the City of Lake Geneva saw dozens of people walking around, shopping and dining out. Many shops and restaurants opened their doors, with others...WW…

Katie Eggers/Wisconsin National Guard photoGov. Tony Evers addresses the Wisconsin Army National Guards 1st Battalion, 128th Infantry Regiment, during a sendoff ceremony July 14 at the University of Wisconsin-Stout in Menomonie, Wis. The approximately 400 Soldiers will deploy as a security element for coalition forces in the Central Command theater of operations. Wisconsin National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Katie Eggers11:02 AM, May 18, 2020Gov. Tony Evers has announced a $75 million 'We're All In' initiative to spur Wisconsin's economy amid the coronavirus pandemic. The grant program is...…Katie Eggers/Wisconsin National Guard photoGov. Tony Evers addresses the Wisconsin Army National Guards 1st Battalion, 128th Infantry Regiment, during a sendoff ceremony July 14 at the University of Wisconsin-Stout in Menomonie, Wis. The approximately 400 Soldiers will deploy as a security element for coalition forces in the Central Command theater of operations. Wisconsin National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Katie Eggers11:02 AM, May 18, 2020Gov. Tony Evers has announced a $75 million 'We're All In' initiative to spur Wisconsin's economy amid the coronavirus pandemic. The grant program is...WW…

A local Advocate Aurora Health nurse has released a statement expressing regret after an interview with TMJ4 News in a West Allis bar Wednesday night.6:16 PM, May 15, 2020A local Advocate Aurora Health nurse has released a statement expressing regret after The nurse, identified as Katie Koutsky, was after crowds of people gathered at local bars hours after the Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down the state's Safer at Home order. "While my priority was to support my sister and her attempt to restart her business which has been devastated by this pandemic, I’d like to express my regret for not...…A local Advocate Aurora Health nurse has released a statement expressing regret after an interview with TMJ4 News in a West Allis bar Wednesday night.6:16 PM, May 15, 2020A local Advocate Aurora Health nurse has released a statement expressing regret after The nurse, identified as Katie Koutsky, was after crowds of people gathered at local bars hours after the Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down the state's Safer at Home order. "While my priority was to support my sister and her attempt to restart her business which has been devastated by this pandemic, I’d like to express my regret for not...WW…

10:15 AM, May 19, 2020Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has been spending some time in the great state to his north during quarantine, according to CNN.Gov. Pritzker has a farm in Racine, Wis. that he's been spending time at with his family during the pandemic; however, some people are saying this is a violation of his own Stay-at-Home order.When asked about his travel in an interview with the the governor said:"I just will say we have a working farm. They're there now. There are animals on that farm, that it's an essential function to take care of animals at a farm, so that's what they're...…10:15 AM, May 19, 2020Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has been spending some time in the great state to his north during quarantine, according to CNN.Gov. Pritzker has a farm in Racine, Wis. that he's been spending time at with his family during the pandemic; however, some people are saying this is a violation of his own Stay-at-Home order.When asked about his travel in an interview with the the governor said:"I just will say we have a working farm. They're there now. There are animals on that farm, that it's an essential function to take care of animals at a farm, so that's what they're...WW…

Wisconsinites have another reason to be proud of the Badger State as a new movie featured a nearly all Wisconsin-based cast/crew and all filming locations were in Wisconsin.6:59 PM, Nov 10, 2020WISCONSIN — Wisconsinites, you have another reason to be proud of your state. A soon-to-be-released movie on Nov. 24 is absolutely positively Wisconsin. Other than two people, the entire cast and crew are based out of Wisconsin, and the entire film was shot here.The movie is called Mags and Julie Go On A Road Trip.“It’s a great way to highlight Wisconsin and Wisconsinites, and show there’s...…Wisconsinites have another reason to be proud of the Badger State as a new movie featured a nearly all Wisconsin-based cast/crew and all filming locations were in Wisconsin.6:59 PM, Nov 10, 2020WISCONSIN — Wisconsinites, you have another reason to be proud of your state. A soon-to-be-released movie on Nov. 24 is absolutely positively Wisconsin. Other than two people, the entire cast and crew are based out of Wisconsin, and the entire film was shot here.The movie is called Mags and Julie Go On A Road Trip.“It’s a great way to highlight Wisconsin and Wisconsinites, and show there’s...WW…

