Category Archives: ((WHBYAM) 1150 WHBY) Local News
Appleton School District Approve New Truancy Policy; Outagamie County Courts Could Get Involved in Some Cases
The Appleton school district's new truancy system could lead to the county's youth and family services agency getting involved. Scott Kornish is the division manager for Outagamie County, and he says ...
Aug 13, 2019
Oshkosh Area United Way Launches Fundraising Campaign; Sets New $1.6 Million Dollar Goal
After a record-breaking fundraising campaign last year, the Oshkosh Area United Way has a new goal of $1.6 million. The agency launched its fundraising campaign today, with a pep rally at Oshkosh Nort...
Aug 13, 2019
Fox Valley Boys and Girls Club Wants Outdoor Expansion; City Council Will Have Final Say
The Boys and Girls Club of the Fox Valley wants to expand onto a small part of Locust Street, and land across the street. The plans include a playground, basketball court, and teen fitness area. The c...
Aug 13, 2019
State Joins Lawsuit Over Federal Emission Changes that Lower Emission Standards for Power Plants and Fossil Fuels
The state is joining a lawsuit against a move by President Trump's administration to replace new limits on pollution. The EPA is putting much lower emission standards in place for power plants that us...
Aug 13, 2019
Governor Evers Urges Business Leaders to Embrace Diversity
Governor Evers is urging the state's business leaders to embrace diversity, and make all people feel welcome, to help deal with worker shortages and an aging population. Evers spoke at an event hosted...
Aug 13, 2019
Milwaukee Suburban Mother Faces Child Neglect Charges After Kids Found In Hot Car; Kids Were Not Seriously Injured
A suburban Milwaukee mother is facing child neglect charges, after her two young children were found alone in a hot car outside a store. Police say a woman saw the kids in the car in the parking lot o...
Aug 13, 2019
Work on Former Miles Kimball Building In Downtown Oshkosh to Begin Soon
Work should begin soon on rehabbing the former Miles Kimball building in downtown Oshkosh. Oracular is moving its headquarters into the 100 year old building along South Main Street. Assistant city ma...
Aug 13, 2019
SmithGroup Designer Presents Three Concept Plans for Lakeshore Park in Oshkosh; The Parks Board to Vote September 9th
Designers have big plans for the new Lakeshore Park in Oshkosh. SmithGroup architects present the advisory parks board with three concepts. They include incorporating new trails, a cultural center and...
Aug 13, 2019
Brown County May Take Over Bridge Tender Positions In Green Bay; Coast Guard to Take Public Input Until October 28th
A Brown County Board committee is giving the go-ahead for a plan that would let the county take over bridge tender positions in Green Bay. The city currently operates the three bridges in downtown. Th...
Aug 13, 2019
Appleton Storm Damage Cleanup Estimate Is $715K; Representatives to Meet with FEMA This Week
The estimated cost to the City of Appleton to clean up from last month's storm is $715,000 dollars. Public Works Director Paula Vandehey says they're going to meet with FEMA representatives today in h...
Aug 13, 2019
