Category Archives: ((WHBYAM) 1150 WHBY) Local News
Man drowns trying to rescue dog
Waupaca County Sheriff’s deputies say a man died while trying to save a dog that fell through the ice. They were called to a pond on private property in the Town of Weyauwega, just before 4 p.m....
Mar 25, 2020
Local anonymous donor buys ventilators
There are six more ventilators at hospitals in the Fox Valley, thanks to an anonymous donation. ThedaCare and Ascension’s St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton will receive $170,000 to buy them. An...
Mar 25, 2020
Local company may help with mobile medical units
A Fox Cities company is building portable medical units to help health care workers deal with coronavirus. Excellerate hopes to make hundreds of them over the next eight to 10 weeks. President John Gu...
Mar 25, 2020
GOP leaders OK with governor’s ‘safer at home’ order
The top Republicans in the Legislature say they’re OK with the move by Governor Evers to issue a “safer at home” order. But Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he wishes the governor wou...
Mar 25, 2020
Teacher delivers meals to stay connected to students
Teachers around the state are working to adjust to online classes, and one in Green Bay is taking extra steps to stay in touch. Sarah Pamperin is helping deliver free meals to students at their homes....
Mar 25, 2020
Reports of impostor officer in Brown Co.
Brown County Sheriff’s deputies are warning people about an impostor. They say a white man in his 30s stopped two people in the southern part of the county to see if they’re “in comp...
Mar 25, 2020
Ascension Wis. offers to cover COVID-19 treatments
Ascension Wisconsin won’t bill the uninsured for coronavirus testing and treatment. People with insurance won’t be charged for co-pays. The health care provider owns St. Elizabeth Hospital...
Mar 25, 2020
Botz staying with Little Chute schools
The head of Little Chute schools will stay on for another year. District Administrator Dave Botz was planning to retire at the end of June. He says the school board picked two finalists from places in...
Mar 25, 2020
16 stores accused of price gouging
The state’s consumer protection agency is accusing 16 companies of price gouging. They’re all getting cease and desist letters. The businesses include Menards, Walmart, Walgreens, and Ace ...
Mar 25, 2020
2 more coronavirus deaths in Wis.
Two more people in Wisconsin have died from COVID-19. There are now seven deaths statewide. Public Health Madison and Dane County announced the person was in their 70s. Milwaukee County is confirming ...
Mar 25, 2020
