WOW News Update

North Iowa/Southern Minnesota

• Clashes break out following protest of George Floyd death May 27, 2020
  Some protesters threw rocks at officers outside the city's third police precinct building. Officers responded by firing a chemical dispersant. The post Clashes break out following protest of George Floyd death appeared first on KTTC.
• Asia stocks mixed on uncertainty over Hong Kong security law May 27, 2020
  Major Asian stock markets were mixed Wednesday as U.S.-Chinese tension over Hong Kong competed with optimism about recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Benchmarks in Shanghai and Hong Kong retreated after the White House said a proposed national security law might jeopardize the Chinese territory’s status as a global financial center. “Mounting U.S.-China tensions bodes ominous […]
• HELPING OUT: Restaurants without outdoor dining given green light to make their own May 27, 2020
  Restaurants can begin to finalize details with the city starting on Thursday. The post HELPING OUT: Restaurants without outdoor dining given green light to make their own appeared first on KTTC.
• The Latest: South Korea reports spike in coronavirus cases May 27, 2020
  The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. TOP OF THE HOUR: — South Korea reports 40 new virus cases, biggest jump in nearly 50 days. — […]
• CROSSING THE RIVER: Minnesotans heading over the Mississippi for Wisconsin businesses May 27, 2020
  La Crosse is bustling with visitors from all over Minnesota. The post CROSSING THE RIVER: Minnesotans heading over the Mississippi for Wisconsin businesses appeared first on KTTC.
• Growing need for recovered COVID-19 patients to donate plasma May 27, 2020
  The plasma contains antibodies that help give those currently battling the virus a better chance at surviving. The post Growing need for recovered COVID-19 patients to donate plasma appeared first on KTTC.
• What you need to know today about the virus outbreak May 27, 2020
  As Brazil and India struggle with surging coronavirus cases, a top health expert is warning that the world is still smack in the middle of the pandemic, dampening hopes for a speedy global economic rebound and renewed international travel. “Right now, we’re not in the second wave. We’re right in the middle of the first […]
• Showers and storms will continue overnight May 26, 2020
  Isolated showers and thunderstorms will continue through the overnight hours tonight, however, severe weather is not expected! Some thunder and lightning could occur, but nothing severe is expected to develop. Radar rainfall estimations sit anywhere from just over a tenth of an inch to upwards of 1-2" of rainfall in some isolated areas. Overall, most […]
• Dangerous blood clots pose a perplexing coronavirus threat May 26, 2020
  First came a high fever, drenching sweats and muscle aches. Then, almost a month later, a weird numbness that spread down the right side of her body. Darlene Gildersleeve thought she had recovered from COVID-19. Doctors said she just needed rest. And for several days, no one suspected her worsening symptoms were related — until […]
• Kansas’ Democratic governor vetoes GOP bill that would have limited her emergency powers during the coronavirus pandemic May 26, 2020
  TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas’ Democratic governor vetoes GOP bill that would have limited her emergency powers during the coronavirus pandemic. The post Kansas’ Democratic governor vetoes GOP bill that would have limited her emergency powers during the coronavirus pandemic appeared first on KTTC.