Category Archives: ((WHBYAM) 1150 WHBY) Local News
Local governments adjusting for COVID-19
Local governments around the Fox Valley are taking steps because of coronavirus. Appleton and Outagamie County are among the communities with a state of emergency in place. The City of Oshkosh is clos...
Mar 17, 2020
Schools make plans for free student lunches
School districts are working to make sure students can still eat, if they rely on school programs for breakfast and lunch. Appleton Chief Financial Officer Greg Hartjes says they’ll have pickup ...
Mar 16, 2020
Big winter for housing market, future uncertain
Home sales across the state slipped a bit last month, but overall it was a busy last few months. David Clark of the Wisconsin Realtors Association says they set a record for the best three-month winte...
Mar 16, 2020
YMCA of the Fox Cities closing branches
All locations of the YMCA of the Fox Cities are closing, starting Tuesday. The decision does not include the full-time child care programs at the Appleton and Neenah-Menasha branches, as well as the C...
Mar 16, 2020
Menominee Nation Arena rescheduling events
A number of events at the Menominee Nation Arena are being rescheduled. They include Absolute Queen, Master Chef Junior Live, and the Oshkosh Farmers Market.
Mar 16, 2020
PAC officially postpones events
The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is officially postponing events through April 12th. That includes the “Escape to Margaritaville” Broadway musical that was supposed to open next week....
Mar 16, 2020
COVID-19 leads hospitals to limit visitors
There will be a limit of one visitor per patient at ThedaCare hospitals and clinics. Dr. David Brooks is the chair of infectious disease and control, and he says they now only have one visitor entranc...
Mar 16, 2020
St. Joseph Food Program closed until Wed.
People who rely on the St. Joseph Food Program in Menasha will have to wait until Wednesday to restock their shelves. The food pantry is closed Monday and Tuesday, so workers can set up a drive-thru s...
Mar 16, 2020
Outagamie Co., Appleton declare emergency
Outagamie County and the City of Appleton are among the local governments declaring a state of emergency. They’re opening emergency operation centers, so they can coordinate response efforts wit...
Mar 16, 2020
Oshkosh closing city buildings
All city buildings in Oshkosh are closing to the public starting tomorrow. People will still be able to pay bills online, or use the drop box outside of City Hall. Go Transit buses are continuing to r...
Mar 16, 2020