Wisconsin reported a record-breaking 6,141 cases of coronavirus on Friday, the first time the state has ever topped 6,000 cases in a single day.3:57 PM, Nov 06, 2020MADISON — Wisconsin's Third District Court of Appeals has ruled that Gov. Tony Evers' order that limits indoor capacity is "invalid and unenforceable."Executive Order #3 limits public gatherings indoors to 25 percent capacity across the state. The order was set to conclude on Friday.The order, which has been allowed and then blocked amid several lawsuits, has not been in effect since an appeals court blocked it on Oct....…Wisconsin reported a record-breaking 6,141 cases of coronavirus on Friday, the first time the state has ever topped 6,000 cases in a single day.3:57 PM, Nov 06, 2020MADISON — Wisconsin's Third District Court of Appeals has ruled that Gov. Tony Evers' order that limits indoor capacity is "invalid and unenforceable."Executive Order #3 limits public gatherings indoors to 25 percent capacity across the state. The order was set to conclude on Friday.The order, which has been allowed and then blocked amid several lawsuits, has not been in effect since an appeals court blocked it on Oct....WW…

The general manager of Noah's Ark has been fired after he sent an email to local officials regarding face masks and the "phantom China virus."8:26 PM, Jul 23, 2020WISCONSIN DELLS  — The general manager of Noah's Ark has been fired after he sent an email to local officials regarding face masks and the "phantom China virus."The general manager, Mark Whitfield, sent the email Monday, addressing the possibility of a mandatory face mask policy in Sauk County.He wrote, "No one has died of the phantom China virus since March... the economy would collapse if the Sauk County supervisors go...…The general manager of Noah's Ark has been fired after he sent an email to local officials regarding face masks and the "phantom China virus."8:26 PM, Jul 23, 2020WISCONSIN DELLS  — The general manager of Noah's Ark has been fired after he sent an email to local officials regarding face masks and the "phantom China virus."The general manager, Mark Whitfield, sent the email Monday, addressing the possibility of a mandatory face mask policy in Sauk County.He wrote, "No one has died of the phantom China virus since March... the economy would collapse if the Sauk County supervisors go...WW…

9:02 AM, Jul 28, 2020Jelly Belly that it would be closing its Pleasant Prairie store and tour, due to a "strategic change in its retail operations." The warehouse, located at 10100 Jelly Belly Lane, will begin the liquidation sale on Aug. 3. Employees of the Pleasant Prairie location will be offered jobs at the North Chicago factory. “We are incredibly thankful to the millions of visitors, the City of Pleasant Prairie and the surrounding communities for their hospitality over the past 20 years,” said Jelly Belly Vice President of Retail Operations, John Jamison. Customers can purchase their...…9:02 AM, Jul 28, 2020Jelly Belly that it would be closing its Pleasant Prairie store and tour, due to a "strategic change in its retail operations." The warehouse, located at 10100 Jelly Belly Lane, will begin the liquidation sale on Aug. 3. Employees of the Pleasant Prairie location will be offered jobs at the North Chicago factory. “We are incredibly thankful to the millions of visitors, the City of Pleasant Prairie and the surrounding communities for their hospitality over the past 20 years,” said Jelly Belly Vice President of Retail Operations, John Jamison. Customers can purchase their...WW…

1:06 PM, Jun 14, 2020WISCONSIN — UW System President Ray Cross announced Sunday that students will be returning to campus come fall.This decision was made as campuses began planning their 2020-21 academic year.President Cross addressed the fact that things will look different and run different on campus, but students will be back either way.“We know the on-campus experience is what our students want. At the same time, we must all recognize that our universities will be different this fall than what we’re used to and there will be campus-based decisions on how to best address...…1:06 PM, Jun 14, 2020WISCONSIN — UW System President Ray Cross announced Sunday that students will be returning to campus come fall.This decision was made as campuses began planning their 2020-21 academic year.President Cross addressed the fact that things will look different and run different on campus, but students will be back either way.“We know the on-campus experience is what our students want. At the same time, we must all recognize that our universities will be different this fall than what we’re used to and there will be campus-based decisions on how to best address...WW…