Category Archives: ((WHBYAM) 1150 WHBY) Local News
DHS: COVID-19 cases trending up in Fox Valley
The coronavirus numbers in the Fox Valley area are trending up. The state Department of Health Services reports over the past two weeks, activity has been high in the region. Waupaca and Waushara coun...
Jul 29, 2020
Local govts look for uniformity on mask rules
Groups that represent local governments say many are asking for uniformity from the state on mask mandates. They told state business leaders today some are struggling with whether, and how, to create ...
Jul 29, 2020
Amazon could lead to more projects
Amazon’s new facility in Greenville is open today. It’s considered a hub, and it’s expected to speed up the delivery process in the region. Town Administrator Joel Gregozeski says ot...
Jul 29, 2020
Winnebago Co. seeing spike in overdose deaths
Drug overdoses are taking more lives in Winnebago County so far this year than COVID-19. Sixteen people have died from coronavirus in the county since April 4th. Since the beginning of the year, there...
Jul 29, 2020
Superintendent: Wearing masks now will impact schools
The Appleton school district’s leader says wearing a mask now will have an impact on their ability to reopen schools in the fall. Superintendent Judy Baseman says they want to return to in-perso...
Jul 29, 2020
Early in-person voting now open
In-person early voting is now available in the state. Many local communities will let people come in during regular business hours five days a week, leading up to the August 11th primary election. App...
Jul 29, 2020
Neenah sets mask rule for city buildings
Neenah city workers will now have to wear masks when they’re in common areas of city-owned buildings, and talking with other employees or the public. Mayor Dean Kaufert is also encouraging the p...
Jul 29, 2020
Appeals court upholds Kachinsky’s conviction
A state appeals court is upholding the conviction of a former Fox Crossing municipal judge. Len Kachinsky was convicted of violating a restraining order filed by the municipal court manager. A Winneba...
Jul 29, 2020
Federal agents heading to Milwaukee
A federal prosecutor in Milwaukee says federal agents headed to the city will work to solve violent crimes, and not break up protests. U.S. Attorney Matthew Krueger says they’ll partner with loc...
Jul 29, 2020
State has 870 new COVID-19 cases, 5.9% of tests positive
The state has 870 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, while 5.9 percent of tests came back positive. That’s up from 5.3 percent yesterday, but lower than Monday’s 8.5 percent. There have now bee...
Jul 29, 2020
