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Controversial sculpture staying put
A controversial sculpture in Appleton isn’t going anywhere. The city council voted 7-6 to keep “The Collective” at its current spot, on the west end of the College Avenue Bridge. Ald...
Mike Kemmeter Apr 01, 2020

Neenah moves all city voting to former Shopko
The City of Neenah is moving all voting to the former Shopko store for next Tuesday’s election. Mayor Dean Kaufert says the building along Green Bay Road has been empty for months. He says there...
Mike Kemmeter Apr 01, 2020

Doctor warns of coronavirus impact on kids
A doctor at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin says coronavirus can still impact kids. Dr. Smriti Khare is the president of primary care, and she’s concerned they can spread it to their pare...
Mike Kemmeter Apr 01, 2020

2 Appleton police officers get national honor
Two Appleton police officers are being honored nationally for their actions, during a shootout outside of the downtown transit center. Officer Paul Christensen and Sgt. Chris Biese will receive a R...
Mike Kemmeter Apr 01, 2020

Non-essential stores closed in G.C.
Grand Chute police are enforcing the state’s “safer at home” order by making sure non-essential businesses are closed. Officers told staff at three craft stores, and some CBD and vap...
Mike Kemmeter Apr 01, 2020

Brown Co. Jail makes room to deal with COVID-19
Brown County Jail administrations are lowering the population to prepare for potential coronavirus cases. Lt. Scott Brisbane says they moved dozens of Huber inmates to electronic monitoring. The jail ...
Mike Kemmeter Apr 01, 2020

Oshkosh library staff will be ballot witness
People can go to the Oshkosh Public Library, if they need a witness when they fill out their absentee ballot. Someone needs to watch them complete the ballot and sign the envelope. They also have to b...
Mike Kemmeter Apr 01, 2020

Oconto Co. wants summer homes to stay home
Oconto County is the latest one to urge people with second homes or cottages to stay at their winter house. The health officer says if anyone recently arrived, they should self-quarantine for 14 days ...
Mike Kemmeter Apr 01, 2020

Freedom House asking for donations
A Green Bay homeless shelter is encouraging people to donate in different ways because they’re not accepting on-site drop-offs right now. Freedom House is asking for money, or for people to orde...
Mike Kemmeter Apr 01, 2020

Menasha reports 1st confirmed COVID-19 case
Menasha’s health department is reporting the first confirmed coronavirus case in the city. The person is in isolation. The health department will be reaching out to anyone that had close contact...
Mike Kemmeter Apr 01, 2020




