Category Archives: ((WHBYAM) 1150 WHBY) Local News
Prevea CEO likes phases to reopen businesses
A local health expert likes the plan from Governor Evers to use phases to reopen businesses. Dr. Ashok Rai is the president of Prevea Health, and he tells Action 2 News it’s better to have bench...
Apr 21, 2020
Retroactive unemployment payments being sent
The state is sending out retroactive payments for unemployment. Lawmakers eliminated the one-week waiting period to get benefits as part of the state’s response plan. Anyone filing for unemploym...
Apr 21, 2020
Counties will deal with lost revenue, higher costs
Wisconsin counties will have to deal with lost revenue and higher costs because of the pandemic. Wisconsin Policy Forum President Rob Henken says they could take their biggest hit from their half-cent...
Apr 21, 2020
Dems criticize Pence’s visit to Madison
Some Wisconsin Democrats are accusing Vice President Mike Pence of taking part in a “photo op” in Madison today instead of bringing help to battle coronavirus. Congressman Mark Pocan of Ma...
Apr 21, 2020
UWO sports could take a hit
Sports at UW-Oshkosh will likely take a hit next year. Chancellor Andrew Leavitt says the athletic department will have to make cuts while the university deals with a looming $4 million deficit. Leavi...
Apr 21, 2020
Appleton school board member done after 24 yrs
A longtime member of the Appleton school board had her final meeting last night. Diane Barkmeier didn’t run for another term after 24 years. Board President Kay Eggert thanked Barkmeier, calling...
Apr 21, 2020
Waushara Co. gets new district attorney
Waushara County has a new district attorney. Governor Evers is appointing Laura Waite. She’s been an assistant DA in Wood County. Evers says she has a diverse legal background with extensive exp...
Apr 21, 2020
GOP sues to block ‘safer at home’ extension
Majority Republicans in the Legislature are asking the state Supreme Court to block Governor Evers from extending the “safer at home” order. Evers put the guidelines in place until May 26t...
Apr 21, 2020
Statewide confirmed COVID-19 cases up 3% to 4,620
There are now 4,620 confirmed coronavirus cases in Wisconsin. That’s a three percent increase from yesterday’s total of 4,499. The state is reporting 242 confirmed deaths, and that’s...
Apr 21, 2020
Objections to Oshkosh arena reorganization
The federal trustee involved with the bankruptcy case for the Menominee Nation Arena in Oshkosh is raising questions about the owners’ plans. The trustee believes Fox Valley Pro Basketball has m...
Apr 21, 2020
