Category Archives: ((WHBYAM) 1150 WHBY) Local News
Town hall highlights racial injustice
Community leaders hope to inspire change by addressing racial injustice in Green Bay through a series of town hall discussions. The Where We Live:Virtual Town Hall Event drew more people than expected...
Jun 04, 2020
Report: Economy bounces back during 3rd quarter
Projections from the state revenue department show Wisconsin’s economy could start bouncing back in the third quarter of the year. Income from wages is expected to fall by nine percent this year...
Jun 04, 2020
Titanic exhibit delayed until 2021
People will have to wait a year to learn about the state’s connections to the Titantic at the Oshkosh Public Museum. Spokeswoman Tammy Malewski says they’re going to delay a special exhibi...
Jun 03, 2020
Local stores selling more books on race
Books on race are becoming hot sellers at local bookstores. Lions Mouth Bookstore owner Amy Mazzariello says people are trying to understand what’s happening in the country. She says the books r...
Jun 03, 2020
Smaller towns also home to protets
Smaller communities are also joining in on the protests of police treatment of African-Americans. Mildred Hofer took part in a Black Lives Matter march in Marinette and Menominee yesterday. She says t...
Jun 03, 2020
Appleton has 6 new COVID-19 cases
Appleton’s health department is reporting six new COVID-19 cases. That brings the city’s total to 119. Five caught it from another known case, and one is from community spread. Sixty-five ...
Jun 03, 2020
Rai: Systemic racism a health care crisis
A local health care expert says not having access to doctors and clinics is an issue of racism. Prevea Health President Dr. Ashok Rai tells Action 2 News systemic racism has been a public health crisi...
Jun 03, 2020
Police union chief weighs in on use-of-force bill
The leader of a state police group is on board with a bill supported by Governor Evers to set standards for police officers using force. Wisconsin Professional Police Association Executive Director Ji...
Jun 03, 2020
Greenville’s Catfish Races, concert canceled
There won’t be catfish races or a concert in Greenville next month. Greenville Lions Chair Clint Dorn says he’s confident they’ll be able to rebook the same lineup for next year. Sty...
Jun 03, 2020
Avery tests positive for COVID-19 in prison
Steven Avery caught coronavirus at the state’s prison in Waupun. His attorney, Kathleen Zellner, confirmed on Twitter that Avery tested positive. She says he’ll fully recover. One of Avery...
Jun 03, 2020
