Category Archives: ((WHBYAM) 1150 WHBY) Local News
DNR finds PFAS pollution in Peshtigo River
The DNR says tests show there are low levels of PFAS in the Peshtigo River. The chemicals are used in things non-stick cookware, fast-food wrappers, and firefighting foam. The agency took samples from...
Oct 16, 2019
Police hope mannerisms will help catch suspect
Neenah police hope the short videos of the suspect and a car connected to a bar shooting provide enough clues. Kevin “Hollywood” Hein was shot and killed, during a robbery at the Short Bra...
Oct 16, 2019
Reed loses appeal in double murder case
A state appeals court is denying a new trial for a man convicted of killing an elderly Oneida couple. Attorneys for Vance Reed argued that he was illegally stopped by police, before consenting to a DN...
Oct 16, 2019
Stuck wants benefits for Hmong, Loatian vets
There’s a push by an Appleton Democrat to provide veterans benefits to Hmong and Laotian refugees that helped with the U.S. war effort in Vietnam. Rep. Amanda Stuck is working on a bill to make ...
Oct 16, 2019
Appleton North students learn from ‘Hamilton’ cast
Theatre students at Appleton North High School are hearing about what goes on behind the scenes at a musical production like “Hamilton.” Theatre Director Ron Parker says cast member Trevor...
Oct 16, 2019
Neenah schools work on ‘Portrait of a Graduate’
The Neenah School District is in the process of putting together what staffers are calling a “Portrait of a Graduate.” Associate Principal Chad Buboltz says they’re talking to busine...
Oct 16, 2019
Empowering women goal of new conference
A group is holding a new Women’s Leadership Conference tomorrow in Kimberly. Vicki Updike of New Sage Strategies says the goal is to inspire, encourage, and educate. “Empower” will b...
Oct 16, 2019
Cellphone text to deceased brother connect women
An Oshkosh woman’s story of compassion is garnering international attention. Amber Leinweber got a new cell phone for work and noticed text messages talking about how much the sender missed the ...
Oct 16, 2019
Talk continues on free bus rides for Oshkosh students
A proposal to provide free rides on GO Transit to students in the Oshkosh School District faces many of the same obstacles as previous requests. Councilmember Matt Mugerauer put the idea on the table ...
Oct 16, 2019
Oshkosh arena owners want to sell future TIF payments
The bankrupt owners of the Menominee Nation Arena in Oshkosh are looking to sell off their future tax incremental financing payments right now. In its latest bankruptcy court filing, Fox Valley Pro Ba...
Oct 16, 2019
