Category Archives: ((WHBYAM) 1150 WHBY) Local News
Harbor House adding mural to building
Part of the Harbor House building in Appleton will be a lot more colorful by the end of the weekend. The domestic abuse shelter is putting a large mural on its garage. Spokeswoman Morgan Kirchenwitz s...
Aug 20, 2020
State creates guidelines for schools with cases
A state agency put together some guidelines schools can use, after learning of a coronavirus case in a building. Traci DeSalvo of the Department of Health Services says it includes things to consider ...
Aug 19, 2020
Baldwin wants more than promises on Postal Service
Wisconsin’s Democratic U.S. Senator says the postmaster general’s promise to stop service reductions, and the removal of sorting machines isn’t enough. Sen. Tammy Baldwin of Madison ...
Aug 19, 2020
Neenah gym using sanitizing spray
Fitness centers and gyms have protections in place to prevent the spread of coronavirus, and a place in Neenah is using a spray. Joel Ellenbecker of Fortitude Krav Maga says they sanitize their mats a...
Aug 19, 2020
Some Oshkosh rec programs still on hold
The Oshkosh Recreation Department is keeping a number of programs on hold. The decision impacts all pre-school programming, active aging, adult strength class, pickleball, and gym walking. Three progr...
Aug 19, 2020
State has questions to consider about gatherings
There’s a new online tool that a state agency hopes people will use before they consider getting together with others. Stephanie Smiley of the Department of Health Services says there are a seri...
Aug 19, 2020
No formal naming rights deal for Oshkosh arena
The owners of the Menominee Nation Arena in Oshkosh may lose their naming rights deal. The Menominee Indian tribe is formally objecting to the reorganization plan from Fox Valley Pro Basketball. The t...
Aug 19, 2020
Fire Chief: Staff needed after increase in calls
Grand Chute’s fire department wants to add more staff to handle an increase in calls. The town is holding a referendum in November to add nine firefighter-paramedic positions. Fire Chief Tim Ban...
Aug 19, 2020
Pence criticizes Dems for virtual convention
Vice President Mike Pence was in southern Wisconsin this afternoon, and he’s calling out Democrats for not holding their convention in Milwaukee. He says he plans to be back in the state a lot b...
Aug 19, 2020
Task force issues plans to deal with student debt
A special bipartisan task force is making a series of recommendations to lower student debt. Governor Evers created the group. One proposal would target for-profit colleges that charge high tuition ra...
Aug 19, 2020
