Category Archives: ((WHBYAM) 1150 WHBY) Local News
Smith Elementary will be sold
The former Smith Elementary School in Oshkosh is going up for sale. The century old building was closed over the summer because of roof and mold issues. The School Board will go out for bids on the pr...
Sep 26, 2019
Tusler proposes lifetime fishing license
There’s a proposal to create a lifetime fishing license in the state. Republican Rep. Ron Tusler of Harrison wants to charge people 30-times the current annual fee of $19.75. That adds up to jus...
Sep 26, 2019
Brown Co. hosting tour for developers
Brown County leaders are putting together a tour this morning to show developers and realtors various projects, and potential places for growth. County Executive Troy Streckenbach says they’re h...
Sep 26, 2019
Wittman gets $7.5 mil grant for taxiway
Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh is getting a federal grant to replace the main taxiway. Airport Director Jim Schell says the $7.5 million will cover nearly all of the costs. He’s asking the ...
Sep 25, 2019
Group hands out crime prevention grants
The Brown County Crime Prevention Foundation is handing out its annual grants. Sheriff Todd Delain says they like to use their money to increase community outreach. The foundation is giving $18,000 to...
Sep 25, 2019
Grothman raises questions about vaping
Federal health officials are answering questions from Congress about the rash of vaping illnesses and deaths. Republican Congressman Glenn Grothman of Glenbulah grilled Dr. Ann Schuhart from the CDC y...
Sep 25, 2019
Warrants filed in Waupaca Co. hit & run
Waupaca County prosecutors are filing charges in connection with a deadly hit-and-run along Highway 10. Felicia Lubin of Colorado and Marcos Tomas of Florida are facing warrants on counts of hit-and-r...
Sep 25, 2019
Trial ordered for Pyro suspect
The man charged with stabbing Green Bay police K-9 Pyro will stand trial. Sai Vang waived his preliminary hearing yesterday. The case was on hold for several months until a judge ruled Vang was compet...
Sep 25, 2019
Man dies after Shawano Co. explosion
The owner of the home that exploded in Shawano County died from his injuries. Sixty-two-year-old Steve Verg and three others were hurt on Monday afternoon. Friends say they were at Verg’s house ...
Sep 25, 2019
District, police lay down law on school threats
The Oshkosh school district and police are laying out what will happen, if students make threats. Superintendent Vickie Cartwright joined city police and Winnebago County Sheriff’s deputies toda...
Sep 25, 2019
