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LU donates protective equipment from labs
Lawrence University students won’t have any more science classes in labs this semester, so the school is donating its protective equipment. Assistant to the President Christyn Abaray says they h...
Apr 08, 2020
Hospitals take precautions in maternity rooms
If expecting moms are giving birth during the coronavirus pandemic, hospitals have extra protections in place. Brandi Jo Cavegn is Ascension’s regional director of women and families, and she sa...
Apr 08, 2020
Harbor House hires new leader
The new executive director Harbor House is coming home to the Fox Valley. Menasha native Amber Schroeder will take over for longtime director Beth Schnorr. Schroeder works for a group that supports UW...
Apr 08, 2020
Evers, GOP spar over provision in COVID-19 bills
It looks like there could be a partisan fight over proposals to help the state deal with coronavirus. Governor Evers released his package of bills last week. Majority Republicans are working on their ...
Apr 08, 2020
Genrich: 2 polling locations was ‘last resort’
Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich says the decision to only have two polling locations for yesterday’s election was the city’s last resort. The final person finished voting at Green Bay West Hi...
Apr 08, 2020
Prevea Health: Election damaged COVID-19 fight
The head of Prevea Health believes yesterday’s in-person voting damaged the efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus. Dr. Ashok Rai is sure people with COVID-19 went to the polls yesterday, and...
Apr 08, 2020
Grocery stores adjusting during pandemic
Grocery stores are adapting to the new way of shopping during the COVID-19 pandemic. Wisconsin Grocers Association President Brandon Scholz says the focus continues to be on letting shoppers practice ...
Apr 08, 2020
Cities, villages losing revenue during pandemic
Wisconsin cities and villages will take a big hit from the coronavirus pandemic. Wisconsin Policy Forum President Rob Henken says there will be a steep drop in revenues that those communities rely on ...
Apr 08, 2020
Clintonville schools use paper, not technology
Teachers in Clintonville are putting together paper packets for students while schools are closed. Superintendent David Dyb says not all students have access to a computer and Wi-Fi to have online les...
Apr 08, 2020
Some inmates released from state prisons
The state Department of Corrections has released more than 1,900 people since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in Wisconsin. Secretary Kevin Carr says 1,100 of them were in county jails. Another ...
Apr 08, 2020
