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Packers coach sends COVID-19 message
Packers Coach Matt LaFleur is getting in on the effort to control coronavirus. LaFleur worked with Bellin Health of Green Bay on a public service announcement, encouraging people to limit their contac...
Mike Kemmeter Mar 19, 2020

Candidates for Appleton mayor meeting in forum
The two candidates for Appleton mayor are meeting in a forum today. Jake Woodford and Jim Clemons will be on the ballot on April 7th. The Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce is putting on the forum from 5:...
Mike Kemmeter Mar 19, 2020

Oshkosh schools hire architect
The Oshkosh School Board picked an architect to handle the projects included in the district’s consolidation plans. Bray Architects will put together designs for new buildings, and the expansion...
Mike Kemmeter Mar 19, 2020

Duplex heavily damaged by fire
No one was hurt in a fire at a duplex in Fond du Lac. Firefighters were called to the 200 block of N. Military Road just before 3 a.m., and they say flames were shooting from the home. No one was livi...
Mike Kemmeter Mar 19, 2020

Appleton council backs Hmong community
The Appleton city council is standing behind the Hmong community, while there’s some uncertainty about some refugees. Members voted unanimously last night to oppose any efforts by the Trump admi...
Mike Kemmeter Mar 19, 2020

Bar owners dealing with uncertainty
There’s a lot of uncertainty for bar owners around Wisconsin. They were forced to shut down late Tuesday afternoon, and places that don’t serve food will remain dark. Robert Heinritz owns ...
Mike Kemmeter Mar 18, 2020

County wasn’t allowed to test cruise passengers
Fond du Lac County Health officials say it wasn’t their decision to make, when it came to testing members of an Egyptian cruise for coronavirus. Nine people were showing symptoms. Health Officer...
Mike Kemmeter Mar 18, 2020

Officials: Don’t call 911 for coronavirus tests
People shouldn’t call 911, if they think they might have coronavirus. Fond du Lac County officials are making that request. There are 12 confirmed cases in that county right now. Fire Chief Pete...
Mike Kemmeter Mar 18, 2020

Door Co. asks tourists to stay home for now
Door County leaders are asking tourists to stay away for the next 30 days. The county’s emergency management department wants resorts to cancel existing reservations, and not accept new ones.
Mike Kemmeter Mar 18, 2020

Appleton reports city’s first COVID-19 case
The Appleton health department is reporting the first coronavirus case in the city. The person traveled to an area in the U.S. where there is community spread. The patient is home in isolation. The he...
Mike Kemmeter Mar 18, 2020




